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How should parents prepare for Secondary One allocation? A guide to Discretionary Places and Central Allocation strategies
Hong Kong’s Secondary One allocation results have been released. Combining the two stages of discretionary places and central allocation, 95% of students this year were allocated one of their top three school choices. However, allocation results are always a mixed experience for parents. Some ...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-07-14     3.2K     32     8
The sentiment in the local property market is improving. The Eva Property Index (EPI), which tracks the price movements in the secondary market, halte...
Squarefoot Editor   #Property Index  2026-07-10     1.9K     12     2
To improve the turnover of subsidised sale flats and help elderly owners enjoy a more secure retirement, the Housing Authority’s Subsidised Housing Committee has approved two new schemes. The new measures will relax restrictions on the rental and sale of flats with unpaid premiums, with applic...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-07-07     7.9K     167     18
In late June, during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Eva Property Index (EPI) reported at 120.69 points, representing a week-on-week decline of ...
Squarefoot Editor   #Property Index  2026-07-03     3.4K     24     6
In the previous article, we discussed the difference between “top-up mortgages” and “second mortgages.” In particular, we mentioned that before applying for a second mortgage, homeowners must first obtain consent from the original first-mortgage bank. Otherwise, this not only...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-06-30     3.2K     10     3
In this Hong Kong house tour, we visit Villa Lucca 林海山城 in Tai Po to explore one of the development’s two signature houses: 1 Villa Avenue. In a...
28Hse House Tour   #Video  2026-06-25     118     1  
When buying a property or looking for extra cash flow, you may often come across terms such as “second mortgage” and “top-up mortgage.” Both are related to property mortgages, and both can be used to release cash from a property. So what exactly is the difference between the ...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-06-23     2.4K     12     5
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