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就近期一些引起公眾關注僭建物、佔用政府土地或違反土地牌照的報道，屋宇署和地政總署在接獲有關報告後，均會按照有關法例及既定政策跟進個案，並本着依法辦事和一視同仁的原則，不偏不倚地採取調查及執管行動，不會因涉事人的身份而採用不同的執法標準。
Regarding some recent reports which have caused public concern over UBWs unauthorized occupation of government land or breaches of land licences BD and LandsD have upon receipt of the reports followed up the cases according to the relevant laws and established policies . The departments have proceeded with investigations and enforcement actions impartially in accordance with the law in a fair and equitable manner without varying the enforcement standards depending on the identities of those involved
就質詢的3個部分，現答覆如下： 一 不論其身份，業主作為物業的持有者均須確保名下物業符合相關法例要求，並遵從有關地契條款規定。
My reply to the three parts of the question is as follows 1 Any property owner being the one who owns the property regardless of his or her identity must ensure that the property under his or her name complies with the relevant laws and the terms of the relevant land lease
如有需要，業主應自行委託專業認可人士視察單位，尋求專業意見。
Property owners should appoint a professional Authorized Person to inspect the properties and seek professional advice as needed
此外，因應公眾對高級政府官員的期望，行政長官亦有提醒各政治委任官員應時刻保持警覺，在各方面嚴守個人品格和操守的最高標準，致力維護政府和公職人員的名聲。
Besides in view of the public expectation of senior government officials the Chief Executive has reminded the politically appointed officials PAOs should be vigilant at all times and observe the highest standards of personal conduct and integrity striving for safeguarding the reputations of the Government and all public officers
代理主席，局長的主體答覆強調在處理僭建物、佔用政府土地或違反土地牌照等違規行為上，局方會不偏不倚地採取調查和執管行動，亦不會因為涉事人士的身份而採用不同的執法標準，我認同這種做法，法律之下應是人人平等。
Deputy President the Secretary has stressed in the main reply that in regard to irregularities concerning UBWs unauthorized occupation of government land or breaches of land licences the Bureau will proceed with investigations and enforcement actions impartially without varying the enforcement standards due to the identities of those involved . I approve of this approach because all people should be equal before the law
但是，我亦認為作為公職人員，不論是官員或議員，均應以身作則，為社會樹立好榜樣。
However I also think that public officers be they government officials or Legislative Council Members should set good examples with their deeds for the community
此外，代理主席，因為僭建問題，相關建築物可能會對公眾安全造成影響。
Besides Deputy President due to the existence of UBWs the buildings concerned may have some negative impact on public safety
我本身是建築測量師，亦是代表建築、測量、都市規劃及園境界功能界別的議員，我當然對僭建問題相當關注。
As an architect and surveyor and also a Member representing the Architectural Surveying Planning and Landscape functional constituency I am certainly rather concerned about the issue of UBWs
我想在此問一問局長，現時在處理有關違法行為的工作上，人手方面是否足夠？
I would hereby like to ask the Secretary whether sufficient manpower is currently available to deal with the work in relation to the irregularities concerned including UBWs
屋宇署目前處理有關工作的人員已超過700位，若與3年前相比，現已增加接近20%，因此我們一直也有增加人手。
Currently over 700 staff members in BD are engaged in dealing with the related work representing an increase of nearly 20 % when compared with the number three years ago . Hence we have been increasing the manpower
代理主席，我感謝謝議員的補充質詢。
Deputy President I thank Mr TSE for his supplementary question
我們樂意以不同方法與公眾分享這些數據，讓公眾對目前的情況了解更多。
We are delighted to share the data with the public in various ways so that they can understand the present situation more
