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above and beyond the traditional moving aspects. It’s become more holistic – clients want a complete end-to-end solution and have greater expectations in terms of quality with the emergence of programs like ISO and an industry-specific standard called FAIM. Lastly, clients are now using professional buyers and procurement specialists to determine who earns their business. In short, relocation has grown up into a sophisticated, advanced and multifaceted global business.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
In the age of globalization, executives are often asked to relocate to a different city – often in another country – for an assignment. The business of relocation itself is also becoming more sophisticated. Robert Chipman, CEO of Asian Tigers Mobility, talks in a conversation about the changing landscape of international relocation, trends of global mobility and Hong Kong as a destination for expatriates
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biz.hk: What is the history of Asian Tigers Mobility? Chipman: The origins of the Asian Tigers Group date back more than 40 years. The mobility business as we know today was at the time limited to straightforward moving of household goods and personal effects. The market then was mostly a collection of small individual companies operating within their own local geographical boundary. The market began to evolve in the late 1980s to early 1990s, and it was no longer enough to be in only one or two markets, no matter how large you became. The business model underwent a transformation for greater scope and scale of operations. It marked the
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beginning of an era when regional and even global relocation companies began to emerge on the scene. In the face of a changing market, a group comprising some of the most elite companies in the major Southeast Asian markets decided to work together by forming the Asian Tigers Group. We branched out functionally and began to offer the full range of relocation services, including real estate, school, visa, orientation and other related services. Today, we are in a unique position as a major regional specialist, focusing on the high growth, dynamic economies of Southeast Asia, with a full menu of mobility solutions to the corporate and private markets.
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biz.hk: How has the relocation business evolved in the region over the past decade? Chipman: Like many businesses, it has changed enormously and in many different ways. For example, demands and expectations of clients have expanded and become far more sophisticated and rigorous. A generation ago, our performance was judged on how well we moved a household from point A to point B. Today, it is all that but much, much more. There is policy consulting, home search, orientation, and many other aspects that make the business more challenging. Many corporate clients use supply chain logistics or procurement professionals to buy services, and it requires us to raise our game even further. Requirements have also become broader to include environmental initiatives, governance rules, formal quality systems, health and safety as well as data protection laws. Most of them were not around when I started in the business. biz.hk: So, it is way more than just moving boxes of belongings? Chipman: Indeed. Clients are now looking for a far wider scope of services
biz.hk: What do you find most interesting your industry, particularly as an expat yourself? Chipman: I started in the business in 1992, right at the time when all these changes were taking hold. Because of my previous roles in other relocation companies here in Hong Kong, it is a market I know particularly well. The relocation business has changed in so many ways – it certainly keeps you on your toes. The individuals in this industry are among some of the more interesting and colorful characters you’ll find anywhere. They tend to be highly entrepreneurial risk takers, typically bold and understandably proud of what they have achieved. I truly enjoy my industry colleagues even when many are my competitors. As an expat myself, I can easily identify and sympathize with the challenges that many of my clients face. I’ve relocated eight times in my adult life so I know the angst, worry and concern but also appreciate the joy and elation of a successful international posting. biz.hk: What are some of the growing trends in the relocation industry? Chipman: There has been a pronounced move toward more consistent and uniform application of corporate policies. Mobility companies including ours can play a key role in supporting and implementing corporate policies, and we are expected to do just that. There has also been an increase of mergers, acquisitions and consolidations in our industry. Like many businesses, you have to bring a substantial scope and
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scale to compete in today’s market. So, small companies in our industry are being pressured to link up with the bigger players. biz.hk: What are the challenges facing Hong Kong as a place for expats? Chipman: The current environment in Hong Kong is quite challenging due to a number of factors. First, China has opened up, so many people who a generation ago would have set up in Hong Kong are now going directly into China. Second, Hong Kong has become one of the most expensive places in which to do business that it is often difficult to justify being in Hong Kong. Third, Hong Kong has reached the critical point where executives often
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cannot find international school places for their young children here. Fourth, the environmental quality simply discourages families from relocation to Hong Kong, especially those with small children who may be susceptible to breathing and respiratory problems. The cumulative result is that the number of families exiting Hong Kong has exceeded the number of inbounds for the third year in a row. We also see many more people leaving Hong Kong, not necessarily to return to their home country but to take up assignments in other countries in Asia such as Singapore and Mainland China. An interesting phenomenon is the emergence of a large segment of professional, highly educated Mainland Chinese who have been educated overseas but are now returning on US, Canadian, and Australian passports to pursue their career in Hong Kong and other cities in Southeast Asia. People of this new market segment are often single, upwardly mobile and highly successful. biz.hk: What are some of the most FAQs you get from people? Chipman: There are a few questions that come up quite often: What is the school situation like – can you help me get my kids in school? Where should I live, what neighborhood, and what are the rentals like? Can I bring my car? What about wine? Where can I play golf? All these are easily handled. The question I get that I most dread is: “Is the air quality always like this?”
biz.hk: Is there true value in hiring a relocation company when moving to another country? Chipman: Well, yes – but then, of course, I would say that. Actually, when you factor in the cost of relocating an executive and his family into a new city, possibly a new country, the stakes are just enormous. There are the direct, hard dollar costs, which are easy to measure, but there are also the soft costs, such as disruption to the family, to consider. If a total relocation solution will help the executive to become productive sooner and to help his family to settle in more quickly, then I can absolutely say that yes, it is worth every cent. biz.hk: What preparation work would you advise your clients ahead of moving? Chipman: Like many things in life, forward planning really does help smooth the way. When an individual is faced with relocation, there is a lot on the person’s mind. It is easy to procrastinate, put things off and wait until tomorrow, etc. Don’t succumb to that temptation and get started on that valued inventory list now. Throw out old things you won’t be using in your new residence, separate items that go in your air shipment from what will go in your sea shipment. Do it today. Lastly, don’t bring booze. Drink it up, have a party before you leave, or just give it as a nice present to your favorite neighbor – and don’t try and sneak it in your shipment. biz.hk: What are you most proud of in terms of what you do? Chipman: Asian Tigers is a relocation company that offers the full range of services, from dealing with visas, searching for a home, moving and most everything else in between. We are unique in that we focus on Asia as our home base and we bring an international perspective and outlook with that wonderful Asian flair. Lastly, as owner of the business, I come to the office every day, live and breathe the success of my company, and I take my responsibilities very seriously.
