2005: Regional home prices and rents
The Rating and Valuation Department's monthly regional home prices and rents for 2005, with charts, monthly records and year-end comparisons.
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December 2005 hong kong island class a (under 40 m²) prices: HK$3,651 per sq ft, a +10.2% change from the previous December.
Charts retain the published HKD per square metre; tables convert to per square foot. These are selected residential classes in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, not valuations of individual homes.
Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) price trend (HKD/m²)
Where available, the previous December is shown as a starting reference. Missing values are not treated as zero or estimated.
Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rent trend (HKD/m²/month)
Where available, the previous December is shown as a starting reference. Missing values are not treated as zero or estimated.
Year-end values and coverage
| Series | December 2004 | December 2005 | December year-on-year change | Months available in year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$3,312 per sq ft | HK$3,651 per sq ft | +10.2% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$4,219 per sq ft | HK$4,425 per sq ft | +4.9% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$5,690 per sq ft | HK$6,109 per sq ft | +7.4% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$6,815 per sq ft | HK$7,690 per sq ft | +12.8% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$9,293 per sq ft | HK$10,406 per sq ft | +12% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$2,461 per sq ft | HK$2,609 per sq ft | +6% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$3,318 per sq ft | HK$3,370 per sq ft | +1.6% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$4,497 per sq ft | HK$5,178 per sq ft | +15.2% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$7,062 per sq ft | HK$6,490 per sq ft | -8.1% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$8,767 per sq ft few transactions | HK$9,958 per sq ft few transactions | +13.6% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$2,560 per sq ft | HK$2,789 per sq ft | +8.9% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$2,729 per sq ft | HK$2,982 per sq ft | +9.3% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$3,600 per sq ft | HK$3,724 per sq ft | +3.4% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$3,982 per sq ft | HK$4,732 per sq ft | +18.8% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$5,040 per sq ft | HK$4,585 per sq ft few transactions | -9% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$15.5 per sq ft / month | HK$18.5 per sq ft / month | +19.2% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$14.9 per sq ft / month | HK$17.8 per sq ft / month | +20% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$21.0 per sq ft / month | HK$21.9 per sq ft / month | +4.4% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$22.1 per sq ft / month | HK$25.5 per sq ft / month | +15.1% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$26.5 per sq ft / month | HK$34.1 per sq ft / month | +28.8% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$11.8 per sq ft / month | HK$13.7 per sq ft / month | +16.5% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$12.9 per sq ft / month | HK$14.4 per sq ft / month | +11.5% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$17.0 per sq ft / month | HK$18.5 per sq ft / month | +8.7% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$19.7 per sq ft / month | HK$19.8 per sq ft / month | +0.5% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$13.0 per sq ft / month few transactions | HK$20.1 per sq ft / month few transactions | +54.3% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$9.4 per sq ft / month | HK$10.4 per sq ft / month | +10.9% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$8.9 per sq ft / month | HK$9.6 per sq ft / month | +7.3% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$9.8 per sq ft / month | HK$12.1 per sq ft / month | +23.8% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$16.3 per sq ft / month | HK$15.2 per sq ft / month | -6.3% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$14.0 per sq ft / month few transactions | HK$20.1 per sq ft / month few transactions | +43% | 12/12 |
Changes appear only when both December values exist. Provisional or low-transaction markers are retained with the values.
Hong Kong Island：Class A and B monthly prices and rents
| Month | Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) prices | Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2005 | HK$3,442 per sq ft | HK$4,403 per sq ft | HK$15.8 per sq ft / month | HK$15.5 per sq ft / month |