屋宇署曾在2011年估算本港有超過200萬個僭建物，這當然可能是估算，而局長剛才說的數字是已經發出警告或命令，但我們看到估算與實際檢控的數字是有差別。
In 2011 BD estimated that there were over 2 million UBWs in Hong Kong . This surely might only be an estimated figure while the one cited by the Secretary just now referred to the cases with warning letters or removal orders issued . Anyway we can see a discrepancy between the estimate and the actual prosecution figure
然而，如果估算到本港有200萬個僭建物的話，屋宇署700位有關同事每年處理1萬宗個案，其實是遠遠不足以處理全港僭建的個案。
Nonetheless with the estimate of 2 million UBWs in Hong Kong but 700 colleagues in BD capable of handling 10 000 cases per year the capacity is actually far from being sufficient to handle all UBW cases in the territory
當然，有些僭建的個案很嚴重，會影響建築物的安全，亦有些個案很瑣碎，甚至是合情但不合法。
Of course some UBW cases are very serious and will affect the safety of the buildings whereas some cases are very trivial or even understandable but unlawful
所以，我想問局長，除了增加人手之外，會否因應時勢而檢討一些條文是否過時或不切實際？
Therefore I would like to ask the Secretary whether he will in addition to increasing manpower review some outdated or impractical stipulations in response to the present situation
我覺得這更符合現時的需要。
I think this will be more in line with the current needs
感謝劉國勳議員。
Thank you Mr LAU Kwok - fan
劉議員說的數字也是正確，但我們所談的不是同一件事，就像是一個蘋果、一個橙。
The figure quoted by Mr LAU is also correct but we are not referring to the same issue just like one referring to an apple while the other talking about an orange
在2011年的時候，由於政府已經進行了10年的大規模行動，所以當時所做的是一種目測，看看究竟有多少可能是僭建物，而不是真的要找出需要發出清拆令的僭建物，只是估量一下，讓政府有依據，看看10年前的工作成效如何，以及接下來應該怎樣做。
In 2011 since the Government had already conducted some massive operations for a decade what we did at that time were visual inspections to estimate the number of possible UBWs instead of really identifying those UBWs to which issuance of removal orders was warranted . We were only conducting an estimation to form a basis for the Government to assess the effectiveness of our work in the previous decade and consider our upcoming approach
如果再看一些具體事實，會發覺當中很大部分是一些很小型的家居上的僭建，可能是冷氣機支架、小型簷篷或晾曬衣服的支架，當時在外牆僭建而真正需要處理的大約是40萬宗，希望劉議員了解這個數字。
Some specific cases showed that a large majority of those UBWs were minor and residential such as supporting frames for air - conditioners small canopies or drying racks . At that time there were approximately 400 000 cases of external UBWs which genuinely needed handling and I hope that Mr LAU can understand this figure
政府近年的做法是不偏不倚、嚴謹執法，我們會繼續這樣做，但我們會多做兩方面的工夫，一方面是如何更有效地執法。
In recent years the approach of the Government has been strict and impartial enforcement of the laws . While this approach will continue we will put more efforts in two aspects . On the one hand we will study how to enforce the laws more effectively
在教育方面，政府現時與市建局在很多平台上就不同僭建情況可以做到甚麼措施，其實也有很詳盡的資料。
As for education the Government actually has very detailed information on the measures that can be rolled out on many platforms with URA in regard to different UBWs
局長可否介紹一下他剛才說每年大概1萬宗的執法行動當中，處理新界區和市區僭建物的百分比是怎樣分布的呢？
Can the Secretary tell us about the proportions of UBWs in the New Territories and the urban areas respectively among the approximately 10 000 cases to be handled per year as mentioned by him just now?
當局會否有特別隊伍在新界地方主動清拆僭建物，但在市區則不作這樣的安排，是否這樣呢？
Do the authorities have special teams to remove UBWs on their own initiatives in the New Territories but not in the urban areas? . Is that really the case?
