FC040/1616
Property
5.5
In the first quarter of 1983, the additional supply
of new buildings, in terms of total usable floor area
completed, was 671 000 square metres. This was 12% more than
in the first quarter and 29% more
and 29% more than in the fourth quarter
of 1982; but it is important to note that quarterly figures
are subject to considerable short term variations. Moreover,
the situation varied between different types of property. For
(3) instance, there were 3 208 residential flats completed by
the private sector in the first quarter of 1983, 35% less than
in the first quarter of 1982; in terms of floor area, it was
20% less.
Usable floor area of buildings completed
1st quarter
1982
1st quarter
1983
% change
('000m2)
('000m2)
Residential
174
139
-20
Commercial
201
230
14
Industrial
162
273
68
Others
62
29
-53
Total
599
671
12
(3)
Source: Buildings Ordinance Office
/5.6 The
This figure is compiled from monthly returns prepared by the Buildings Ordinance Office. It includes all newly completed residential units to which full occupation permits have been granted. To the extent that there are some completed units not yet with occupation permits, this figure may understate the current number of completions.
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