Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk

Hong Kong - South China Morning Post ·
Business Real Estate Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR China

Even as Hong Kong remains the world’s least affordable housing market, many buyers still shun heavily discounted homes linked to an “unnatural death”, such as murder or suicide, according to property agents. Prices for such properties could fall by as much as 50 per cent, while rents were typically about 20 per cent below market rates, they added. The aversion stands in stark contrast to parts of…

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