Hong Kong Banks Struggle to Sell Foreclosed Homes Even at 20% Discount
- Property firms are seeing significant rise in seized homes
- Higher interest rates, weak economy contribute to the increase
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Packed inside a small office in Hong Kong’s financial district, about 20 people wait for a property auction to start.
The bidders — old women carrying grocery bags and middle-aged couples wearing t-shirts and sneakers — have come for a rare opportunity: The chance to buy a discounted home in a real estate market long known as one of the world’s most expensive.