[ILov2Fly]

My family & I are planning on moving to Disco Bay (from Canada) and are looking at some of the costs involved. What would some of the costs for utilities be, for a 3 bedroom apt, that would not be included in the rent.
Also, if anyone could shed some light on which of the Phases of D Bay are better than others? Better yet, is there a good map of the area anyone knows of?
Thanks!

[shri]

http://www.discoverybay.com.hk/map/map.htm

You'd want to watch your transportation costs.

Make sure you've read the guide to renting in Hong Kong.

http://www.geoexpat.com/resources/a-...ng-?l433/view/

[elle]

Shri is right about the transportation costs:
Bus to airport HK$ 28
Bus to Tung Chung HK$ 8
Ferry to Central HK$ 27
shuttle bus to village HK$ 3,5
hire car HK$ 10 day and HK$ 20 during the night
The judgement which phase or village is better than the other is very subjective. For me it was important that I live within walking distance to the ferry pier and the plaza because I did not want to depend on the shuttle buses. My second priority was to live in a low rise building and I wanted to have a terrace as well. I live in the Beach Village (part of phase 1).
The website shri mentioned gives you a good idea where which phase is located floor plans of the buildings everywhere.

[nivantj]

Shri,
Im not sure if that guide includes recent changes in Tenancy ordinance by Govt particularly regarding reposession of property by landlords upon expiry of contract and contract renewel conditions.. It seems the guide still refers to old regulations, pls check... Thanx