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14 things you need to know about Hong Kong leader John Lee’s third policy address
New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.
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‘Studying in Hong Kong’ brand to boost demand for student housing
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No room for a housing policy that encourages youth to lie flat
16 Oct 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong’s young people to find easier path to buying a home in policy address
Improving residents’ living conditions is expected to be a major focus of Chief Executive John Lee’s third policy address.
16 Oct 2024 - 8:34AM
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Chinachem to sell Hong Kong flats at 2016 levels as recovery proves elusive
Developers still need to offer discounts as market purchasing power is still not sufficient, according to Martin Wong at Knight Frank.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:36PM
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Hong Kong’s liquor tax must not be cut in haste
Readers discuss the importance of due process in any policy change, a vision for a green economic transition, and ensuring public rental flats serve those in need.
15 Oct 2024 - 11:30AM
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Public housing abuse requires a firm hand
The authorities in Hong Kong are right to scrutinise the eligibility of those living in subsidised flats, even if the residents are elderly.
14 Oct 2024 - 4:30AM
Hong Kong authorities reclaim 15,500 public rental flats in last financial year
A fifth of recovered flats resulted from mandatory income and assets declarations, says Director of Housing Rosanna Law.
14 Oct 2024 - 2:54AM
Letters
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Moo Deng deserves better than lifetime of pain and captivity
Readers discuss the treatment of social media star Moo Deng, the importance of involving children in community decision-making and a proposal for a uniquely Hong Kong theme park.
13 Oct 2024 - 11:30AM
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Sun Hung Kai’s Cullinan Sky sees another weekend of brisk sales
Quantitative easing and a slew of economic stimulus measures from Beijing have increased buyer confidence, agents say.
12 Oct 2024 - 8:15PM
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Hong Kong leader to deliver third policy address, how will it differ this time?
Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city’s status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy.
12 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
Opinion
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How inaction sustains Hong Kong’s plague of subdivided flats
There is no reason ending the shame of subdivided flats and cage homes should be on the same timeline as humans colonising Mars.
12 Oct 2024 - 11:01AM
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Gym’s closure underscores need for whistle-blower protections
Readers discuss the lessons to learn from Physical Fitness’s troubles, the practice of offering property buyers cash rebates and New Territories development as an engine of growth.
11 Oct 2024 - 11:30AM
‘Piecemeal’ changes to Hong Kong inheritance laws ‘undesirable’, top court told
Court of Final Appeal hears arguments on equal inheritance rights for same-sex couples.
8 Oct 2024 - 9:37PM
Inside this feng shui-friendly Tai Hang flat for a multigenerational family
This 1,752 sq ft 5-bedroom sea-view high-rise in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, was redesigned using the concepts of ‘shelter’ and ‘nurture’ by Grande Interior Design.
8 Oct 2024 - 12:15PM
Hong Kong developers plan nearly 18,000 new flats amid rate cuts
The government has approved presale consent for several projects, with developers eager to offload unsold inventory.
8 Oct 2024 - 9:21AM
30% of Hongkongers will ‘lie flat’, decline pay rise to meet public housing rules
Group says 85 per cent of respondents believe phenomenon of ‘lying flat’ is a result of private flats being unaffordable.
7 Oct 2024 - 12:39AM
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Why are some Hong Kong subdivided housing tenants turning down temporary flats?
Society for Community Organisation, subdivided housing tenants urge authorities to offer alternative flats that fit needs of relocated residents.
6 Oct 2024 - 7:10PM
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Hong Kong developer Lai Sun’s property project lapped up by buyers
Buyers flock to Lai Sun’s The Parkland in Yuen Long, snapping up nearly all units amid rate cuts and stock market gains, boosting market confidence.
6 Oct 2024 - 5:52PM
Hong Kong property prices have ‘bottomed out’, will ‘rebound slowly’: sector head
Recent strength in stock market can help drive economic recovery and boost property sector, head of developers’ association says.
6 Oct 2024 - 10:28PM
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Homebuyers flock to Sun Hung Kai’s Cullinan Sky project in Kai Tak amid rate cut
As of 7pm, homebuyers snapped up 204 flats out of the 300 units on offer at Cullinan Sky Phase 1.
5 Oct 2024 - 7:24PM
Hong Kong to sell residential land plot to maintain housing supply
The government is monitoring market sentiment and will continue to release land strategically to meet housing needs, development minister says.
4 Oct 2024 - 8:37PM
Hong Kong authorities to inspect 7 sites, suspend work on CK Asset project
Contractor of Kwun Tong residential project installed fewer steel bars on one floor than indicated in approved plans, Buildings Department says.
4 Oct 2024 - 9:02PM
Hong Kong property deals bottom out in September, but October is looking better
Sales of new and lived-in homes, offices, shops, car parks and industrial spaces dropped 18.7 per cent to 3,843 units in September.
3 Oct 2024 - 6:33PM
New Hong Kong mothers sign up to buy subsidised flats in revamped scheme
Authorities reserving 40 per cent of subsidised flats on sale for households with elderly members and families with newborns.
3 Oct 2024 - 8:31PM
Hong Kong housing official urges elderly residents to report living situation
Rosanna Law reminds those aged 60 years and older to submit declaration forms in latest round of reporting to curb abuse of public housing system.
3 Oct 2024 - 4:16PM
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How Hong Kong can tackle rising rents and boost the economy
Readers discuss Hong Kong’s property market, and a police shooting.
3 Oct 2024 - 11:37AM
Was Wah Fu Estate the first self-sustaining housing complex in Hong Kong?
The estate in Pok Fu Lam was valued at HK$3.8 million when it was announced in 1965, comprising a restaurant, department store, bowling alley and community hall
2 Oct 2024 - 2:40PM
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