团结香港基金：料公屋轮候时间或在未来数季持续波动 但长期下降趋势不变

Core Viewpoint - The average waiting time for public housing applications in Hong Kong has increased to 5.4 years, but this is considered a technical rebound rather than a long-term trend [1] Group 1: Public Housing Waiting Time - The average waiting time for public housing applications has risen to 5.4 years, which is an increase from the previous quarter [1] - Despite the increase, there is confidence that the long-term trend of decreasing waiting times will continue due to three positive factors: steady increase in public housing completions, the introduction of simplified public housing, and accelerated public housing turnover [1] - The waiting time may experience fluctuations in the coming quarters, but the overall trend is expected to remain downward [1] Group 2: Future Public Housing Allocation - The "absolute majority" of public housing allocations in the second quarter of 2025 will come from renovated units, indicating that measures to accelerate public housing turnover are effective [1] - Nearly half of the public housing units expected to be completed in the 2025-26 fiscal year are located in urban and extended urban areas, where applicants typically face longer waiting times, potentially impacting overall waiting times [1]