Hong Kong reviews subdivided flat regulations to address housing concerns

Hong Kong's housing minister announced plans to reconsider proposed regulations for subdivided flats. The government may lower minimum standards and extend the grace period for owners to three years to address concerns from the public. The focus will shift to building public homes on larger sites rather than smaller, less desirable plots. This change aims to improve construction efficiency and address the housing crisis. The government received around 2,200 submissions during a recent consultation, indicating a desire for a gradual implementation of the new rules. The proposed minimum size for subdivided flats is at least 86 square feet.