香港房屋局与房委会一连4日举办"共筑.智能峰会"。香港房屋局局长何永贤在峰会致辞指，目前公屋轮 候册上有11万宗申请，与5年前比较已缩减25%，但仍有很多人正在轮候，因此特区政府采取提速提效 措施，加快兴建不同类型房屋，并推出过渡性房屋及简约公屋。 她指，上届政府推出过渡性房屋项目，目标兴建2.1万个单位，目前已有约1.84万个单位，可供有需要人 士申请，令长者和基层家庭得以改善居住环境，政府同时为他们提供不同社会服务。 她指，目前共有13个简约公屋项目，目标提供3万个单位，首个项目由动工至首户家庭入伙，只是花了 约1年半时间。她指，连同新建的公屋，未来10年将有足够房屋供应，以解决房屋问题。另外，北部都 会区未来5年有约6万个房屋单位落成入伙，未来10年内将有约14.4万个单位落成。 ...

9月26日，中国香港特区立法会正式通过一项名为《简朴房条例草案》（下称《条例》）的立法文件，或将成为当地全面有序处理劣质㓥房问题的开端。 所谓"㓥房"（当地写作㓥，音tang，一声），在香港语境中往往指被分割成面积极小的楼宇住宅。因这种拥挤的居住场所往往伴随着较差的基础设施及卫 生条件等，在当地已成为至少持续数十年的"老大难"问题。 按照相关整体估算，目前中国香港有约11万间（套）住宅楼宇的分隔型住房，涉及约22万当地居民。 "在过去一段时间，因土地和公营房屋的供应不足，导致部分经济条件较差的市民被迫居住于环境非常恶劣的㓥房。"香港特区政府房屋局局长何永贤在相 关发言中表示，"特区政府将会有序落实规管制度，务求让香港逐步解决劣质㓥房的深层社会问题。让所有人，包括最基层市民，都能在安全、卫生和合 理的居住环境，在这个城市有尊严地生活。" 香港立法会通过《条例》分阶段解决劣质㓥房的核心解决思路，是为当地的出租住宅楼宇分间单位引入规管制度，以确保分间的居住单位能够提供安全和 合理的居住环境。当地业主/运营商必须在取得"简朴房"认证后，才可合法将房屋出租给他人用作居住用途。如有业主/运营商将未获得认证的分间单位进 行 ...

Group 1: Policy Focus - The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, emphasized that "benefiting people's livelihood" is a key focus of the new policy report, aiming to enhance long-term economic competitiveness and improve citizens' happiness and sense of gain [2][11] - The report outlines nine key areas related to citizens' daily lives, with housing being the top priority, including accelerated construction of public housing and innovative "simple public housing" initiatives [2][3] Group 2: Northern Metropolis Development - The Northern Metropolis is highlighted as strategically important, occupying one-third of Hong Kong's land, with plans to accelerate its development and attract industries and major projects [4][6] - A new "Northern Metropolis Development Committee" will be established to streamline administrative processes and introduce competitive practices for land management [5][6] Group 3: Housing and Land Policies - The government plans to allow the transfer of unused plot ratios from redevelopment projects to other areas, aiming to optimize land use and facilitate urban renewal [3][6] - A pilot program will permit property owners to offset land compensation costs by returning land to the government, with specific compensation rates set for different land classifications [6][7] Group 4: Financial Market Initiatives - The report proposes exploring the reduction of the stock settlement cycle to T+1, with consultations planned for the first half of next year [9] - The government aims to optimize the "New Capital Investor Entry Scheme" by lowering the residential transaction threshold to HKD 30 million, enhancing the scheme's attractiveness to investors [10]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong government is rapidly constructing "simple public housing" to address the shortage of public housing and improve living conditions for residents, particularly those living in subdivided flats [3][5]. Group 1: Housing Development - The Hong Kong government, led by Chief Executive John Lee, proposed the construction of simple public housing using standardized designs and "modular construction" methods to quickly fill the gap in public housing supply [3]. - There are 13 projects of simple public housing distributed across various regions, including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories [3]. - The first four projects are set to be occupied this year, with the project at Choi Hing Road achieving the fastest construction record for high-rise buildings in Hong Kong [3]. Group 2: Living Conditions - Residents of simple public housing, such as Ms. Wu Shaorong, have reported significant improvements in their living conditions, moving from cramped subdivided flats to more spacious and well-ventilated units [3][5]. - Each unit in the simple public housing includes independent kitchens and bathrooms, fully furnished for immediate occupancy [3]. Group 3: Community and Services - The simple public housing projects also focus on community services, offering legal aid, financial literacy workshops, and support services for the elderly and children [4]. - Residents have found employment opportunities within the community, such as cleaning and security jobs [4]. Group 4: Economic Impact - The monthly rent for a two-person unit in simple public housing is only HKD 1,290, a significant reduction from the HKD 4,700 monthly rent for subdivided flats, easing the financial burden on residents [5]. - The median monthly rent for subdivided flats is approximately HKD 5,000, which drops to about HKD 1,300 after moving into simple public housing, allowing residents to allocate funds for other necessities [5]. Group 5: Future Plans - The Hong Kong government aims to complete around 30,000 simple public housing units by the 2027/2028 fiscal year, with an estimated 9,500 units expected to be completed this year [5]. - The government is committed to reducing the waiting time for public housing to 4.5 years, marking a significant step towards improving housing accessibility [5].

