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There are 5 tips for renting a house in Hong Kong, no matter it is an apartment, villa or mansion, tenant . Choosing a platform for searching properties, checking saleable area and gross area, preparing budget and paperwork including tenancy agreement, bank consent and stamp duty.

The Hong Kong government relaxed the Mortgage Insurance Programme (MIP) in the Hong Kong 2022-23 Budget, it is the time to take the opportunity to invest in a better apartment. However, there are some terms which can be confusing for new buyers including “Breathing Plan,” mortgage calculator and mortgage insurance. Let’s talk about the mortgage.

As the summers and holidays roll around, parents start to think about some places they can take their kids or where friends can hang out in Hong Kong. While there isn’t an abundance of theme parks to choose from, there are quite a few popular ones that are worth going to. Among a few are Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park (the two most notable ones), Snoopy’s World, Noah’s Ark, Super Park, and Core Aqua Park.

Anybody that’s anybody living in Hong Kong is going to want to be a member of a private club. Here are a few to look out for, but membership is so highly coveted that it’ll either take a lot of time or a lot of money to join.

With only 427 square miles, this city is home to over 7.3 million people, making it one of the most densely populated and most expensive locations in the world. Hong Kong is a major financial center, home to many international companies, and with its mix of English and Cantonese speakers, it is the perfect mix of east meets west. It is no wonder why so many million expats continue to choose to make this beautiful harbor city their home every year. Homes in Hong Kong can range from cramped accommodations to high-end apartments and even rare houses in select locations. If you know where to look, you will be sure to find your perfect fit and home.

When it comes to moving, we all know packing up our belongings can be a real nightmare, especially for those who have accumulated furniture, decorations, collectibles, or have small children with a boatload of toys. Moving within Hong Kong can be particularly challenging due to the crowded city streets and considering most residents live in high-rise apartment buildings with one or two elevators. Thankfully, for those preoccupied with work or for those who just don’t want to deal with the moving process, we’ve made a list of movers who can help alleviate some of your stress.

Now we lightly touched on why the tram was created, but let's dive a little deeper. As we mentioned, the Tram was largely born out of the want for convenience and one person, in particular, was able to seek that out and deliver. Scottish designer Alexander Findlay Smith, who was living on The Peak at the time, started searching for ways to easily ascend the steep mountain. To gain inspiration, he travelled around the world to places within Europe and North America. Luckily, afterward, he had the idea to develop the first cable funicular tramway in Asia.

In more recent years, the MTR has expanded with new lines, services, and developments. This is due to their “Rail + Property” business model. This model allows the majority of the government-owned company to invest in property developments and transportation projects for the betterment of Hong Kong. Over the last 20 years or so, there have been a lot of development projects that the company has started and completed. Some of these new additions are the LOHAS Park spur line, the Kowloon Southern Link, the West Island Line, the Kwun Tong line extension, the South Island Line and the Tuen Ma line Phase 1. New high-speed rail service was also added in September of 2018.

MTR Corporation has put forth some future projects to the government of Hong Kong to enhance the already vast network of transportation in the city. There are several projects occurring at stations around the city such as adding external lifts at railway stations, creating new subways and station entrances/exits, working to mitigate noise from railways, adding QR Code payment methods, adding more public toilets, adding integrated speed and position monitoring systems (iSPS), improving trains and replacing chillers. All of these improvements enhance the experience of Hong Kong residence, expats, and tourists alike. These projects are ongoing and continue to be improved upon throughout the years.