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Serviced Apartment Trends An artistry blend of luxury life
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ith the number of global travellers rising, the demand for Serviced Apartment in Hong Kong is skyrocketing. Travellers today are more discerning in taste; simply “anonymous hotel luxury’’ can no longer cater to their needs, but a personalized vision of home away from home, where they can nest for the duration of their stay. And for the cosmopolitan, a touch of artistic glamour also catches their eyes. Therefore, Serviced Apartment has a tendency toward emphasizing on providing an artistically experience for its guests. They are often themed around a particular artistic movement, or a specific time period. Evoking, e.g., Shanghai glamour, or the kinetics of pop art, these suites are unique and present an alternative from standard traditional choices. Apartment O, a serviced residence that features a traditional ‘Tong Lau” that distinguishes the old Hong Kong and located right in the hub of Causeway Bay, serves
as a very good example. Designed with impressive fusion of architecture, cultures, colors and styles, the 15 serviced suites divided into two themed divisions – Old Shanghai and Old Hong Kong – taking tenants back to the elegant 1930s. Quaint wooden fittings and furniture from the Qing Dynasty, and premium leather sofas are all under the same roof that promises every guest a luxury lifestyle with a quaint blend of grand old-time feeling and modern comfort. One major attraction is its excellent locality packed with high-end brands, vibrant dinning and entertainment venues while the busy Times Square is just one step away. Merely a 5 minutes walk brings you to the Causeway Bay MTR station. The luxury homes are all well equipped with European kitchenette, free WiFi, 42” LCD Plasma TV and home entertainment system with hi-fi. Spend many leisure moments in the roof top garden with BBQ facilities and a common lounge. Wines and cigars at the Cigar Room will please the discerning few. Maximizing luxury to the fullest. An ideal serviced suite should be head and shoulders above the competition with its own unique take on luxury. In Hong Kong, thankfully, you can find the full package – and much more to enter the scene.
Apartment O Leasing Information Address: 5 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay
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ENLIGHTENMENT AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING In 2001, a group of parents in Hong Kong began searching for an education program that would provide for the highest quality academic program, combined with child-centered teaching. They ultimately chose the Montessori Method, an internationally recognized education method with a strong scientific basis and a 100-year history of providing a unique and enriching education. The International Montessori School now serves over 850 children up to age 12. School supervisor Anne Sawyer describes the approach to an early childhood education in a child-oriented, creative and bilingual learning environment
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n a city inundated with school options, the International Montessori School (IMS) sets itself apart by being the only accredited Montessori primary school in Hong Kong based on a set of criteria applied to its sister schools around the world. Founded by a group of parents coming from around the world, IMS was birthed out of a desire to give children a different educational environment. The idea originated with Maria Montessori in 1929, a curriculum as defined by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and is a challenging academic environment that places heavy emphasis on “independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development.”
The origin Supervisor Anne Sawyer, a mother herself of children who have gone through the Montessori curriculum, co-founded the school alongside Karin Ann, who is the current Principal. Both came equipped with business backgrounds, the former working at a Fortune 500 corporation and the latter in banking and finance.
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“Back in 2001, there was a group of parents who wanted something different for our kids. We started looking at all these different schools, and every school had something that was unique to them, but nobody really had the whole package,” Sawyer says. “We wanted individualized learning that was truly centered on the child, and bilingual. Those were pivotal for what we were seeking.” Sawyer, whose father was a doctor in the US Army, attended 13 different schools in three different continents in her lifetime. From ages 9 through 11, the school she happened to attend was an AMI school at the upper primary level, before returning to the US and onto the British system. While in England, her inquisitiveness in classes and ability to contextualize historical events made her obviously different from her peers. “My teacher in England said, ‘You think differently. When you get to university, you will actually learn to integrate everything.’ But I had already learned how to integrate my knowledge and have had that desire from my Montessori experience,” Sawyer says.
Child-focused While the parent group was examining all the different types of schools, Sawyer recalled her experience learning with the Montessori curriculum and her teacher’s comments popped into her head. Though she had only been 9 years old at the time, the experience left such an impression that she later shared it with the other parents, who mostly were not aware of the program. Originally, they examined the international baccalaureate primary years program (IBPYB), which at the time was the “new thing” that was individualized, allowed children to inquire, and was based on their own motivation to learn. The difference, though, was it didn’t have an outlined curriculum. “What I did was I showed how Montessori had all of these same
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pedagogical bases that we wanted, yet I knew for a fact, because I had done it, that the curriculum worked and that it gave the adaptability to be able to go into whatever school system came next,” Sawyer says. With the knowledge that students could go onto secondary schools either in the competitive Hong Kong landscape or elsewhere in the world, parents wanted their students to be successful no matter where they landed. The Montessori method would give them the most structured and integrated curriculum (with over 100 years of research-based curriculum) that was in place and had a proven track record. “They’d have the skills to be able to think laterally, investigate questions such as ‘What am I going to do next,’ ‘How do I use the relationships that I have,’ ‘How do I access my teachers’ expertise,’” says Sawyer. “Those are the things, especially among secondary school teachers, that they really like. “The student wants to know something from me and isn’t just sitting there passively learning,” she adds. “You’re the child that I really want, and those are the factors that make children successful in secondary schools.”
Nowadays, the school has grown to include three campuses on the Hong Kong side and is the school of choice for more than 850 students, ages 2 to 12. The sprawling campus in Tin Hau is home to the Montessori Primary Years program, and two intimate campuses play home to the youngest children in South Horizons and the Mid-Levels. “When they’re thinking about Montessori, people often think about the kindergarten level, but what we’ve done is the primary level. Our focus has always been on the primary,” says Sawyer. Sawyer pointed out concrete evidence that Montessori students reaped ongoing benefits from their education. In a longitudinal study of a Montessori program in Milwaukee public schools during a four-year span, students were found to have significantly higher scores. “This is a scientific 20-year study that shows how children who went to
Since 2002 The campus in Hong Kong first opened its doors in September 2002 with 68 children between the ages of 3 and 10 in a “tiny, cozy” converted office space on Queen’s Road East. The Casa dei Bambini program was for children aged from three to six teaches children to work individually and together in small groups, with every classroom including a native English speaker and a native Mandarin speaker. The school started with only three classes, then SARS struck. All of the school’s cleaning procedures hark back to that, Sawyer says. However, it didn’t stop the school from growing exponentially, and they doubled the number of students by the following year.
