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Mainland Chinese spend record US$9 billion on homes in Hong Kong in first half
In 1997, when homes in the city sold for an average of HK$7,808 (US$1,000) per square foot, mainlanders only accounted for 1 to 2 per cent of residential transactions. “Mainland buyers choose to buy property in Hong Kong for many reasons, including …