That used to be true but I'm not sure I have any faith in a property market recovery any time soon. Prices are still going down despite the government canceling their property cooling measures. There are plenty of vacant shops and flats all over HK, that flood of mainland money has dried up. Who is going to buy or rent these places?
I have lost more in the past 5 years being an owner than if I had rented the same flat I am currently in.