Hong Kong’s outlying islands see popularity surge as homebuyers swap convenience of city life for peace and quiet amid shift to remote working

Houses on Hong Kong’s outlying islands, which are 40 per cent cheaper than their urban counterparts, are enjoying a surge in popularity as a shift to home-working during the coronavirus pandemic changes the priorities of potential buyers.The number of homes changing hands on islands like Lantau, Tung Chung and Lamma, has shot up by more than a quarter as Hongkongers increasingly look for tranquility and bigger spaces now that convenience and an easy commute are less important, say agents.The…

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