[ejc317]

I am starting a job in central in AUgust, 2008 - a few questions

1) Is it better to do serviced or just a regular apartment?

2) Where can i find furnished apartments other than serviced apartments ...

3) My budget is 15k - 22k HKD (give or take a few thousand)

4) Anyone have any recommendations for serviced apartments // good appartments in either Sheung Wan or Midlevel Central?

[juulia_goolia]

for you budget... you could get a service apt in central or sheung wan... but get it early cuz they are usually booked.

price range is probably close to 19K-20K -- you'll get less than 250sq ft and beware to ask for a microwave ... some facilities don't offer them and check out their washing facilities ... most of the offer you a flyer for a company nearby that will pickup and delivery based on per pound of laundry.

and for you're price range you can also look into a regular apartment ... you could get btwn 500-600 sq ft of space and decorate... depends on ur budget for furniture and all.

tho in sheung wan be careful for apts without security and cleaning ppl. sheung wan is known for older buildings and if you have an old bldg and no security.. anyone can walk into the bldg.

i moved to hk a few months ago and chked it all out not too long ago... so let me know if u want help.

[aquarella]

pretty good, i've seen them both.

[ejc317]

Anyone live in citylofts

[linguini]

i did move into cityloft, just a couple of weeks ago

[ejc317]

whjats you rimpression of city lofts?

size? price? location?

[linguini]

i can only speak for their sheungwan serviced apartment. renovated from very old chinese walkup, kinda old, basic furniture. i am ok as i am not here most of the time since i travelled quite a lot. location-wise, pretty convenient. i was told me room is about 300sqf and costs me 10500 per month. was on urgent assignment here so didn't negotiate as their website stated 10000 max.

[ejc317]

Do epople visit your apartment w/o ur permission?

how's storage?

I'll be working a lot but ... i'd like it to be at least comfortable