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How changes in home rental laws in England will impact Hong Kong, mainland investors

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Cheryl Arcibal
How changes in home rental laws in England will impact Hong Kong, mainland investors

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A proposed cap on the ground rents paid by leasehold homeowners in England and Wales is seen as favouring foreign property investors, including those from Hong Kong and mainland China, but another measure tightening rules in setting rents is dampening demand ahead of its implementation, according to analysts. An estimated 203,000 homes in England and Wales are registered to owners with an overseas address. Hongkonger...

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A proposed cap on the ground rents paid by leasehold homeowners in England and Wales is seen as favouring foreign property investors, including those from Hong Kong and mainland China, but another measure tightening rule...

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