HONG KONG, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares edged upwards to a five month closing high, with local property plays extending their recent strong run and new issues posting solid debuts.
A rally in Hong Kong developers lifted the benchmark Hang Seng Index <.HSI> to its fourth successive weekly gain, closing up 0.33 percent at 22,119.43, and up 0.7 percent for the week. (Reporting by Vikram Subhedar; Editing by Chris Lewis) (vikram.subhedar@thomsonreuters.com; +852 2843 6975; Reuters Messaging: vikram.subhedar.reuters.com@reuters.net))