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90% of Wang Fuk Court homeowners accept government buy-back offer amid concerns

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Approximately 90% of homeowners at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court estate in Hong Kong have accepted the government's buy-back offer. While the deadline for acceptance is August 31, some residents are concerned about the speed of the decision-making process, particularly regarding priority flat selection. The government plans to spend approximately HK$6.8 billion to acquire the affected flats, including those in the undamaged Wang Chi House. AI

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90% of Wang Fuk Court homeowners accept government buy-back offer amid concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma,Kristen Cheung ·

    90% sign up for Wang Fuk Court buy-back amid concerns over rushed decisions

    About 90 per cent of flat owners at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court have returned signed letters accepting the government’s buy-back offer, but some residents have raised concerns about rushed decisions tied to priority selection. The Deputy Financial Secretary’s Office said on F…

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