Land Registry releases statistics for June
The Land Registry today (July 3) released its statistics for June 2026.
Land registration
* The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in June was 9 434 (+10.5 per cent compared with May 2026 and +29.7 per cent compared with June 2025)
* The 12-month moving average for June was 7 817 (2.4 per cent above the 12-month moving average for May 2026 and 34.5 per cent above that for June 2025)
* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements of building units in June was $82.8 billion (+13.7 per cent compared with May 2026 and +24.7 per cent compared with June 2025)
* Among the sale and purchase agreements, 7 650 were for residential units (+7.2 per cent compared with May 2026 and +28.5 per cent compared with June 2025)
* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements in respect of residential units was $75.6 billion (+15.3 per cent compared with May 2026 and +23.8 per cent compared with June 2025)
Statistics on sales of residential units do not include sale and purchase agreements relating to sales of units under the Home Ownership Scheme, the Private Sector Participation Scheme, the Tenants Purchase Scheme, etc, unless the premium of the unit concerned has been paid after the sale restriction period.
Figures on sale and purchase agreements received for the past 12 months, the year-on-year rate of change and breakdown figures on residential sales have also been released.
As deeds may not be lodged with the Land Registry until up to 30 days after the transaction, these statistics generally relate to land transactions in the previous month.
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Land search
* The number of searches of land registers made by the public in June was 505 404 (+12.3 per cent compared with May 2026 and +23.3 per cent compared with June 2025)
The statistics cover searches made at the counter, through the self-service terminals and via the Integrated Registration Information System Online Services.
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CHP announces new melioidosis case
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (July 3) announced that one new melioidosis case was recorded in the past week (June 26 to July 2). Given that Hong Kong is often affected by typhoons and rainstorms during the summer, the CHP reminds members of the public, in particular high-risk groups (including the elderly and people with underlying diseases), to avoid contact with soil or muddy water after typhoons or storms with a view to lowering the risk of melioidosis infection.
Where practicable, members of the public should stay indoors during typhoons and rainstorms, avoid travelling to areas with potential flooding, and not wade in or have contact with muddy water and soil. In addition, high-risk individuals should avoid paths near stormwater drains where aerosols may be generated from contaminated water.
The new case involves a 54-year-old male with underlying illnesses. He lives in Sham Shui Po District. On June 18, he developed a fever and sustained an injury resulting from a fall. He then attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Caritas Medical Centre. He was admitted for treatment. His clinical diagnosis was septicaemia. His clinical sample tested positive for Burkholderia pseudomallei. He is currently in stable condition.
The CHP is investigating the infection source of the case. An initial epidemiological investigation revealed that the case is sporadic. No epidemiological linkages have been established between this case and other confirmed cases previously recorded in Hong Kong.
Person-to-person transmission and animal-to-human transmission are rare, but the bacteria causing melioidosis can survive in the local environment. Melioidosis is an endemic disease in Hong Kong, and melioidosis cases have been recorded in Hong Kong each year. As of yesterday (July 2), seven melioidosis cases have been recorded in Hong Kong this year. Last year, 21 melioidosis cases were recorded.
According to literature, melioidosis cases are more common after typhoons or rainstorms. The bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei in soil and muddy water may become exposed to the ground after typhoons or rainstorms, and the bacteria could spread more easily with strong winds or rainstorms. As such, the number of melioidosis cases may increase. Members of the public should also take the following preventive measures against infection:
- Avoid contact with contaminated soil;
- Wear appropriate protective clothing or footwear when participating in activities with possible contact with soil or water, e.g. using gloves and wearing boots. High-risk individuals may also consider wearing a surgical mask;
- Wash or shower after exposure to contaminated water or soil;
- Always clean any wounds as soon as possible and cover them with waterproof dressings;
- Wash hands with liquid soap and water after handling soil or gardening;
- Observe food hygiene and avoid drinking raw water; and
- Travellers can contract the disease through outdoor water sports. Risk of infection can be minimised by avoiding exposure to water sources (such as rivers, ponds or lakes) that might be contaminated.
The CHP appealed to members of the public to seek medical advice if they develop symptoms, in particular people with diabetes or other immunocompromising conditions, in order to receive an appropriate medical diagnosis and treatment. For more information on melioidosis, please visit the website of the CHP at www.chp.gov.hk/en/healthtopics/content/24/101110.html
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