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Montessori from at least age 3 up to at least age 12, many up to age 15, how they did when they were actually doing high school level standardized testing in the United States,” she points out. “Basically what they found was in the math and sciences, there was a statistical difference – that Montessori kids have this benefit.” Additionally, students had comparatively higher overall grade point averages (GPAs) than their peers.
Bilingual education Also unique to IMS is the foundational bilingual education in both English and Mandarin Chinese, a crucial step during the early years of childhood to develop fluency in both tongues. According to Sawyer, the Chinese track is modeled after the typical native language experience, meaning it is firstly an oral education, for which
children are taught through rhymes, stories and songs. As they advance, they are introduced to reading, writing and, eventually, grammar. There are two streams of Chinese learning, which are Mandarin at a near-local level and then that of a second language. When asked about the number of places that the IMS has made available for incoming students, Sawyer emphasizes the commitment that the school has for admitting as many qualified students as possible, going so far as to interview students who are overseas via Skype and giving provisional offers. In April 2013, the government approved a campus in Stanley in Phase III of the Ma Hang Estate for IMS to expand. Currently, the campus is undergoing renovation, and they plan on letting parents know a clear solution to their Tin Hau campus within the next year. With the upcoming move to
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the Stanley campus, IMS expects its growth from the past decade to continue into the next. “Montessori is about preparing you for life, to be a problem solver, not to be a database of information. That is very helpful, and Montessori does that too,” says Sawyer. “Montessori is about the process.”
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Allied Pickfords Suites 602-608, 6/F. 248 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong
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Everyday, hundreds of people across the globe trust Allied Pickfords to make their move simpler, seamless and stress free. Whether it is across town or around the worldRelax, we carry the load!
Storage services Vehicle Transportation Insurance coverage Contact Person / Title Tel Fax Email Website
FAIM ISO qualified for local and International moving. Packing, shipping, unpacking, handyman/ valet/ maidservices. Standard and de-humidified storage (short and long term) in our state of the art Hong Kong facility. Door to door vehicle transportation available Insurance Coverage: All risk, fully comprehensive marine transit insurance available on all shipments Jeff OFFUTT / Olivier JOURDAN (852) 2736 6032 (852) 2375 1065 general@alliedpickfords.com.hk www.alliedpickfords.com.hk
Asia Pacific Properties 14/F Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Company History / Activities Since 1985, Asia Pacific Properties has provided world-class commercial and residential real estate and corporate relocation services. Headquartered in Hong Kong and services across China and Asia-Pacific region, we are recognized globally for comprehensive programs delivered to some of the world's most prominent companies, including 50 of the Fortune 500. Corporate Relocation & Real Estate: A pioneer of the relocation industry in Asia, our integrated, full service programs serve to create smooth, educational and cross-cultural transitions while focusing on cost containment and adherence to corporate policy. Local & International Residential Brokerage: We provide full coverage of markets and options with real dedication to negotiations, enhanced by our cutting-edge technology platform, OKAY.com (meaning “Home” in Cantonese). With highly trained bilingual staff positioned strategically in Hong Kong and China, we are committed to the highest standards of corporate governance and best business practices.
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Natalie Tong - (852) 2281 7822 (852) 2281 7800 (852) 2810 6981 info@asiapacificproperties.com www.asiapacificproperties.com
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Asian Tigers Mobility
Crown Worldwide Bldg, 9-11 Yuen On St, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, New Territories, HK, China
17th Floor, 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
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Asian Tigers Mobility provides a comprehensive end-to-end mobility service tailored to meet your Transferee’s corporate relocation needs. We are a relocation solutions partner who is dedicated to your success by ensuring the smooth transfer of your transferees. We get the right people to the right places at the right time – every time. We are committed to delivering the very best relocation and destination services in the industry without compromise.
Crown Relocations provides transportation, destination and immigration services, as well as employee and family support, to assist people relocating internationally or domestically. Relocation presents challenges to all concerned. Crown’s people understand the excitement and anxiety of relocating, whether it’s the corporate challenge or managing globally mobile employees, or an individual move for a family. As a company with people working all over the world, Crown is an enthusiastic champion of the benefits of relocation. Our expert move managers and advocates for their cities are determined to make every relocation a success. Although we have a presence in almost 60 countries, ‘being there’ means more to us than simply being on the ground. During every relocation, Crown provides support, guidance, lessen disruption. Crown Relocations is part of the Crown Worldwide Group, established in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. Crown Relocations – Go knowing -
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International, local and office moving, long & short term storage Yes Orientation, Home Finding, Settling-in, Training Programs, Departure Services Florence Wong – (852) 2863 5818 Fontaine Lam – (852) 2863 5813 (852) 2528 1384 (852) 2529 7443 info@asiantigers-hongkong.com www.asiantigers-mobility.com
Unit A, 1/F, Sunshine Kowloon Bay Cargo Centre, 59 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
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Local move and International move Storage in warehouse and Air-conditioner temperature control warehouse fullyequipped with anti-burglary systems Yes Yes Terry Ip, sales manager Office - (852) 2765 2882 Direct line -(852) 3420 5426 (852) 2759 9772 terry.ip@moving.baltrans.com www.bim.com.hk
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Sherry Liu, Regional General Manager, Greater China Relocations & Fine Art (852) 2636 8388 sliu@crownww.com (852) 2837 1677 www.crownrelo.com/hongkong
18/F CC Wu Bldg, 302-8 Hennessy Rd, Wanchai, HK, China
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Billy Wong Managing Director, Greater China (852) 2636 8388 bwong@crownww.com
Santa Fe Relocation Services
BALtrans International Moving Ltd. BALtrans International Moving Limited was established in 1993, as a member of Toll Group, with over 15 years experience dedicated in providing relocation and removal services for individual and corporate. A strong and extensive global network has enabled BALtrans to upkeep its quality of service in the moving world. For our outstanding service and experience, we have built up concrete partnership with many of the world’s top-notch moving agents, and most of them are members of FIDI and IAM organizations representing a global network of the finest international moving companies.
