Hong Kong Guide: 2022-23

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Housing Renting an apartment Even though Hong Kong is steadily making its way to become one of the most expensive cities in which to live, it is not entirely impossible to find your dream home to rent. The only thing you need to rent a home in Hong Kong is your intelligence and a good knowledge of the few important points To know more, please use the following link: https://international-desi.com/rentingapartment-in-hong-kong/

Type of Rental If you are single person or a couple, there are plenty of options for you. These options can vary based on your budget and location. Share an apartment: you can find a few websites or Facebook groups where the apartment owners/tenants lists their place to share. Sub-divided studio: This is specific to Hong Kong-style living. The subdivided ministudio is converted from a 2- or 3-bedroom apartment. An apartment is divided into a hotel style, self-contained mini-studio. Depending on your budget (HK$ 4000 onward) you can opt for location and size of the studio with or without cooking facilities, washing machine, microwave, maid service, etc. Various companies, such as Dash Living or City Loft offers you such options. There are few private apartment owners in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Central, and TST area have also started offering these studio options. Service Apartment: The hotels or top real estate companies may offer these options. These service apartments are used by corporations and are mostly more expensive than the sub-divided apartment. 52

These can be on a month-to-month lease basis. Studio apartment: These are spacious, independent apartments ranging from a 200-square-foot area. These are like regular apartments in terms of facilities and lease policies. Family apartments: Hong Kong is a vertical city and offers plenty of options for renting


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