Hong Kong Sevens: Everything You Need To Know Click here for group accommodation during Hong Kong sevens. The Rugby Sevens tournament held yearly in Hong Kong in the Causeway Bay stadium.  It’s sponsored by Cathay Pacific and you can view the official website of the Hong Kong sevens here.  It usually sells out well in advance in and in 2012 it’s no different.  If you are an expat living in Hong Kong and you have friends...

Fortress Hong Kong and Broadway Electronics Hong Kong Lots of people coming and living in Hong Kong want to buy electronics as HK is traditionally known for being a shopping haven and providing cheap electronics.  It really depends on what you want, if you are looking for consumer electronics / gadgets like a camera, phone etc. you can usually get the best deal in bargaining at the Fortress Hong Kong local shops situated in Mong Kok,...

Hong Kong property prices (inclusive of rents) are amongst the most volatile in the world.  During the peak of the last property bubble peak in 1997 to the low during SARs (around 2003) the medium property price dropped 80%.  During the global financial crisis I had to take a 40% drop in rent for one of my rental apartments. I”ll write at a later stage some of the intricacies on what drives hong kong property prices but for now...

Like most parts of Asia, price is always negotiable in Hong Kong so once you’ve found an apartment you like, make sure you negotiate before signing your Hong Kong lease.  How much Hong Kong landlords are willing to negotiate is dependent on factors such as market supply of apartments, vacancy time etc.  In a normal market you can expect around 10% off the asking price. Tips to help you negotiate your Hong Kong Lease Believe it...

Pick an Area to Rent in Hong Kong When you first move to Hong Kong you want to pick an area to live and focus on looking at properties in that area so you get a good idea on pricing. Here is some more information on areas to rent in Hong Kong. I’ve always worked in Central (like most expats) so my personal preference has been to live in the Central / Sheung Wan area. One thing to note is that in Hong Kong the bulk of the rental property...