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Customized and Total Solutions • International Removals • Domestic Removals • Local Removals • Office Removals • Storage Services • Insurance Our Services Coverage • Pre-move survey and consultation • Tailor-made quotation • Inspection Arrangement • Document-handling and customs clearance • Professional packing and unpacking at designated location • Transportation overland, air and sea • Delivery of items to designated destination
Fine Arts Service • Survey • Packing & Crating • Air, Sea & Land Freight Forwarding • Door-to-door Delivery • Storage • Unpacking & Right-position • Fumigation • Import, Export & Transshipment Documentation • Certificate of Origin • Customs Clearance • Insurance Coverage • Photographic Documentation
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Thinking Relocation? Think Santa Fe. Santa Fe is a leading Relocation Services Company, providing a comprehensive range of the highest quality services to individual and corporate clients, including: immigration/visa, home/school search, language/cultural training, tenancy management/expense management and local, office, domestic and international moving services. Established in Hong Kong in 1980, Santa Fe has continuously expanded operations throughout the world. Today, Santa Fe Relocation Services is part of the Santa Fe Group and offers a single-source solution for organizations looking to transfer their employees globally. The Santa Fe Group currently operates in 56 countries with 156 offices worldwide. Our 3,150 dedicated professionals are currently servicing approximately 110,000 relocations each year. When it comes to selecting a relocation service provider, we make it easy!
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Lance Allen, Managing Director – Moving & Relocation Services and Records Management Services, Hong Kong Patrick White, CEO – Santa Fe Asia (852) 2574 6204 (852) 2575 1907 hongkong@santaferelo.com www.santaferelo.com
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Generations Christian Education
UniGroup Relocation Units 2612-2616, Level 26, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong.
70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
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‘Wherever you want to go, we are already there’. UniGroup Relocation, part of UniGroup Inc. is a leading global relocation company. We specialize in the movement of household effects, high value products and office relocations for corporate expatriates and transferees. With over 1,100 service centers, in 180 countries and a dedicated global network, we provide a mobility service with guaranteed service levels, satisfaction and full transparency. UniGroup Inc. is the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, making us the largest and most recognized relocation firm in the world. UniGroup Relocation continues to invest in innovative technology and improvement processes to meet our mission statement: “Serving All Our Customers with Quality and Safety”. Customer satisfaction is the only measure of our success. UniGroup Relocation services all countries and complies with all international laws and regulations. We are also FAIMPLUS certified by the only independent accreditation firm for this industry.
We are Generations Christian Education and we provide international Christian education across four campuses located throughout Hong Kong. Our schools are Small World Christian Kindergarten & Island Christian Academy on Hong Kong Island and Norwegian International School Kindergarten and Primary in Tai Po, New Territories. We are committed to seeing that our children benefit from a whole-child instructional approach, focusing on their education and nurture in heart, mind, body and soul. We are using the International Primary Curriculum alongside the UK National Literacy Framework, Australian National Mathematics program and Primary Mandarin Curriculum. We aim to offer and ensure quality education through values based teaching encompassing the intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social facets of each student.
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International / Domestic Relocations Office Relocations Household Goods Storage Office Furniture Storage Management Steve Lewis – Managing Director, Asia Pacific Joseph Lai – General Manager, Hong Kong Derek Ma – Manager, Business Services – (852) 2418 4310 Hoilon Tong – Manager, Destination Services Provider – (852) 2418 4312 (852) 2418 4333 (852) 2428 2881 hongkong@unigrouprelocation.com
Island Christian Academy 70 Bridges Street Sheung Wan HONG KONG Tel: (852) 2537 2552 Email: office@islandca.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2858 7271 Webiste: www.islandca.edu.hk
Norwegian International School Primary School Campus 170 Kam Shan Road Kam Shan Village Tai Po NT Tel: (852) 2658 0341 Email: office@nis.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2651 0050 Webiste: www.nis.edu.hk
Small World Christian Kindergarten
Kindergarten Campus 175 Kwong Fuk Road Tai Po NT Tel: (852) 2638 0269 Email: kinder@nis.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2651 0050 Webiste: www.nis.edu.hk
10 Borrett Road Mid Levels HONG KONG Tel: (852) 2525 0922 Email: office@smallworld.edu.hk Fax: (852) 2530 5448 Webiste: www.smallworld.edu.hk
Hong Kong Academy 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong
School Profile Hong Kong Academy (HKA) is an independent, nonprofit, co-educational day school for students ages 3-18. HKA features an inquiry-based, concept-driven curriculum that provides a well-rounded, student-centred programme. The school was founded in 2000 to serve the educational needs of Hong Kong's expatriate and local communities by providing a broad, international-style curriculum that incorporates the best teaching practices from around the globe. It was founded on the guiding principle that all students have the right to a high-quality education that supports both their learning styles and their natural strengths.
Intentional Diversity HKA’s community is comprised of individuals from more than 40 countries who possess an array of different talents in all areas: intellectual, physical, social, and emotional. HKA's campus incorporates the latest thinking in educational building design. The facility is purpose-built to support the unique teaching culture of HKA and to meet the requirements of the 1B programme from Pre-School through Grade 12. The enviromentally-friendly building, opened in 2013, has earned a provisional BEAM Platinium rating.
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IBO framework: Primary Years Programme (PYP) Middle Years Programme (MYP candidate), IB Diploma Programme (IB DP)
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Private buses; school is also accessible by minibus
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7:50am - 3.00pm Tel: (852) 2655 1111 Fax: (852) 2891 4460 Email: admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk
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Tutor Time International Nursery and Kindergarten School Profile
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Established in 1988, Tutor Time® Learning Centers is one of the largest educational service providers in USA. Tutor Time® Hong Kong was established in 2001 and operates under the policies and standards mandated by the Tutor Time® in USA. There are now six purpose built campuses flourishing in Hong Kong and Kowloon. Our campus sizes range from 8,000 to 20,000 sq. ft and feature beautiful classrooms with well-equipped learning centers, the Tutor Time® Village, a nature center, a state of the art gym, a soft playroom, amazing indoor and outdoor playgrounds and climbing walls.
