Photo from photographer Michael Wolf’s “Architecture of Density” #57 (2006)

International Students Office (ISO) International Development Division 16F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2836 1705 Fax: (852) 2891 2372 E-mail: iso@vtc.edu.hk

International Students

Accommodation Kit

2013-14

The information in this Kit is for your reference ONLY. VTC does not advocate the use of any of the following service-providers.

For your knowledge,

Hong Kong is one of the highest population density cities in the world with over 6,400 people per square kilometer. The average living area per person is less than 14m2. Because of the limited supply of flat land, property price in Hong Kong is very expensive. The price per square meter to buy a new apartment in city center is about HK$110,000.

ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCE FORM

Important Notes: you are strongly advised to arrange your accommodation in Hong Kong as soon as you accept the offer from VTC. You have to find an accommodation place prior to the arrival in Hong Kong. VTC will assist you in this matter. Please indicate your preference

of accommodation by putting a tick mark () to your selected choice (one only). Please

study the information carefully in this Accommodation Kit before making your choice. Choice of Accommodation

VTC Hall of Residence Please complete the “Application Form for Dormitory Residence” and return the Form to International Students Office. Late Applications will NOT be considered unless vacancy is available. (Due to limited capacity, there is no guarantee that accommodation in the VTC Dormitory Residence can be provided to all applicants. You will be notified of the application results within 1 week upon submission of application.)

Off-Campus Accommodation: (You make the choice on your free will. VTC does not advocate the use of any of the following service-providers.)

Private Rental Properties

You want VTC refer you to a Hong Kong licensed properties agent and you are willing to release your personal contact information to the Agent.

Self-Arrange (no assistance is required from VTC)

___________________________ ______________________________ ______________

Applicant’s Name Signature Date

If you are not guaranteed a place in VTC Student Dormitory Residence, we strongly suggest you arrive in Hong Kong at least two weeks before the semester begin in order to settle down off-campus accommodation. We also remind you must arrange temporary accommodation on your own before suitable accommodation is secured.

VTC Hall of Residence 145 Pokfulam Road Hong Kong

Information of VTC Student Dormitory Residence

(for Non-local Students)

(I) Type of Rooms

Only 2-bed rooms are available in the VTC Hall of Residence. Two adjacent 2-bed rooms form a

self-contained 4-Person Unit sharing a shower room and a washroom.

The size of 2-bed rooms is 12.8m2 (excluding toilet or shower)

(II) Facilities in Common Areas

Floor Facilities

G/F Reception Counter

Add Value Machine

1/F

Laundry Room with smart card operated washers and dryers

Outdoor Terrace

Disabled Lavatory

2/F

Pantry Facilities (including a fridge/freezer, microwave oven, induction cooker with 2 hobs, water

dispenser)

Leisure Facilities in Common Area (including televisions, sofas, tables etc.)

Disabled Lavatory

Photocopier

Vending Machines

3/F

Pantry Facilities(including a fridge/freezer, microwave oven, induction cooker with 2 hobs, water

dispenser)

Leisure Facilities in Common Area (including televisions, sofas, tables etc.)

Outdoor Balcony Area

Disabled Lavatory

4/F

Pantry Facilities(including a fridge/freezer, microwave oven, induction cooker with 2 hobs, water

dispenser)

Leisure Facilities in Common Area (including televisions, sofas, tables etc.)

Disabled Lavatory

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Floor Facilities

All Floor Wireless Network in Common Areas

Lobby

Living Room

Common Area

Lift Lobby

Pantry

Laundry Room

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2-bed Room (with wardrobes)

Bed Room (with desk and book shelf)

Toilet

Outlook of VTC Hall of Residence

(III) Provisions in Residential Rooms

Free Internet access

Free telephone facilities in each room (IDD facility is not available).

Equipped with a single bed with mattress, curtain, a desk with drawers, a chair, and a wardrobe with

drawers, a rubbish bin for each resident

Each 2-bed bedroom has an independent hand washing basin

Independent shower and toilet in disabled bedroom. For 2-bed bedroom, the shower room and toilet

are separate, and are shared with the residents in the next 2-bed bedroom.

Air-conditioning is provided at a charge.

Electronic door access with smart card

Linens such as bed sheets, duvet, duvet covers, pillow, pillow cases etc. will not be provided.

Personal accessories, such as towel, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, mug, slippers etc., will not be

provided.

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(IV) Catering Services

Catering service is available in the Staff and Student Canteens located at 3/F of VTC Pokfulam Complex.

The canteen provides breakfast and lunch.

(V) Cleaning Service

Residents are required to clean their own rooms and housekeeping service will not be provided.

Cleaning utensils are available for loan at the reception counter. Garbage should be disposed of

properly at the collection points where large rubbish bins are provided.

