As someone who's renting a one-bedroom in Singapore (known for its high rents as well), I'm thoroughly humbled, and thankful for my 400sqt little space. 😐
HK transport is so convenient, with the same price you can get a much bigger apartment in Kowloon and yet you can be in central within 30mins. My husband's office is in Central, but we always live in Kowloon and NT side for more spaces.
Thats so funny, I lived RIGHT across from the building you looked at in Happy Valley. We got to watch it get built, fun that I finally got a chance to see inside :D
I think apt 5 is best, especially with those sea views, it would be so relaxing to spend time there don't think I would get tired of the view. Also, I think apt 2 is good for price and location
wow, forgot how small apartments are in HK, not somewhere I would choose to live if I didn't have to, Visited HK over 40yrs ago and loved how EVERYTHING was so handy, get down to ground level and food was just minutes walk away, anyway you wanted it, but now in Auckland, NZ, everything is just minutes drive away and it's been like this for at least 20yrs, so I'm happy.
The main advantage of living in a small apartment with limited storage is that you are forced not to buy too many personal belongings. It makes your life more organised 😂.
Hey there. Thanks for the work to put his together. 😃 If you've been in HK for 7 years, do you/can you get a residency permit after that time? I haven't been back to HK for a while. Gosh. My brother in law had a 1300 sq ft apt when I visited. In an area called Green Dragon Head (hey do you speak any Cantonese?) - that area was really nice, but he said it was old. I used to like it though, it was a bit less busy. I'm at that point where renting is impossible... but HK is so expensive. HK is unique and has that certain something that you don't find in other cities. After seeing a few other videos, I know what I am missing.
Wow not sure how i stumbled upon your channel, but thanks for sharing an insight of the options you can get in HK. Looking for to more forward content!
itz interesting that having a window in the bathroom seems not an issue to you when HK local ppl always take that as consideration because of the air circulation and humidity, and we also don't like any big windows to the west cuz it will be really hot and cost a lot more for AC.
I have lived in two of these apartments shown in the video (I have since upgraded again and pay HK$60k per month). I prefer modern and newly built buildings
and then there is the expert scene at the Kowloon side. I living now since 2005 in Mongkok, which is the busiest part of town in a 693sqf 2 bedroom flat at the top floor + roof top for 16k. Hong Kong Island is way too overrated.
why she just consider hk island...lmao typical expat that think central is the place in hk... newsflash it is not. anyone who been to hkisland can tell. mtrs are literally 20-30 years older than the mtrs across the bay. the trams r the same. they keep them for nostalgia purposes. mmm ok fine. doesnt change the fact they r 100 years old. the streets r smaller, more crowded and the shops r patheticly small and old. even shops in malls feels tiny and 50-70 old buildings. the new malls even times square dont feel actually luxurious. its overrated as hell. most toilets r crap compared to modern toilets on the other side. hilariously overrated place.
I lived in 111 mount butler road in one of those huge apartments. The rent was subsidised by the government. Dunno how people would pay 60k for living there.
Cool times flat-hunting with you. Can you advise the visa you have and the processing info for it or maybe good visa(for residing in Hong Kong as a foreigner)options you recommend.
Tips for foreigners renting apat in HK -price can be bargain more than local people -ask for cleaning and repaint the wall is a must -don’t need to concern about the length of Normal 1 year contract, can move out anytime and get the deposits back with reason* -try save cost by renting a bit far away via private taxi driver to pick you up go to work every morning (taxi driver are starving since covid) And more …..
