Discovery Bay

Posted by eifu (333 days ago)

I am going to move to Hong Kong in January and I am looking for an appartment. Someone suggested me to look in discovery bay, telling me that it takes ony 45 minutes to reach Hong Kong island. Is that true?
Looking at the map, it seems much further.
Thanks for your help!

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Posted by krasykat (333 days ago)

I think it should only take about 30 mins on the ferry from Discovery Bay to Central. Also have a look at Park Island. It's a bit cheaper and a bit more local and about 25 mins to central.

Posted by cara (333 days ago)

it's 25 minutes by ferry to HK island and about the same to tsuen wan by mtr/bus... if you wanted to get to TST it is about 45 minutes or so.

Posted by Mango33 (332 days ago)

and don't forget the waiting time for ferry in the heat. its only works when you have a shower in your office

Posted by eifu (332 days ago)

Thank you for your tips. Anyway, I have never been to Hong Kong and so I have no idea what is TST.
I am getting mad to find a pre-school for my child and a good house. I am looking for a good pre-school and I would like the house near the school. At the same time I would like to find a job and to be able to reach the job place without problems.
Before to get the tip about Discovery bay, I was thinking to stay in Mid levels or Kowloon (where is my husband's office).
Any suggestions?
Thanks a lot

Posted by cara (331 days ago)

you REALLY need to be in HK for a little while BEFORE you commit to a house/flat. everyone likes different things and what i may LOVE you may HATE.

I'd ask the hubby's company to pay for serviced apt for a little while when you first arrive so that you can get your bearings.

good luck! it's a great adventure!

Posted by Patrick Yiu (331 days ago)

DB is not the place for you if both of you working. No harm to take a look in case you love it and willing to go through the trouble.

Pre-school:

http://www.woodlandschools.com/Landing.php

DB:
http://www.discoverybay.com.hk/en/index2.htm

Posted by ldavy (330 days ago)

eifu, can you give me some idea of your budget for renting a place? And where your husband's office is in Kowloon? I'm a property agent and I can then send you a list of suggested places, so you can get a better idea of what's available.

Posted by maz27 (330 days ago)

Please check your inbox for a pm

Posted by eifu (329 days ago)

Thank you for your help. Hope to be settled in HK soon.

Posted by cd (328 days ago)

Discovery Bay is definately not the best place to live if you're husbands office is in Kowloon. You'd be better off looking out at Clearwater Bay , I can drive to Kowloon Tong in 15 mins from where I am. A very nice area to live. You definately should get a serviced apartment for a month and have a really good look around and get your bearings before deciding.

Posted by FloridaTom (327 days ago)

Idavy, saw your post above. Any help would be appreciated.

Also looking to move to D bay. Currently in Guangzhou ( three yrs) You can see by my name I am used to the life style.
Need to rent a small bachlor flat first, then buy later. I am a mature, currently single, non drinker, non smoker. with a quite professional life style. I am a professional with a boutique Ltd. consulting company which is getting to much to hadle from GZ. Any help from others appreciated.

Posted by Bubas (326 days ago)

I live in Kowloon because it was more convienent as my husbands office is quite near. But we are looking to move as it is difficult to know people in the area we live !
We are thinking to move to Discovery Bay...so if there is any real estate agent in this thread..please help me to find a nice flat !

Posted by maz27 (325 days ago)

Bubas, speak to Sandra at Kaman Properties - 2987 7611

Posted by ldavy (325 days ago)

FloridaTom, I have sent you a PM.

Posted by FloridaTom (321 days ago)

idavy

We will talk again soon when I see you...........