Any advice for newcomers around the real estate search?

In Hong Kong, both parties pay estate agent fees – the landlord and the tenant. So, if you have the luxury of time, check out Hong Kong Facebook groups first, as often there are nice apartments publicised directly from landlords or existing tenants looking to leave their tenancy early. It’s a way to possibly save on agent fees.

Monica

Look on Facebook first. If you’re not in a rush to move in quickly, you can find some pretty good deals on expat sites and Facebook for landlords who are not looking g to give g agency fees away.

Adam

The tenant also pays s a commission/agency fee, so be prepared for that. Agents are pretty hit and miss, the same as anywhere else in the world. Try to get a recommendation from one of the Hong Kong Facebook groups or someone on Instagram.

Sarah

It took many visits until we found the place we loved, and my one piece of advice is if you like a place and it’s within your budget, you need to move quickly as places get snapped up so fast!

Aline

Look at a lot of properties and don’t judge a flat by the building – there are many hidden gems in older buildings. If you want a nice building with nice amenities, you will pay for it in floor space.

Max

WE ACTUALLY HAVE ONLY EVER WORKED WITH ONE PROPERTY AGENT THE ENTIRE TIME WE’VE BEEN HERE. HE’S VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ALWAYS FULL OF GREAT IDEAS.

Dominique