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置業 指南

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May 2010 | Issue 6 | FREE

STEPS TO POST 80’S

HOME BUYING VISION 「八十後」置業攻略

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Issue STEPS TO POST 80’S HOME BUYING VISION 八十後置業攻略 Feasible tips for young buyers to become homeowners

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IN BRIEF 樓市快拍

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GREEN HOME RENOVATION 環保方法裝修家居

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DESIGNS CREATE MORE SPACE 空間大改造

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PROPERTIES 物業租售

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OWNER-TO-OWNER 業主自讓

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WATCH HAPPNING

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LIFESTYLE 優質生活

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CLASSIFIEDS 分類廣告

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RESOURCES 置業錦囊

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What is happening in the property market Equip you with some tricks of the green trade on home renovation

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STEPS TO POST 80’S

HOME BUYING VISION 「八十後」置業攻略

Property is one of the most important investments and bare essentials in life. However, Hong Kong’s post-80s generation faces long wait before they can buy their first home due to the rising housing prices. Financial management experts give feasible tips for young buyers to push forward their vision to become homeowners. Chantel Koh reports. 香港樓價在過去一年急升，讓很多香港「八十後」年青人抱怨置業難，究竟如何輕鬆實現「置業 夢」？投資界、地產界專家和置業過來人，為您指點迷津。

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orries among Hong Kong’s post-80s generation members, those were born between 1980 and 1989, have been arisen that they can’t afford to buy a roof over their head. Frankie Ko Wai-lam, an assistant sales director at Centaline Wealth Management, helped quash their fears.

“It’s not impractical target for post-80s generation to buy a home, but they have to set up a longer term savings plan,” he said.

“The plan should be for three years or more.”

Ko suggested young people to set a clear savings target for themselves according to their own affordability.

For instance, if they are aimed at buying property that valued at up to HK$1.5 million and mulling to borrow 95 percent of the property value from bank. They are suggested to hold cash of no less than HK$150,000 for the down payment and other expenses such as decoration, legal and agent fees.

Ko said the post-80s group, whose salaries are not high, could consider choosing investment-linked savings plans in a bid to boost the return on capital.

return could be higher, Ko said.

Ko advised the post-80s group to set aside 20 percent to 30 percent of their monthly income for savings and investments. “But I understand that the young people have to repay the government student loans, support their families and they have other expenses, they should adjust their savings plans according to their ability,” he said.

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It’s not impractical target for post-80s generation to buy a home, but they have to set up a longer term savings plan, which should be for three years or more.

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Young people should also revise their investment portfolio periodically in an effort to achieve a better return, Ko added.

Dickie Wong, a research director at Kingston Securities, said members of the post-80s group shouldn’t be too hasty in buying their first homes.

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年二十八歲、屬於「八十後」 的Clayton，以八十六萬元於屯 門時代廣場，購買了一個四百 多方呎單位，和新婚的太太居住，第一次 置業的他，坦言家人的支持十分重要。 「首期對像我一樣初次置業的年青人來 說，是十分重要，因為以我的收入來說， 日後每月供款不成問題，但一般物業首期 動輒數十萬元，並不是每個年青人都負擔 得起，幸好家人給我很大的財政支持，協 助我輕鬆『上車』。」 為了減輕置業負擔，Clayton特別選用九成 半按揭，首期四萬三千元，加上按揭保費 三萬元、以及其他開支，Clayton在作置業 決定前，需要準備約十萬元的現金。 很多年青人抱怨上車難，但Clayton覺得， 如果覺得工作情況穩定，而又不想一下子 付出大額首期，應考慮九成、甚至九成半 按揭。 但欲申請九成以上按揭的年青人要注意， 由於貸款比例高、銀行承受風險較大，所 以按揭證券公司在審批時，會採取更嚴謹 的標準，因此貸款人亦需要有良好的信貸 記錄。 事實上並不是每個家庭都像Clayton的家人 般，可以在財政上全力支持子女置業，也 有不少年青人希望靠自己的實力，達到置 業目標，所以有專家教路，可以先從投資 及儲蓄著手，待手上滾存「第一桶金」， 才作置業這個人生重大決定。

“Young buyers should seek for investments that provide a compound annual return of more than 10 percent,” he said, noting that world equity funds’ return could reach 12 percent to 15 percent.

“Property is a lifelong investment, it’s unrealistic if they want to achieve that after joining the workforce for a very short period of time,” he said.

「第一桶金」繳付首期

Investing equity funds could help diversify risks, while cashing in on a single stock could be risky and volatile though the

Wong advised young people to plan investment in funds that are relatively stable, but warned them to avoid making

中原資產管理副總裁高偉林指出，「八十 後」年青人應從小起，按照自己的目標和 承擔能力，定下明確的長遠儲蓄計劃。

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security, you can spare more cash for other uses,” Lau noted.

Tracker Fund of Hong Kong, A50 China Index Exchange-Traded Fund and Hang Seng H-share Index ETF are Wong’s picks for the post-80s group. The returns of these funds were considerable over the past few years if the prices were calculated under the average costing method, he said.

Wong also recommended shares in MTR Corp. if young people are mulling to join a monthly stock investment plan. “The results of MTRC have never disappointed investors.

I would also praise its income from property development and overseas business.”

Young people could accumulate their wealth through savings and investments, while they could accomplish the purpose with the help of family.

“I got my family’s support when I bought my first home, but I think young people should spare more money for expenses other than the down payment,” he said.

He suggested young buyers to choose 90 percent or even 95 percent mortgage plans. “If you can afford a higher monthly installment and confident with your job

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Centaline’s Frankie Ko agreed that young buyers to use high-ratio mortgages that they could pay less for the down payment.

“Post-80s young buyers are usually in short

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Clayton Lau, who bought his first home when he was about 28 years old, hinted young buyers to save up more cash for their planned first-home purchase.

Lau bought a unit in Tuen Mun for HK$860,000 and got a mortgage loan equivalent to 95 percent of the property value. He paid HK$43,000 for the down payment and about HK$30,000 for the mortgage insurance premium. “Adding in the decoration expenses, I spent about HK$100,000, doubled the amount of the down payment,” Lau said.

His wife Connie Lau added that young buyers who are mulling to use 95 percent mortgage plan to keep good credit references as the Hong Kong Mortgage Corp. is quite strict in approving the mortgage insurance.

Post-80s young buyers are usually in short of cash, if they can afford a higher monthly installment, they shouldn’t give themselves too heavy burden at the first place.

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of cash, if they can afford a higher monthly installment, they shouldn’t give themselves too heavy burden at the first place,” he said.

