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Hong Kong sees 70% of subdivided flats registered under new housing law

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In Hong Kong, approximately 70% of subdivided flats have been registered for a grace period under a new law designed to eliminate substandard housing. Kowloon, particularly the Yau Tsim Mong district, has seen the highest number of registrations. The Housing Bureau reported that 75,070 units have been registered since applications opened in March, representing about 70% of the previously identified subdivided flats. This high registration rate indicates a willingness among owners to comply with the new regime and plan for future renovations. AI

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Hong Kong sees 70% of subdivided flats registered under new housing law

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    Kowloon leads as 70% of Hong Kong’s subdivided flats registered for grace period

    About 70 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have been registered for a grace period under a new law aimed at eradicating substandard homes, with most submissions coming from landlords in Kowloon’s Yau Tsim Mong district, according to the Housing Bureau. The bureau told the…

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