Wealthy expats increasingly choose Hong Kong as retirement base, lured by its low-tax regime and international connectivity, analysts say
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenCheryl ArcibalPublished: 4:00pm, 23 Aug 2026Hong Kong is tipped to see more luxury home sales with expatriates increasingly choosing the city as their retirement base, drawn to its low-tax environment as well as business opportunities, according to analysts.“A huge influx of expats who used to live in Hong Kong are moving back with a long-term view to retirement,” said Victoria Allan, founder and CEO of Habitat Property.
“Many expats who previously would have left to retire are staying and purchasing [property] for the first time.”
A growing number of ultra-wealthy expatriates are choosing to remain in Hong Kong beyond their working years … rather than relocate elsewhereWilliam Lau, Knight FrankAbout 30 per cent of Habitat’s recent sales were contributed by expat clients, Allan said.
