‘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,…
Hong Kong's housing chief, Winnie Ho Wing-yin, was pleased with the progress made towards improving subdivided flats, describing the number of applications for a three-year grace period as "better than expected". A total of 73,800 applications were received during the early bird registration phase, representing nearly 70% of the city's estimated 110,000 subdivided flats.
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho said that as more people become familiar with the certification process, the numbers are expected to increase further. She urged landlords to register before the grace period begins next March, regardless of whether they plan to continue operating or rectify their properties. Under Hong Kong's five-year plan, authorities aim to eliminate substandard subdivided flats in residential buildings by 2030.
The grace period, running from March 2027 to February 2030, allows landlords time to refurbish and certify their properties, with renovation and certification costs covered by the government.
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