| February 2005 | HK$3,575 per sq ft | HK$4,485 per sq ft | HK$15.8 per sq ft / month | HK$16.4 per sq ft / month |
| March 2005 | HK$3,614 per sq ft | HK$4,810 per sq ft | HK$16.4 per sq ft / month | HK$16.4 per sq ft / month |
| April 2005 | HK$3,700 per sq ft | HK$4,671 per sq ft | HK$15.9 per sq ft / month | HK$15.9 per sq ft / month |
| May 2005 | HK$3,681 per sq ft | HK$4,736 per sq ft | HK$15.8 per sq ft / month | HK$15.6 per sq ft / month |
| June 2005 | HK$3,614 per sq ft | HK$4,491 per sq ft | HK$16.4 per sq ft / month | HK$16.4 per sq ft / month |
| July 2005 | HK$3,654 per sq ft | HK$4,431 per sq ft | HK$16.1 per sq ft / month | HK$16.9 per sq ft / month |
| August 2005 | HK$3,715 per sq ft | HK$4,635 per sq ft | HK$18.6 per sq ft / month | HK$17.8 per sq ft / month |
| September 2005 | HK$3,700 per sq ft | HK$4,545 per sq ft | HK$20.5 per sq ft / month | HK$19.7 per sq ft / month |
| October 2005 | HK$3,775 per sq ft | HK$4,587 per sq ft | HK$18.3 per sq ft / month | HK$17.8 per sq ft / month |
| November 2005 | HK$3,455 per sq ft | HK$4,183 per sq ft | HK$18.6 per sq ft / month | HK$17.5 per sq ft / month |
| December 2005 | HK$3,651 per sq ft | HK$4,425 per sq ft | HK$18.5 per sq ft / month | HK$17.8 per sq ft / month |
Kowloon：Class A and B monthly prices and rents
| Month | Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) prices | Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2005 | HK$2,527 per sq ft | HK$3,387 per sq ft | HK$11.6 per sq ft / month | HK$13.1 per sq ft / month |
| February 2005 | HK$2,696 per sq ft | HK$3,741 per sq ft | HK$11.9 per sq ft / month | HK$13.4 per sq ft / month |
| March 2005 | HK$2,835 per sq ft | HK$4,025 per sq ft | HK$12.9 per sq ft / month | HK$13.3 per sq ft / month |
| April 2005 | HK$2,885 per sq ft | HK$3,852 per sq ft | HK$12.4 per sq ft / month | HK$13.0 per sq ft / month |
| May 2005 | HK$2,887 per sq ft | HK$3,674 per sq ft | HK$12.6 per sq ft / month | HK$13.4 per sq ft / month |
| June 2005 | HK$2,733 per sq ft | HK$3,349 per sq ft | HK$12.2 per sq ft / month | HK$12.7 per sq ft / month |
| July 2005 | HK$2,727 per sq ft | HK$3,556 per sq ft | HK$12.3 per sq ft / month | HK$13.0 per sq ft / month |
| August 2005 | HK$2,821 per sq ft | HK$3,634 per sq ft | HK$12.7 per sq ft / month | HK$12.9 per sq ft / month |
| September 2005 | HK$2,883 per sq ft | HK$3,663 per sq ft | HK$13.2 per sq ft / month | HK$13.8 per sq ft / month |
| October 2005 | HK$2,849 per sq ft | HK$3,215 per sq ft | HK$15.0 per sq ft / month | HK$14.5 per sq ft / month |
| November 2005 | HK$2,667 per sq ft | HK$2,890 per sq ft | HK$16.0 per sq ft / month | HK$15.1 per sq ft / month |
| December 2005 | HK$2,609 per sq ft | HK$3,370 per sq ft | HK$13.7 per sq ft / month | HK$14.4 per sq ft / month |
New Territories：Class A and B monthly prices and rents
| Month | New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) prices | New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2005 | HK$2,649 per sq ft | HK$2,812 per sq ft | HK$9.8 per sq ft / month | HK$9.2 per sq ft / month |
| February 2005 | HK$2,737 per sq ft | HK$3,011 per sq ft | HK$9.5 per sq ft / month | HK$9.7 per sq ft / month |
| March 2005 | HK$2,971 per sq ft | HK$3,056 per sq ft | HK$9.6 per sq ft / month | HK$9.4 per sq ft / month |
| April 2005 | HK$2,914 per sq ft | HK$3,080 per sq ft | HK$9.5 per sq ft / month | HK$8.8 per sq ft / month |
| May 2005 | HK$2,881 per sq ft | HK$3,179 per sq ft | HK$9.6 per sq ft / month | HK$8.7 per sq ft / month |
| June 2005 | HK$2,839 per sq ft | HK$3,001 per sq ft | HK$9.8 per sq ft / month | HK$9.2 per sq ft / month |
| July 2005 | HK$2,757 per sq ft | HK$3,070 per sq ft | HK$9.9 per sq ft / month | HK$9.2 per sq ft / month |
| August 2005 | HK$2,885 per sq ft | HK$3,191 per sq ft | HK$9.7 per sq ft / month | HK$9.5 per sq ft / month |
| September 2005 | HK$2,855 per sq ft | HK$3,055 per sq ft | HK$10.1 per sq ft / month | HK$9.9 per sq ft / month |
| October 2005 | HK$2,736 per sq ft | HK$2,934 per sq ft | HK$10.3 per sq ft / month | HK$9.8 per sq ft / month |
| November 2005 | HK$2,585 per sq ft | HK$2,847 per sq ft | HK$10.4 per sq ft / month | HK$9.8 per sq ft / month |
| December 2005 | HK$2,789 per sq ft | HK$2,982 per sq ft | HK$10.4 per sq ft / month | HK$9.6 per sq ft / month |
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Source: Rating and Valuation Department Property Market Statistics, obtained through DATA.GOV.HK. The Government owns the intellectual property rights in the data; this page is not endorsed by the Government.