回顾香港的历史，于洋认为，公共住宅体系建立的根源是回应人口增长带来的社会压力。 香港大埔火灾事故的发生地宏福苑，是一座1983年落成的高层住宅小区，属于香港"居者有其屋"（简称"居屋"） 计划的楼盘，属经济性产权住房，是香港公共住宅体系中的一个类别。 从宏福苑的情况可以透视香港住房的基本状况：这座高密度城市经过一百多年的发展，正面临居民老龄化、年轻 人住房压力大等挑战。而回顾香港住房发展的历史，平衡居民生活需求和城市房地产发展的需要，是香港居住政 策的核心议题。 香港住房主要分类 宏福苑含8栋31层的住宅，共1984户住房，每户实用面积为44~44.9平方米，当年的首发价在11.6万~15.91万港元之 间。宏福苑位于香港新界大埔，属新城开发整体建设的一部分，也是一个典型的"居屋"社区。据2021年人口普查 数据，宏福苑常住人口4643人，其中65岁以上的占到36.6%。 中国人民大学公共管理学院城市规划与管理系副系主任于洋教授告诉第一财经，从宏福苑的情况，可以观察香港 住房体系的整体情况。于洋曾全面研究香港房地产发展与政策的关系，访谈过多位业内重要人士。他认为，从城 市规划、土地制度到住房，香港是中国内地城 ...

Core Insights - The Hong Kong Housing Authority has achieved 168,000 public housing units completed since the 2022/23 fiscal year, reaching 54% of the 308,000 units target set for the next decade under the Long-Term Housing Strategy, significantly exceeding the initial estimate of 105,000 units [1] - The government plans to adjust the ratio of public housing to subsidized sale housing from 7:3 to 6:4, with over 20,000 simplified public housing units expected to be completed in the next two years [1] - The introduction of advanced technologies in construction, such as the "Smart Easy Lock" and circular wall connection technology, aims to reduce construction time and costs, with future developments focusing on lighter and better soundproof concrete [1] Design and Cost Efficiency - The Housing Authority intends to simplify public housing designs based on principles of practicality, affordability, and environmental sustainability, including features like omitting unnecessary facilities in new housing units [2] - The shift in public preferences towards more open and flexible living spaces is acknowledged, leading to considerations for future housing designs that may include open kitchens instead of traditional enclosed ones [2] - Feedback from residents will be actively sought to optimize housing designs for the next 10 to 20 years, reflecting changing lifestyles and needs [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates a recovery in the second-hand residential mortgage market, with a slight monthly increase in registrations and an expectation for further growth in June [1][2] - In May 2025, there were 1,356 registrations for second-hand residential mortgages, reflecting a monthly increase of 61 or 4.7%, driven by renewed buyer interest post-New Year [1] - The total number of registered mortgage contracts for buildings (excluding pre-sale) was 4,920 in May, marking a rebound after two months of decline, reaching a three-month high [1] Group 2 - The one-hand mortgage market saw a significant monthly increase of 1,382 registrations or 53.0%, with a total of 3,992 registrations in May, largely due to new developments [2] - The number of registered mortgage contracts for new residential properties was 1,972, while the second-hand market accounted for 1,356, indicating a strong performance in both segments [2] - The number of registered mortgages for subsidized housing and other plans surged to 751, a monthly increase of 315 or 72.2%, attributed to new housing projects coming online [2]