Hello geoexpatters,
I am new to the forum but have been reading the threads here for the last few months. I will be moving over to work in HK in a few weeks (can't wait!) and am looking for initial temporary accommodation to get me through the first 1-2 months while I find some where to rent for 12-18 months.
I understand that it is ridiculous to sign a rental contract (12 months+) before physically inspecting the apartment, so that is why I want to find a serviced apartment to stay in for the first 2 months.
My budget is 10-15k per month and at this point it will only be for myself, so the small space will not be an issue.
Ideally I would like to find a serviced apartment on HK Island, anywhere from Tin Hau through to Tai Koo would be ideal as this will be very convenient to get to work in Central.
Is 10-15k a realistic budget to find a serviced apartment that would fit my criteria?
Could you please suggest some websites that I can look at for serviced apartments? Is it possible to finalise the deal (for a serviced apartment) before I arrive in HK so I wont have to stay in a hotel?
Finally, are there any tips or advice in terms of looking for a temporary serviced apartment as well as a longer term rental apartment? I will do all the research once I get some links as the ones I have found so far are more for rental apartments rather than serviced apartments.
My partner will also be relocating to HK as well but this might be a month or two after I arrive in HK, so it makes even more sense to hold off on finding an apartment to rent for the next 12-18 months.
Thanks very much