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Tenant Acting as a “Second Landlord”: What Should Landlords Do If a Tenant Sublets Without Permission?
When renting out a property, one of the breaches landlords may be more concerned about is a tenant privately acting as a “second landlord” by subletting or renting out the whole or part of the property to others. If a landlord discovers that a tenant has been subletting in breach of the ...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-09-22     3.7K     41     5
Recently, a homeowner vented his frustration online after the outdoor unit of his “one-to-two” split-type air-conditioning system broke down, requiring both indoor units to be replaced as well. The homeowner subsequently asked a contractor for a quotation, only to discover that the total...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-09-15     6K     75     13
Every year from June to September is the period when Hong Kong is more commonly affected by typhoons. Whenever a typhoon hits Hong Kong, incidents involving shattered windows, loosened window frames, or even windows falling onto the street occur from time to time. Some homes may also experience wate...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-09-08     3K     19     3
When viewing a property, an on-site inspection is important, but the floor plan is also a key reference. However, many buyers only focus on how many bedrooms there are or whether the living and dining area is spacious enough, while overlooking other important details. These details can directly affe...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-09-01     5K     36     9
Different buyers have different requirements for their living environment. Some prefer convenient transport and comprehensive daily amenities, while others seek a quiet environment away from the hustle and bustle. Compared with densely populated urban developments, housing estates near slopes genera...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-08-25     3.8K     31     11
During every summer holiday and around the start of the school term, a large number of mainland Chinese and overseas students come to Hong Kong to prepare for further study, further heating up the rental market and creating strong demand for rental properties. If landlords plan to let their properti...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-08-18     3.2K     59     3
A common question after a unit has been successfully rented out and the landlord and tenant have signed the tenancy agreement is how to arrange for the agreement to be “stamped”. Below, we will share information including the methods for stamping, the required documents, the fees payable...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-08-11     7.3K     103     15
It was recently circulated online that applications for Hang Seng Bank’s fixed-rate mortgage plan would close at the end of July, with no indication that the deadline would be extended. However, it was later confirmed that the application deadline had been extended to 31 August. Fixed-rate mor...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-08-04     7.7K     64     11
A friend recently shared that they had applied for the latest round of the White Form Secondary Market Scheme. After receiving a letter from the Housing Authority requesting the submission of a detailed income and asset declaration form, they realised that they did not actually know much about the s...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-07-29     10.7K     124     28
The ballot for the latest Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) was completed earlier, determining the order in which applicants will select flats. The first 10 ballot numbers for this round are 06, 28, 63, 29, 81, 16, 22, 60, 18 and 89. Flat selection is expected to take place in the third to fourth quarters...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-07-21     7.8K     126     21
Hong Kong’s Secondary One allocation results have been released. Combining the two stages of discretionary places and central allocation, 95% of students this year were allocated one of their top three school choices. However, allocation results are always a mixed experience for parents. Some ...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-07-14     4.2K     39     11
To improve the turnover of subsidised sale flats and help elderly owners enjoy a more secure retirement, the Housing Authority’s Subsidised Housing Committee has approved two new schemes. The new measures will relax restrictions on the rental and sale of flats with unpaid premiums, with applic...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-07-07     8.9K     180     18
In the previous article, we discussed the difference between “top-up mortgages” and “second mortgages.” In particular, we mentioned that before applying for a second mortgage, homeowners must first obtain consent from the original first-mortgage bank. Otherwise, this not only...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-06-30     4.8K     13     4
When buying a property or looking for extra cash flow, you may often come across terms such as “second mortgage” and “top-up mortgage.” Both are related to property mortgages, and both can be used to release cash from a property. So what exactly is the difference between the ...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-06-23     3K     15     6
As times change, office models have also become increasingly diverse, and businesses may not necessarily need to rent an entire office. Many people choose coworking spaces or business centres, which some also refer to as serviced offices. The two appear similar, both providing flexible office soluti...
Squarefoot Editor   #Wed Property Focus  2026-06-16     3.5K     20     7
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