SCMP Debate: Do you think CY Leung's measures to boost housing supply will be effective?

Housing was the dominant theme of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's maiden policy address last month. His plans include rezoning green-belt land, reclamation outside Victoria Harbour and stepping up production of public housing flats after 2018. But the range of measures he announced has drawn criticism, both from those who feel he has done too little and those who say he is taking the wrong options. We speak to developers, planners, academics and property agents about Leung's plans to fight soaring flat prices, build up a land bank and provide more subsidised homes.

Q1 Do you think Leung Chun-ying’s measures to boost land and housing supply will be effective? How can the government convince the public that it is not bowing to pressure from property developers?

Q2 Do you agree with the government’s drive to boost land supply for residential development? Do you think it is too much of a stretch and comes at the expense of air ventilation, sound urban planning and other development needs?

Q3 Do you think the government should impose a vacancy tax on unsold new flats? Do you agree that the government should introduce more residential projects under “Hong Kong property for Hong Kong residents”?