Local hker, 2013 worked in London paid 38k hkd for 40sqm, …if no other reasons not worth to work in a place with high living cost, I have lesson learnt
How people are willing to pay a small fortune to live in a shoe box is blowing my mind. If you aren’t rich or earning enough to afford comfortable living in a big city, you wait till you’re able to! What sort of solitary, sad, unfulfilling life can you live in a place where you’re hardly able to move around, let alone have people over? I always watch these sort of videos, “apartment hunting in nyc, london, San Francisco, Seul etc”because I kind of like seeing how people live in these places but there’s a constant thought at the back of my mind telling me “why? Why would you put yourself through it?” These are for sure amazing cities, but are they worth it if they force you to live like this? London is one of my favourite cities, yet I much rather visit it every once in a while than actually live there if all I could afford was a tiny apt. The beauty of the city would be ruined for me if I was to sacrifice my life in such a small place or I was sharing with 2/3/4 strangers.
In terms of what you get for your money HK must be the worst value in the world? I know those prices would get more space and better quality living in London, Singapore and Paris. Probably NYC the same? I didn't stick around for the next vid. I felt a bit cheated you left the reveal in a second upload. 😢
As someone who's renting a one-bedroom in Singapore (known for its high rents as well), I'm thoroughly humbled, and thankful for my 400sqt little space. 😐
HK transport is so convenient, with the same price you can get a much bigger apartment in Kowloon and yet you can be in central within 30mins. My husband's office is in Central, but we always live in Kowloon and NT side for more spaces.
You are my favourite apartment hunting UA-camr . You do a better job than most real estate agents. .plus you are so pretty .Keep it up!
Thats so funny, I lived RIGHT across from the building you looked at in Happy Valley. We got to watch it get built, fun that I finally got a chance to see inside :D
Feels like I’m visiting with you, cool insight into apartment hunting , looking fwd to your next vid
Thank you!
I think apt 5 is best, especially with those sea views, it would be so relaxing to spend time there don't think I would get tired of the view. Also, I think apt 2 is good for price and location
Nice video. Moving to HK soon. Very educational. Thank you.
wow, forgot how small apartments are in HK, not somewhere I would choose to live if I didn't have to, Visited HK over 40yrs ago and loved how EVERYTHING was so handy, get down to ground level and food was just minutes walk away, anyway you wanted it, but now in Auckland, NZ, everything is just minutes drive away and it's been like this for at least 20yrs, so I'm happy.
Wow posted 15 mins ago! Perfect timing! I'm looking for a new place too!
Woah! Good luck!❤️
The main advantage of living in a small apartment with limited storage is that you are forced not to buy too many personal belongings. It makes your life more organised 😂.
Hey there. Thanks for the work to put his together. 😃
If you've been in HK for 7 years, do you/can you get a residency permit after that time?
I haven't been back to HK for a while. Gosh. My brother in law had a 1300 sq ft apt when I visited. In an area called Green Dragon Head (hey do you speak any Cantonese?) - that area was really nice, but he said it was old. I used to like it though, it was a bit less busy.
I'm at that point where renting is impossible... but HK is so expensive. HK is unique and has that certain something that you don't find in other cities. After seeing a few other videos, I know what I am missing.
Interesting vid. Thanks for sharing love hk ❤ (and better weather than uk)
Apartment 8 does not make sense. The kitchen sink is basically unusable!
Wow not sure how i stumbled upon your channel, but thanks for sharing an insight of the options you can get in HK. Looking for to more forward content!
Sooo glad you did hehe:) thank you!
itz interesting that having a window in the bathroom seems not an issue to you when HK local ppl always take that as consideration because of the air circulation and humidity, and we also don't like any big windows to the west cuz it will be really hot and cost a lot more for AC.
I have lived in two of these apartments shown in the video (I have since upgraded again and pay HK$60k per month). I prefer modern and newly built buildings
I live in Sheung Wan! And I agree it's the best area to live 😊
Apartment #1 seems like the best option
Great video 👏🏻
and then there is the expert scene at the Kowloon side. I living now since 2005 in Mongkok, which is the busiest part of town in a 693sqf 2 bedroom flat at the top floor + roof top for 16k.
