Hong Kong homebuyers shrugged off a No. 3 typhoon signal on Friday to purchase apartments at two major property sales, a day after banks lowered prime lending rates following the city's first monetary easing in years, the South China Morning Post reported.

New World Development (HKG:0017) and CK Asset Holdings (HKG:1113) sold 120 units, or 66% of the 190 flats on offer, the report said, citing agents.

New World reportedly sold 115 of 120 units at its House Muse project in Kowloon City, fetching an average HK$18,251 per square foot after discounts. The remaining five flats were offered through a tender process.

CK Asset, the flagship developer of tycoon Li Ka-shing, placed five of the final 70 units of Blue Coast II in Wong Chuk Hang, priced at HK$10.2 million to HK$20.2 million, or HK$22,684 per sq ft on average after discounts, according to SCMP.

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