The Federation of Public Housing Estates says the new scheme will improve living standards of Hong Kong’s low-income people by giving them more accommodation choices. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s subsidised homeowners can sublet flats without paying premiums under new proposal approved by Housing Authority
- Plan comes into effect from fourth quarter of 2019, when subletting of entire flats instead of just bedrooms will also be allowed
- Lawmaker urges for introduction of cap on house rent to make scheme economically viable and beneficial to people
The Federation of Public Housing Estates says the new scheme will improve living standards of Hong Kong’s low-income people by giving them more accommodation choices. Photo: Handout