Taking young buyers’ limited budget into consideration, Patrick Chow, Ricacorp Properties’ research head, provided some home-hunting tips.

“They could choose large private estates in remote areas and second-hand homeownership scheme flats where they can still find properties that below HK$1.5 million,” he said.

A dozen of units in Tsing Lung Tau’s Hong

Kong Garden were changed hand for between HK$1.22 and 1.4 million, or average prices of between HK$2,210 and HK$2,667 per sq ft, over the past two months.

Private residential estates such as Kingswood Villas in Tin Shui Wai, Golden Lion Garden in Tai Wai, as well as some estates in Tuen Mun and Sheung Shui also provide apartments for sale at below HK$1.5 million, Chow said.

In Kowloon district, young buyers could consider Tak Bo Garden in Kowloon Bay, which provides small-sized units, while the property prices are relatively low. A 386 sq ft unit was sold for HK$1.48 million, or HK$3,834 per sq ft in recent months, according to Ricacorp’s data.

Chow noted that there are some choices in old districts such as Sham Shui Po within younger buyers’ budget, however, he doesn’t recommend these properties.

“Some of them maybe too old that the maintenance costs could be high,” he said.

“The transactions in these old buildings are usually sluggish, it’s not easy for you to sell it for making money even the overall property market goes up.”

Large scale estates with ample transaction volume should be their first choice, Chow said.

Ko said young buyers should plan their investment strategies after buying their properties. “There are some interest-only mortgage plans that allow buyers not to pay for the capitals but only the interests,” he added.

Young buyers could spare some money for investments, while they could still seek for better returns, he said.

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他舉例指出，假如計劃購入一百五十萬元 的物業，並申請九成半按揭，他們應先持 有不少於物業價值一成，即十五萬元，作 為入市前的準備資金，因為除了要繳付首 期外，很多首次置業年青人往往未有意識 到還有律師費、經紀佣金、裝修佈置等支 出。 「如果想早日達到『儲夠首期』的目標， 年青人可考慮投資相連儲蓄產品。」高氏 指出。 經過「雷曼」事件一役，不少投資者聽到 投資產品都可能心存猶豫。可是高偉林指 出，股票投資產品會視乎種類，分散投資 不同股票類別，可以讓年青人的資金穩定 增長，一般年增長率由一成二至一成五不 等；相反股票股價波幅較股票基金為大， 大幅獲利和大幅虧蝕的機會也較高，如果 年青人並非經常緊貼股市，直接投資股票 市場，可能得不償失，不適合資本有限的 年青人。 「其實年青人的財政壓力也很大，除了一 般日常消費，剛畢業的大學生也要償還政 府助學貸款、供養父母等等，所以建議『 八十後』應將薪金二至三成作為儲蓄用 途，但具體數目亦要按個人實際能力而增 減調節。」高氏指出。

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慎選「上車」物業

每個人都曾經年輕過，金利豐證券研究部 董事黃德几就以過來人身份提醒年青人， 作置業決定時千萬不要匆忙倉促。「置業 是人一生中最重要的投資，如果畢業後投 入社會工作不久，便馬上要買樓，這有點 不切實際。」

透過投資賺得首期後，年青人在選擇「上 車」物業時，應有何注意之處？利嘉閣地 產研究部主管周滿傑認為，一百五十萬元 以下的物業，是上車的理想選擇，這類物 業集中在市區邊緣的大型私人屋苑、二手 居屋等。

市面上有多種投資產品，可以讓年輕人透 過投資而賺得首期，但他提醒八十後，千 萬不要涉及高風險的投機炒賣活動，隨時 會讓本金化為烏有。

好像青山公路豪景花園最近的成交價，介 乎一百一十二萬至一百四十萬元，呎價僅 為二千二百至二千四百餘元。此外天水圍 嘉湖山莊、大圍金獅花園，以及上水、屯 門等部分屋苑，現時亦有一百五十萬元以 下的放盤。

比較各類投資產品，他覺基金價格穩定增 長，適合年青投資者。黃德几指出盈富基 金（2800）、A50中國指數ETF（2823） 和恒生H股指數上市基金（2828），都是 他的心水選擇。 黃氏指如果年青人計劃以月供形式投資股 票市場，他特別推薦港鐵公司（0066）。 「港鐵的股價表現，從來不會讓投資者失 望，她的地產以及境外業務，為公司帶來 理想盈利。」 他又表示，年青人只要投資得宜，不需父 母的協助，仍可以靠個人力量，實現置業 夢想。

在九龍區，周氏建議年青人可以考慮九龍 灣得寶花園，此屋苑以細單位為主打，以 一個三百八十六方呎單位為例，最近便以 一百四十八萬元成交，平均呎價為三千八 百三十四元。 部分舊區好像深水埗等，都有低價單位放 售，但周滿傑認為在購入前要仔細考慮， 「部分樓宇樓齡可能太大，以致未來維修 費可能甚高，此外這類物業成交甚少，即 使未來樓價上升，亦易買難賣。」因此對 置業初哥來說，大型屋苑始終是較為穩陣 的選擇。 h

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IN BRIEF Does URA want to preserve Wing Lee Street literally?

Wing Lee Street residents have casted doubt on the Urban Renewal Authority’s intention to preserve the entire street.

The proprietors will lose bargaining power to sell their properties for higher prices if the URA shelves its plan to redevelop the street, one of the residents said.

The authority has proposed to preserve Sheung Wan’s Wing Lee Street, where the award-winning movie “Echoes of the Rainbow” was filmed.

Some proprietors of the old tenements

on the street worried that they will not be able to sell their properties if the URA stops acquisitions for redevelopment.

The authority may offer lower prices even if it revives the redevelopment plan later as proprietors may accept lower offers on fears that it could be the last chance for them to sell the properties.

On the other hand, the URA could add the Wing Lee Street’s planned redevelopment floor areas into neighboring Staunton Street, boosting the scale of this project in Central.

The value of Wing Lee Street properties has been dropping but the residents have no

市建局真心保育永利街？ 一齣得獎電影《歲月神偷》，讓永利街原 貌得以保留，可是有永利街的小業主坦 言，市建局是否真心搞保育，在他們心中 卻是一個迷。 該名小業主分析，自市建局公布保留永利 街、放棄積極收購後，永利街小業主便頓 失議價能力，讓手中物業既不能出售，也 不能重建。儘管市建局未來很可能重提收 購，但相信大部分小業主為免再失去出售 機會，自然願意以急急求售，讓市建局便 可以低價「吞併」永利街。 另一方面，市建局可以利用永利街的重建 樓面面積，轉移到一街之隔的史丹頓街 重建項目。如此一來，市建局既可以保住

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choice, one of the proprietors said. However, the URA’s plan to redevelop Staunton Street remains uncertain as some of the residents opposed the proposal. The residents said they may apply for judiciary review if a compulsory sale is triggered.

