Could Hong Kong rein in on soaring housing prices?

View in browser Share Witness a clash of convictions set to shape your views Dear Reader, Hong Kong is the world's least affordable urban centre to buy a home and has kept its ranking for the seventh year running according to a survey's study of 406 cities around the world. The city's home prices are now nearly 90 per cent above their peak in 1997 and there are no signs of stopping. Is affordable housing a distant dream for most in Hong Kong? On 13 September, our experts will give voice on their views about: Should the government intervene more in the private property market to improve people's livelihood and the city's competitiveness? Could increasing land supply solve current housing shortage in the face of an uncertain economic outlook? Could curbing property price hikes help first time buyers buy affordable housing and get onto the housing ladder? Rise in Hong Kong's property prices vs the real income of the city's workforce Register now to reserve your seat at this debate on 13 September, where you can have your say about how, together, we can shape the future of Hong Kong. Panel members Dr Yanto Chandra Assistant Professor, Department of Public Policy City University of Hong Kong Buggle Lau Chief Analyst Midland Holdings Lee Wing-tat Former Chairman The Democratic Party Fiona Waters Founder and Managing Director Waters Economics Yonden Lhatoo (Moderator) Chief News Editor South China Morning Post Prices (Include 3-course lunch) Reserve your seat now! For enquiries, please contact us on (852) 2680 8902 or conferences@scmp.com South China Morning Post Publishers Limited, 4/F, Morning Post Centre, 22 Dai Fat Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, Hong Kong Customer Relationship Hotline: (852) 2680 8822 Email: printsupport@scmp.com You receive this email because you have opted to receive South China Morning Post Publishers Limited's newsletter and marketing messages. Add promotion@ems.scmp.com to your address book to ensure complete delivery.You can access and/or correct your personal data held by us at any time by contacting our Customer Relationship Officer at printsupport@scmp.com If you do not wish to receive this, please click here. Copyright@2017 South China Morning Post Publishers Limited. All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy | Terms of Use