2012: Regional home prices and rents
The Rating and Valuation Department's monthly regional home prices and rents for 2012, with charts, monthly records and year-end comparisons.
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December 2012 hong kong island class a (under 40 m²) prices: HK$10,959 per sq ft, a +26.1% 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 2011 | December 2012 | December year-on-year change | Months available in year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$8,688 per sq ft | HK$10,959 per sq ft | +26.1% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$9,324 per sq ft | HK$11,590 per sq ft | +24.3% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$11,695 per sq ft | HK$13,888 per sq ft | +18.8% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$15,726 per sq ft | HK$16,801 per sq ft | +6.8% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$26,553 per sq ft few transactions | HK$20,204 per sq ft few transactions | -23.9% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$6,215 per sq ft | HK$8,137 per sq ft | +30.9% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$7,207 per sq ft | HK$9,409 per sq ft | +30.6% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$10,071 per sq ft | HK$12,363 per sq ft | +22.8% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$12,663 per sq ft | HK$15,352 per sq ft few transactions | +21.2% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$19,526 per sq ft few transactions | HK$20,844 per sq ft few transactions | +6.8% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$5,249 per sq ft | HK$7,217 per sq ft | +37.5% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$4,983 per sq ft | HK$6,615 per sq ft | +32.8% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$6,129 per sq ft | HK$7,864 per sq ft | +28.3% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$6,253 per sq ft | HK$7,295 per sq ft | +16.7% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$4,688 per sq ft few transactions | HK$7,960 per sq ft few transactions | +69.8% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$28.2 per sq ft / month | HK$30.9 per sq ft / month | +9.5% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$28.0 per sq ft / month | HK$30.6 per sq ft / month | +9.3% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$32.4 per sq ft / month | HK$33.7 per sq ft / month few transactions | +4% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$35.4 per sq ft / month | HK$39.4 per sq ft / month few transactions | +11.3% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$41.3 per sq ft / month | HK$50.4 per sq ft / month few transactions | +22% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$21.6 per sq ft / month | HK$23.1 per sq ft / month | +6.9% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$21.6 per sq ft / month | HK$22.2 per sq ft / month | +3% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$24.3 per sq ft / month | HK$37.2 per sq ft / month few transactions | +52.7% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$27.1 per sq ft / month | HK$21.3 per sq ft / month few transactions | -21.6% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$27.9 per sq ft / month few transactions | HK$25.6 per sq ft / month few transactions | -8% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$17.5 per sq ft / month | HK$20.7 per sq ft / month | +18.6% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$15.6 per sq ft / month | HK$17.8 per sq ft / month | +14.3% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$18.1 per sq ft / month | HK$20.7 per sq ft / month few transactions | +14.4% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$22.9 per sq ft / month | HK$25.8 per sq ft / month few transactions | +12.6% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$22.8 per sq ft / month | HK$28.9 per sq ft / month few transactions | +26.9% | 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 2012 | HK$8,633 per sq ft | HK$8,845 per sq ft | HK$28.7 per sq ft / month | HK$27.7 per sq ft / month |