Government to Tighten Rules on Uncompleted Flat Sales The Hong Kong government is mulling tightening the current regulations on uncompleted flat sales stop developers from inflating the show flat size by using different tricks and providing misleading information.

Secretary for Transport and Housing Eva Cheng said the government plans to roll out measures concerning three areas to stem misleading sales practices involving the presale of uncompleted flats.

The developers should not mislead homebuyers on space by taking out external and partition walls at show flats, while buyers should also know whether the completed flats will include installations in the show rooms, said Cheng, who visited certain show flats of new properties recently.

The government will also require developers to provide actual address and district of the residential project in their publicity materials, she added.

Details of transactions involving the developers’ senior executives should be disclosed, Cheng said, adding that the identities of the buyers could be excluded due to privacy reason.

The government will push forward the work in tightening the regulations to enhance transaction transparency, she said.

One measure adopted last year advised

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developers to disclose details of sales five days after temporary contracts were signed also aimed at improving transparency.

What are the tricks that used in making show flats seem bigger?

Using glass walls and taking out necessary furniture such as wardrobes could make the show flats look more spacious.

Furniture pieces in show rooms are smaller than normal size, such as narrower wardrobes.

Regarding the claims, one of the developers said floor plans of the units are provided in the show flats to avoid confusions.

Upper House 奕居

Henderson to complete 39 Conduit Road deals by midJune Henderson Land said the sales of the 24 apartments at luxury residential project 39 Conduit Road will be completed by midJune.

The developer, under scrutiny over the uncompleted transactions at the Midlevels project, has informed the Hong Kong government that it has received written agreements from the buyers of 20 apartments to complete the transactions by then.

The other four buyers of the apartments are likely to agree delay in transactions, according to Henderson Land.

The company said it has been updating the government about the 24 uncompleted transactions at 39 Conduit Road.

Henderson Land announced in last October that it had sold the 25 luxury residential units including a top-floor duplex, which

sold for HK$439 million, or a record HK$71,280 per sq ft of gross floor area.

However, only one of the 25 sales had registered until March according to the Land Registry. The Lands Department has written questioning Henderson Land about the delayed transactions.

Smoke-free hotel program in The Upper House The Upper House, Swire Hotels’ development in Pacific Place, has banned smoking in all of its 117 guestrooms.

The hotel is taking this measure to provide smoke-free environment in the rooms all the times, responding to the growing request from its guests.

“The Upper House provides a unique experience from a design and dining point of view and so it should from an environmental aspect,” said Dean Winter, the hotel’s general manager.

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保育永利街形象，又可透過低 價收購重建獲得利潤，一舉兩 得。 有永利街小業主表示，他們現 在可做的事不多，只能眼看物 業價值下跌。不過，市建局最 終能否「得逞」，還看鄰近史 丹頓街重建項目的業主取態， 因為有業主已經表明，不會 接受市建局收購重建，如果政 府強行收樓，便會申請司法覆 核，抗爭到底。

加強規管示範單位設計

“We appreciate that in today’s world, more and more people are sensitive to this issue,” Winter added.

The Lawn, an outdoor garden in The Upper House, is designated as the hotel’s smoking area. The garden provides sheltered and open-air seating areas where lush greenery and manicured lawn are around.

The smoke-free program fits in with The Upper House’s eco-friendly and paperless measures including wireless check-in service and using energy-saving Lexus hybrid cars.

The hotel has also replaced traditional room directories by iPod Touch in every guestroom.

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為了提高一手物業買賣透明 度，政府於去年開始，要求發 展商在簽署臨時買賣合約五天 後，必需披露買賣物業詳情， 而政府下一個目標，就是示範單 位的真實性。 運輸及房屋局長鄭汝樺表示，政府未來有 三大方向去加強規管示範單位及樓花的銷 售。當中包括： （一）示範單位展示的裝置及設備，不能 讓買家有空間感增加的錯覺，另外，單位 內提供的設備，須與交樓時相符； （二）樓花的宣傳的資料，須列明正的地 區及位置： （三）涉及發展商高層相連交易的資料必 須公布，但不一定要公布交易者的身分， 但要公布價錢和單位，以平衡私隱。 長久以來，部分一手樓花物業的示範單 位，被指與出售實物相距甚遠，運輸及房 屋局局長鄭汝樺最近亦實地了解示範單位 的情況；她相信政府的規管方向有助示範 單位展示的細節，「更真實地」貼近物業 情況。 究竟準買家覺得示範單位甚麼地方，令準 買家難以理解？好像當中不少牆身間隔以 玻璃代替，讓單位看來空間感更寬敞，而 即使房間放置了衣櫃，其深度也不足以掛

上一件普通大小的衣服。對於這些批評， 有發展商表示，由於示範單位同時展示了 單位的平面圖，所以不會對參觀者造成混 淆。

天匯售出單位或於六月成交 曾創下每平方呎售價超過七萬一千元的半 山豪宅天匯，發展商恒基在去年十月宣布 售出二十五個單位後，事隔五個月僅有一 伙完成交易，發展商應政府要求覆函， 表示餘下單位可望在六月中旬正式完成交 易。 天匯的天價成交不僅令市民譁然，也引起 政府的關注，要求發展商闡述買賣詳情。 發展商回覆，二十四個未完成交易的單位 當中，已經有二十個以書面承諾，將成交 日期延後到六月中旬。其餘四個早前未能 聯絡上的買家，亦相信作相同安排。 天匯於去年十月開售，吸引大量有中國內 地背境的買家購入，有分析指，由於內地 銀行收緊銀根，壓抑房地產炒賣氣氛，讓 部分天匯投資者在資金調動上出現困難， 因而要求發展商罕有地提供超過半年的特 長成交期。

奕居實施客房全面禁煙 太古廣場旗下酒店「奕居」宣佈，酒店全 數117間客房，即時起全面禁煙。酒店總經 理 Dean Winter 指出，酒店採取全面禁煙， 回應了與日俱增的賓客訴求，「奕居既呈 獻獨一無二的設計及餐飲體驗，當然亦應 為賓客塑造完美的環境。」 同時，為照顧吸煙賓客的需要，酒店將 安排室外休憩花園The Lawn為指定吸煙範 圍；花園設有蓋區域及舒適露天座位，四 周為蒼翠繁茂的綠化環境。 他指出，此舉貫徹奕居實行環保及無紙化 措施，包括電子化入住登記服務、選用耗 油量低的凌志混能環保房車，以及所有客 房均以iPod Touch取代傳統的客房目錄。 h

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GREEN HOME RENOVATION 環保方法裝修家居

Home renovations can produce a great deal of waste if not handled properly.

