為吸引更多外來人才來港，及激活本港投資市場，政府日前公布「新資本投資者入境計劃」安排，有代理表示，是次計劃涉及投資資產包括工商舖，上限為1000萬，此舉將帶動工商舖交投。

該代理認為，政府吸取以往投資移民政策經驗，加上投資非住宅物業既可激活本港投資市場，亦可避免干預住宅市場運作，預期將可帶動工商舖買賣活動。該代理又建議，政府可考慮將此項物業投資上限，由1000萬加至1500萬甚至2000萬，更能切合市場實際情況，也令申請者有更靈活選擇。

今年暫錄3745宗登記

據土地註冊處初步數字，截至今年12月18日為止，2023年暫錄約3745宗工商舖登記，料全年最終錄約3850宗，較2022年全年4431宗減少13%，創自2021年以來的3年新低，普遍而言，工商舖物業價格亦已由高位回調。該代理相信，今次的投資移民計劃安排，將帶動需求，並引發準買家趁低吸納，當明年中計劃正式實施後，估計工商舖的吸納量將持續增加，刺激2024年的整體工商舖買賣登記，由今年不足4000宗低位顯著反彈，冀有力彈升30%，挑戰全年5000宗水平。

(星島日報)

信置2億奪大嶼山地 呎價5年跌8成

在近期多幅地皮接連流標的陰霾下，僅得1份標書的大嶼山長沙住宅地成功批出，由信置 (00083) 以約2.04億元投得，每平方呎樓面地價2,492元，5年內同區地價跌8成，亦是近7年呎價最低住宅地。

上周五 (15日) 截標的大嶼山長沙住宅地，由於只得信置一間發展商入標，加上今年內曾經出現6次賣地流標，包括同樣位於大嶼山的3幅東涌住宅地、小蠔灣鐵路項目均流標，令到市場一度憂慮長沙地皮有再次流標風險。

呎價2492 低估值下限約1成

該地中標價約2.04億元，以可建樓面面積約8.18萬平方呎計算，每平方呎樓面地價2,492元，低市場估值下限每呎約2,720元大約1成。同區對上一幅批出地皮為嶼南道地皮，在2019年2月由雅居樂 (03338) 陳氏家族成員以每呎1.27萬元投得，至今相隔不足5年，同區地價大跌8成。以樓面地價計，是次長沙地是自2016年青衣細山街地皮 (現為明翹匯) 每平方呎約1,980元後、近7年呎價新低。

信置副主席黃永光指出，對香港前景及國家發展充滿信心，全力支持大嶼山全面及策略性的發展計劃，將興建低密度海景度假式住宅項目。

事實上，是次亦是信置繼上周以19.3億元，合資投得市建局九龍城德盛街項目後，相隔不足1周奪得第2幅住宅地，連同9月份53.5億元合資投得啟德第2A區地皮，累積以近75億元補充3幅土地儲備。

由於大嶼山交通較為隔涉，假設每呎建築及利息成本約6,000元計算，考慮10%發水、20%利潤計算，估計總投資額逾7.4億元，預計日後賣樓實用呎價將逾1.24萬元，相較同區8年樓齡的WHITESANDS近期呎價約1.4萬元低約1成。

有測量師稱，成交地價較預期低，反映發展商避險情緒強，發展商較為保守，預計萬一樓價再跌仍然有條件「出貨」。

長沙地皮面積約20.5萬平方呎，可建樓面約8.18萬平方呎，地積比率0.4倍，預計發展低密度洋房項目，提供數十間洋房。

(經濟日報)

Sino Land wins plot in Lantau for $203.9m

Sino Land (0083) has won a tender for a low-density residential plot in Lantau Island at a price of HK$203.9 million, in line with market expectations.

The tender closed last Friday, and Sino Land was the sole bidder, the Lands Department said.

The plot is situated near the junction of Tung Chung Road and South Lantau Road, with an area of 204,500 square feet and gross floor area of around 81,800 sq ft.

It is estimated to accommodate about 110 homes.

Its previous market valuation was around HK$190 million to HK$410 million, with a price ranging from HK$2,370 to HK$5,000 per sq ft based on the gross floor area.

Compared to the last land sale in the same area, which dates back to February 2019 when a residential plot sold for HK$1.13 billion at a rate of HK$12,740 per sq ft, the sale has a price of only HK$2,492 per sq ft.

Sino Land deputy chairman Daryl Ng Win-kong said the plot lies in one of Hong Kong's most picturesque locations, by Cheung Sha Beach and amid lush greenery.

He emphasized its significance as an excellent addition to the developer's land bank and outlined Sino Land's plan to develop a sustainable resort with landscaped gardens and ocean-view residences.

In October, the Buildings Department approved a total of 10 building plans, lowest number in five months, comprising three developments for residential and residential/commercial mixed-use purposes.

With the Christmas holiday approaching, developers are focusing on promoting the sale of remaining units of new projects, with a property agency anticipating approximately 200 transactions at the year's end.

Meanwhile, Hongkong Land said that 2024 is expected to be challenging, with global economic conditions remaining uncertain, potentially having a negative impact on both the office and consumer markets.

Shanghai Commercial Bank said that despite the anticipated four interest rate cuts by the US next year, prime rates in Hong Kong are not expected to be lowered until 2025.

This situation could potentially result in another 5 percent decline in the city's home prices next year.

The bank also said that the one-month Hong Kong interbank offered rate related to mortgages is expected to reach its peak around the Chinese New Year.