Land Registry
Coverage of Land Registry in the Nexus archive.
- Innovation platform buys Hong Kong office tower as state-linked buyers seek bargains
An innovation platform backed by Ningbo’s city government acquired the Konnect office building in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, for HK$800 million. Analysts suggest this reflects growing interest from mainland government-linked institutions in Hong Kong’s commercial property market, which remains depressed.
- Why will it take half a year to register our property purchase on the Land Registry and should we be concerned?
The article discusses concerns about the six-month delay in registering property purchases on the Land Registry and whether this prolonged process is a cause for worry.
- Lack of data puts England’s ‘mansion tax’ valuations at risk
A lack of data is risking the accuracy of England’s ‘mansion tax’ valuations, as research shows around 40% of homes priced at £1.5 million or more have no Land Registry sales records. This absence of records complicates efforts to assess properties for the proposed tax.
- Hong Kong singer Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property
Hong Kong singer Eason Chan purchased a HK$182.53 million (US$23.29 million) property in the Southern district's Shouson Hill. The transaction, recorded in official Land Registry documents, highlights a trend of celebrities acquiring luxury homes in the area.
- Hong Kong singer Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property
Hong Kong actor and singer Eason Chan purchased a HK$182.53 million (US$23.29 million) property in the Southern district's Shouson Hill, according to official records. The property, which includes four rooms and a garden, is part of a trend of celebrities buying luxury homes in Hong Kong.