近年關於小型屋宇的情況，其實可以追溯至2011年、2012年，因應小型屋宇僭建的情況，我們有一項特別的登記計劃，由業主向屋宇署申報 其僭建物，如果我們認為有關僭建物對安全沒有影響，而專家視察過也認為對安全沒有影響，我們會容忍它繼續存在。
The situation of small houses in recent years can actually be traced back to 2011 or 2012 when in response to the UBWs among small houses we introduced a special registration scheme under which the owners could register their UBWs with BD . If in our view and also the experts after inspection the UBWs do not pose any safety hazards we will allow their existence
至於鄉郊或鄉村，屋宇署有一些針對性的行動，因為始終需要有效運用資源。
For rural areas or villages BD takes some targeted actions because after all we need to use resources effectively
在面對鄉村內的一些情況時，例如數幢房屋連着興建，在清拆僭建物時有困難，我們都會適切按照實情而作出處理。
In villages there may be some special situations such as adjourning small houses . Facing the difficulties in removing the UBWs we take appropriate actions according to the actual situations
鍾國斌議員不在席。
Mr CHUNG Kwok - pan is not present
代理主席，我聽到局長的說法，就是如果是一些社會知名人士，屋宇署會優先進行實地視察，然後會不偏不倚地採取適當的行動。
Deputy President as I have heard from the Secretary BD will prioritize site inspections on suspected UBWs whose owners are community celebrities and it will then take appropriate actions impartially
我相信大家都同意，社會的知名人士對社會有很大影響，我們當然不會鼓勵僭建。
I believe we all agree that community celebrities have great influence on society and we certainly do not encourage constructing UBWs
所以，如果一些社會知名人士的住所有僭建物，政府盡早優先進行實地視察，然後採取行動，要求遷拆，相信大家都認為是合理的做法。
Hence if there are UBWs at the residences of community celebrities I believe we all agree that it will be reasonable for the Government to accord priority to site inspections on those UBWs without delay and then take actions impartially requiring the owners to remove the UBWs
屋宇署及地政總署兩個部門都是發展局轄下的，的而且確，我們是按照不偏不倚、一視同仁的精神辦事。
Both BD and LandsD are under the purview of the Development Bureau and indeed we proceed with actions impartially in a fair and equitable manner
就個別個案，我在此難以作出評論，但在執行法例的情況，我相信我的同事都是很努力，按照我剛才所說的精神辦事；如果需要進一步索取法律意見，他們也會與有關方面索取。
It is hard for me to comment on individual cases here . But when it comes to law enforcement I believe my colleagues have been working very hard to deal with such cases with the approach just mentioned . If further legal advice is needed they will approach the authorities concerned as well
所以，我不認為這個案揭示了部門在這方面不尊重不偏不倚、一視同仁的精神。
Therefore I do not think that this case has revealed any disrespect from the departments for the impartial and equitable manner in handling these cases
就一位名人的個案，報章報道了無數次，亦有很多市民追問......
