We organise REG-01, BHU-01, AR2, certification reports, official guides and show-flat videos by purpose, and explain from an owner's perspective who each document is for, when to use it, and what to watch for before filling it in.
Start with the 8-standard self-check tool below for a preliminary check, then WhatsApp us for free to ask about document direction. Only if you need to address the unit's on-site conditions, remediation risk and whether certification is worthwhile do we then arrange a pre-assessment.
Important notice: This page is compiled by Owl Standard for landlords' reference only and is not an official government website. All forms, e-forms, application requirements, fees and versions are subject to the latest information on the official government websites. We can provide a free preliminary assessment of document direction, but this does not amount to filling in complete forms on your behalf, legal advice or formal statutory certification.
Official videos from the Housing Bureau and the Information Services Department, to help landlords compare against their existing units. The point is not to copy the show flat wholesale, but to break the demonstration down into checkable items and then judge whether your own unit has any hard flaws.
Suited to units already fairly close to the requirements; focus on where fire doors, fire detection, water and electricity meters etc. need topping up.
See how the authorities present the before-and-after difference when area, windowless toilets, ventilation or partition adjustments are involved.
A brief on the regime now being in effect, and the context in which existing subdivided units must handle registration and certification on schedule.
Introduces the regime in an everyday way, helping owners, operators and tenants understand the direction of improvement.
Official show-flat PDFs and information page: Housing Bureau publications, publicity and other information ↗
The official forms handle the application; this self-check helps you spot your unit's high-risk points before filling in REG-01 / BHU-01. Tick the items you're sure you meet.
The self-check is for preliminary reference only; final certification must be carried out on site by a Specified Professional. See the full illustrated guide to the 8 standards.
| Your situation | Look at first | Commonly needed before filling | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing subdivided unit, want to keep the grace period | REG-01 Grace Period Registration Application Form | Applicant identity, owner's consent, tenancy agreement or AR2, subdivided-unit details | WhatsApp us about REG-01 |
| Registered building/unit details have changed | REG-02 Notification of Change of Particulars | Registered particulars, the changed items, supporting documents | WhatsApp us about changes |
| Preparing to formally apply for BHU certification | BHU-01 BHU Certification Application Form | Certification report, land records, unit details, evidence of meeting the 8 standards | Learn about pre-assessment first |
| Post-certification details or conditions have changed | BHU-02 Notification of Change of Particulars | The change, the date, whether it affects the minimum standards | WhatsApp us about BHU-02 |
| Subdivided-unit tenancy information to handle | AR2 Tenancy Notice / AR1 / AR3 | Tenancy agreement, term, rent, tenant and unit details | WhatsApp us about tenancy documents |
The above is preliminary routing only. Applicability depends on the unit's condition, tenancy information, owner identity and the latest official requirements.
Links open government websites. We do not re-host official forms, to avoid outdated versions.
Use: existing subdivided units applying for grace-period registration.
Before filling: compile applicant identity, owner's consent, tenancy agreement or AR2, and unit details.
Use: when registered building/unit particulars change.
Before filling: distinguish an ordinary change from one that affects later certification.
Use: applying to certify a subdivided unit as a BHU.
Before filling: usually requires a Specified Professional's certification report, land records and supporting evidence.
Use: when renewing BHU certification.
Before filling: confirm the certification validity period, unit condition and any changes.
Use: notifying changes to BHU particulars, operator, owner or condition.
Before filling: if a change could make the unit no longer compliant, assess the risk first.
Use: the authorities' compilation of application procedures, required documents, points to note and sample forms.
Before filling: read the guide first, then decide whether to fill in the form yourself or ask about direction first.
These documents often affect registration, certification and tenancy arrangements; this is routing only and does not replace the judgement of professionals or government departments.
The professional certification document often involved in BHU-01 applications; formal certification must be handled case by case by a qualified Specified Professional.
A professional-assessment reference where structure, loading or irregular partitions are involved. Where structural risk exists, don't judge from photos alone.
An assessment reference where windowless toilets, windowless rooms or mechanical ventilation are involved. Ventilation is not just installing an exhaust fan — it must be judged against the site and official requirements.
The tenancy notice for regulated subdivided-unit tenancies, often related to grace-period registration documents. Note the submission deadline and tenancy details.
The form for a second-term tenancy offer within a subdivided-unit regulated cycle. Refer to the Rating and Valuation Department for tenancy term, offer period and rent restrictions.
For tenants to enquire about the information in the AR2 tenancy notice; involves cross-checking tenant and owner details, subject to the Rating and Valuation Department.
No. This page is compiled by us for landlords' reference; all official forms, versions and application requirements are subject to the latest information on the official government websites.
We can give a free preliminary view on which type of document you should handle first (REG-01, BHU-01, AR2, tenancy agreement or owner's-consent direction), but we do not undertake to fill in complete forms for free, nor do we provide legal advice or formal certification.
REG-01 is mainly the grace-period registration application; BHU-01 is mainly the BHU certification application. Decide your next step based on whether the unit is already registered, whether you're ready for formal certification, whether documents are complete, and whether the site is close to the 8 standards.
AR2 is the tenancy notice for regulated subdivided-unit tenancies; it is not the BHU registration form. However, the tenancy agreement, AR2 or tenancy information often affects how an owner compiles REG-01, owner identity and document direction.
Yes. BHU registration/certification deals with whether the unit can be legally let for residential use; regulated-tenancy information concerns AR1, AR2, tenancy term, rent, utilities and tenant rights. When compiling documents, the two are usually cross-checked together.
If you find uncertainties around area, height, fire safety, windowless toilets, water/electricity meters or structure, WhatsApp us the basic situation, floor plan or photos first, and we'll give a free preliminary view on document direction; to address on-site risk, then consider a pre-assessment.
WhatsApp us the basic situation first and we'll give a free preliminary view on document direction; if you need to address the unit's on-site conditions, we then arrange a pre-assessment.
Free WhatsApp: ask about document direction