Hong Kong Real Estate Blog

【Owners’ Meeting】“One vote makes a difference!” Understanding your rights and responsibilities

A scale weighing a large building renovation check on the left and a green checkmark voting icon with apartment keys on the right, with Hong Kong residential buildings in the background, symbolizing property owners voting at the AGM to protect their assets
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In Hong Kong, buying a property is not just about securing a home or investment—you are also acquiring a share of the building. As a co-owner, attending Owners’ Corporation meetings (whether AGM or EGM) is both your right and responsibility.

However, many owners find meetings tedious and believe that “my vote won’t matter,” choosing not to attend.
The truth is: the cost of silence can be very expensive.

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[Property Owner Essentials] Buying a Home Isn’t Just About the Mortgage — A Guide to the Three Key Legal Obligations of Hong Kong Property Owners

Hong Kong residential buildings, Deeds of Mutual Covenant (DMC) legal documents, and new property keys symbolizing the legal obligations and management fee responsibilities of property owners in Hong Kong
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Many people believe that the hardest part of buying a home in Hong Kong is simply saving up the down payment and passing the bank’s mortgage stress test. Once you successfully get on the property ladder and make your monthly repayments on time, does it mean that once you close your front door, you can do whatever you like inside your property?

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