The case of a celebrity has been reported numerous times in the newspaper and enquired by many citizens
其實，我希望局方真的不偏不倚，對需要清拆的僭建物採取行動。
In fact I hope that the Bureau can really take actions in an impartial manner against those UBWs which need to be removed
的而且確，無論是局方或署方，都是這樣處理的。
Indeed the Bureau and the department are also handling the cases in this manner
主席，我發言支持《2019年僱傭條例草案》。
President I speak in support of the Employment Amendment Bill 2019 the Bill
《條例草案》的目的是把婦女的法定產假由10個星期增至14個星期；建議兩項技術性修訂，包括縮短流產的定義，由"懷孕28個星期內"降至"懷孕24個星期內"；及接受產前檢查的僱員如能出示到診證明書，便有權獲得疾病津貼，更全面改善女性僱員的產假福利。
The Bill seeks to increase the statutory maternity leave ML for women from 10 weeks to 14 weeks propose two technical amendments including shortening the period of pregnancy mentioned in the definition of miscarriage from 28 weeks to 24 weeks and entitle employees who have attended medical examination in relation to pregnancy to sickness allowance if they are able to produce a certificate of attendance thus more comprehensively improving ML benefits for female employees . The relevant legislation on statutory ML in Hong Kong has remained unchanged since it was amended in 1995
立法會早前的研究指出，世界各地政府提供的產假遠比香港政府慷慨，例如鄰近的新加坡有16周、日本14周及南韓12.9周，均較香港為佳；但比起歐美國家如加拿大的17周、英國52周及瑞典68.6周，更遠遠拋離香港。
An earlier study by the Legislative Council pointed out that the governments around the world are far more generous than the Hong Kong Government in their provision of ML . For instance 16 weeks in neighbouring Singapore 14 weeks in Japan and 12.9 weeks in South Korea are all better than that of Hong Kong . However in comparison European and American countries outdo Hong Kong by far with 17 weeks in Canada 52 weeks in the United Kingdom and 68.6 weeks in Sweden for example
政府現時修訂落後的法定產假，最低限度達至國際勞工組織建議最少14個星期的要求，使在職母親有更多時間陪伴和照顧初生嬰兒，可算是向前走了一大步。
The Governments current amendment to the outpaced statutory ML has met at least the minimum requirement of 14 weeks recommended by ILO thus affording working mothers more time to accompany and care for their newborn babies . This is arguably a big step forward
一群以政治凌駕民生的議員罔顧市民的福祉，只為政治表態，社會應予以譴責。
The community should condemn the bunch of Members who put politics before peoples livelihoods in woeful ignorance of public well - being for the only purpose of expressing their political stance
說回《條例草案》的內容。
Let us get back to the content of the Bill
過去社會對於延長產假的討論焦點之一，是如何平衡在職婦女的利益，以及企業負擔的能力。
In the past one of the focuses of the communitys discussion on the extension of ML was how to strike a balance between the interests of working women and the abilities of enterprises to afford the benefit
由於一旦增加法定產假，必定會進一步增加企業的經營成本，損害營商環境，特別是中小微企將會首當其衝。
If and when statutory ML is extended it will inevitably further increase the operating cost of enterprises and harm the business environment . In particular micro small and medium enterprises MSMEs will be the first to bear the brunt
過去數十年，僱員產假福利一直由僱主獨力承擔，現時政府終於肯承擔社會責任，支付額外產假薪酬，並由原本的36,822元增至80,000元。
Throughout the past few decades employers have been alone in shouldering the burden of ML benefits for employees . Now the Government is finally willing to assume social responsibility by funding the additional maternity leave pay MLP and increasing the cap in this respect from the original 36,822 to 80,000
這樣可以減低對中小微企帶來的額外成本，不但能夠為懷孕僱員提供更全面的保障，並同時能兼顧中小企經營的壓力，在政策上，考慮得非常周詳。
This move would reduce the additional cost to MSMEs . It can not only provide more comprehensive protection for pregnant employees but also tackle the business stress experienced by small and medium enterprises . The policy is a result of comprehensive consideration
希望政府日後推動任何勞工福利政策時，亦要平衡僱主、僱員及政府的承擔，亦不能夠由僱主獨力承擔所有的財政壓力，從而減低反對政策的阻力。
It is my hope that the Government will also balance the commitments of employers employees and itself when taking forward any labour welfare policy in future and refrain from letting employers bear all the financial burden alone so as to reduce the resistance to the policy
香港經濟低迷令各行業現時面對巨大的經營壓力，而銀行對商業借貸亦趨向更審慎。
