Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk
Properties linked to deaths face deep discounts and mortgage hurdles in Hong Kong, while French buyers bet on sellers’ longevity
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 Europe, particularly in France, where buyers are often willing to purchase homes under a “vente en viager” arrangement that can see properties sold at discounts of up to 80 per cent below market value.