| February 2012 | HK$8,851 per sq ft | HK$9,494 per sq ft | HK$30.4 per sq ft / month | HK$28.2 per sq ft / month |
| March 2012 | HK$9,527 per sq ft | HK$9,779 per sq ft | HK$30.3 per sq ft / month | HK$27.5 per sq ft / month |
| April 2012 | HK$9,710 per sq ft | HK$10,085 per sq ft | HK$29.8 per sq ft / month | HK$28.0 per sq ft / month |
| May 2012 | HK$10,048 per sq ft | HK$10,357 per sq ft | HK$30.5 per sq ft / month | HK$27.9 per sq ft / month |
| June 2012 | HK$9,790 per sq ft | HK$10,499 per sq ft | HK$31.9 per sq ft / month | HK$30.6 per sq ft / month |
| July 2012 | HK$9,966 per sq ft | HK$10,424 per sq ft | HK$30.6 per sq ft / month | HK$27.7 per sq ft / month |
| August 2012 | HK$10,388 per sq ft | HK$10,562 per sq ft | HK$30.3 per sq ft / month | HK$27.8 per sq ft / month |
| September 2012 | HK$10,750 per sq ft | HK$11,293 per sq ft | HK$30.5 per sq ft / month | HK$29.3 per sq ft / month |
| October 2012 | HK$11,054 per sq ft | HK$11,437 per sq ft | HK$31.9 per sq ft / month | HK$30.0 per sq ft / month |
| November 2012 | HK$11,486 per sq ft | HK$11,280 per sq ft | HK$29.9 per sq ft / month | HK$30.2 per sq ft / month |
| December 2012 | HK$10,959 per sq ft | HK$11,590 per sq ft | HK$30.9 per sq ft / month | HK$30.6 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 2012 | HK$6,046 per sq ft | HK$7,056 per sq ft | HK$20.9 per sq ft / month | HK$21.7 per sq ft / month |
| February 2012 | HK$6,654 per sq ft | HK$7,849 per sq ft | HK$21.3 per sq ft / month | HK$20.7 per sq ft / month |
| March 2012 | HK$7,006 per sq ft | HK$8,327 per sq ft | HK$21.6 per sq ft / month | HK$22.2 per sq ft / month |
| April 2012 | HK$7,207 per sq ft | HK$8,246 per sq ft | HK$22.3 per sq ft / month | HK$21.5 per sq ft / month |
| May 2012 | HK$7,355 per sq ft | HK$8,516 per sq ft | HK$22.5 per sq ft / month | HK$22.6 per sq ft / month |
| June 2012 | HK$7,153 per sq ft | HK$8,068 per sq ft | HK$24.2 per sq ft / month | HK$21.8 per sq ft / month |
| July 2012 | HK$7,612 per sq ft | HK$8,511 per sq ft | HK$21.9 per sq ft / month | HK$19.7 per sq ft / month |
| August 2012 | HK$7,752 per sq ft | HK$9,083 per sq ft | HK$21.1 per sq ft / month | HK$20.8 per sq ft / month |
| September 2012 | HK$7,965 per sq ft | HK$9,260 per sq ft | HK$22.5 per sq ft / month | HK$21.2 per sq ft / month |
| October 2012 | HK$8,186 per sq ft | HK$9,697 per sq ft | HK$22.2 per sq ft / month | HK$21.6 per sq ft / month |
| November 2012 | HK$8,349 per sq ft | HK$9,612 per sq ft | HK$22.4 per sq ft / month | HK$20.7 per sq ft / month |
| December 2012 | HK$8,137 per sq ft | HK$9,409 per sq ft | HK$23.1 per sq ft / month | HK$22.2 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 2012 | HK$5,344 per sq ft | HK$5,131 per sq ft | HK$17.3 per sq ft / month | HK$16.3 per sq ft / month |
| February 2012 | HK$5,684 per sq ft | HK$5,433 per sq ft | HK$17.6 per sq ft / month | HK$15.7 per sq ft / month |
| March 2012 | HK$5,860 per sq ft | HK$5,726 per sq ft | HK$17.6 per sq ft / month | HK$15.8 per sq ft / month |
| April 2012 | HK$5,970 per sq ft | HK$5,880 per sq ft | HK$17.8 per sq ft / month | HK$16.2 per sq ft / month |
| May 2012 | HK$6,052 per sq ft | HK$5,969 per sq ft | HK$17.9 per sq ft / month | HK$16.3 per sq ft / month |
| June 2012 | HK$5,992 per sq ft | HK$5,773 per sq ft | HK$17.5 per sq ft / month | HK$16.4 per sq ft / month |
| July 2012 | HK$6,363 per sq ft | HK$6,075 per sq ft | HK$17.9 per sq ft / month | HK$17.1 per sq ft / month |
| August 2012 | HK$6,713 per sq ft | HK$6,399 per sq ft | HK$18.4 per sq ft / month | HK$16.1 per sq ft / month |
| September 2012 | HK$6,903 per sq ft | HK$6,556 per sq ft | HK$17.7 per sq ft / month | HK$16.2 per sq ft / month |
| October 2012 | HK$7,055 per sq ft | HK$6,784 per sq ft | HK$20.2 per sq ft / month | HK$16.6 per sq ft / month |
| November 2012 | HK$7,088 per sq ft | HK$6,526 per sq ft | HK$19.0 per sq ft / month | HK$18.0 per sq ft / month |
| December 2012 | HK$7,217 per sq ft | HK$6,615 per sq ft | HK$20.7 per sq ft / month | HK$17.8 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.