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Hong Kong Allocates HK$4 Billion for Fire-Affected Buyouts

2/22/2026

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The Hong Kong government plans to spend HK$4 billion to buy out homeowners affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed 168 people in November.
It will offer HK$8,000 to HK$10,500 per square foot for properties.
Hong Kong's Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong said 74% of owners are open to the buyout, while 9% prefer on-site redevelopment.
The total expenditure is HK$6.8 billion, with HK$2.8 billion from a relief fund.

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The Hong Kong government plans to spend HK$4 billion to buy out homeowners affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed 168 people in November.
It will offer HK$8,000 to HK$10,500 per square foot for properties.
Hong Kong's Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong said 74% of owners are open to the buyout, while 9% prefer on-site redevelopment.
The total expenditure is HK$6.8 billion, with HK$2.8 billion from a relief fund.