A fire in a Hong Kong housing estate flat left 16 people hospitalized for smoke inhalation, with over 20 residents rescued from the rooftop after the blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon.
Hong Kong's Housing Authority will introduce two schemes in September to optimize subsidised housing use: allowing 10+ year owners to lease without premium and encouraging elderly owners to swap for smaller/remote flats.
Hong Kong's Housing Authority will introduce two schemes in September to boost the use of subsidised homes. One allows owners to lease properties without a premium after 10 years, while another encourages elderly owners to swap for smaller or remote flats, aiming to increase rental options and housing turnover.
Hong Kong's housing crisis, particularly subdivided flats and cage homes, remains a major livelihood issue. Despite government efforts to improve conditions and meet public housing targets, long waiting periods and the challenge of housing those not poor enough for public housing persist, impacting residents' mental health.
Hong Kong's property management sector faces up to 25% security staff shortage. Richland Gardens in Kowloon Bay hired 31 mainland Chinese guards through a government labour scheme, drawing criticism from lawmakers and social media users concerned about local job losses. The owners' corporation says recruitment was necessary after four years of staffing difficulties.
