transitional flats – Charm

Only 1 Hong Kong landlord seeks subdivided flat approval as new law kicks in

4 hours ago02 mins

Only one landlord in Hong Kong has sought certification approval for subdivided flats since a new law on minimum housing standards took effect about two weeks ago, while applications for a grace period have been submitted for more than 1,100 homes, according to authorities. The Basic Housing Units Ordinance, which took effect on March 1,…

4,200 transitional homes earmarked for displaced Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants

Cs news8 months ago02 mins

Around 4,200 transitional homes will be sufficient to meet the temporary housing needs of tenants displaced under new rules that could require 33,000 subpar subdivided flats to undergo major renovations, Hong Kong officials have said. Undersecretary for Housing Victor Tai Sheung-shing told lawmakers on Monday that the government would set aside up to 20 per…