Posted by
peanuts
18 yrs ago
I will move to HK soon. First I need to rent an apartment, and I know most of apartment does not include furnitures. Do they usually include refri, stove and washer? Is that easy to buy other furniture such as beds, tables and cooking stuffs and ask the company to ship them quickly? How long does it usually take to settle down as a functioning home? Thanks a lot.
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"Do they usually include refri, stove and washer?"
Refri and stove yes. Washing machine yes. Dishwashers are not ubiquitous. You'll find them in some apartments, but by no means all.
"Is that easy to buy other furniture such as beds, tables and cooking stuffs and ask the company to ship them quickly? "
Yes.
"How long does it usually take to settle down as a functioning home? "
Depends on how much effort you put in. After 5 international moves I would says 1½-3 months is fairly typical.
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Renting furniture for a short period is fairly commonplace. A good way to go while you wait for your stuff.
I have made a list of "HK tips", which mostly includes places to buy the various things you need. PM me with your email address if you want it.
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maz27
18 yrs ago
Ikea is very affordable furniture and sells pretty much everything you need to set up a home. Classifieds on this site has lots of second hand furniture - hk is very transient so lots of people dont want to take furniture with them or electricals that wont work in their home country - different voltage.
When viewing an apartment check what "white goods" (fridge, freezer, wash. machine dryer etc) they have and if something is not included negotiate to have it included in your contract to be provided.
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Hi axptguy38,
I am planning to stay in HK for about a year. My email id is sureshgp@gmail.com
Kindly pass me the "HK tips" that I believe would be beneficial to know the places and things to buy..
Appreciate your help
Regards
Suresh
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I'll just post them online instead. http://hongkongtips.rosboch.net
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When we first moved to HK, we rented a furnished flat. Then gradually bought our own pieces of furniture and had management move out theirs. I know a number of people who have rented furnished. And yes, remember to negotiate the rent and any extras.
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