But now, as property transactions fall, property prices will follow, say Lau.

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"The trend will not stop here, " says Johnny Lau Yui Siu of Hong Kong-based Sinodata Consultancy.

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Speculation about the future of the business empire of Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau is building after it was disclosed on Wednesday that he will face bribery and money-laundering charges in Macau.

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