Housing Bureau
Coverage of Housing Bureau in the Nexus archive.
- Authorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company
Hong Kong’s housing authorities have dismissed online rumors that a government-established company to acquire flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court is an 'empty shell' at risk of bankruptcy. The Housing Bureau stated claims about 'Wang Fuk Court Property Rights Acquisition Limited' are 'entirely unfounded' and confirmed contracts with over 550 owners.
- Hong Kong approves first subdivided units meeting basic housing standards
Hong Kong authorities approved the city’s first three subdivided units in Sham Shui Po as basic housing units under official standards. Hayson Chan Hin-hay, chairman of the Hong Kong Basic Housing Units Operators Association, urged landlords to seek professional help to avoid wasting time and money.
- 82% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners accept buy-back offer before priority deadline
Over 80% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners have accepted the Hong Kong government's buy-back offer, with 1,635 signed letters received by the Housing Bureau, accounting for 82.4% of the estate's flats. The deadline for priority flat selection under a special sales plan was approaching.
- Calls for faster rehousing of evicted Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants
Hong Kong lawmakers urge authorities to provide faster and more flexible urgent accommodation for tenants evicted by a new regulation targeting subdivided flats. The Housing Bureau plans to reserve up to 180 transitional flats for displaced residents. Scott Leung Man-kwong, deputy chairman of the Legislative Council’s housing panel, commented on the issue.