Haunted Houses No Longer Taboo for Desperate Hong Kong Homebuyers

Buildings stand illuminated at dusk in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong property prices have risen so high some desperate house hunters are now prepared to do the once unthinkable and buy a ‘haunted home.’

Over half the respondents in a REA Group Ltd. survey published Thursday said they would consider purchasing a haunted apartment. Around 65% said price would be the motivating factor.