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The Rating and Valuation Department today (March 4) released the preliminary findings of its annual review of the production and activities in the local property market.
The preliminary findings, to be incorporated in the Hong Kong Property Review 2010, cover the major private property categories, in terms of completions, take-up and vacancy in 2009, forecast completions in 2010 and 2011, as well as price and rental data.
Summaries of the findings in English and Chinese can be downloaded from the department's website at www.rvd.gov.hk .
Further enquiries may be directed to the department by contacting either the Acting Deputy Commissioner, Mr Tang Ping-kwong (2150 8801), or Technical Secretary (Information), Miss Phoebe Chau (2150 8807).
Ends/Thursday, March 4, 2010
Issued at HKT 16:00
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