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Hong Kong: 85% of Wang Fuk Court owners agree to sell as relocation scheme advances

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In Hong Kong, over 85% of owners at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court have agreed to sell their properties to the government. The Housing Bureau is proceeding with a rehousing scheme, having conducted a computerized draw to determine the order in which residents will select new flats. This marks a significant step forward in the relocation process for affected households. AI

RANK_REASON Significant government action related to housing and relocation following a fire. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Hong Kong: 85% of Wang Fuk Court owners agree to sell as relocation scheme advances

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    85% of Wang Fuk Court owners sign sale deals as flat selection moves ahead

    More than 85 per cent of owners at the blaze-hit Wang Fuk Court have signed agreements to sell their flats to the Hong Kong government as authorities move ahead with flat selection under a special rehousing scheme. Authorities said on Tuesday that 1,702 households – 85.8 per cent…

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