Tutor Time Braemar Hill LG/F & G/F Braemar Hill Shopping Centre, 45 Braemar Hill Road, Hong Kong Tutor Time Mid Levels G/F Botanical Court, 5 Caine Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Tutor Time WOW Central 1/F Garley Building, 45-53 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong. Tutor Time Red Hill – Tai Tam 101, 1/F Red Hill Plaza, 3 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong
Award Winning Schools Center of Excellence Award 2001 - 2014
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Each year, the operations here are monitored and evaluated by company representatives from The United States. Since our schools' opening, we are extremely proud of the fact that they have been cited as "Centers of Excellence", attaining scores of 95% or above on the annual evaluations that also include parent and staff surveys of satisfaction.
Tutor Time Kowloon Tong No. 1 Dorset Crescent, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon Tutor Time WOW No. 9 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
Victoria Educational Organisation School Profile Tel: (852) 2529 1833 Tel: (852) 2529 2288
Tel: (852) 2812 6889 Tel: (852) 2813 2688
Tel: (852) 2573 9188 Tel: (852) 2529 1188
Victoria Educational Organisation (VEO) has been providing high quality young-learners’ education in Hong Kong for almost 50 years. “Bilingual Learners Today, World Citizens Tomorrow – Love to Read, Eager to Inspire, Learn to Care” is the school’s motto. VEO implements a bilingual co-class teaching approach and through a total immersion programme with trilingual learning environment and activities, children’s bi-literacy and tri-lingual abilities are strengthened. Through inquiry-based learning, children will develop into caring lifetime learners with a global vision. With continuous growth and expansion, VEO now comprises nine nurseries and kindergartens.
Vision
To develop innovative learning and teaching environments that foster teachers’ professionalism and help children reach their full potential.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Recognition
The following kindergartens are authorised to provide IB education (Primary Years Programme) for students: • Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten, Causeway Bay International Kindergarten • Victoria (Belcher) Kindergarten • Victoria (Homantin) International Nursery
The List Readers’ Choice Awards 2012 - 2013
Readers of The List magazine have voted Tutor Time as the best education provider in Hong Kong.
The innovative Curriculums Age specific fully immersion bi-lingual (English and Mandarin) program for 6 months to 6 years old children.
Playgroup
To help parents enrich their children’s learning during their crucial first three years, VEO offers Playgroup classes that are registered under the Social Welfare Department. Playgroup provides a happy, caring, stimulating environment and programme, where experienced and caring instructors facilitate optimal development in early childhood. The toddlers develop their multi-intelligence through various enjoyable experiences.
We are the first preschool from USA to successfully implement a full immersion bilingual (English & Mandarin) program in Hong Kong. Our outstanding age-specific programs, play places and personal spaces, shaped by our proprietary StartSmart™and LifeSmart™ curriculums and dedication to the whole child, focus on meeting each and every child's developmental needs. Extra-curricular activities include piano lessons, dance, gymnastics and kung-fu.
Age of students Playgroup Pre-Nursery Class Nursery Class Lower Class Upper Class
Path to primary schools
Each year, Tutor Time® graduates are accepted into top local and international primary schools in Hong Kong, including CIS, GSIS, ISF, DGS, DBS, FIS and HKIS.
8 months - 3 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years 5 - 6 years
Streams
Trilingual: English / Putonghua / Cantonese Bilingual: English / Putonghua Fax: (852) 2507 5445 Email: info@tutortime.com.hk
Email: enquiry@victoria.edu.hk
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The Woodland Group of Pre-Schools
Victoria Shanghai Academy
Head Office – Suite 2405 Universal Trade Centre, 3-5A Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong, China.
19 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
School Profile
School Profile
VSA, a private independent school, was the first “through-train” IB world school in Hong Kong to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). The school is fully accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), The Council of International Schools (CIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). VSA’s graduates achieved an average of 35.6 points in the 2014 IB Diploma Exam, well above the world average of 29.8. All graduates (100%) receive university placement with two-thirds furthering their studies at renowned universities around the globe.”
For over 36 years Woodland has set the standard in Hong Kong for quality pre-school education. With ten schools, Woodland offers classes for children aged from twelve months to six years. Six of our schools use ‘Traditional’ teaching methods in line with the UK Curriculum’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). These schools are fully accredited by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, London. Four of our schools offer ‘Montessori’ teaching methods that are fully approved and accredited by the Montessori Centre International (London).
School Vision
A student-centred community of academic and personal excellence, combining international perspectives and Chinese heritage.
Established 1978
Office opening hours
8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Extra curricular clubs
Woodland offers a wide range of after school clubs - English, French, Mandarin, Maths, Art, Science, Literacy, Computer, Cooking, Music, Drama, Gymnastic, Soccer, Mum’s Mandarin, etc.
List of Woodland Schools Tai Tam Montessori Repulse Bay Montessori Montessori Academy Junior Academy Peak Pre-School Happy Valley Pre-School Pokfulam Pre-School Waterfall (Pokfulam) Harbourside (Aberdeen) Sai Kung Pre-School
Tel: 2525 1655 Tel: 2803 1885 Tel: 2549 1211 Tel: 2546 2198 Tel: 2849 6192 Tel: 2575 0042 Tel: 2551 7177 Tel: 2872 6138 Tel: 2559 1377 Tel: 2813 0290
School bus
Facility
Available to most areas
VSA has state-of-the-art campus facilities including a spacious multi-purpose school hall, outdoor amphitheater, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, auditorium, art, dance and drama studios. The secondary and primary libraries are situated in an independent block on the campus and provide an ideal learning environment, with excellent resources.
Tel: (852) 2559 4855 Fax: (852) 2559 7162 Email: enquiry@woodlandschools.com General Manager: Abi Tyrrell
www.woodlandschools.com
Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme (Y1-5) : 6-11 years IB Middle Years Programme (Y6-10): 11-16 years IB Diploma Programme (Y11-12) : 16-18 years
Features
• Celebration of Chinese Culture while embracing an international perspective • Commitment to developing well-rounded individuals and global citizens, and inspiring students to be “Bilingual Learners Today and World Citizens Tomorrow” • Implementation of a bilingual co-class teaching approach with the aim of strengthening children’s Chinese-English biliteracy in the primary section. • Innumerable scholarships that recognize distinction in different areas of school life, including academic excellence, international mindedness, commitment to service, and achievement in the sports and arts areas.
