Only 10pc of subdivided flats meet new standards: Soco

[RTHK] - 01/19/2025

A community group on Sunday said a survey they conducted found just one-tenth of subdivided flat residents feel their homes meet the standards of the government’s proposed basic housing units. The Society for Community Organisation (Soco) said resettlement arrangements should be provided as soon (…)



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