Where would you live for under $18,000?

cara - if you don't mind my asking, whereabouts exactly are you in cwb? what would you say the pros and cons of cwb vs saikung?

I did a workshop there last week and the place I went to was beautiful, right by the water, somewhere in Sheung Sze Wan. I was telling hubby about it and while everything else seems ideal for us (e.g. the space, the 'village' feel), it took me forever to get there and without a car, you pretty much would have to rely on taxis. It would have been a good trek just to get up to the main road.... (that was a deal breaker for hubby as far as places to live go). Plus I didn't really know how much it would cost to rent there. BUT, really a beautiful area... modest houses, with small fenced in areas and the neighborhood kids there were very helpful and everybody seemed to know everybody else. :)
 
MM, move out to Island Resort. That's precisely why we chose to be here -still be on HK island, but away from the hustle and bustle, yet only minutes away from key areas (Central, Causeway Bay, etc.)

I'm dreaming of a place in cwb mainly for the space.... I'd love to have a proper 'house.'
 
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We live in Nan Fung Plaza which is opposite Residence Oasis in Hang hau. The club house is not as plush, but there is one as well as, 2 playgrounds, swimming pool etc. (We have met a few friends in Residence Oasis and just go across the road to use their fancy clubhouse anyway!). You get more sq feet for your money than Residence oasis. We have a 1080 sq ft. 3 bedroom plus maids room for 17K. It seems a lot bigger too as the furniture is all built in with storage underneath and we even have 'loft space' as the owner put in a false ceiling on the corridor.
We're probably going to have to move this summer because of work, so let me know if you want me to put a good word in with the landlord! :)
 
Just to add to all the suggestion, another good place that is near to North Point will be Grand Promenande @ Sai Wan Ho. There is a nice & beautiful clubhouse with quite a nos of expat families living there as well. With your budget, you can prob get a 3bedrooms apt, but not with a maid room.
 
Thanks so much guys for the fantastic responses. We are so excited! I just have 1 more question (actually I probably have loads more but just thought of this!!!) Does anyone know what you would pay per month for a parking space at Residence Oasis? Would I be right in pressuming that a car space is not automatically included in the rental price?

thanks again,
Jac
 
you are correct in your assumption... but i have no idea what the going rate is in that area. each block/area has different going rates.
 
Chubbysan,

I have just got the map out and am now seriously considering your suggestion of Grand Promenade. Just wanted to ask you a few questions if you dont mind. Are there many parks or open spaces in the area? Would the area be pram/stroller friendly? Are there good restaurants/cafes nearby? Are there any playgroups in the area.

I am now re-thinking the car and would love to hear from any mums that live in that area with regards to public transport with two toddlers. Would a Phil & Teds pram work on the MTR?

Thanks again
 
generally speaking, if you live near an MTR station a car is not NECESSARY, rather it is kind of nice to have (especially with 2 kids).

parking in hk is crazy expensive as is petrol. drivers here are also a little on the insane side.

i lived here for 12 years before i started driving. i'm very glad as it allowed me to get to know hk very well. i took enough taxis that i became accustomed to which lane i needed to be in to get to "x". i cannot image moving here and then trying to drive immediately.
 
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