How do I Find a flat

Finding a flat in Hong Kong is done through property agents.  Agents do not have access to ALL listings, so it is some times advisable to contact multiple agents to have a good range of options available to you. 

Here are a few pointers for your apartment search:

• • Set your price expectation and stick to it.  Many agents will start to show you apartments above your price range, you should insist on staying within your budget.

• • Use one of the agents we’ve identified below as they’ve been used before by other staff who have had positive experiences.

• • Ask if the management fee is included in the monthly rental fee, it should be.

• • Usually there is room for a little negotiation on the rental price, but generally not a lot.

• • The property agent should be able to help you to set up your utilities – gas, water, electric.

• • Leases are generally for 24 months with an opt out after 14 months giving a two month notice period.

• • There is generally a two month deposit requirement plus 1/2 a month commission to the rental agent.

• Your signed lease can be submitted to HR in order to receive a tax credit.

In Hong Kong you are usually required to give two month’s deposit and one month’s rent at the signing of the rental agreement. 

Below is a list of property agents in Discovery Bay.

Property agents	Telephone	Website
Headland Homes	2987 2088	headlandhomes.hk
Centaline Property Agency	2987 8484	statelyhome.com.hk/en/
Century 21 Newcourt Realty	2987 9729	century21-hk.com/eng/
Land Master Property	2987 6238	landmasterdb.com/
Midland Realty	2987 2888	midland.com.hk
Kingsland Properties	2987 2987	29872987.com
APP Mobility – Relocation Agents, Jacqueline Tilberis	2281 7800	appmobility.com

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A couple of other websites where you can search for apartments online are:

squarefoot.com.hk
gpa.gov.hk/english/let/let.html

Please note, often listings are out of date, but you can get a general idea of what is in the market.

Flats for rent

Stay tuned for more staff information.