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Chief Executive John Lee (centre) has delivered his third policy address. Photo: Eugene Lee

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.

‘Studying in Hong Kong’ brand to boost demand for student housing

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Letters | No room for a housing policy that encourages youth to lie flat

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.

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An option being considered is increasing the chance of younger applicants being drawn in the ballot for subsidised homes. Photo: May Tse

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.

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Letters | 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.

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Editorial | 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.

Shek Kip Mei Estate, Hong Kong’s first public housing estate in Sham Shui Po. The Housing Authority said 15,500 public rental flats were reclaimed last financial year. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

Letters | 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.

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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.

Potential homebuyers look at a model of the Cullinan Sky Phase 1 at Sun Hung Kai showroom. Photo: Handout

Exclusive | 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.

Chief Executive John Lee will announce plans to diversify the economy through innovation and new industries, while rejuvenating local sectors, sources have said. Photo: Dickson Lee

Opinion | 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.

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Letters | 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.

‘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.

The top court has reserved judgment. Photo: Fung Chang

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.

The spacious living area of this Tai Hang, Hong Kong flat designed by Grande Interior Design. Photo: Dick Leung

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.

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.

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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.

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Wong Chi-kong has turned down an offer of temporary government housing because the estate is too remote from the rest of the city. Photo: Elson Li

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.

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.

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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.

Homebuyers pack Sun Hung Kai Properties’ sales office for Cullinan Sky Phase 1 at the ICC in West Kowloon. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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.

General view of Tai Wai as seen in July 2021. The government will offer a single residential plot for sale in the area in the current quarter. Photo: May Tse

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.

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.

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.

Hopefuls have until October 23 to submit their applications. Photo: Edmond So

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.

An elderly resident at Hing Wah Estate, a public housing estate in Chai Wan. Photo: Sam Tsang

Letters | How Hong Kong can tackle rising rents and boost the economy

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s property market, and a police shooting.

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

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Latest news, features and analysis on Hong Kong housing, including policy and efforts to find a solution to the problem of a shortage of homes in the world’s most expensive property market.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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