What is the Hong Fu Court resettlement survey asking today?

Officials are polling households on cash buyout versus flat swap preferences. The working valuation band is HK$6,000 to HK$8,000 per square foot, and three Tai Po sites are earmarked for intake from 2029 to 2035 and beyond. Results will guide budgets, timelines, and support measures.

How will valuation per square foot be applied to offers?

Authorities signaled HK$6,000 to HK$8,000 per square foot as a benchmark. Final offers should specify area basis, quality adjustments, floor level, and location. Residents should compare offers with recent appraisals and sales data. A clear method and an appeal path can keep outcomes fair for owners.

Is a cash buyout or a flat swap better for most families?

It depends on goals and timelines. A cash buyout gives speed and flexibility but may not match replacement costs nearby. A flat swap gives unit certainty within public stock, yet intake begins in 2029 and stretches past 2035. Households should model both paths and stress test budgets.

What should investors watch in the coming week?

Watch the LegCo motion on assistance and regulatory fixes, the final valuation per square foot approach, and any interim support for households. Also track Tai Po site sequencing and tender news. These signals will shape public spending cadence and local demand linked to Hong Fu Court resettlement.

Law and Government

Hong Fu Court Today, January 10: Buyout or flat-swap; valuation debate

ByDanny Kontos January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Today, 10 January, Hong Fu Court resettlement moves to a survey on cash buyout or flat swap. Officials floated HK$6,000 to HK$8,000 per square foot as a working band and pointed to three Tai Po sites with intake from 2029 to beyond 2035. A LegCo motion next week will back assistance and regulatory fixes. For investors, these choices shape public spend, project sequencing, and district rents. We break down valuation per square foot, timelines, and trade offs to gauge the impact on Hong Kong public housing.