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Buying property in Hong Kong: the official sources
Where the official rules and records live when you buy a home in Hong Kong. It is general information, not legal advice.
Updated October 2026
Licensed agents
Estate agents must be licensed by the Estate Agents Authority, which regulates the trade (eaa.org.hk). Ask for the agent’s licence number.
The Land Registry
The Land Registry keeps the register of land and property and provides land searches; its office is at the Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway (landreg.gov.hk).
Stamp duty
Stamp duty on property is charged by the Inland Revenue Department. Rates change from budget to budget: check ird.gov.hk or ask your solicitor. We don’t publish rates or prices.
Where people live
See our property guide for the Peak, the South Side, Mid-Levels and West Kowloon. Homes are described by saleable area, in square feet. We don’t publish prices.
Questions and answers
How do I check an estate agent in Hong Kong?
Ask for their licence number and check it with the Estate Agents Authority (eaa.org.hk).
Where is property title registered in Hong Kong?
At the Land Registry (landreg.gov.hk).
General information only, not legal advice. Sources: eaa.org.hk, landreg.gov.hk, rvd.gov.hk and ird.gov.hk. Confirm with a qualified solicitor.