We are here to equip you with some tricks of the green trade, and perhaps save you some green in the process. 家居裝修可改善居住環境，但如果當中工程處理不當，會產生大量廢物，污染 環境；只要在進行前仔細計劃，便可以大大減少對環境的影響。

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efore your home renovation project starts, you should plan carefully to reduce renovation waste and dispose of the remaining waste properly minimizing the impact to the environment.

Managing Your Renovation Home renovation can improve your living environment, but it can cause pollution and waste problems. That’s why it is very important to manage your renovation project carefully, taking into consideration what you need to do, how you will do it, how you will dispose of waste and how you will affect your family and neighbours. If you live in an apartment building you can seek help from the property management company to notify others of your intentions, and to help resolve any disputes. The property management company can also provide you with information on your rights and responsibilities during the renovation project.

What your property management company can do http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/ greenproperty/poll_pro/poll_pro_ren. html

Controlling Noise from Renovation Work Noise from renovation work can cause annoyance to your neighbours. To minimise the disturbance, you should: • Avoid carrying out renovation work before 9 am.

• Remind your contractor not to use

powered mechanical equipment, carry out hammering or handle rubble between 7 pm to 7 am or at any time on public holidays.

More on noise from renovation work http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/ greenproperty/poll_pro/popup_ren_ noise.html

Using Green Building Materials Many conventional finishing materials, such as solvent-based paints, solvents and adhesives, contain high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which cause air pollution and smog having a significant adverse effect on human health. They are also smelly during the renovation process, which can be a problem for your neighbours. But you can avoid such situations by choosing to use water-based paints or paints with lower VOC content, and avoiding the use of adhesive-rich plywood.

Another way of using more environmentally friendly products is to purchase recycled materials. In Hong Kong, such materials are available for: • Walls and partitions • Carpets and other surfaces • Benches • Windows and doors A list of recycled building materials, noting their specifications, supplier names and contact details, is available online.

More on reducing paint VOC emission http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/ environmentinhk/air/prob_solutions/

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進行裝修工程前，應與承辦工 程的公司仔細商討細節，減少 產生廢物，以及工程進行中對 環境造成的影響。

籌備裝修工程 裝修工程可改善居住環境，但同時這類工 程亦會產生污染和廢物問題。因此必須小 心管理整個裝修工程的程序，事前應細心 考慮需要進行甚麼工程、如何進行這些工 程、如何處置裝修廢料，以及工程會否影 響家人及鄰居等。住宅大廈居民可在裝修 前聯絡大廈的物業管理公司，請其知會其 他住宅有關工程的事宜，並在有需要時調 停糾紛。此外，物業管理公司亦會提供關 於住戶在工程進行時權利及責任的資料。 物業管理公司如何協助解決污染問題 http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/tc_chi/ greenproperty/poll_pro/poll_pro_ren. html

控制裝修工程噪音 裝修工程噪音可能會對鄰居造成滋擾。以 下是減少噪音滋擾的提示： • 避免於上午9 時前進行裝修工序。 • 提醒裝修工程承判商由下午 7 時至翌日 上午 7 時，或公眾假期的任何時間，停 止使用機動設備、進行敲擊工序及處理 瓦礫。 裝修工程噪音的資料 http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/tc_chi/ greenproperty/poll_pro/popup_ren_ noise.html

採用環保建材 溶劑漆料、溶劑及黏合劑等常見的塗裝材 料均含有大量揮發性有機化合物，會造成

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vocs_smog.html#point_7 More on recycled building materials http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/misc/ cdm/products_list.htm

Maintaining Indoor Air Quality When you begin renovating, you should be aware of how your activities affect the indoor air quality for both you and your neighbours. Apart form volatile organic compounds, dust from polishing, sanding, cutting and grinding materials can be a problem. This can cause nasal and eye irritations, headaches, dizziness, nausea and even breathing problems. To avoid such problems, you should: • Schedule the renovation work during periods when the fewest residents are at home.

• Identify areas that do not need extensive renovations – sometimes a new coat of paint will do.

• Isolate renovated areas from other areas by installing physical barriers to prevent dust spreading.

• Ensure that you have adequate ventilation by opening windows and operating exhaust fans.

• Seal the inlets and outlets of airconditioners to minimise the spread of dust and other contaminants.

When your renovation has been completed you should: • Ensure that the area is ventilated with fresh air well before you occupy it again.

• Air out any new furniture that might contain formaldehyde adhesives for at least several days before taking it indoors.

• Maintain a high rate of ventilation during the first few months of occupancy to ensure that air quality is maintained.

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More on maintaining indoor air quality when renovating http://www.iaq.gov.hk/second.asp?lan guage=en&page=pub&sub=pamphle ts&content=detail&number=7

Waste Reduction during Renovation You can reduce waste during the renovation process by: • Reusing items such as hoardings, formwork and scaffolding, and recycling materials such as metal.

• Ordering the right amount of materials at the right time.

• Collecting small materials in suitable containers so you can locate them easily – this will both reduce wastage and save you money.

• Allocating a storage area for old materials that have been sorted, such as metal, concrete, timber, plastics, glass, excavated spoils, bricks and tiles.

• Giving your renovation contractor clear instructions on the separation and removal of construction waste.

• Delivering used items, such as electrical appliances and furniture, to recyclable outlets.

All sorted materials can then be recycled or disposed of as appropriate.

Waste reduction guidelines http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/misc/ cdm/guidelines_intro.htm More on construction waste reduction http://www.gov.hk/en/ residents/environment/waste/ constructionwaste.htm Outlets for used items https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/ en/quickaccess/vicinity.htm

Disposing of Your Waste When you are ready to dispose of the waste from your renovation, or have a contractor do it for you, be aware that you will be charged under the Construction Waste Disposal Charging Scheme. You or your contractor will need to open a billing account with the Environmental Protection Department before using Government waste disposal facilities. If you need to dispose of asbestos, it is a legal requirement that you must hire a registered asbestos consultant and contractor to do so, and give written notice to the Environmental Protection Department at least 28 days in advance.

