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Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs
Elderly landlords in Hong Kong struggle to afford HK$400,000 renovation costs for subdivided flats under new regulations, risking removal of rental units. Four landlords in Sham Shui Po and Yau Ma Tei have registered for a government grace period but face financial challenges.
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