Core Insights - The Hong Kong Housing Authority awarded the fifth and sixth "Simple Public Housing" project management contracts to two consortiums, with contract values of approximately HKD 86 million and HKD 123 million respectively [1][2] Group 1: Project Details - The fifth contract includes four converted school projects, with the first phase expected to provide around 130 and 110 units in two locations, set to complete in Q4 of this year [1] - The second phase of the fifth contract will provide approximately 110 and 105 units in two additional locations, expected to complete in Q1 2027 [1] - The sixth contract covers the Chai Wan project, which will provide around 1,720 units, expected to complete in Q2 of next year [1] Group 2: Government Initiatives - The Secretary for Housing stated that the "Simple Public Housing" projects are well-received by citizens due to affordable rents and comprehensive services [2] - The government aims to build approximately 30,000 "Simple Public Housing" units, with about 9,500 units expected to complete this year and around 20,000 units next year [2] - As of the end of August this year, there have been approximately 26,400 applications for "Simple Public Housing" [2]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Housing Authority has initiated a tender for the ninth and tenth operation and management service contracts for the "Simple Public Housing" project, specifically for the Tuen Mun area, which will manage approximately 2,800 units each, totaling around 5,600 units expected to be completed by Q3 of next year [1] - The Housing Authority aims to encourage participation from various experienced organizations, including non-governmental organizations and licensed property management companies, by splitting the project into two contracts [1] - The operation and management services will cover resident affairs management, property management, daily maintenance, social services, and the management of supporting facilities, ensuring that the services meet the needs of residents and the community [1] Group 2 - To date, the Housing Authority has awarded four operation and management service contracts for "Simple Public Housing," covering various locations, and is currently reviewing bids for additional contracts related to modified school projects and other housing initiatives [2] - The average waiting time for general applicants for public housing has decreased to between 0.2 to 5.1 years, the lowest since Q1 2018, with "Simple Public Housing" applicants averaging a waiting time of 2.3 years, indicating a quick response to housing needs [2] - Approximately 70% of residents in the "Simple Public Housing" at Choi Hing Road previously lived in inadequate housing conditions, and their living standards have significantly improved upon moving into the new units [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Housing Authority is actively promoting innovative construction technologies to increase the supply of affordable housing, with a focus on smart construction and green building practices [1][2] Group 1: Government Initiatives - The Hong Kong government is emphasizing the theme "Building Together, Smartly" to enhance collaboration in smart construction and green building with international partners, particularly in Portugal [1] - The Housing Authority aims to construct 308,000 public housing units over the next decade, presenting a significant opportunity to implement innovative technologies in public housing development [1] Group 2: Environmental and Technological Focus - The Housing Authority is committed to achieving "Gold" or above ratings in green building assessments for all new projects, utilizing Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to enhance efficiency and reduce waste [2] - Various green measures are being implemented, including smart lighting control systems, LED lighting, and solar photovoltaic systems to improve energy efficiency [2] - The use of IoT and artificial intelligence in estate management is expected to enhance the quality and efficiency of housing management [2]