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Here are the summaries of the Hong Kong Housing Authority‘s press releases from August 2024 onwards:
1. **August 27, 2024**:
The Subsidised Housing Committee of the Hong Kong Housing Authority approved the average selling prices and sales arrangements for the Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) Flats 2024. It will also set income and asset limits for White Form applicants. Approximately 40% of the new flats available under HOS 2024 will be reserved for balloting and priority selection for specific schemes supporting families with newborns and elderly members. Applications for HOS 2024 will begin in the fourth quarter of 2024.
– Source: [Hong Kong Government News](https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202408/27/P2024082700185.htm)
2. **September 24, 2024**:
Starting on September 25, application forms and guides for the HOS flats will be accessible on the Housing Authority‘s website, along with printed copies available at various designated locations. This marks the official opening of the application period for HOS 2024.
– Source: [Hong Kong Government News](https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202409/24/P2024092400530.htm)
3. **Sales Plan Highlights**:
A notable announcement indicated that about 7,132 subsidised homes would be offered under the Home Ownership Scheme at a 30% discount compared to market prices, which reflects a reduction from the previous year where there were 9,154 subsidised flats at a 38% discount.
– Source: [South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3276149/hong-kong-sales-plan-2024-subsidised-flats-revealed-deal-sweet-enough-tempt)
For more ongoing updates and additional details, you can visit the official site of the Hong Kong Housing Authority: [Housing Authority Press Releases](https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/).
Summarize the press releases of the Hong Kong Housing Authority in 2024.
Exclude press releases earlier than August 2024.
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