[mr tim]

We "may" be moving to HK from London in the new year (my work sponsored..) - but the exact start date is potentially flexible.

Having read lots of (really useful ) threads on this site, I already have sussed out that "1 or 2 months in a serviced apartment before we find a permanent place" route is the one to go for.

However I was wondering if the Chinese new year extensive holidays (in jan?) would make January basically a write-off in terms of looking for somewhere permanent - and so would it better to pitch for coming out starting in Feb ?

any thoughts - or other seasonal factors we should be aware of ?

thanks in advance!

[Katanga]

Avoid the CNY period when practically everyone is on go slow for at least a week before.

Try moving just before e.g. Dec/Jan or just after.

Early Jan is always a good time with many people going back after their contracts or many rentals coming up for the calendar year renewal.

[Katanga]

ohhh....one other thing. Feb is pretty much the coldest month but coming from London, this should not be a problem for you.

Btw, we are also from London but moved here from Tokyo in June.