Tel: (852) 3402 1000 Fax: (852) 3402 1099 Email: enquiries@vsa.edu.hk
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Yew Chung International School
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Bluejay Residences
3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
School Profile
Special Features / Amenities
Founded in 1932, Yew Chung has been providing quality bilingual education to the students of Hong Kong for over 80 years. Originally specialising in Early Childhood Education, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) now provides education from early childhood through primary and secondary culminating in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programmes. Today YCIS has expanded beyond Hong Kong and is now established in Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao in China and Silicon Valley in the United States, with a total student enrolment of over 6,000.
Bluejay Residences is a place of comfort and quality, which provides you a modern home feeling. Welcome short-term and long-term leasing, you may choose furnished or unfurnished flats to fit your ideal living experience. Bluejay Residences is located within the Kowloon Tong area, and apartment types range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom units with sizes from 160 to 1,564 sq. ft. Also, there is a rooftop garden, which provides area for your family & friends to have barbeque. Fully equipped serviced units guarantee the comfort of home, with Wi-Fi Internet access and premium housekeeping service. Size Range of Units
Integrating East and West YCIS combines the best of Eastern and Western cultures by promoting fluency in two major world languages, creating a truly bilingual learning environment and providing courses of study in Eastern and Western philosophy. The integration of Eastern and Western cultures is also achieved through the Co-Principals and Co-Teaching models. Two Co-Principals, one Western and one Chinese, serve as partners in the operations and administration of the school. In addition, two fully-qualified teachers, one Western and one Chinese, plan lessons and conduct classes together in the ECE and Primary School, serving as role models of cultural sensitivity, awareness and respect.
YCIS Education Programme YCIS’s international curriculum is based on the framework and schemes of work from the National Curriculum for England (NCE). It is a highly regarded research based curriculum that eases the transition process for international students who move from one country to another.
YCIS Scholarship Programme YCIS offers scholarship programs which award full or partial tuition fee exemptions to students who demonstrate outstanding potential or track records in Art, Music, Sports or Overall Achievement across Year 7 – Year 13 cohorts.
Age of Students Early Childhood Education Primary School (Year 1 – 6) Secondary School (Year 7 – 9) IGCSE (Year 10 – 11) IB Diploma (Year 12 – 13)
6 months – 5 years 5 – 11 years 11 – 14 years 14 – 16 years 16 – 19 years
International Recognition
Monthly Rental Bedroom Parking Facilities Contact/Whatsapp Email Website
Type A (studio to 1 bedroom): 160 - 292 sq.ft. Type B (3-4 bedrooms) 1,344 - 1,564 sq.ft. Type A: HKD$5,600up Type B: HKD$44,000up 1-4 Yes (852) 6522 2116 116waterloo@gmail.com www.bluejay-residences.com
The Grand Blossom
YCIS – Secondary is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an IB World School and authorised as an accredited Cambridge International Examination (CIE) Centre.
Special Features / Amenities
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prepare your child with the global mindset and intercultural competence needed for the 21st century. The unique Co-Teaching and Co-Principals model which places equal emphasis on both English and Chinese and supports students’ acquisition of both cultures. This leads to a mastery in two major world languages and readiness to interact with people from all over the world. Integration of Character Formation programmes into the curriculum, focusing on the development of positive qualities and good moral character. A strong music programme which enhances children’s reasoning skills while developing patience, concentration, coordination and self-discipline. The English Intensive Programme (EIP) which ensures a high level of English for all students, from all linguistic backgrounds. The maintenance of a 100% university placement rate with students being admitted to top universities in Hong Kong and overseas.
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Monthly Rental Bedroom Parking Facilities Contact Email Website
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700up sq.ft. HKD$22,000 - $26,000 2-3 Monthly (852) 8107 6602 property@hkctl.com www.grandblossom.com.hk
The Grand Blossom provides a cozy abode to explore the city from. With its strategic location at the center of all the excitement in Kowloon, the 33-storey apartment block is just minutes away from the vibrancy of Tsim Sha Tsui. We offer 92 family suites with two and three bedrooms, all superbly furbished to satisfy every home comfort need. The generously laid-out homes measure from 700 to 763 square feet, all stylishly furbished in a soothing, neutral palette. Selected units are blessed with sweeping views of the famous Victoria Harbour, and private outdoor spaces in the form of a terrace or rooftop. The well-equipped kitchenette with a cozy dining area allows residents to experiment with their own home-cooking. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided twice a week. We also provide 24 hours round-the-clock professional management and security services on the premise whilst ensuring a safe living environment.
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Burnside Villa
Causeway Bay Apartments Paterson Street / Kingston Street / Cleveland Street / Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
9 South Bay Road
Special Features / Amenities Burnside Villa is a complex cocooned in the peace and serenity of an elite residential area in Repulse Bay. It is comprised of European-style villas and low-rise apartments, which are elegantly nestled in the lush surroundings with breathtaking sea views. Within a leisure 5-minute stroll to Repulse Bay Beach, it is also in close proximity to International Schools. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a high level of security and a management service of proven reliability.
Special Features / Amenities Rent Range Unit size Parking Facilities Leasing Contact Tel Email
• Located in the center of Causeway Bay – the most important
HK$90,000 up per month 2,049 – 2,784 sq. ft. Covered parking space Candy Chan (852) 2879 1917 CandyMSChan@hanglung.com
hub for shopping, dining and entertainment in Hong Kong • An extensive selection of premium apartments with size ranges from 600 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. (G) • Apartment units come with harbour view and Victoria Park view are widely available • Round-the-clock customer service
The Summit
18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories (University MTR Station)
Special Features / Amenities
Special Features / Amenities The Summit is a complex of glamorous duplex suites located in the fashionable Mid-Levels district commanding sweeping views of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. All the 54 designer duplex suites are furnished to the highest design standards and notable for their 20-foot high ceilings. A private lift lobby and personalized lift codes ensure unrivaled security, matched by meticulous personalized customer services. Relax in our indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi and enjoy the benefits of working out in our comprehensively equipped gym.