Hong Kong Island is way too overrated.
why she just consider hk island...lmao typical expat that think central is the place in hk...
newsflash it is not.
anyone who been to hkisland can tell. mtrs are literally 20-30 years older than the mtrs across the bay. the trams r the same. they keep them for nostalgia purposes. mmm ok fine. doesnt change the fact they r 100 years old.
the streets r smaller, more crowded and the shops r patheticly small and old. even shops in malls feels tiny and 50-70 old buildings. the new malls even times square dont feel actually luxurious. its overrated as hell. most toilets r crap compared to modern toilets on the other side.
hilariously overrated place.
Wonderful video. Great information. THANK YOU.
You can also consider the Kowloon side.
Nano flats are totally inhuman in HK. Dunno how people would pay 20K for living like that.
Developers won't think for future generations??? One of my guest bedrooms is bigger than that...
The poor in Hong Kong used to live in cages.
😂 because they can get paid 50 K in the area
All factors decide by market
I lived in 111 mount butler road in one of those huge apartments. The rent was subsidised by the government. Dunno how people would pay 60k for living there.
Asking the tenant to buy a fridge and washer is crazyyyy
Hi Elena! What’s the name of the building of apt 4? The one that’s all furnished. Looking to move to HK and that would be ideal. Thanks!
@@nadiadayan4302 it’s Soho38 :)
Cool times flat-hunting with you.
Can you advise the visa you have and the processing info for it or maybe good visa(for residing in Hong Kong as a foreigner)options you recommend.
I am watching this video because I will move to HK in 1 month.
Come to the UK , you can have big garden ?
I believe The Gloucester may be a suitable option for you.
Tips for foreigners renting apat in HK
-price can be bargain more than local people
-ask for cleaning and repaint the wall is a must
-don’t need to concern about the length of Normal 1 year contract, can move out anytime and get the deposits back with reason*
-try save cost by renting a bit far away via private taxi driver to pick you up go to work every morning (taxi driver are starving since covid)
And more …..
Local hker, 2013 worked in London paid 38k hkd for 40sqm, …if no other reasons not worth to work in a place with high living cost, I have lesson learnt
4, 6, 8 квартирки лучше остальных. 6 имеет красивые виды из окон❤
thanks for sharing ❤
Great❤
All the flats are the size of a normal walk-in wardrobe. Bloody hell that’s tiny 🥹
Elena, would it possible to find a nice place for 8000 - 10,000hkd on hk island?
Impossible!
I live in Kowloon TownPlace. It is the best serviced apartments in HK.
*immigrant, not ex-pat.
Tung chung the flat is bigger youcan get a 1000 sq feet with club house !
I give this video like and hope you will run ads to promote your nice channel
How people are willing to pay a small fortune to live in a shoe box is blowing my mind. If you aren’t rich or earning enough to afford comfortable living in a big city, you wait till you’re able to! What sort of solitary, sad, unfulfilling life can you live in a place where you’re hardly able to move around, let alone have people over? I always watch these sort of videos, “apartment hunting in nyc, london, San Francisco, Seul etc”because I kind of like seeing how people live in these places but there’s a constant thought at the back of my mind telling me “why? Why would you put yourself through it?” These are for sure amazing cities, but are they worth it if they force you to live like this? London is one of my favourite cities, yet I much rather visit it every once in a while than actually live there if all I could afford was a tiny apt. The beauty of the city would be ruined for me if I was to sacrifice my life in such a small place or I was sharing with 2/3/4 strangers.
$2400 a month. $28,800 a year.
HONG KONG apartment charge too h/price not good for living
Those prices are beyond stupid.
In terms of what you get for your money HK must be the worst value in the world? I know those prices would get more space and better quality living in London, Singapore and Paris. Probably NYC the same? I didn't stick around for the next vid. I felt a bit cheated you left the reveal in a second upload. 😢
To be honest HK island is too crowed, why don't u consider New Terrorists with more space and less money.
OMG, they are all so tiny. Shoe-box living.
And all so high up - I can't think of anything worse!
Какое убожество за такие деньги… даже кондиционеры в окне…
I feel we are lucky in Singapore