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This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas

Nowadays it may seem like all you hear about is Hong Kong property prices going up like crazy, but according to data gathered from the Spacious database, property prices are actually dropping in certain areas. Here is what we found out from the price per squarefoot for rentals in the last month: Price drop in Fo Tan, Sai Kung and … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

August 11, 2015

Attention landlords! Here's how to find the perfect tenant for your apartment

Living in the digital age, it is easier to put your listing up on the market with help from real estate agents and online listing portals. However, property owners may find it challenging to find a good tenant. Want a hassle-free tenant? Here are some tips to help you out: Ensure your property is in good condition and upgrade if necessary When … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

August 10, 2015

Want to live cheap near HKUST in Clear Water Bay? Here’s how!

Who says you can’t live cheap in Clear Water Bay? Clear Water Bay isn’t only for snobby millionaires – students can afford to live in this peaceful area too! If you’re a HKUST university student looking for cheap housing, here are some affordable apartments near the south gate: **Listings sorted from lowest to highest price per person** Leung Fai Tin … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

August 4, 2015

[Infographic] What property can you buy with $4,099,999 HKD?

Living in Hong Kong can get pretty crowded, which is why some people prefer to live in the New Territories for cheaper rent and a larger living space. On average, an apartment at Tai Po Centre costs around $4,099,999 HKD, but with that amount of money, you could buy a big house in New Zealand or a beach house in Thailand! We … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

July 28, 2015

[Infographic] What property can you buy with $8,800,000 HKD?

Living on Hong Kong Island can be very convenient, but would you rather spend $8,800,000 HKD buying an apartment at Provident Centre or a villa in Argentina? It might not be as much as $39,000,000HKD and more than $4,099,999,999HKD, but the truth is that it is still not going to get you more than 713 square feet 3-bedroom flat. No wonder … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

July 28, 2015

[Infographic] What property can you buy with $39,000,000 HKD?

We’re all familiar with the sky high property prices in Hong Kong – sometimes you’ve gotta wonder whether it’s worth spending all that money to live in a shoe-box apartment. Apparently the new development called The Arch located in West Kowloon costs around $39,000,000 HKD. With that huge sum of money, let’s see what can you afford to buy in the … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

July 27, 2015

Rejected from HKU halls of residence? You can live in these affordable apartments near HKU instead

As a HKU student, one of the most annoying things you have to deal with are the strict hall placements. Due to the strong sense of strong hall culture in the University of Hong Kong, students are placed in group interviews and judged on their potential contribution to the student hall. The good thing about getting rejected is you can … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

July 23, 2015

Where you can afford to live in Hong Kong based on your salary

We all know how hard it is to find cheap rent in Hong Kong – you can either live in a subdivided apartment or share a “normal-sized” apartment with multiple roommates to make ends meet. According to experts, you should only spend around 33% of your salary/income on rent. If you’re wondering how much rent you can afford for 1 … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

July 15, 2015

[Video] King's Cube may look like a serviced apartment, but it's actually a sad little subdivided unit

Subdivided apartment. Those who live in Hong Kong are no stranger to this term. It isn’t like most Hong Kong apartments are small enough as it is, the fact that many of these are further subdivided into barely walk-able rooms that offers nothing more than a place to sleep. Sham Shui Po is a district where such subdivided apartments are … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

July 14, 2015

[Infographic] 5 most expensive homes in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is notorious for its expensive homes, but how much do you know about the 5 most expensive homes in Hong Kong’s history? Well, let’s play detective here and consider our options for a minute. The most expensive area is likely to be Hong Kong Island, although we do occasionally get expensive individual houses in Kowloon and New Territories. … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

June 22, 2015

Apparently you need to earn $93,580 HKD to live at the Belcher's

And you thought your place was fancy! CUHK professor Kai Chi Leung created this infographic to show the large income gap in Hong Kong. The lowest median income is 10,000HKD in public housing in Tsuen Wan and Shek Kip Mei, while the highest goes to HKU station the Belcher’s ($93,580HKD). Which MTR station are you on? Photo credit: Kai Chi Leung

June 16, 2015

Should You Buy or Rent Hong Kong Real Estate?

If you’re making the move to Hong Kong, the decision of whether to buy or rent your home will inevitably come up. Sadly, there are no easy answers as the Hong Kong real estate market is always volatile. Instead, your decision should be based on the answers to the following questions (which are not meant to be exhaustive but should … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

March 19, 2015

Hong Kong house prices and rentals rising again after Occupy Central

Hong Kong price movements during Occupy Central Last year, during Occupy Central we took a screenshot of the Spacious price trends chart. For those not familiar, pink means prices are dropping and blue means rising (screenshot below). The data presents an interesting overview with a couple of observations: In the more expensive areas of Hong Kong e.g. the Peak, Mid Levels Central, Repulse Bay, Shouson … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

March 17, 2015

Apartment Hunting Checklist

Getting the right apartment can be difficult in a big city. You often need to select a new apartment in just a few days and may not have the leisure to thoughtfully consider all the alternatives. The best apartments will also go quite rapidly, which means you will want to make a decision fairly quickly. Looking for an apartment is … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

February 28, 2015

6 Tips for House Hunting Happiness in Hong Kong

House hunting and apartment hunting can be exhausting or exhilarating. Your experience is partially dictated by your attitude, preparation, and other factors involved with your upcoming move. You don’t want to grab the first apartment that comes along, only to discover it has many problems a week after you move in. You also don’t want to hang on until the … Continue reading "This may come as a surprise to you, but Hong Kong property prices are dropping in certain areas"

January 24, 2015

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