More on the Construction Waste Disposal Charging Scheme http://www.gov.hk/en/ residents/environment/waste/ constructionwaste.htm Frequently asked questions on asbestos removal http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/ environmentinhk/air/guide_ref/ asbestos_control.html Choosing Energy Efficient Appliances If you need to buy new electrical appliances after renovating you should look for those with energy efficiency labels. These labels tell you about energy consumption and efficiency, with highly efficient appliances allowing you to save on electricity bills, and to help save the environment.

More on the Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/ environment/energy/efficiencylabel. htm

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空氣污染，並影響我們的健康。這些物料 所發出的氣味，亦對鄰里造成影響。要避 免以上問題出現，可使用水劑漆料或揮發 性有機化合物含量較低的漆料，及避免使 用黏合劑含量高的膠合板。 使用再造建造物料亦是一個較環保的選 擇。在香港，再造建造物料可應用於： • 牆壁和間隔物 • 地毯及其他表面 • 長椅 • 門窗 環境保護署網頁載有再造建造物料名錄， 列明這些物料的規格、供應商名稱及聯絡 詳情。 減少揮發性有機化合物的排放的資料 http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/tc_chi/ environmentinhk/air/prob_solutions/ vocs_smog.html#point_6 再造建造物料的資料 http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/misc/cdm/ b5_products_list.htm

維持室內空氣質素 在開始進行裝修前，應瞭解這些活動會對 室內空氣質素及鄰舍有何影響。除了揮發 性有機化合物外，磨光、切割或打磨建築 材料時所產生的塵埃亦會造成室內空氣污 染，令人出現眼鼻刺痛、頭痛、頭暈、噁 心，甚或呼吸困難等毛病。為避免這些問 題，應該採取以下措施： • 在較少居民留在家中的時間內進行裝修 工程。 • 避免不必要的裝修工程，有時簡單如髹 上一層新的油漆也能達到很好的效果。 • 設置圍板將裝修場地與其他地方隔離， 以免塵埃散發。 • 打開窗戶並開啟抽氣扇，確保室內空氣 流通。 • 把通風系統的出風口及入風口封閉，以 減少塵埃和其他污染物擴散。 完成裝修工程後，應該採取以下措施：

減廢指引 http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/misc/cdm/ b5_guidelines_intro.htm 減少建築廢物的資料 http://www.gov.hk/tc/residents/ environment/waste/constructionwaste. htm 二手物件收集點 https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/chi/ quickaccess/vicinity.htm

處置廢物

• 在 入 住 前 ， 應 確 保 室 內 空 氣 清 新 及 流 通。 • 將任何含有甲醛黏合劑的新傢俬吹風數 日後才搬進室內。 • 在 入 住 後 的 數 個 月 內 保 持 高 度 空 氣 流 通，以維持室內空氣質素良好。 裝修期間維持室內空氣質素的資料 http://www.iaq.gov.hk/second.asp?langu age=ch&page=pub&sub=pamphlets&con tent=detail&number=7

減少裝修廢物 裝修期間，可透過以下方法減少廢物： • 重覆使用圍板、板模、棚架等物料，並 且把金屬等物料循環再用。 • 在需要的時候才訂購適當數量的原料。 • 以合適的容器貯存較小的物料，以便尋 找──此舉不但可減少廢物，又可節省 金錢。 • 預 留 地 方 貯 存 已 分 類 的 物 料 ， 例 如 金 屬、混凝土、木料、塑膠、玻璃、棄 土、磚頭和瓷磚等等。 • 清楚指示裝修工程承判商有關建築廢物 分類及清理的要求。 • 將舊電器及家俬等二手物品送交回收地 點。

無論打算自行處置裝修廢物，或找承判商 代勞，均須根據建築廢物處置收費計劃繳 交費用。業主、租客或其承判商在使用政 府的廢物處置設施前，須先向環境保護署 開立帳戶。如需處置石棉，必須聘請一名 註冊石棉顧問及承判商負責處置石棉，並 於施工前最少28天，向環保署呈交書面通 知。 建築廢物處置收費計劃的資料 http://www.gov.hk/tc/residents/ environment/waste/constructionwaste. htm 清拆石棉的常見問題 http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/tc_chi/ environmentinhk/air/guide_ref/ asbestos_control.html

使用高能源效益的家庭電器 在裝修後若要購買新電器，應選擇貼有能 源效益標籤的家用電器。這些標籤可為消 費者提供電器耗電量及能源效益等資料， 而高能源效益的家庭電器可讓你節省能源 開支，又可保護環境，一舉兩得。 能源效益標籤計劃的資料 http://www.gov.hk/tc/residents/ environment/energy/efficiencylabel.htm h

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6.38M One Central 壹號湖畔

1273' 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms Brand New Apartment, Near MGM

1.5M The Verde 晶品

493' Studio Well Designed Layout Situated at Convenient Location

11M Le Royal Arc 凱旋門

The Praia 海擎天

2261' 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms Deluxe Apartment Near Wynn

938' 2 Bedrooms High Floor Open City View

1.68M Hoi Wan Garden 海灣花園 900' 2 Bedrooms Fully Renovated Open Kitchen

7.8M Pearl on the Lough 海明灣畔 2055' 3 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms Full Sea View Quiet Location

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12M One Grantai 大潭山一號 2020' 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms The Cotai Strip Luxury Living

3.38M Nova City 濠庭都會

1050' 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms Modern Apartment Club Facilities

4M Ngan Fai Building 銀輝大廈 1800' 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms Top Floor Penthouse Unit Central Macau

FOR LEASE

10K La Cite 寰宇天下

1500' 3 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms Fully Furnished 10 mins to Central Macau

http://www.macauop.com

9.8K Nova City 濠庭都會

1300' 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms With Car Park Central Taipa

TEL: (853) 28757716

16K Manhattan 曼克頓

1600' 3 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms Fully Furnished With 2 Car Parks

EMAIL: expatinfo@macauop.com

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Decorating tricks could help create more space for a petite apartment in Hong Kong. Designer Eric Fung made a 1,400 sq ft duplex unit looks like a house through versatile ideas and rearrangements. 香港的居住空間普遍狹小，但只要設計師 經過細心策劃，重新設計室內部局，即使 一千多平方呎的空間，亦能創造出獨立屋 的寬敞效果。 Open kitchen and the relocation of staircase create a spacious area. 原本在大門側的樓梯，重置電視牆之後，廚房也 改為開放式設計，去除進入大門時的侷促感。 23

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he duplex penthouse, in Hong Kong Island’s traditional residential estate Heng Fa Chuen, with both upper and lower floor sized 700 sq ft. Rearranging the living room, dining room, study room and open kitchen on the lower floor, the designer offered ample living space for the family of three. The upper floor, where the master bedroom, multi-purpose room and sky garden are on, has become the family’s private space.

