Landlords have registered only 42.5% of the applications expected in the first phase of the Basic Housing Unit Ordinance “early bird” scheme. The Monday deadline for the initial six-month registration period passed, with industry observers citing property-ownership complications and low public awareness as factors slowing uptake.
WHO:Industry observers
WHAT:Only 42.5% of expected subdivided-flat registration applications were received by the end of the six-month “early bird” phase under the Basic Housing Unit Ordinance.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:Property-ownership complications and low public awareness slowed landlords’ registration of subdivided flats.
