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Hong Kong Expands Electronic Property Payment System to Secondary Market
HKMA extends PAPT electronic payment system to secondary residential property sales from Feb 28, building on 15,000+ refinancing transactions since 2022 launch.
Hong Kong Negative Equity Mortgages Drop 32% as Property Market Stabilizes
HKMA reports negative equity mortgage cases fell to 21,304 in Q4 2025, down from 31,449, signaling Hong Kong property market recovery after stamp duty removal.
Hong Kong Mortgage Approvals Jump 7.1% in December Despite Fewer Applications
HKMA reports HK$31.2 billion in approved mortgages for December 2025 as Hong Kong's property market shows recovery signs after four-year slump.
Stellar (XLM) Network Embraces Real Estate Tokenization with RedSwan
Stellar (XLM)'s blockchain ecosystem partners with RedSwan to tokenize $100 million in real estate assets, aiming to revolutionize investment opportunities in the sector.
Immobiliare.it Leverages ElevenLabs for AI-Powered Real Estate Agent
Italy's largest real estate platform, Immobiliare.it, partners with ElevenLabs to develop a conversational AI agent, enhancing user interaction and lead qualification in the property market.
RedSwan CRE Utilizes Stellar (XLM) for Tokenized Real Estate Ventures
RedSwan CRE partners with Stellar (XLM) to revolutionize real estate investment via tokenization, making it more accessible and flexible for global investors.
Hong Kong Sees Rise in Mortgage Applications in May 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a 5% increase in mortgage applications in May 2025, with approved loans rising to HK$26.6 billion.
HKMA Introduces Special Mortgage Scheme for Uncompleted Properties
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced a special mortgage scheme to assist homebuyers of uncompleted residential properties facing financial challenges.
Exploring Real Estate Tokenization: An Innovative Blockchain Approach
Real estate tokenization is revolutionizing the property market by leveraging blockchain technology to enhance liquidity and transparency, making investments accessible to a broader range of investors.
Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Drop by 17.2% in June 2024, HKMA Reports
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reports a 17.2% decline in mortgage applications for June 2024, with significant decreases in loan approvals.