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As for the Lai family and their new friends the Cheungs,
they have now completed a successful exchange of flats. And everybody
is happy with the new arrangement,
Mr. Cheung said that the Bureau had helped to bring more
happiness to his family.
"Now, I really feel like a father because I have more time
to look after my wife and children."
"Besides, the exchange allows more time for me to relax
and enjoy various entertainment in the evenings.".
The exchange also makes it possible for Mr. Cheung to save
transport expenses. In addition Mr. Cheung's new home is a lower
rental unit. All this has placed him in a better financial position.
Despite the fact that when Mr. Lai moved to Lei Muk Shue
his monthly rental went up, he is also quite contented.
Mr. Lai, father of three and an assistant in a bookstore at
Lei Muk Shue, said that previously he had to spend at least three
hours travelling each day to and from his home at Chai Wan to the
estate where he is now living.
work.
"I had to leave by 7.30 a.m. to make sure I was not late for
But now it's a different story. I'm at work in just five minutes."
"It is true the rent at Lei Muk Shue is higher, but on the
other hand the additional expense has been covered by the savings in
travelling costs. I also enjoy the extra sleep!" he said.
The Bureau was founded on August 3, 1976 to offer guidance
for those seeking an exchange of flats. Since then more than 1,267
applications have been received and of these more than 500 have been
offered flats in different locations,
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