The projected private flat supply for the next three to four years is 96,000 units, down 5,000 from the previous estimate.

The Housing Bureau said today there were 19,000 unsold units in completed projects as of the end of June.

There were also 61,000 units under construction, excluding those pre-sold by developers; and 16,000 units from disposed sites where construction may start at any time.

The number of flats under construction in the first quarter this year was 5,600, while 6,400 units were completed during the same period.