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Hong Kong landlords cite high costs for subdivided flat upgrades

Elderly landlords in Hong Kong are struggling to afford the significant renovation costs required to bring their subdivided flats into compliance with new government regulations. Some landlords report renovation estimates as high as HK$400,000, far exceeding government-provided figures, which could force them to remove rental units from the market. These landlords are seeking government assistance to manage the financial burden of these upgrades. AI

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Hong Kong landlords cite high costs for subdivided flat upgrades

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

    Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs

    Some elderly landlords in Hong Kong have said they cannot afford renovations costing as much as HK$400,000 (US$51,060) to ensure their subdivided flats comply with new regulations and they may be forced to take units that rent for HK$3,000 a month off the market. At a media sessi…