What were the family’s requirements for the unit?

The family of three has chosen a contemporary design mixed with simple style. I avoided dispensable elements when designing the unit to create a plain style. I have left the space under the staircase empty rather than making there a storage space. Residents could feel more comfortable and freer though there is just a small extra space. This is the same as the idea of leaving blank intentionally in painting. Also, I have changed the windows to let in more natural light. The proprietor, who had noticed me from media reports, believed that I could meet the requirements. We could chime in easily in designing the home.

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個位於港島杏花邨的住宅，為頂層覆式單位，每層 約七百方呎，下層為客飯廳、開放式廚房和書房， 頂層為主人套房、工人房和空中花園。由於原則的 房間緊密排列，壓迫感強烈，設計師 Eric Fung 透過空間大改 造，調動房間間隔以及內置樓梯的位置，讓人仿如置身覆式 大宅的感覺。

戶主對此單位的設計要求是怎樣的？ 戶主一家三口住在這裡，希望以當代時尚的簡約風格為設計 主題，單位主要以天然木材、石材為主調，再配以灰鏡、金 屬等時尚元素；此外，戶主亦希望多引進室內光線，所以窗 戶都經過重新改造，讓更多光線引入屋內。為了讓整體設計 看來簡約舒適，我亦去除一些臃腫的元素，好像一般人會將 覆式單位內的樓梯底部，闢作貯物用途，但我卻刻意將它空

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What were the challenges in designing the penthouse?

It was challenging as I needed to make a penthouse seems like a real house given that the size of this duplex unit is smaller than a normal house. Previously, when you walked into the unit, you would feel congested as the kitchen and the staircase were alongside. I have changed it to an open kitchen and relocated the staircase, where has become part of the dining room. You could feel relax when walking along the corridor now.

How to create more spaciousness by using designs?

From the photos, you can see that the dining and living rooms look bigger than what they really have. It seems that the lower floor covers 1,000 sq ft but it is actually 700 sq ft. I have used glass wall for the study room that could make the living room looks more spacious and transparent.

置，就像一幅圖畫中留白的部分，讓人有「透氣」舒服 的空間。其實戶主在媒體中已留意我多年以來的作品， 相信我可以做到他的要求，所以兩者在最初商討設計 時，便一拍即合。

設計這個單位時，有甚麼挑戰性？ 一般室內設計師都喜歡設計獨立屋單位，因為可發揮空 間較大，而這個覆式單位與獨立屋的面積比較，相對較 小，如何在有限面積做到獨立屋的效果，便很考驗設計 師的功力。好像單位在改造之前，一進入大門，兩邊便 被廚房和通往上層的樓梯左右包圍著，壓迫感強，於是 我將廚房改為開放式廚房，樓梯的重置在電視牆後，讓 原有樓梯位置改為飯廳，於是一進入單位大門，便有豁 然開朗的感覺。

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The sky terrace is adjacent to the master suite. 步出主人套房，便可到達室外的室中花園。

How do you communicate with clients to ensure consistence between two parties?

An interior designer is an optometrist to take care of clients’ vision when designing a unit. I will discuss with the clients about the layout and then show them different interior design photos. I will let them choose from the photos, including warm color, elegant and modern designs, according to their first impression which will become the home’s theme. Our job is to turn abstract idea into reality.

Enquiries: Tint International Limited Tel: 2573 5757

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您如何提升室內的空間感？ 從相片可以看到，客飯廳的面積，絕對不 像每層只有七百多方呎的住宅，與上千呎 住宅可以比擬，除了是改動了房間間隔， 客廳旁的書房亦採用了玻璃間隔，增加整 體通透感。

如何與客戶溝通，確保您的設計跟客 戶所想一致？ 並不是每一位客戶都善於表達心中的構 思，設計師的角色就像一位驗光師，檢驗 客戶的視力。我跟客戶討論過平面佈局 後，便會展示大量室內設計相片，當中有 暖色系、優雅風格、前衛設計等，讓客戶 不用理會相中細節下，利用第一直覺從中 挑選喜歡的室內氣氛，我們記錄下來後， 便會循這個方向，將客戶抽象的想法，轉 化為實際的設計。 h

T I M O T H Y L ANG S T O N F I N E A RT & A N T I Q U E S

Timothy Langston is a specialist dealer in eighteenth and nineteenth century furnishings, supplying clients with British and Continental fine art and antiques.

The Langston Gallery is located at 44 Moreton Street, Pimlico, in Central London. The website is updated on a weekly basis, but for a comprehensive view of our latest stock we recommend a visit to Moreton Street and hope to welcome you to the gallery on your next visit to London.

Timothy Langston

44 Moreton Street London SW1V 2PB +44 (0)20 7821 0890

www.timothylangston.com

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Gorgeous Houses at Clearwater Bay Tai Hang Hau

Sheung Yeung

• Spacious detached house with interior size 2,100 sq ft • With rooftop 700 sq ft and garden 2,000 sq ft • Stunning sea views • 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Carspace

• Size 2100 sq ft • 4 bedrooms and 2 enclosed balcony • Rooftop 700 sq ft and a large garden sized 2,000 sq ft • Nice renovation • Carspace

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Tai Mong Tsai

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• Interior size 2,100 sq ft with 2 balconies • Non-indeed garden 1,200 sq ft • Full sea views and surrounded by lush greenery • 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Carspace

• Size 2,100 sq ft • Extra large garden 3,000 sq ft • 1 master ensuite and 4 bedrooms enjoying tree views • Just renovated with open kitchen • Contemporary interior design

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Boutique apartments at SOHO A gorgeous five storeys building located in the heart of the city. Just fully renovated and furnished. Interior sized 1,750 sq ft with balcony and private rooftop. Asking price $25.8M. For details please call 9091 7422

Manhattan Avenue for Lease 571 sq ft studio with two balconies.

This is a fully furnished apartment with curtains, lighting, cutlery and cookeries.

2 minutes walk to MTR station. Very close to Central & Sheung Wan. Asking rent $18k inclusive. Call owner: 9860 8828

Sky Horizon A gorgeous apartment located at the quiet location of Mid-Levels, North Point. The apartment comes with stunning city and harbour views. Full clubhouse facilities. 10 minutes public transportation to Causeway Bay. Area: 1,439 sq ft. Price: $19.5M Contact: Miss Chan 9228 6048 北半山海天峰 中層三房單位，另附工人房，面積1439方呎，售價1950 萬元，享有開揚維港及大都會景色，查詢請致電陳小姐：9228 6048 Stunning Countryside Scenery A rarely available village house by the side of Tai Lam Country Park. This 700 sq ft apartment is located on the top floor with internal staircase leads to the 700 sq ft rooftop. 4 bedrooms enjoying the greeny open view.

