Liu Wai-keung: First-hand Market Booms While Second-hand Market Lags
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On 17 October 2026, Ming Pao's Daily Economic published a commentary by Liu Wai-keung, saying the first-hand market remained hot, with developers locking in large numbers of buyers through competitive pricing. Multiple projects recorded ideal sales upon launch, some even selling out on the same day. However, the second-hand market did not benefit in tandem, forming a situation of "a booming first-hand market, a slow second-hand market".
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- 明報·每日經濟Liu Wai-Keung: New Primary Projects Come in Waves, Secondary Market Lacks Tailwind
Liu Wai-Keung points out that the primary market remains hot, with developers locking in a large number of buyers through competitive pricing. Several projects recorded ideal sales upon launch, with some even selling out on the same day. However, the secondary market has not benefited in tandem, creating a situation of "a booming primary market, a slow secondary market".
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