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A Residential Guide to Discovery Bay Villages

Discovery Bay is a private, self-contained residential development spanning 6.5 square kilometers between Tai Pak Bay and Yi Pak Bay, located on the picturesque coast of Lantau Island.  Favored by families, this child and pet-friendly community within Hong Kong began development in the 1980s and has been built in 15 phases. Known by residents as
By: Natalie Leslie

House Hunting in Hong Kong - Tips for Finding Your Perfect Home

We search for new homes for various reasons. Whether you are a new arrival to Hong Kong or moving within, it is very important that you are equipped with the right knowledge and information. Looking for an apartment in Hong Kong can be a very time-consuming task. Below are some useful house hunting tips which will greatly aid in making sure that
By: OKAY.com

Searching for Suburbia: Why city dwellers are flocking to HK's "Back Garden”

15 January 2015 - In the past, families relocating to Hong Kong would typically choose to live in the city center to be near amenities like eateries, shops, schools, and workplaces in the central business districts on Hong Kong Island. More recently, however, there has been an increasing trend of newcomers settling directly in more remote areas li
By: Soi M Schmeelke-Puan

First hand homes for rent to reach almost 8000 units in Q1 2015

12 January 2015 - According to on.cc, new home rentals are set to peak in Q1 2015, with approximately 7,774 properties in 8 new projects due to be released. These account for almost half of the total completed units last year. The majority of these units are located in the New Territories, with an estimate of 5,400 homes in new projects that inclu
By: OKAY.com

French community in Hong Kong greatly expands, targeting opportunities in China

11 December 2014 - According to estimates of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong, there are now 17,000 French residing in the city. A 50% plus increase of French arrivals within the last 5 years was recorded by the Immigration Department, greatly outnumbering the growth among other European arrivals. It is believed that increasing busines
By: OKAY.com

Inflation of rental and purchase prices continues during Q4 low season

1 December 2014 - Q4 is largely seen as the low season in the Hong Kong rental market, with rentals in October appearing to have taken this into account, growing only 1.2% month-on-month compared to 2.1% growth in September. Despite this, abundant demand has already triggered a 10%+ increase in rentals over the previous 6 months – a trend that is
By: OKAY.com
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