Message from the article:
The story around me made me deeply appreciate the details of life that may have been overlooked, and they converged into a colorful picture. Perhaps we need to stop and listen carefully to the stories around us, to feel those moments of sadness or laughter. And this story about the vacant house of the neighbor may be a warm revelation.
Event Content:
For ten years, the neighbor's house has been quietly vacant, like a sleeping castle. I can't help but wonder why he didn't choose to rent out his house, especially when public housing in Hong Kong is expensive.
Through observation, I found that the current situation of this old staircase house is quite special, and people can't help but sigh at its obsolescence.
I have many questions about the vacancy of the house. Why not turn this vacant corner into a warm home for others? I am deeply disgusted by the waste of resources. I began to wonder if it was the comparison of the financial loss between renting and vacancy that was the root cause of the neighbor's choice.
When I took a closer look, I found that this may be related to the common phenomenon of Hong Kong people buying houses in the mainland in the past. Once upon a time, Hong Kong people flocked to the mainland, and buying property became a common way to invest.
However, as the investment winds shifted, these properties became sold assets. Housing prices in the mainland are relatively low, and more than a decade ago, Hong Kong people's wages were enough to buy a house in full, while mainland residents had to repay their loans for decades. This disparity has led to a weakening of the boom in Hong Kong people buying houses on the mainland.
The changing life of Hong Kong people in the mainland is also a high-profile topic. In the past, Hong Kong people were attracted by preferential policies and abundant job opportunities, and they flocked to the mainland to earn a living. However, today's factors have led to the reluctance of Hong Kong people to return to live in the mainland. Prolonged family planning and son preference have reduced the number of girls in the hinterland, making it a challenge to find the right partner in the hinterland.
In this context, the choice of neighbors appears more understandable. Perhaps, he left the house vacant for a future holiday destination or as part of his pension. This choice may be a deep reflection on the past, present and future.
Social Care:
In the ten years that the house was vacant, there were mixed opinions on this phenomenon in society. Some see it as a waste of resources and are a bit heart-wrenching about the scarce housing resources, while others are more accommodating and believe that everyone has the right to choose their own way of life.
There are also different voices in the community about the changes in Hong Kong people's property purchase in the mainland. Some believe that this is a manifestation of the wisdom of Hong Kong people and the result of rational investment, while others believe that it is a frenzied appropriation of mainland resources, which has led to increased pressure on local residents.
The changes in Hong Kong people's lives in the mainland have also triggered people's thinking about social development and institutional change. Factors such as changes in preferential policies and the decline in the number of girls in the mainland have made Hong Kong people less attractive to live in the mainland. This has led to concerns about the future of social institutions and a rethinking of the relationship between the two places.
Summary:
Through this story of a neighbor's vacant house, we feel as if we have stepped into the microcosm of a small community. In this seemingly ordinary story, it reflects people's thinking about life, choices and the future. The choice of neighbors may be puzzling on the surface, but when we dig deeper, we find that there is a complex and rich life story behind it.
The changes in Hong Kong people's purchase of houses and life in the mainland are also a microcosm of the changes of the times. The boom and investment frenzy of the past have faded away with the passage of time, leaving behind memories of the past and thoughts on the future.