Owing to the economic downturn in Hong Kong various trades are now facing tremendous operating pressure and the banks also tend to be more prudent in commercial lending
有企業東主有意出售其物業以便周轉。
Some owners of enterprises intend to sell their properties to meet cash flow needs
然而，各項樓市需求管理措施令套現難度大增。
However the various demand - side management measures for the property market have greatly increased the difficulty in cashing out
過去數年，政府按照本地物業市場的實際情況，採取雙管齊下的方式，既在供應方面致力增加土地及房屋供應以回應需求，亦同時在需求方面推出多輪需求管理措施，以打擊短期炒賣活動及減少投資和外來需求。
Over the past few years in light of the actual situation of the local property market the Government has adopted a two - pronged approach by striving to increase both land and housing supply to meet demand and introducing several rounds of demand - side management measures to combat short - term speculative activities and reduce investment and external demands
這些措施旨在防止物業市場進一步升溫，以免對本地宏觀經濟和金融體系的穩定造成重大風險；確保物業市場健康發展；並於當前房屋供應偏緊的情況下，優先照顧香港永久性居民自置居所的需要。
These measures aim to prevent further exuberance in the property market which may pose significant risks to our macroeconomic and financial stability to ensure the healthy development of the property market and to accord priority to home ownership needs of Hong Kong permanent residents amidst the prevailing tight housing supply
不同國家和地區在制訂與物業市場 相關的政策時，均會因應當地的經濟、物業市場情況，以及自身的政策考慮，推行適當的措施。
When formulating policies related to the property market different countries and regions put in place appropriate measures based on their local economic and property market conditions as well as their own policy considerations
吳議員提出調低物業印花稅稅率或有助吸引外資，提升香港的競爭力。
Mr NG suggested that lowering the rates of stamp duty on property might help attract foreign investments and enhance Hong Kongs competitiveness
但是，政府認為投資者選擇開展業務地點時會考慮多方面的因素，包括營商環境及商機、稅制及稅率，以及經營成本等。
But the Government reckons that investors will consider a wide range of factors when identifying a location to set up business including business environment and opportunities tax regime and tax rates and cost of operation
考慮到香港目前的物業市場的實際情況，需求管理措施確保物業市場健康發展，可有助提供穩定的營商環境，維持香港作為國際金融和商業中心的競爭力。
Given the actual situation of Hong Kongs property market at present demand - side management measures can ensure the healthy development of the property market which is conducive to a stable business environment thus maintaining Hong Kongs competitiveness as an international financial and business centre
政府明白企業在現時的經濟情況下，或會面對較大的現金流壓力。
The Government understands that enterprises may face greater cash flow pressure under the current economic conditions
所以，政府今年的財政預算案及兩輪防疫抗疫基金共推出一系列涉及超過2,800多億元的紓困措施，減輕企業的財政負擔，同時亦為中小企推出百分百擔保特惠貸款和為合資格企業推出"保就業"計劃，以紓緩企業現金流轉困難。
Thus in this years Budget and under the two rounds of Anti - epidemic Fund the Government has launched a series of relief measures totalling over 280 billion to alleviate the financial burden of enterprises . These include the launch of the Special 100 % Loan Guarantee for small and medium enterprises and the Employment Support Scheme for eligible enterprises to ease their cash flow difficulties
就吳議員質詢的兩部分，經諮詢運輸及房屋局後，現綜合答覆如下： 在考慮是否調整有關住宅物業的印花稅稅率時，政府必須審慎考慮相關安排對整體樓市的影響。
In consultation with the Transport and Housing Bureau my consolidated reply to the two parts of the question raised by Mr NG is as follows In considering whether stamp duty rates concerning residential properties should be adjusted the Government must carefully take into account the impact of relevant arrangements on the property market as a whole
受環球和本地因素影響，住宅物業市場由2019年下半年起轉趨淡靜。
Owing to global and local factors the residential property market has turned quieter since the second half of 2019
樓價雖稍有回落，但最近亦有回升跡象。
Property prices though retreated slightly have shown signs of rebound recently
整體樓價仍處於一般市民難以負擔的水平。
Overall property prices remain at a level beyond the affordability of the general public
2020年第一季的市民置業負擔比率仍然處於73%的高水平，遠高於2000年至2019年20年長期平均數的45%。
The home purchase affordability ratio in the first quarter of 2020 still stayed at a high level of 73 % well above the 20 - year long - term average of 45 % from 2000 to 2019
