Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:55:28 GMT
Hang Seng jumps 1.5% as China eases lending for first time home buyers
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index appreciated 1.54% or 319.27 points at 21,018.46 on Wednesday as investors sentiment improved on Greek debt talks and China announced it will apply measures to support first time home purchasers. Property shares rallied on the announcement with China Resources Land Ltd. gaining 3%, China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. surging 5% and Agile Property Holdings