Hi everyone,
Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been reading the forum non stop for the past few weeks and finally decided to ask you guys for help in finding temporary housing for my first month. Let me preemptively note that I've already gone through the serviced apartment listing on this site.... and I still need your help.
I will be relocating to HK from New York with an American law firm come mid September. I'm a 28 year old, single, Chinese American woman and I will receive around 77,800 HKD as my relocation budget (on top of airfare). I would like to spend 1 month in a serviced apartment and then find a permanent place.
I am interested in finding my own housing instead of letting the company book me into a fancy expensive place because I have an incentive to stretch that budget as long as possible. The more I save on corporate housing that first month, the more money I can pocket to apply to other necessities (like rent for permanent housing).
I've emailed tons of places just for quotes and availabilities but not having much luck. Maybe because my requirements are too unrealistic? I'd love to hear where everyone stayed when they first got here and how much they paid.
Here are my own stipulations:
- 10,000 and 18,000 HKD total rent (including utilities and internet)
- 350 to 600 square feet studio
- clean
- on HK island, and convenient to 1 Exchange Square by public transportation
- 25 min commute MAX.
These are places I've already emailed or excluded (based on their price or availability):
The Platinum Apartments
Excellent Soho
Soho69
Cityloft
Regent Heights
Shama Midlevel
Como Como
Central Park Hotel
Hanlun Habitats
Causeway Corner
GardenEast
I need more suggestions on where to stay for my first month. Help?
Thanks a lot everyone!