5 minutes ride only to West Rail station. Asking price $1.85M. For details please contact Mr Leung at 6851 6797 罕有田園景色 鄰近上村公園及大欖郊野公園，無敵田園美景、世外桃 源。頂層四房單位，內置樓覆直達天台，室內面積：700方呎，天台面 積：700方呎，距離西鐵錦上路站僅5分鐘車程，市場罕有，售價185萬 元，詳情請向梁先生查詢：梁先生 6851 6797

Palatial Crest for Lease 1,066 sq ft apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and store room. Full clubhouse facilities. Close to escalator and grocery stores. Available at the end of May. Asking rent $40k inclusive. Please call owner at 9860 8828 Future Escalator and MTR A 399 sq ft apartment at mid floor zone of Fung Yat Building for sale. The building is located on Third Street which is adjacent to the future Sai Ying Pun MTR station and new MidLevels escalator. Open views of King George V Memorial Park. Very high investment potential. Asking price $2.45M brianleehk@ymail.com 西營盤豐逸大廈 399呎，245萬 元，位處未來地鐵站出口及半山 扶手電梯旁，投資減力高，查詢 請聯絡：brianleehk@ymail.com

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WATCH HAPPENING A. LANGE & SÖHNE LAUNCHES NEW COLLECTIONS With “state-of-the-art tradition” as its brand philosophy, German prestigious watch brand A. Lange & Söhne announced the launch of a number of exceptional watches creating a major sensation in the watchmaking world.

165 Years – Homage to F.A. Lange Collection Presented in a novel gold alloy of hitherto unmatched hardness, the 165 Years – Homage to F.A. Lange Collection pays tribute to the brand’s founder, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who established the manufactory at Glashütte 165 years ago. The trilogy consists of the Tourbograph “Pour le Mérite” which is limited to a production 50 in honey-coloured gold, the Lange 1 Tourbillon with stop seconds, and the super accurate 1815 Moonphase that needs to be corrected only once every 1,058 years. All three watches are crafted in 18-carat honeycoloured gold exclusively developed for A. Lange & Söhne which is twice as hard as other gold alloys.

hotlistings Lange 1 Daymatic With a totally new self-winding movement developed from the ground up, the Lange 1 Daymatic adds a further chapter to the success story of A. Lange & Söhne’s most famous timepiece family. Its discreet distinguishing feature is a mirrored dial layout. A retro grade day-of-week indication which replaces the power reserve indication on the original Lange 1 forms the perfect counterpoint to the outsize date display.

Saxonia Annual Calendar It has been anxiously awaited by many watch enthusiasts – the A. Lange & Söhne with an annual calendar, one of the most popular and useful complications in horology. The newly launched Saxonia Annual Calendar amalgamates the concepts of a watch, a calendar, and mechanical ingenuity into a unique timekeeping instrument that in this category no doubt establishes a new benchmark in design and technology. Beneath a dial of delightful clarity and graceful proportions, an elaborate mechanical program automatically advances the day of the week, the date, and the month under consideration of its duration in days, and the calendar assembly only needs to be corrected once a year.

Richard Lange “Reference Watch” With its zero-restart function, an innovative seconds hand resetting mechanism, the limited-edition Richard Lange “Reference Watch” enriches the line of observation watches dedicated entirely to precise time measurement. The actuation of a push piece above the crown causes its seconds hand to jump to zero and wait there as long as the push piece is depressed. During that time, a vertical disc clutch assures that the ongoing measurement of time is not interrupted – the movement keeps running. When the push piece is released, the seconds hand restarts instantaneously.

1815 Chronograph

Lange Zeitwerk Luminous

Little Saxonia

Manifesting the union of tradition and inventiveness,1815 Chronograph features a flyback chronograph with precisely jumping minute counter, and subsidiary seconds with stop seconds. A large mainspring barrel delivers a sizable power reserve of 60 hours.

Its light-permeable coating allows the numerals to be charged with enough photonic energy to uniformly emit it again during the night for several hours. Limited edition of 100.

The sublime perfection of A. Lange & Söhne has won the heart of Queen Carola of Saxony in 1879. With a bezel set with 52 diamonds totaling 1.3 carats, it interprets watchmaking artistry for the modern, selfconfident women. h

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Do you feel that your living or working space is a bit monotonous? Decorating your home or business premises with masterpieces of art can definitely liven and brighten up your interior design. We understand that you do love art and wish to beautify your premises with pictures but you may face a concern of the need to match different interior environments and area constraints. That’s why in addition to selling genuine art pieces including Chinese ink-wash paintings, Western oil and water colour paintings, we are also pioneering to offer you with an exclusive range of free-size art printing services : Art print (with optional mounting service) Art replica Large-size mural art printing Overseas, mainland and local delivery

FINE ART GALLERY 雲峰雅苑 Tel: 2896 7800 / 9087 0002 (Ada Wong) Fax: 2515 0448 Website: www.fineartgalleryhk.com

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Creative Comms Limited • Event and promotions • Exhibition • Festive decoration • Meetings • Conference Enquiries: 2798-0262 Flat 1927, 19/F, Metro Centre Phase 2, 21 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

Financial Services 金融服務

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Fitness and Health 健體 Stretch Stretch is the only stretching studio in Hong Kong that specializes in flexibility and postural re-alignment, using the revolutionary technique Active Isolated Stretching®, developed by Aaron Mattes, in the USA, over the passed 35 years.

4/F Winsome House, 73 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong Tel: 2167-8686 www.stretchasia.com info@stretchasia.com Harmony Fitness Experience the “harmony” between hard core boot camp workouts and core-strengthening Pilates! Enjoy our workouts in an inspirational and positive atmosphere. Just show up for an hour of fun, motivation and teamwork provided by an energetic and encouraging instructor.

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Hong Kong Dog Rescue Looking for a puppy? Come to Whiskers’n’Paws, Horizon Plaza, every Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 5pm to meet a selection of young pups.If you want to help save a dog’s life and give it another chance.

Please contact: adoption.admin@hongkongdogrescue. com (English) chinese.adoptions@ hongkongdogrescue.com (Chinese) or Phone 64623248 (Clio) Website: www.hongkong dogrescue.com

Turn-key Property Investment Ltd. We provide comprehensive service for clients wishing to acquire residential properties for investment or self-use: • Property search & selection • Financial analysis • Mortgage application • Interior Design • Renovation & project management • Leasing Enquiries please contact Derek Hinden on 9776 2555; dhinden@turn-keyproperty. com.hk www.turn-keyproperty.com.hk

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Properties 物業 HK Boats and Homes This expert agency focuses on letting / buying vessels in Discovery Bay Marina.

