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University town in Hong Kong to welcome 32,000 from 2034, with biggest hospital
First residents able to move to Ngau Tam Mei development in 2034, as government unveils details after Beijing’s meeting with developers.
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Waiting time for Hong Kong public rental flats remains unchanged at 5½ years
11 Nov 2024 - 4:31PM
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Why didn’t Hong Kong set stricter rules to wipe out its notorious shoebox flats?
11 Nov 2024 - 10:35AM
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Better IP protection will fire up Hong Kong’s creative industries
Readers discuss the government’s moves to recognise creative property rights and address livelihood and community concerns.
8 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM
Editorial
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Much to gain and lose at Hong Kong’s Choi Hung Estate
Renewal of ageing Kowloon site will provide an extra 9,200 public housing flats, but remove a colourful social media hotspot.
8 Nov 2024 - 6:30AM
Is this Hong Kong’s ultimate bachelor pad?
A covetable private rooftop, chic drinks bar and Scandi overtones feature in this spacious Wan Chai flat.
7 Nov 2024 - 5:45PM
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How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students
Readers discuss how to bolster the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, Leung Chun-ying’s warning of housing oversupply, and a potential iconic tourist draw for Hong Kong.
7 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong authorities propose downsizing Tseung Kwan O land development project
Government suggested cutting amount of land created through reclamation, slope-cutting down to about 20 hectares after public outcry.
5 Nov 2024 - 6:29PM
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Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own
Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.
5 Nov 2024 - 4:30PM
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1 in 4 subdivided flats fail to meet minimum size requirements: housing chief
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says survey findings also show about 10 per cent of these flats lack a window.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:51PM
Mainland Chinese buyers rush into Hong Kong property, agents say
Home purchases by mainland buyers surged 69 per cent in the first nine months of the year, accounting for nearly a quarter of transactions.
4 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM
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Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority considers taking on Kowloon City project
Managing director Wai Chi-sing says authority is now exploring taking up a major redevelopment project on its own after failed tender.
3 Nov 2024 - 10:42PM
Hong Kong homebuyers give the cold shoulder to New World-led Pavilia Forest II
Pavilia Forest II recorded only one sale as of 5pm on Saturday, while Double Coast I found buyers for 20 units out of 58 flats on offer.
2 Nov 2024 - 9:28PM
HK$3,000 rewards coming for information on tenants abusing Hong Kong public flats
Housing Bureau to launch programme in January next year to help idenitify well-off tenants who are living in public housing.
31 Oct 2024 - 7:20PM
Hong Kong urged to shorten 21-year redevelopment plan of Choi Hung Estate
Latest technologies, such as modular integrated construction technique, can be used to cut down the number of years, a lawmaker says.
31 Oct 2024 - 5:42PM
Hong Kong’s failed land tender reflects caution among big developers
Development costs, poor returns may be holding back developers from URA joint ventures, analysts say.
31 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM
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Ex-Hong Kong leader crosses swords with John Lee again over land supply
Former leader Leung Chun-ying questions wisdom of current administration’s strategy of continuously creating land supply so as to control market.
31 Oct 2024 - 7:54AM
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How this 1970s Hong Kong apartment got a chic Parisian makeover
A 1970s seaview apartment in Causeway Bay underwent a sumptuous makeover with a dramatic monochromatic scheme and elegant French accents.
7 Nov 2024 - 12:08PM
Redevelopment of Hong Kong’s Instagram-famous Choi Hung Estate to begin in 2028
Housing Department tells Wong Tai Sin District Council the first stage of redevelopment will start in 2028 and the second between 2035 and 2036.
30 Oct 2024 - 10:43PM
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Chinachem’s US$131 million bid wins subdued Hong Kong land tender
Developers will remain conservative in their bidding until they see stronger signs of recovery in the housing market, consultants say.
29 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
Hong Kong’s fifth hotel turned youth hostel opens its doors with residency terms
Residents could potentially visit the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army as part of hostel’s programme offerings.
29 Oct 2024 - 12:21AM
Hong Kong social enterprise helps tenants find better subdivided housing
ComHome Social Realty urges government to help subsidise renovation costs for landlords ahead of plans to clamp down on subpar flats.
28 Oct 2024 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong property: Chinachem’s Cheung Sha Wan project sells out
The developer found buyers for all 198 units in the project, agents said.
27 Oct 2024 - 8:30PM
Hong Kong authorities to sell large land parcel next year to fast-track megaproject
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also hints government may separately sell more land in last quarter of 2024-25 financial year.
27 Oct 2024 - 8:34PM
Wet markets at some public housing estates in Hong Kong no bargain, poll finds
Close to 80 per cent of respondents say food prices in local wet markets more expensive than what other nearby options charge.
26 Oct 2024 - 8:02PM
Hong Kong tenants won’t get to jump housing queue under shake-up of subpar flats
Housing chief Winnie Ho says decision aims to prevent people from moving into subpar flats in hopes of benefiting from clampdown.
26 Oct 2024 - 9:03PM
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Big Hong Kong developers enter fray for Sha Tin land tender
Site STTL 625, which has an area of 5,652 square metres, can support a total of 570 units.
25 Oct 2024 - 6:17PM
From Discovery Bay to Pok Fu Lam: a family’s stylish home transformation
A young family moved from Discovery Bay to Pok Fu Lam in Hong Kong for an easier commute – and their new home is bursting with character and curves.
7 Nov 2024 - 12:09PM
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9 September, 2024
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