Property Guides & Useful Information

Hong Kong’s reputation as a city that never stops, is a true and apt description. And yet you will not find it difficult to make a choice when it comes to leisure and entertainment. There is truly a wide variety of international-standard sports events, cultural activities, dining choices and nightlife. The Government’s LSCD website lists all leisure and cultural events and facilities under its management. Otherwise, a number of publications – many of which are listed in the next chapter

It is not uncommon to find flats built above shopping malls in Hong Kong. Other than saving space for the welfare of Hong Kong (which is essential given our large and growing population and the limited land available), living there also provides residents with a large number of benefits! 1. Self-Sufficient “Modern Town Center” With a shopping mall stationed just down your stairs, you can get all of your daily necessities within 5-10 minutes, and visit a wide range of dini

We have grouped the following websites and information into one chapter in help you start researching what it is like to live and work here. As with everything Hong Kong related, the Government’s website is a good place to get started on what exactly is available. A few other publications are also listed below (their free print copies are usually released on Thursdays and are available in shops and public places throughout Hong Kong – or you can read them online). General inf

Hong Kong weather can be a real dampener, especially during April to June, when fog cloaks the skyline, skin feels permanently sticky, bathroom walls sweat water droplets… you get the picture. But, perhaps the most unbearable consequence of Hong Kong humidity is a damp home, where mould and mildew thrive and allergens lurk. Hong Kong seasons may be beyond our control, but there are ways to keep your home dry and airy all year-round. Here’s how: Invest in a de

Home staging is the practice of preparing a property for sale. It is a form of promotion that tries to distinguish a property from the sea of listings available to a prospective homebuyer or tenant. Home staging might seem simple, but one can spend a lot of time figuring out the best way to make one’s home look enticing - whether it be furnishing an apartment for viewings or sprucing up a property’s online profile on listing sites like OKAY.com. The concept of home stag