Boat owner Michele Cameron uses her own extensive experience to advise you on the entire process of acquiring your own dream liveaboard home.

HK Boats and Homes is now expanding to include land-based properties in its ever growing portfolio. The company invites Hong Kong property owners and major landlords to post their property for lease and/or sale in Discovery Bay. For details please contact Michele on 6055 0146 and / or by email: michelejcameron@ msn.com

誠聘物業顧問 首都置業代理，半山及西營盤分店 現誠聘物業代理，具經驗更佳，欲 開展個人事業新一頁，請即與我們 聯絡。 Metro City Property Agency is recruiting experienced property consultants. Please call us for details.

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置業 指南

Get Listed in HotListings Classifieds in 3 Simple Steps Step 1 Choose your ad format

A

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1/4 page

1/4頁

HK$ 1,400

o

1/8 page

1/8頁

HK$ 700

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1/16 page

1/16頁

HK$ 350

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35 words, text only 35字

HK$ 240

First issue date and frequency

B 首次刊登日期及期數

Date Frequency 日期 ______ 期數 ________ 3 issues 三期 10% 6 issues 六期 20% 12 issues 十二期 30%

Frequency Discount

C 連續刊登折扣

Step 2 Calculate the total cost

A x B - C = HK$ _________ Step 3 Payment By mail Mail the followings to Account Department, HotListings Company Limited, Suite 1801, Wing On Central Building, 26 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong (1) this form (2) your ad message (3) your crossed cheque payable to “HotListings Company Limited” By email / fax Email / Fax the followings to ad@hotlistings.com.hk / 2537-7586 (1) this form (2) your ad message (3) payment proof to Hang Seng Bank account 385-866165-883 Note: HotListings reserved the right to alter and cancel the classifieds.

Enquiries 2537 7585 查詢 ad@hotlistings.com.hk

郵寄 請將以下資料郵寄至：香港中環德輔道中26號1801 室房地產資訊有限公司會計部 (1) 本表格 (2) 您的廣告訊息 (3) 以「房地產資訊有 限公司」為抬頭人的劃線支票 電郵 / 傳真 請將以下資料電郵或傳真至ad@hotlistings.com.hk / 2537-7586 (1) 本表格 (2) 您的廣告訊息 (3) 在恆生銀行賬戶 365-866165-883的付款證明 注意：HotListings保留更改及取消分類廣告的權利

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置業錦囊

RESOURCES Procedures for sale and purchase of property (secondary sale) Vendor

Purchaser Purchaser finds an estate agent to search for appropriate properties to buy; The purchaser inspects the property and negotiates the price with the agent or the vendor.

Vendor finds an estate agent to sell the property.

Vendor and purchaser sign a provisional (or preliminary) agreement for sale and purchase of the selected property (the provisional agreement is usually provided by the estate agent). The purchaser then pays the initial deposit, which is usually 3% to 5 % of the property price.

Vendor appoint his own solicitor. Solicitor prepare the formal Agreements for Sale and Purchase.

Purchaser appoint his own solicitor. The solicitor checks the formal Agreements for Sale and Purchase submitted by vendor’s solicitor.

Vendor and purchaser sign the Agreements for Sale and Purchase. The purchaser then pays the further deposit, which is usually 5% to 7 % of the property price.

Solicitor checks the documents related to property ownership and mortgage loan.

Purchaser apply mortgage loan from a bank if needed. Solicitor checks the documents related to property ownership and mortgage.

Vendor signs the Assignment at the solicitor’s office on or before the completion day, hand over the key of the property to the solicitor, and obtain the remainder of property price.

Purchaser pays the balance of purchase price (Maybe arranged between the solicitor and the bank providing mortgage loan) and sign the Assignment.

Completion

Mortgage Loan Repayment Schedule (For Every $1M) Monthly repayment for 5 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years 30 years

2.25% $17,637 $9,313 $6,550 $5,178 $4,361 $3,822

2.5% $17,747 $9,427 $6,667 $5,299 $4,486 $3,951

2.75% $17,857 $9,541 $6,786 $5,421 $4,613 $4,082

3% $17,968 $9,656 $6,905 $5,546 $4,742 $4,213

3.25% $18,080 $9,772 $7,027 $5,672 $4,873 $4,352

3.5% $18,192 $9,889 $7,149 $5,800 $5,006 $4,490

3.75% $18,304 $10,006 $7,272 $5,929 $5,141 $4,631

Stamp Duty: Sale or transfer Amount or value of the consideration Rate Exceed Does not exceed $2,000,000 $100 $2,000,000 $2,351,760 $100 + 10% of excess over $2,000,000 $2,351,760 $3,000,000 1.5% $3,000,000 $3,290,320 $45,000 + 10% of excess over $3,000,000 $3,290,320 $4,000,000 2.25% $4,000,000 $4,428,570 $90,000 + 10% of excess over $4,000,000 $4,428,570 $6,000,000 3% $6,720,000 $6,000,000 $180,000 + 10% of excess over $6,000,000 3.75% $6,720,000

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Rate 4% 4.25% $18,417 $18,530 $10,125 $10,244 $7,397 $7,523 $6,060 $6,192 $5,278 $5,417 $4,774 $4,919

4.5% $18,643 $10,364 $7,650 $6,326 $5,558 $5,067

4.75% $18,757 $10,485 $7,778 $6,462 $5,701 $5,216

5% $18,871 $10,607 $7,908 $6,600 $5,846 $5,368

5.25% $18,986 $10,729 $8,039 $6,738 $5,992 $5,522

5.5% $19,101 $10,853 $8,171 $6,879 $6,141 $5,678

5.75% 6% $19,217 $19,333 $10,977 $11,102 $8,304 $8.439 $7,021 $7,164 $6,291 $6,443 $5,836 $5,996

Stamp Duty: Lease Exceed

Term Does not exceed 1 year

1 year 3 years 3 years Not defined or is uncertain Key money, construction fee etc. mentioned in the lease Duplicate or counterpart

Rate 0.25% x of the total rent payable over the term of the lease 0.5% x of the yearly or average yearly rent 1% x of the yearly or average yearly rent 0.25% x of the yearly or average yearly rent 3.75% of the consideration if rent is also payable under the lease. Otherwise, same duty as for a sale of immovable property $5 each