Posted by
FluteTang
16 yrs ago
Hi~~~ after hard-worked searching, I decided to move to Vancouver this August. Please~~ in eager needs of Vancouver housing advices. Apartments, mansions, or condos are preferred than single house (I don't want to touch the lawn mowers any more). Facing-south is a must to avoid north wind. Sea view, tree view, park view, or even school view would be fine. Thanks~~!
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Vancouver's my home town....you'll love it! Not sure exactly what you're asking here but here's my input.
Good news about Vancouver is that property and rental prices should not be as crazy as Hong Kong. (Relatively speaking)
Bad news is Vancouver property prices is one of the most out of touch with reality in North America so expect to pay a premium. (Again relatively speaking)
If you want to stay downtown. Pricier places include Yale Town or Coal Harbour. Other than that there's so much to choose from.
I recommend contacting an agent and give them your parameters. That should help narrow down a search. There are also places you may want to avoid and I can always provide input if you like.
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One of the best cities on the westcoast. Really depends on where you wanna to be close to. Downtown? expect to pay more. Richmond has the chinese community, Burnaby is green and close by. North Van is also good. Further out like Coquitlam is relatively cheaper if you don't mind the commute into the city centre.
But I think you are actually asking for an address in your post. Good luck hunting when you get there.
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Thanks.
Dear Shylok and Slim Boy in HK:
Vancouver ~ well-known for her top-ranking record as one of the most suitable cities. Which is the major reason for me to make such a big decision! I am looking for the natural green and blue.
To be close to UBC is one possibility.
Areas with good public high school are also ideal.
I need oxygen badly. In HK, I love the convenience of MTR and bus nets, yet I always take the Train whenever I could, simply because there is FRESH AIR on the train, unlike the always-window-closed others.
Unfortunately, I was just told that the property price in Vancouver has been raising crazily due to the tax adjustment coming in July. So, rent a suite seems the best solution for the time being.
I have asked some friends there to help searching, cause the earliest time that I can manage to get there would be the end of July. You people, with the same experiences living in HK, would know well what I try to look for. Thanks.
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Yeah...UBC area is also very good, west side will always be very expensive though. Lots of good highschools and private schools out that way. You need to breath some quality O2's? I hear you man. The day will come when the mostly costly things we will sacrifice for are air and water.
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Rent. 2000 CAD as the upper limit. Spacious suite preferred.
N. Vancouver seems very ideal.
Burnaby suits well too. commuting .... mm.....
Didn't know Yale Town is also an expensive area. Otherwise, it suits so well to my south-facing standard.
I have serious artery-blocking problems (medically termed as severe atherosclerosis ... heterogeneous plaques ... up to 89% ... ). Actually, many doctors thought it's already a miracle that I still .... you know, I am still here. True.
I simply am looking for some quiet, friendly, bright place to stay. To be close to good schools is a way to bring about hopes for the future, to feel the liveliness, to be able to do some volunteer work.
I need sunshine, sun is the source of energy for me.
Thanks to all ~~ you guys really enriched my life.
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Your options are pretty broad, N. Van, Burnaby, UBC.....if you plan to get a car then the commute is fine. If you rely on public transport then narrow your search. For schools, West side is (used to be) the best. Note that your children will be sent to the school based in the area you live.
Yaletown is right in downtown where a lot of Yuppies live and I can't imagine that area being too cheap but you never know. Coal Harbor is by the water and much more quiet and somewhat closer to Stanley Park. But no good high schools in downtown!
Good luck with your move. I think your health will improve just by being in that environment. I know my health has deteriorated substantially since moving to HK 10 yrs ago.
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