‘Better than expected’: 73,800 subdivided flats apply for 3-year grace period
More than 73,000 subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to meet the government’s minimum standards, a figure the housing chief has described as “better than expected”. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Saturday that authorities received around 73,800 applications during the “early bird” registration phase under the Basic Housing Unit Ordinance,…
Over 73,000 subdivided flats in Hong Kong have registered for a three-year grace period to meet the government's minimum standards, according to Housing Secretary Winnie Ho. The early bird registration phase saw nearly 73,800 applications, representing almost 70% of the city's estimated 110,000 subdivided flats. Ho praised the progress, stating that the numbers were "better than expected" and anticipating a rise in certification applications as people become more familiar with the process.
She urged landlords to register before the grace period begins in March, emphasizing that they must bear renovation and certification costs and pay HK$3,000 per subdivided flat for recognition as basic housing units. The grace period, which runs from March 2027 to February 2030, aims to eliminate substandard subdivided flats in residential buildings by 2030 under Hong Kong's five-year plan.
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