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sg215
14 yrs ago
Moving with my family in Aug (3 kids 9-14 yrs old + dog). Have narrowed my apartment search to 101/109 RB, Parkview, Pacific View after spending the last several weeks in HK. All OK for school/work commuting although we're trying to avoid having a car.
Currently on the waiting list for 101/109 RB, but not sure it is better to wait or move on one of the other choices.
Suggestions on any of these apartment choices are greatly appreciated!
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I'd rather stab myself in the left eyeball than move to Darkview (AKA "Gwailos in the Mist"). Stayed there for a few weeks and it's way too isolated for us. Also the architecture is a bit too "luxury Soviet Union". Fine facilities though. Communications are way worse than 101/109 as you are dependent on the Shuttle Bus and it only goes to Central.
If I had to live in a big building, 101 would be my choice, followed by 109 and The Manhattan. You could also look at Bel-Air but avoid Phase 8 (AKA "Oreo Towers) like the plague. Tiny apartments and a pool that is more for show than for use.
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sg215
14 yrs ago
Thanks. I did hear about the mist at PV from a coworker and you've reinforced that major weakness. Waiting list at the Manhattan is crazy, so that's pretty much out for me. I'll check out Bel-Air.
BTW - keep up the good work. I've picked up a alot from your input on other accommodation and DH posts!
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i will chime in here as i have lived in PV for 4 years; we work in central and our kids (who are under 10) go to HKIS and Pips so PV for us was a great choice. if you look at the developer owned flats - they keep them in good shape with modern appliances etc; great facilities and very easy to take shuttle bus into wan chai/admiralty/central (the 3 stops inbound)...you have older kids who can venture out on their own more (beach/pools/food etc) so 101/109 wuold be better for you but with kids under 10 and a commute to central - nothing beats PV!
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oops - i forgot to add - the mist is the most annoying aspect and it only is around for 1-2 months in the spring (same issue as any house on the peak) - this year for some reson - it was virtually non existant
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