‘Huge influx’: expat retirees projected to drive Hong Kong’s premium home demand

Wealthy expats increasingly choose Hong Kong as retirement base, lured by its low-tax regime and international connectivity, analysts say

“A huge influx of expats who used to live in Hong Kong are moving back with a long-term view to retirement,” said Victoria Allan, founder and CEO of Habitat Property.

“Many expats who previously would have left to retire are staying and purchasing [property] for the first time.”

About 30 per cent of Habitat’s recent sales were contributed by expat clients, Allan said.