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Exposing Hong Kong’s invisible land grab
In a series of exclusive reports, the South China Morning Post uncovers the extent of unauthorised structures at luxury estates, investigates why, and more.
Updated: 03 Mar, 2025
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Exclusive | Post uncovers extent of unauthorised structures at luxury Hong Kong estates
Nearly 90 per cent of houses at Flamingo Garden on Kowloon Peak, Villa Rosa in Tai Tam and Seaview Villas in Tai Po have suspected unauthorised additions.
05 Feb, 2024

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Exclusive | Exposing Hong Kong’s invisible land grab by owners of luxury homes
Lax enforcement, anaemic fines and tremendous financial rewards for rule-breakers have allowed the problem to fester, but experts say there is much the government can do.
05 Feb, 2024

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Exclusive | Why Hong Kong can’t seem to go after homeowners with unauthorised structures
Having paid a high price for their property, some homeowners have every incentive to build unauthorised additions for their houses knowing enforcement can be lax.
06 Feb, 2024

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Uncovering Hong Kong’s secret land grab at luxury estates
Unauthorised expansions to luxury homes across the city have triggered concerns over safety risks, unfairness and lax enforcement.
05 Feb, 2024

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Exclusive | Have luxury Hong Kong estates made changes a year after Post exposed land grab?
Fresh drone footage reveals extent of rectification works at three upmarket estates following exposé that sparked government probe.
03 Mar, 2025
