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References
- ↑ Hong Kong Policy Address 2010-11
- ↑ News from Hong Kong's Information Service Department on 9 March 2011
- ↑ Hong Kong Housing Society
- ↑ Economy News 13 October 2010
- ↑ White Form Eligibility, Hong Kong Housing Authority
- ↑ Green Form Definition, Hong Kong Housing Authority
- ↑ The Transport and Housing Bureau
- ↑ www.thb.gov.hk
- ↑ HOS, The Hong Kong Housing Authority
- ↑ JointGoal Surveyors
- ↑ FAQ, The Hong Kong Housing Authority
- ↑ Tenant Housing Scheme, The Hong Kong Housing Authority
- ↑ "Press Release, The Hong Kong Housing Authority". Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.