HKHong Kong's government reported that only 42.5% of expected applications were submitted during the first six-month 'early bird' registration phase for subdivided flats under the Basic Housing Unit Ordinance. This regulation aims to phase out substandard subdivided flats by requiring landlords to register their properties. Despite a HK$3,000 fee waiver for the first three years, industry observers noted that property ownership complexities and low public awareness have hindered registration efforts. About 34,000 units were registered within the first six months, falling short of the estimated 80,000 potential units. Legislative Council member Scott Leung Man-kwong acknowledged the application rate as acceptable but emphasized that the financial incentive was not substantial enough to drive widespread participation.
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