任何放寬需求管理措施或下調印花稅稅率的舉動，均可能被市場趁機炒作為政府調整樓市政策的訊號，亦可能會刺激部分市民對本地住宅物業的需求，在目前房屋仍然供不應求的情況下，有機會造成推高樓價的反效果。
Any move to relax demand - side management measures or to lower stamp duty rates may be speculated by the market as a signal for adjustments to the Governments policies on the property market . It may also stimulate demand for local residential properties from some citizens and lead to a counter - productive result of pushing up property prices when the current housing supply still lags behind demand
因此，政府必須審慎行事。
Therefore the Government must act prudently
至於非住宅物業方面，政府引入雙倍從價印花稅的目的，是防止住宅物業市場的亢奮情況蔓延至非住宅物業市場。
For non - residential properties the Governments objective of introducing the doubled ad valorem stamp duty is to forestall the spread of the overheating in the residential property market to the non - residential property market
非住宅物業售價雖然由2019年開始有回落的趨勢，但依然維持較高水平，政府會繼續密切監察市場情況。
Although the prices of non - residential properties have been trending downwards since 2019 they still stood at relatively high levels . The Government will continue to monitor the market situation closely
香港永久性居民如購買新住宅物業以取代其唯一的原有住宅物業，根據現行機制，須先繳付相關印花稅，待處置原有物業後才申請退還部分稅款。
Under the existing mechanism if a Hong Kong permanent resident acquires a new residential property to replace hisher only original residential property heshe has to pay the relevant stamp duty first and claim partial refund of the stamp duty paid after disposing of the original property
政府明白有關安排可能會增加換樓人士的置業成本。
The Government acknowledges that the arrangement may increase the acquisition costs for persons replacing their residential properties
然而，如果放寬相關要求，可能會招致一些並無真實意圖出售原有物業的業主，藉換樓的名義拖延繳付印花稅，或趁機持有多於一個住宅物業一段較長時間以圖獲利。
However if the relevant requirements are relaxed it may invite some owners without genuine intention to dispose of their original properties to under the guise of property replacement defer payment of stamp duty or hold more than one residential property for a longer period with a view to making profits
這有違推出需求管理措施的政策原意，亦與照顧香港永久性居民轉換物業的實際需要背道而馳。
This is at variance with the policy intent of introducing demand - side management measures and goes against taking care of the practical needs of Hong Kong permanent residents in replacing their properties
一如既往，政府會繼續留意市場情況，參考一系列指標，包括物業市場價格、市民置業負擔比率、物業成交量和供應量、本地和環球經濟變化等，適時採取合適的措施回應市場變化，確保物業市場健康發展。
The Government will as always keep watch on the market conditions and take timely and appropriate measures in response to market changes by making reference to a series of indicators including property prices the home purchase affordability ratio transaction volume and supply of properties and local and global economic changes with a view to ensuring the healthy development of the property market
剛才局長並沒有直接回應我在質詢提到的新加坡做法，我當然明白兩地的實際情況不同，但最低限度有一點我們可以肯定的是，新加坡現正向"減辣"的方向前進，這是政府必須正視的趨勢。
In his reply just now the Secretary did not directly respond to my question about the Singapores approach . Of course I understand that the specificities of the two places are different . But at least we are certain about one point and that is the Singapore Government is working towards relaxation of its harsh measures
此外，局長在主體答覆仍然選擇迴避一個核心的問題，便是樓市"辣招"對有意套現自救的商家綁手綁腳。
The Government should pay serious attention to this trend . Besides the Secretary still chose to dodge a core question in his main reply and that is the harsh measures on the property market have become a constraint on enterprises which intend to cash out to save their business
當初推出樓市"辣招"是為了遏止炒風，但最近的數據顯示，樓市已經開始降溫，尤其是非住宅的工商鋪和工業大廈的市場成交急劇萎縮。
The harsh measures on the property market were launched originally to suppress property speculation . However recent statistics show that the property market is cooling down . Transactions of non - residential properties for commercial or industrial purpose or flats in industrial buildings in particular are dwindling rapidly
面對本港經濟急轉直下，各行各業也在水深火熱之中，如果現在都不是"減辣"的最佳時機，局長，那麼何時才是最佳時機呢？
All sectors are in dire straits under this sharp economic downturn in Hong Kong . If this moment were not the opportune time to withdraw the harsh measures when would it be Secretary?