All common areas including toilets/showers, common rooms and lobbies will be cleaned by the

cleaners.

(VI) Repair and Maintenance Service

Any damages to facilities in bedrooms and common area must be reported immediately to the Hall

management. The Hall management and its authorized agents have rights of access to bedrooms for

repair, maintenance, emergency or safety purposes.

(VII) Loan Service

Small electrical equipment like irons, ironing boards, vacuum cleaners etc. are available for loan at the

reception / security counter.

(VIII) Disability Support

Residents with a disability who may require specific accommodation arrangements should be made known to

the hall management as soon as possible.

(IX) Emergency

Contact security guards or Hall Manager in case of emergency.

(X) Residence Fees

(i) Residence Fees

Length of Stay Residence Fees per Person per Month

Full Academic Year Basis

(9 months or above) HK$3,570* (air-conditioning and laundry fees are not included)

* Subject to approval by the VTC Finance Committee

(ii) Deposit

Students are required to pay a refundable deposit equivalent to 1 month of room charge and caution money.

The deposit will be forfeited if residents early withdraw from residence. The deposit will be refunded to the student without any interest after deducting any

outstanding charges incurred within the residential period after the check-out.

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(iii) Payment Method

The deposit and the first semester (4 months) residence fee should be paid within 1 week upon notification of application results, by telegraphic transfer to VTC account. Bank account details are as below:

Account Name – Vocational Training Council Bank Account Number – 024-267-156156-002 Currency – Hong Kong Dollar Bank Name – Hang Seng Bank Limited Bank Address – Head Office, 83 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong

SWIFT Code – HASEHKHH

*In remarks column on the telegraphic transfer form, please write applicant’s name and program code

Residence fee for the rest of the academic year are settled on semester basis by cash at the VTC Hall of Residence, bank transfer or bank deposit. Accommodation Fee Note will be issued for your settlement.

(XI) Laundry and Air-Conditioning Fees*

1. Washer: HK$10.0 per washing cycle (approx. 45 mins). The capacity of washer is 8kg / 17.6 lbs 2. Dryer: HK$1.0 per 5 minutes. The capacity of dryer is 10 kg / 22lbs. 3. Air-conditioning: HK$1.8 per one hour

* Subject to approval by the VTC Finance Committee

(XII) Application Schedule

The table below shows the schedule of application and payment of hall fees:

1. Submission of applications Send the Application Form before the application

deadline.

2. Notification of application results Due to limited capacity, there is no guarantee that

accommodation in the VTC Hall of Residence can be

provided to all applicants.

You will be notified of the application results within 1

week upon submission of application and all

documents/information required.

3. Deadline of First Payment of Hall Fees Within 1 week upon notification of application results.

If the first payment is not received by deadline, your

hall place will be released to others.

4. Notification of Check-in Dates and Other

Check-in Procedures / Details

Within 1 week upon settlement of first payment

5. Notification of Room Assignment Around 3 days prior to the check-in date

6. Check-in The check-in date is normally the applicant’s intended

date of stay in the Hall

(XIII) Early Withdrawal from Residence and Cancellation of Residence

Cancellation of residence before check-in and withdrawal from residence earlier than the last day of

stay as originally stated in the application form and approved by the Hall Management Office will be

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subject to an administrative charge of HK$800.

If residents intend to check out earlier than the last date of stay due to reasons other than withdrawal

from study, they have to pay a penalty fee amounting up to one month’s hall charge, or forfeiture of

the rental deposit. In addition, the residence fees already paid, if any, will not be refunded.

For early withdrawal due to termination of study for whatever reasons, the penalty charge may be

waived, and residence fees already paid will be refunded on a pro-rata daily rate basis.

(XIV) Residential Year and Check-in / Check-out

A residential year, in general, commences on 1 September and terminates in mid-August of the

following year or a date to be announced subsequently.

Residents should normally check in one week before the start of the new academic year. During

check-in, residents should complete an accommodation record and collect a resident card.

Residents are required to check if the room furniture and equipment are in good condition. If no

notification of damaged / missing items is received from residents within one week, the residents will

be held responsible for the repair / replacement cost of any damaged / missing items found during

check-out.

Residents should normally check out in the last week of July or mid-August the latest. Penalty charge

will be levied for late check-out, and for residents who fail to clean/clear up their rooms or restore

original furniture upon check-out.

(XV) Room Assignment

Only persons of the same gender will be admitted to any one unit, i.e. any two adjacent rooms sharing a

common toilet and bathroom in-between them. Residents will be randomly assigned with rooms by

International Students Office. The VTC Hall of Residence has the final decision in the assignment of

rooms to residents.

(XVI) Address and Location Map

VTC Student Dormitory Residence

145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

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(XVII) Distance and Estimated Travelling Time & Fare from VTC Hall of Residence to VTC

Campuses

Campus

Single Trip

Travel Distance

(Approx.)