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600 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. HK$23,000 inclusive up Rosanna Wong / Ivan Chan 2879 1384 / 2879 1936 rosannawong@hanglung.com / ivannfchan@hanglung.com www.hanglung.com
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
41C Stubbs Road, Mid-Levels
Rent Range Unit size Parking Facilities Leasing Contact Tel Email
Size Range of Units (GFA) Monthly Rental Contact Tel Email
HK$140,000 up per month 3,254 – 3,272 sq. ft. Covered parking space Candy Chan (852) 2879 1917 CandyMSChan@hanglung.com
Minimum stay period Monthly rental Tel Email Website
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14 nights Starting from HK$32,000 (852) 3723 1234 sales.shatin@hyatt.com hongkong.shatin.hyatt.com
Conveniently located within a 3-minute walk from University MTR Station, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin is only 30 minutes away by car from central business districts and the border to China. The hotel features 132 specially designed furnished apartments, all commanding views of Tolo Harbour and Kau To Shan mountains. Ideal for long, medium or short term stay, you can stay in a stylish residence with the comfort of your own home. You can choose from various room configurations and sizes, including the studio-styled Deluxe (67 sqm); spacious One-Bedroom Executive (81 sqm) and One-Bedroom Harbour View Executive (81 sqm); family friendly Two-Bedroom Executive (115 sqm) and Two-Bedroom Deluxe Executive (158 sqm), each equipped with home-style amenities such as microwave oven, refrigerator, kettle and more. Long Stay guests will be entitled to exclusive discounts on laundry, dining, Business Centre and Melo Spa services, and complimentary use of the outdoor heated swimming pool, Fitness Centre, whirlpool, sauna and steam facilities.
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Kerry Residence
Kerry Residence
Branksome Crest
Aigburth
3A Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
12 Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Size Range of Units (GFA) (Saleable Area) Bedroom Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website
2,600 sq.ft. to 6,250 sq.ft. 1,827 sq.ft. to 4,715 sq.ft. 3-5 Covered parking spaces HK$135,000 exclusive up Kerry Real Estate Agency Limited Phoebe Au-Yeung / Clara Cheung (852) 2967 2224 / (852) 2967 2221 kerryresidence@kerryprops.com www.kerryprops.com
Special Features / Amenities Just minutes from Central in the exclusive environment of Tregunter Path is one of Hong Kong’s finest residential apartment – Aigburth. With spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and surrounding hills, the 3,000 sq.ft. apartments offer the heights of luxurious urban living. Lush landscaped gardens and cascading waterfalls provide a retreat from city pressures. Extensive facilities include an enormous free-form swimming pool and a 35,000 sq.ft. superbly equipped clubhouse. Excellent management. Shuttle bus service to Central.
Kerry Residence
Tavistock 10 Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Size Range of Units (GFA) (Saleable Area) Bedroom Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website
4,860 sq.ft. to 8,255 sq.ft. 3,838 sq.ft. to 5,254 sq.ft. 4-6 Covered parking spaces HK$250,000 exclusive up Kerry Real Estate Agency Limited Phoebe Au-Yeung / Clara Cheung (852) 2967 2224 / (852) 2967 2221 kerryresidence@kerryprops.com www.kerryprops.com
Size Range of Units (GFA) (Saleable Area) Bedroom Parking Facilities Monthly Rental Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website
Special Features / Amenities Each of the typical units has 3 bedrooms with spacious Living and Dining Area incorporating a generous size balcony. All apartments are fully equipped with kitchen cabinets and electrical appliances. The clubhouse features a wide range of recreational facilities with swimming pool, all finished to the top standard. Excellent management. Shuttle bus service to Central.
Special Features / Amenities A newly renovated prestigious development on Tregunter Path. Tavistock features a spacious living and dining area. The practical design of the apartment is also demonstrated by its large kitchen which is connected to a utility area and 2 maid’s room. The one of its kind big balcony commands a city view of Central and Victoria harbour. Individual central air-conditioning system with IQ air purifying system. Shuttle bus service to Central. A wide range of club house facilities with swimming pool shared with Aigburth.
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2,355 sq.ft. to 5,115 sq.ft. 1,766 sq.ft. to 3,799 sq.ft. 3-4 Covered parking spaces HK$94,000 exclusive up Kerry Real Estate Agency Limited Phoebe Au-Yeung / Clara Cheung (852) 2967 2224 / (852) 2967 2221 kerryresidence@kerryprops.com www.kerryprops.com
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Pacific Place Apartments
The Johnston Suites
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
Size Range of Units Monthly Rental Bedroom Units per Floor Parking Facilities Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website
74-80 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
1,220 sq ft to 2,650 sq ft $75,000 and up one-,two-,three-bedroom suites 10 Monthly parking available at Pacific Place at an additional fee HK$5,000 Swire Properties Management Limited Leasing team (852) 2844 8361 (24 hours) ppapartments@swireproperties.com www.pacificplaceapartments.com.hk
Size Range of Units Bedroom Units per Floor Monthly Rental Contact Tel Email Website
Special Features / Amenities
Location
Apartment Features
• Situated in the Pacific Place complex adjoining a world renowned shopping mall, three five-star hotels, a premium luxury hotel and three Grade-A office towers • Enjoy direct links to the Admiralty MTR station and various public transport options
• 270 fully-serviced suites furnished with Contemporary or Oriental design theme • A unique choice of breathtaking views is available from the tranquil greenery of Hong Kong Park and The Peak to the iconic city skyline and Victoria Harbour • Smart TV, Bose surround-sound home theatre system and Blu-ray player in living room • Smart TV and Bose music player in master bedroom • Over 110 local and international TV channels • Telephone lines with complimentary local phone calls • Complimentary broadband internet and Wi-Fi service • Pre-installed IDD and fax connections in addition to voicemail • A full range of branded appliances such as microwave oven, conventional oven, dishwasher, washer-dryer, refrigerator, coffee maker and a range of crockery, glassware, tableware and utensils
Facilities and Services
• Complimentary membership of health and leisure facilities at adjoining Conrad Hong Kong includes an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness centre • Resident services (8am – 9pm during weekdays and 8am – 5pm during weekends and public holidays) • Daily housekeeping service (Monday to Sunday) • 24-hour multilingual concierge service • Enjoy Conrad Hong Kong’s 24-hour room service, business centre, valet laundry and food and beverage outlets at discounted rates • Limousine service and airport transfers at discounted rate
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566 sq.ft. - 1010 sq.ft. 87 units 4 units HK$36,500 - $43,000 Ms Cynthia Lo (852) 3966 0018 info@thejohnstonsuites.com www.thejohnstonsuites.com
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Located on Johnston Road in Wan Chai, The Johnston Suites offers you premium serviced apartments in an ideal destination to experience the glamour and excitement of Hong Kong. A home at The Johnston Suites is a step into the city’s most celebrated entertainment, shopping and dining venues, and a link to its rich cultural heritage. Designed for the corporate traveller in mind, this modern serviced apartment tower offers premium comfort with easy access to everything you need for business and pleasure. With Wan Chai MTR station a few minutes’ walk away; the apartments have Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the bustling hubs of Causeway Bay, Admiralty and Central in close proximity. Various kinds of public transport are readily available, providing excellent connectivity to all parts of the city.
