[mangofans]

ever thought of Bel air that is great for family too

[mrcheese321]

Okay, I just took a look at house prices here...OMG!!!! I'm a real estate agent in Texas, and for the price of a 1200 square foot house/apartment, I could build a 5000sq foot place and put it on an acre of land in the middle of the suburbs.

Heck, the house that I just finished building for one of my friend's parents was 7000sq ft, on 2 acres of land and was 2.1 million USD to build it and that is in one of the most expensive zip codes in America!

I don't know how too many people could live here and ever actually own the home they live in - how depressing, having to pay rent for the entirity of your life.

[helles]

Originally Posted by adrianip

Thanks for all the comments guys, Helles, you mentioned Repulse Bay or Stanley, are there a lot of westerners around there? How is transport into Central?

I think that area is popular with expats.. Its on the island, but away from the city centre; so quiet and less crowded.. plus there is a beach at both locations!

Transportation..hmm, not too sure but there are definately buses and minibuses going there.

[discobay]

Yes Adrian, Stanley and Repulse Bay are idillic locations for expats on big housing allowances - will suit your family. DB is good I lived there some years ago on and off. Travelling to Wanchai put me off staying but you will be in Central and that will make like a lot easier.

[Rosa_hk]

Hi!

My name is Joan...I'd like to meet some English speaking friends here. If you also want to make friend with me, please contact me by email : \

And here's my brief profile...
Nationality: HK;
First Language: Cantonese;
Age: 24;
Education: U-grad;
Occupation: not a student anymore!!!

Also, if you play piano, pls drop me a message. I've been searching for a good piano teacher and need your suggestions!! Thx!!

[discobay]

Joan, edit your last post to remove or disguise your email.

[cosmokat]

Originally Posted by adrianip

She'd like a house ideally but think we'll probably be limited to about a HKD60k/month budget.

Whoaaa, someone should start a thread on 'the best quotes on geoexpat.' This would surely be up there. Limited...$60k a month, Adrian...I FEEL FOR U!! I think i'm in the wrong field. lolz

[Reporter]

where is DB ?

[carang]

Discovery Bay is on Lantau Island. THere is a ferry that takes you directly to the IFC building in Central. It takes about 25 minutes.

[natalie623]

Pokfulam is also a nice place to live in.I also suggested it to some of the people moving to HK this year. Great environment,good for the kids, alot of expats there as well. Visit this site, it offers the residential buildings in the Pokfulam area, which is just 15-25miins to central compared to DB or Sai Kung.
Hope it's helpful!

http://www.hongkongpropertyman.com/h..._detail&aid=pf

If you browse around the site you will also see other areas like happy Valley. Repulse Bay, Stanlet etcc..In case you may also need a reliable helper to help you with your baby, I know one whose really good and has worked for an Expat family for 15 years.Let me know what you think!
-Nat