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Wang Fuk Court owners reject generous government buy-back offer

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Despite a generous buy-back offer from the government for flats at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court estate, approximately 3.5% of homeowners have refused the deal. The offer, which ranges from HK$8,000 to HK$10,500 per square foot, exceeds recent market values for similar properties in the district. Homeowners who refuse the offer face potential compulsory acquisition, which could result in a lower price. AI

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Wang Fuk Court owners reject generous government buy-back offer

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

    Why some Wang Fuk Court owners have refused buy-back deal even as deadline nears

    As the deadline approaches for homeowners to accept the Hong Kong government’s deal to buy back their flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, some who refuse to sell have said the offer cannot make up for the loss of their property and communal bonds. With the clock ticking to the …

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