QUESTIONS ABOUT HONG KONG

I have been offered a position in HK and are currently trying to determine a suitable package with my employer - my accomodation and relocation costs will be paid in full.


The questions l have are as follows;


Rough idea of the cost of living in HK versus Australia ie bills, food, leisure activities for an active family - we don't live a lavish lifestyle in terms of spending currently.


Current tax rate in HK ie it 10% or 15% and does it apply from the first dollar you earn.


Best areas to live in HK for a family with 3 young kids - employer will pay a generous rental


Is it best to go with a fully furnished apartment and are they freely available?


English speaking schools - preschool/primary school - do they exist and are they nearby suitable housing


With 3 children under 3 we would be looking to get some home help - are there reputable agencies which you can go through.


We are prepared to move to HK but after 2 or 3 years we would like to go back to Australia with some serious $$$'s in our pockets.


Any advice/insight would be much appreciated plus any traps pitfalls that have caught fellow expats out in the past would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

You can also touch base with Santa Fe - they have relo experts who can answer all of your questions - they also have an online moving quote feature if you need help with your move:


http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/property/santafe/splash.asp