請局長正面回答。
Would the Secretary please answer this question directly?
零售物業價格在去年年中至年底的確有下行趨勢，一定程度上反映零售業市場目前的氣氛。
Indeed a downward trend in the retail property prices was observed in the middle to the end of last year . To a certain extent it reflects the present atmosphere of the retailing market
受去年的社會事件影響，本地及旅遊業相關的消費的確正如吳議員所說是疲弱的，去年第一季與第四季相比，零售物業價格下跌大約11%。
The social incidents last year have as Mr NG described weakened local and tourist spending . As compared with the first quarter of last year the retail property prices in the fourth quarter of last year have dropped roughly by 11 %
但是，我們觀乎過去數年的經驗，零售物業價格亦出現過在調整後拾級而上的現象。
However our experience earned in the past few years has witnessed the phenomenon that retail property prices would pick up gradually after a downward adjustment
業主找買家或租客時，議價或翻新物業的過程中，難免會將物業空置一段時間，當經營環境開始復蘇，商鋪價格和空置率亦有機會相應調整。
Inevitably a property may be left vacant when the property owner looks for a new buyer or tenant or during price negotiation or property renovation . When the business environment starts to revive the vacancy rate of retail properties may adjust accordingly
所以，我們會繼續審視經濟情況，以及物業市場的最新變化，推出適時的政策，這是第一方面。
Hence we will keep monitoring the economic conditions and the latest change of the property market so as to launch appropriate policies timely . This is the first point
第二方面，吳議員剛才也提到新加坡的情況，我在這裏亦就我們的理解講解一下。
Secondly Mr NG mentioned the situation in Singapore just now . I will say a few words here based on our understanding
據我們了解，新加坡因應疫情，臨時放寬當地已婚夫婦買家購買新住宅物業取代原有住宅物業可獲豁免額外買家印花稅的期限，在特定的時間內沽售首個物業的期限，由原本規定購置新物業後的6個月獲寬免多額外6個月。
As far as we know because of the epidemic the Singapore Government has tentatively relaxed the time requirement on exempting the additional buyers stamp duty for local married couples who purchase a new residential property to replace their original residential property . Originally if they sell their first property within six months they are exempted from paying the additional buyers stamp duty and they are now given another six months to do so
而香港永久性居民購買新住宅物業取代原本唯一的住宅物業，可以獲得退還部分印花稅，有關人士在購置新的物業後，須售出其唯一的原有住宅物業的期限現時為12個月。
Hong Kong permanent residents who purchase a new residential property to replace the residential property they merely own can have part of their stamp duty returned if they sell the original property within 12 months after acquisition of the new one
大家可能也了解，不同國家和地區在制訂物業市場相關政策時，都是因應當地的經濟、物業市場情況和自身政策來考慮，以推行適當的措施，因此，每個地方都不能一概而論，亦不適宜作直接的比較。
Members may also understand that in formulating property market policies different countries and regions will consider their local economy property market conditions and their own policies before launching appropriate measures . Hence we cannot make generalization for all places and it is inappropriate to make direct comparisons
說回香港的情況，其實我們各項需求管理措施自推行以來，在打擊短期炒賣活動方面是有成效的。
Coming back to the situation in Hong Kong in fact since the launch of our different demand - side management measures short - term speculative activities have been effectively curbed