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\nEven as Hong Kong remains the world\u2019s least affordable housing market, many buyers still shun heavily discounted homes linked to an \u201cunnatural death\u201d, such as murder or suicide, according to property agents.
\nPrices 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.
\nThe aversion stands in stark contrast to parts of Europe, particularly in France, where buyers are often willing to purchase homes under a \u201cvente en…
\n
\nSource : South China Morning Post
\nRead more…Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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