E. Freezing survey
The URA will conduct a freezing survey on the commencement date of the project (i.e. the date on which the project is first published in the Government Gazette) to investigate the occupation status of the property and the household information on that day. This information will form the basis for future verification of the eligibility of persons affected by redevelopment for ex-gratia allowances or re-housing.
Any change in the occupation status of the property after the freezing survey does not affect the amount of allowance payable to the owner. Hence, even if the owner evicts the tenants from the property between the time of the freezing survey and the time of the completion of property acquisition by the URA and becomes an owner-occupier, he will not receive a higher allowance.