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Hi, anyone able to share some experience living in the Baguio Villa's? Having looked at some flats, I have a ton of questions and am interested specifically in the "user experience":
- How accessible is the public transport, from either upper or lower ends?
- Does every unit have a c/p?
- Are the PnS and Chi Fu wet market any good for daily grub?
- How's the traffic into town during rush hour?
- Are most folks tenants or owners?
- How is the bldg condition (pipes, fittings, etc), given that its ~30 yrs old construction?
- How much are the mgmt fees?
- Is renovating the flats popular? Save for 1, the several I saw were all with the orginal fittings, which I found strange after 30 yrs.
- Any units/blocks to avoid? Conversely, any are more popular?
- Aside from the obvious physical location, sizes views, etc, any other differences between Upper and Lower BV?
- Any other comparable size flats (>1xxx sq ft) in the area worth considering?
- How is the resale value, do flats change hands often or rarely?

Thanks in advance for any info., anything would help, really!

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- How accessible is the public transport, from either upper or lower ends?

Two public mini buses 8 and 28 which run frequently. More if you walk up or down to Victoria Road

- Does every unit have a c/p?

Yes, atleast in Upper Baguio.

- Are the PnS and Chi Fu wet market any good for daily grub?

Yep. No complaints. There is a wet market at Wah Fu too and there is a free shuttle to Chi Fu.

- How's the traffic into town during rush hour?

Not an issue. Gets congested on Bonham / Caine Road though.

- Are most folks tenants or owners?

Fair mix. About 70%+ owned.

- How is the bldg condition (pipes, fittings, etc), given that its ~30 yrs old construction?

No problems. Upper baguio is very well maintained and I'm sure lower is the same.

- How much are the mgmt fees?

I think we're paying $19xx for a 1500 sq ft.

- Is renovating the flats popular? Save for 1, the several I saw were all with the orginal fittings, which I found strange after 30 yrs.

Most new owners end up renovating the flats. Ours was also in original condition when we bought it.

(Ok . got tired .. need a break)

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Thanks Shri, that is what was hoping to confirm. It sounds ideal, and the prices are somewhat reasonable (considering we are talking HK-prices after all).