Calls grow to tap MPF for housing as young Hongkongers’ desire to buy homes wanes

Renewed calls have been raised to allow Hong Kong’s young families to use part of their mandatory pension savings to buy homes, with a recent survey finding that high flat prices and large down payments have dampened their desire to own homes. The study released on Sunday also called for the governm
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