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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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