Estimated Travel Time by

Public Transportation

(Single Trip)

Single Trip

Travelling Fee

(Approx.)

IVE (Sha Tin) 23.9km 85 minutes HK$24

IVE (Kwai Chung) 16.4km 50 minutes HK$18

IVE (Tsing Yi) 16.5km 50 minutes HK$21

IVE (Haking Wong) 11.5km 55 minutes HK$17

IVE (Lee Wai Lee) 23.3km 60 minutes HK$18

HKDI 23.3km 60 minutes HK$18

IVE (Chai Wan) 18.4km 80 minutes HK$13

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VTC Student Dormitory

Application for Dormitory Residence in Academic Year 2013-14

2013-2014 学年职业训练局学生宿舍申请表

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Important Notes: 重要提示

1. Please submit one application only.

只需递交一份申请表格。

3. Application approval is subject to room availability and there is no guarantee that a residence place can be granted.

鉴于宿位数量有限, 申请者并不能确保可以获得宿位分配。

4. Applicants shall commit to stay at the VTC Student Dormitory for the whole period as stated in the application form or otherwise specified and approved by

the Dormitory Management Office.

申请人须承诺全期入住申请表格上所列明的住宿期, 或宿舍办事处所批核的住宿期。

Part I (To be completed by the applicant in BLOCK LETTER) 第一部份 (由申请者用正楷字体填写)

Section A: Personal Particulars 甲部: 个人资料

i) Name: (English/拼音) ____________________________ ii) 姓名: (中文) ____________

iii) IVE / Institute: _______________________ iv) Student No.: _____________________ 所属院校 学生编号

v) Programme Name: ______________________________________________________________ 修读课程

vi) Length of Study in VTC: _______________________________________________________ 修读年期

vii) Date of Birth: _____________ (dd/mm/yyyy) viii) Gender: Male Female

出生日期 日/月/年 性别 男 女

ix) Nationality: __________________________ x) Passport No. / Travel Document No. ____________________ 国籍 护照号码 旅游证件号码

xi) Passport Issuing Authority: ______________ xii) Date of Issue: ____________________________(dd/mm/yyyy) 护照签发机关 签发日期 日/月/年

xiii) Mobile Phone No. ___________________ xiv) Home Telephone No. _________________________________ 手提电话 居所电话 (please specify country/area code 请注明国家/地区号码)

xv) Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ 电邮地址

xvi) Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ 通讯地址

xiii) Emergency Contact (This part must be completed with the information of your parent/family.)

紧急联系(请填写父母/家庭成员的资料)

Contact Person: __________________Contact Number:__________________________ Relationship: ____________

联系人 联系电话 (please specify country / area code 请注明国家/地区号码) 关系

Affix Recent

Photo 请贴上近照

Official Use Only

A/N: ____________

Date: ____________

Copy of Admission

Notice Y / N

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Section B: Application Details 乙部: 申请详情

Please note that room allocation is at the sole discretion of the Dormitory Management Office based on the policy of the Dormitory,

availability of rooms or other considerations. 宿位分配将由宿舍办事处根据住宿政策、可使用房间数量和其他考虑因素而定。

1. Roommate 室友

You may indicate your preferred roommate(s) of the same gender in the space provided below. Before filling in the names of the preferred

roommate(s), please ensure that prior consent has been obtained from the roommate(s), and the preferred roommate(s) also indicate it in the

application form and rank the roommate preference in the exact same order. However, there is no guarantee that you will be assigned with

your preferred roommate(s), and the VTC Student Dormitory also reserves the right to assign a roommate to any resident as deemed

appropriate and necessary. You may also be randomly assigned a roommate if you do not request a specific roommate or if your preferred

roommate has not indicated his/her roommate preference in the exact same order in the application form.

如你希望选择指定宿生为室友(只限相同性别), 请在得到对方同意后按照选次列其姓名，而指定的室友亦须在其申请表上列出相同

的选次，唯学生宿舍并不保证阁下可获安排与指定的室友同住，另学生宿舍亦保留为宿生安排室友的权利。此外，若你未有指定

室友，或所指定的室友未有在申请表上列出你为室友，则阁下将会由学生宿舍编配室友。

Name

姓名

Gender

性别

Campus

院校

Student No.

学生编号

Contact No.

