[gtravela]

I will be moving to Hong Kong, with my wife and family (2 kids: aged 4 and 18 months) and we are wondering which place is best?

We are loking for a decent apartment 3 bedroom, 1000 sqft+, close to shopping and MTR. We have about $10,000-13,000 budget.

The research I've done shows TCC is close to the MTR, but older.

We will also need to find a suitbale Kindergarten (I will post on the other geobaby site) but just wondering.

We are looking for a comfortable "family" orientated place, good grocery shopping(within walking distance), and restaurant options, night life isn't important.

Any help from those living in the area would be helpful. We have 2 weeks serviced apartment when we land, but I'd like to move in ASAP.....

[Skyhook]

The most family friendly neighbourhood in that area, with excellent cafes, impressive natural views, enough restaurants / bars to keep you busy, is Discovery Bay.

For the budget that you're talking, it should be possible to get an apartment in the size range that you want. Your kids will be happiest in Discovery bay, as they'll have heaps of other children to hang out with, as lots of expat families live there..Quiet obvious actually...

Tung Chung isnt exactly family oriented, you will notice the difference when you visit CityMall. Then check out Discovery Bay after 3pm during the week.. Chalk and Cheese difference.

Sai Kung, Clearwater Bay are other very family oriented locations, that are also in your price range, but you'll have to go for a village house as apartments are not common there, due to it being a protected low density area.

Good luck, and it would be great for you to report back with what you experience, between the locations discussed.

[jayinhongkong]

Are there any 4 bedroom or bigger places available in TC? We're thinking about moving out there soon, but from what we know, we might have to get a 3 bedroom and a 2 bedroom apartment...

[sunniefaith]

Originally Posted by jayinhongkong

Are there any 4 bedroom or bigger places available in TC? We're thinking about moving out there soon, but from what we know, we might have to get a 3 bedroom and a 2 bedroom apartment...

I would be interested too and what's the rent for an apartment that's more that 1000 square feet?

[sunita]

i see some add in our cc bazar i think for 1000sqft flat u can pay around 9 to 10per month i dont know but i see some add

[sunniefaith]

Originally Posted by sunita

i see some add in our cc bazar i think for 1000sqft flat u can pay around 9 to 10per month i dont know but i see some add

That's a pretty good bargain. Worth considering.

[Flat Hunter]

Originally Posted by sunniefaith

I would be interested too and what's the rent for an apartment that's more that 1000 square feet?

Saw 2 apartments in Coastal Skyline (both 3br), one partially furnished for 9.5K the other fully furnished for 10.5K. Be careful not to pay too much for rent out there. There are a large number of empty flats so the renter has the power, not the landlords.

[sunniefaith]

Originally Posted by Flat Hunter

Saw 2 apartments in Coastal Skyline (both 3br), one partially furnished for 9.5K the other fully furnished for 10.5K. Be careful not to pay too much for rent out there. There are a large number of empty flats so the renter has the power, not the landlords.

Thanks so much for the warning!

[Tung Chung mum]

Hi

My family and I have lived in Tung Chung for over two years and we love it.

In that time more and more expat families have moved in.

The complexes are all well set up with facilities for families and they are very convenient to the shopping centre and MTR.

I would recommend it and the lifestyle the area offers. Best to come and have a look - it is easy to get here on the bus or MTR.

Good luck.

[gtravela]

Wow, the advice and helpful hints have been wonderful. It's great to meet other people who are so willing to help each other.

It seems as thou, we shouldn't spend more than $11,000 unfurnished? We have everything, and it will all be shipped, so there's no need for a thing.

We have also heard good things about Lamma?
The rural, no car setting does seem attractive, but I'm worried about always having to take a ferry to get off the island, and poor Kindergarten choices.

Can anyone give me their views on
Tung Chung Vs Lamma?