Ho Shih-chang
Ho Shih-chang is a real-estate expert who has commented on the increasing number of elderly individuals living alone in Taiwan, highlighting the greater demand for retirement homes compared to their supply, which contributes to this trend.
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Ho Shih-chang said the dual implementation of public housing and the rent subsidy schemes would lessen people’s housing burdens.
More than 1m apply for rent subsidies
Taiwan· 2025-11-17
Ho Shih-chang said that increasing the supply is only the first step of an effective public housing policy.
Public housing supply expected to near 100,000Taiwan· 2025-11-11Ho Shih-chang said that the combination of an aging society, low marriage rates and high divorce rates has led to many elderly people in Taiwan living alone.
Taiwan population drops for 21st straight monthTaiwan· 2025-10-18
Housing researcher Ho Shih-chang said that the problem of low birthrates has been aggravated by the trend of staying unmarried and childless.
Nearly half of households have only one or two peopleTaiwan· 2025-05-18
Real-estate expert Ho Shih-chang said elderly people tend to live alone due to the greater demand for retirement homes than their supply.
Number of old people living alone hits record highTaiwan· 2025-03-30