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Residents can enjoy a complete array of facilities and services all provided on-site. Facilities include a 24-hr gym, outdoor swimming pool, rooftop leisure area. Premium services include weekday “Grab n Go” continental breakfast and business center services. There is a separate living and dining areas and a well-equipped kitchen with electric stove, microwave and refrigerator in all apartments. Handy in-room amenities include washing machine cum dryer and ironing equipment. Comprehensive home entertainment comes with a flat panel TV, a DVD player, plus iPod docking and free wifi.
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The Repulse Bay
The Lily 129 Repulse Bay Road, Hong Kong
109 Repulse Bay Road, Hong Kong
Size Range of Serviced Apartments Layout of Serviced Apartments
Size Range of Units Bedroom Parking Facilities Landlord Tel Fax Email Website
Monthly Rental of Serviced Apartments Min. Length of Stay Services
Size Range of Unfurnished Apartments Layout of Unfurnished Apartments Monthly Rental of Unfurnished Apartments Tel Email Website
Gross area : 1,816 - 3,924 sq.ft. Saleable area : 1,353 - 2,943 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms plus a study room & Penthouse From HK$99,000 (inclusive) 1 month House keeping, Broadband, Cable & Now TV (selected channels), 24 Hours Receptionist, Shuttle bus, Utility charges, Daily newspaper, Car park Gross area : 3,536 - 8,000 sq.ft. Saleable area : 2,677 - 5,847 sq.ft. 3 - 5 bedrooms, Penthouse duplex From HK$140,000 (exclusive) (852) 2846 5777 leasing@thelily.hk www.thelily.com.hk
Description Designed by Norman Foster, The Lily's sweeping curves and spectacular setting have made it an iconic landmark, with world-class facilities and services, comfortable like home, ideal for the modern family.
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2,140 sq ft to 5,800 sq ft with simplex and duplex units 3-6 Complimentary covered carpark The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (852) 2292 2878 / (852) 2292 2877 (852) 2812 2176 marketingtrb@peninsula.com www.therepulsebay.com
Special Features / Amenities Location Life at The Lily is a world away from the frenzy of Central Hong Kong and yet just a 15 minutes drive to the heart of the Central Business District.
Other Facilities
• Fully equipped gymnasium • All seasons indoor swimming pool, children’s pool and whirlpool Jacuzzi • Outdoor and indoor children’s play area • Outdoor barbecue area • Multi-function private room • Internet zone • Covered car parking spaces • Free shuttle bus service to Wanchai • Multilingual concierge team
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Built on the site of the famous Repulse Bay Hotel and just 15 minutes from the city, this magnificent environment is surrounded by greenery and is just meters from the sands and serenity of the sweeping bay. The Repulse Bay offers luxurious seaview apartments, fully serviced or unfurnished, for lease. The facility, owned by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, and operated by The Peninsula Properties, is renowned for quality service and professional management. The Repulse Bay offers every facility for a complete lifestyle including supermarket, medical, dental and health centers, day spa, banking, lifestyle shops, superb restaurants and banqueting. Complimentary covered carpark, regular shuttle service and a private club with outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, squash, gymnasium, aerobics and extensive classes.
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The Ventris Special Features / Amenities
Bedroom Units per Floor Monthly Rates Leasing Agent Contact Tel Email Website
1,625 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 1,255 s.f. (S.F.A.) (duplex apartment) 812 s.f. (M.F.A.) / 567 s.f. (S.F.A.) (luxury 1 bedroom apartment) 1 bedroom and duplex 1 HK$42,800 incl. up Sino Real Estate Agency Ltd. Ms. Yan Chan / Ms. Maria Lam (852) 8207 7608 leasingcs@sino.com www.the-ventris.com.hk
ACCOMMODATION
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20 Ventris Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
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• The Ventris is a mere three minutes to tram station, providing convenient transportation across HK Island. • Within minutes to centrally-located shopping mecca, close to Causeway Bay, and Central. • Near the Happy Valley Race Course, a hub of social activities and sports events. • Features one apartment per floor, with 24-hour security service and door phone for direct communication with visitors and lobby security, which allows residents a total feeling of privacy and exclusivity. • Each unit is furnished with high quality, branded furniture and equipment that comes with many features and services not found in other serviced apartments. • Fully-equipped kitchen featuring De Dietrich ovens, refrigerator and Meyer kitchenware. • Home entertainment comprises a 40” Samsung LED iDTV connected to over 50 NOW channels with complimentary broadband and wifi access. • Everyday needs are well catered for with in-door laundry facilities.
RELOCATION Allied Pickfords
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Asia Pacific Properties
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Asian Tigers Mobility
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Baltrans Int’l Moving Ltd
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Crown Relocation
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Santa Fe Relocation Services
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UniGroup Worldwide-Hong Kong Limited
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EDUCATION Generations Christian Education
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Hong Kong Academy
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TutorTime International Nursery and Kindergarten
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Victoria Educational Organisation
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Victoria Shanghai Academy
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The Woodland Group of Schools Limited
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Yew Chung International School
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The Grand Blossom
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Burnside Villa
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The Summit
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Causeway Bay Apartments
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Hyatt Regency Hong
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Aibburth
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Tavistock
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Branksome Crest
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Pacific Place Apartment
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The Johnston suites
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The Lily
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The Repulse Bay
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The Ventris
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