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| posted by biridu 667 days ago |
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Is there a nice and reliable website I might look into to have idea of apartments in HK island?
Any suggestion of real estate agencies I might ask directly in HK?
My office is located in "central", but I would like to avoid the "madding crowd" and go for more residential areas. South HK island looks nice, but how much expensive is it renting a, say, 100 sqm apartment?
Thank you for your help!
B.
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| posted by biridu 667 days ago |
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Thank you Westdoor! I'll have a look!
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| posted by carang 667 days ago |
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but take everything you see/read on the sites with a pinch (or a pound) of salt!
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| posted by Paps of Jura 667 days ago |
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Bargin Bargin Bargin.. never pay the list price !!
Just my 2 cents
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| posted by westdoor 667 days ago (edited 667 days ago) |
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Originally posted by carang
but take everything you see/read on the sites with a pinch (or a pound) of salt!
Not at all - if you look at Centaline's Transaction Records you can see the most recent selling / letting prices and this is based on information gathered from Hong Kong Land Registry
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| posted by carang 667 days ago |
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i'm not talking about the recent transactions...i'm talking about the asking prices etc....take it with lot of salt (and i wasn't even talking about that website, rather a different one that was listed)
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| posted by biridu 667 days ago |
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Very good! Thank you all guys!
Barganing is not always my cup of tea, but I understand it is necessary. I hate when real estate agents ask me what is my budget... If I can spend 100, and I say 100 they will make me pay 100 or more!!!
The fact is that I would like to pay a market price.
Just for my guide and based on your direct experience, what kind of range price should I reasonably expect to pay for a 2/3 apartment in a residential area in HK island?
In any case, I shall follow an iper-sodium diet 
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| posted by carang 667 days ago |
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there's no easy answer to your question...far too many variables including: size, location, facilities to name only a few
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| posted by biridu 667 days ago |
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Fair enough. I'll start with looking into the websites 
Thank you all! Much appreciated!
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| posted by rodigan 666 days ago |
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the question is not what should you pay, but rather what are you comfortable affording....
the answer i guess is somewhere between 10k and 150k...
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| posted by Kellytam 663 days ago |
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Dear B.
Getting a comfy home in H.K can make your stay here more meaningful and without a good local agent makes this difficult to realise. Our agency in Tsim Sha Tsui may assist you in finding a right flat and meanwhile I can send you some information regarding the buildings you intend to rent. You may call me at 61703363 or email to info@landspert.zip.io to find out more.
Best regards
Kelly
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| posted by j_s914 658 days ago |
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I have a flat to rent at ChaiWan location. About 600sqft, 2 bedrooms, proper kitchen with all equipment fitting-in, clubhouse with swimming pool (indoor and outdoor), gym.... etc. Have seaview too. Rental rate: $15,000/mth, Sale: $3,000,000
Suitable for couple with children/ hiker (very near), nice environment.
please leave a message to joooosit@gmail.com if you want more details
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| posted by supersonic34 642 days ago |
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Hi all..
Im looking to move to HK in search of a job. Given that there will be no salary, Im looking for a serviced apt that costs around 8k. Any suggestions of serviced apartments I can contact or is this price unrealistic?
Any help is greatly appreciated.....thanks
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| posted by ServerGuy 642 days ago |
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Hey supersonic, welcome to the HKExpats.
Remember, that if you don't already have one, you will need a work permit to work in HK. They can not the simplest to get unless the company your working for a) will apply for you and b) the job your going to do cannot be filled by local staff. So make sure you know what you could be getting into !!!
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| posted by Mango. 642 days ago |
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Hi Supersonic
You should open a own thread for that and not hang on on an old one.
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| posted by supersonic34 642 days ago |
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Thanks all for the quick response........these links are great. Excellent start.
Any of you looking for a roommate by chance? :)
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| posted by Mango. 642 days ago |
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the gohome.com link is useless for you as you can't rent anything without HK ID card.
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| posted by hongkonger 642 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mango.
the gohome.com link is useless for you as you can't rent anything without HK ID card.
......that is nonsense and you know it!
anyone can lease an apartment with a just passport
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