
K Wise responds to allegations of substandard work at luxury Hong Kong residential development
Developer K Wise offers a six-year structural warranty and independent inspections at the One Stanley luxury project in Hong Kong following reports of potential steel reinforcement deficiencies.
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Allegations of substandard steel reinforcement work at the One Stanley development were reported by a local property media outlet.
The developer of One Stanley has offered flat owners a six-year structural warranty and free independent property inspections amid an investigation into suspected steel reinforcement deficiencies at the seaside luxury residential development in southern Hong Kong.
K Wise, a subsidiary of One Stanley developer K&K Property, addressed the brewing scandal on Friday, a week after allegations of substandard work were reported by a local property media outlet, issuing a statement outlining remedial measures for homeowners and buyers completing transactions.
“The company understands that the incident has caused concern among property owners, buyers and the public, and will make building safety and safeguarding the interests of owners its top priority,” K Wise said.

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