Looking for Apartment outside central HK area

Hi all

I'll be moving to Hong Kong from Ireland around the end of July to take up a job in Hong Kong Central area.

I'll be working in the Healthcare industry so pay is adequate but not excessive. I have looked at the various options for accommodation and the prices are eye-watering. I will be looking for somewhere reasonably priced (max HK$15K pcm). From my research, living outside the central HK area seems to be the way to go.

I'll be looking for a 1 bedroomed apartment within an hours travel from Central with only 1 interchange but ideally direct. The MTR seems very efficient so somewhere on this network would be great. I’m also open to other options but keeping stress and hassle to a minimum is near the top of my list.

I’m also looking for somewhere quiet and peaceful so somewhere with greenery or water views would be a bonus. Some of the islands look really nice.

Can anyone advise me what would be suitable area of Hong Kong to explore?

Thanks.

Brian

I've always liked Lamma Island for the laid back vibe... Discovery Bay is also an option but it's got a suburbia feel...

Both have ferries to central... if you can find a short term option in either place I'd suggest you give that a go for a few months...

I have known plenty of people who have moved to Lamma or DB --- and within 6 months they can't wait to get out because they don't like having the ferry schedule dictate their lives...

Thanks for this, Ed. Great minds think alike... I was thinking of Lamma too. I like the island vibe and lived and worked on an island in Thailand, Koh Chang, for several months a few years ago and liked it. Your advice about trying it for a few months is sound and I'll do that