90% sign up for Wang Fuk Court buy-back amid concerns over rushed decisions
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About 90% of flat owners at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court have accepted the government's buy-back offer, with 1,786 submitting acceptance letters by July 16. Of these, 769 had signed sale and purchase agreements. Some residents expressed concerns about rushed decisions related to priority selection in the process.
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Direct response to fire damage helps residents recover.
The Deputy Financial Secretary's Office reported the figures.
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Some residents have raised concerns about rushed decisions tied to priority selection.
Opinion- Direct response to fire damage helps residents recover.
- High acceptance indicates relief for affected owners.
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Loaded language removedAbout 90 per cent of flat owners at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court have returned signed letters accepting the government’s buy-back offer, but some residents have raised concerns about rushed decisions tied to priority selection. The Deputy Financial Secretary’s Office said on Friday that as of July 16, a total of 1,786 owners, or about 90 per cent, had submitted acceptance letters.
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Some residents have raised concerns about rushed decisions tied to priority selection.
OpinionThe Deputy Financial Secretary's Office reported the figures.
OpinionAbout 90% of flat owners at Wang Fuk Court have accepted the government's buy-back offer.
South China Morning PostAs of July 16, 1,786 owners had submitted acceptance letters.
South China Morning Post769 owners had signed sale and purchase agreements with the government, accounting for 43% of owners.
South China Morning Post