联系电话 Email Address

电邮地址

1

2

3

2. Residence Period (normally one academic year) 住宿期 (通常为一学年)

9 months or above 9 个月或以上 (from 由_______________to 至_______________) dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy

Below 9 months 9 个月以下 (from 由 _______________to 至_______________) dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy

(The specified residence period is subject to approval in connection with dormitory admission policies and room availability. The

residential year in general commences on 1st September and ends on 15th August of the following year.) 住宿期的批核, 将视乎宿舍的取录政策及房间情况而定。每学年的住宿期一般由每年的 9月 1 日开始至翌年 8月 15日。

Section C: Declaration 丙部: 声明

1. I confirm that the information provided in Sections A-B is true and accurate, and I understand that submission of false information may lead

to immediate disqualification of the application. 本人确认甲、乙部内所提供的资料实属真确无伪。本人明白提供虚假资料,宿位申请资格将被取消。

2. I understand and agree on the terms and conditions of application overleaf.

本人明白和同意申请表所列出的条件和要求。

3. I should undertake to comply with the fees, payment policies and any hall rules stipulated by the Hall Management Office.

本人同意遵守学生宿舍管理处所拟定的收费，付款方法和规则。

Signature of Applicant 申请人签署 Date 日期

Part II (To be completed by Dormitory Management Office)

Application results Accepted On waiting list Not accepted (Reasons: __________________)

Room allocated: ___________________________ Residential Period Approved: from _____________ to ________________

Deposit Received: __________________________ Residence Fee Received: _______________________________________

Remarks: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Application handled by: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

(Name, Rank and Signature)

Application approved by: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

(Name, Rank and Signature)

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VTC Student Dormitory

Application for Dormitory Residence in AY2013-14

2013-2014 学年职业训练局学生宿舍申请表

Notes to Applicants

申请人须知

(I) Application Method and Procedures 申请方法及程序

1. Application forms are obtainable at (i) G/F Reception Counter of VTC Student Dormitory or (ii) the International

Students Office.

申请表格可于学生宿舍地下接待处或国际学生办事处索取。

2. Applicants are required to submit a fully completed and duly signed Dormitory Residence Application Form to the

International Students Office by email at iso@vtc.edu.hk or by fax at +852-2891-2372.

申请人必须填妥申请表格及签署交回国际学生办事处 (电邮: iso@vtc.edu.hk 或传真: +852-2891-2372)。

3. Each applicant is required to submit one application.

每位申请人只须递交一份申请表。

(II) Important Notes to Application Submission 递交申请表的重要提示

1. All information provided in the application form must be true and accurate.

所有申请表格内之资料必须真实及无误。

2. Incomplete application will not be processed until all the information required has been provided.

申请表格内之资料如有不详，申请人须尽快填补有关资料，否则申请将不获处理。

3. Submission of inaccurate information will lead to unsuccessful application without prior notice or removal from the

Dormitory if a residence place is already granted.

申请人如提供虚假资料，将会导致其申请无效，另所获分配之宿位亦将会被自动取消。

4. Application approval is subject to room availability and there is no guarantee that a residence place can be granted.

鉴于宿位数量有限, 申请者并不能确保可以获得宿位分配。

(III) Residence Period 住宿期

Applicants shall commit to staying in the Dormitory throughout the whole residence period as stated in the application form;

or the period as otherwise approved by the Dormitory Management Office.

申请人须承诺全期入住申请表格上所列明的住宿期, 或宿舍办事处所批核的住宿期。

(IV) Residence Fee 住宿费用

The proposed residence fee for Academic Year 2013-14 is HK$3,570 per month for residence period of 9 months or above

and HK$4,470 per month for residence period of less than 9 months. The final residence fee is subject to approval by

VTC Finance Committee.

2013/2014 学年拟定之住宿费用为每月港币 3,570(住宿期 9 个月或以上)及港币 4,470(住宿期 9 个月或以下)。最终住

宿费有待 VTC 财务委员会审批。

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(V) Notification of Application Results 申请结果

1. Applicants will be notified of the result of application in writing within 1 week upon receipt of the completed

application.

填妥申请表格的申请人将可于截止申请日期后一星期内获通知申请结果。

2. Successful applicants will be required to confirm acceptance of offer by paying the residence fee of the Autumn

Semester of Academic Year 2013/14 according to the payment schedule and advice attached together with the notice of

acceptance. The deposit will be used to offset against any outstanding charges due to the VTC Student Dormitory

within the residential period. The remaining balance will be refunded to the student after check-out of the Dormitory.

成功申请者须按照取录通知书所随附的缴费通知书上的缴费日期及详情缴付 2013/2014 学年秋季学期之住宿费

及按金，以确认入住宿舍。所缴付之住宿按金将用作偿付任何住宿期间未清缴的费用，而余下的住宿按金则会

于宿生退宿后或离开宿舍后退还予宿生。

3. Failure to pay the residence fees and residence deposit by the payment due date will result in forfeiture of the residential

offer without prior notification.

如未能于缴费期限内缴付住宿费及住宿按金,已确认之宿位将会被自动取消而不作另行通知。

4. Applicants who settled the residence fees will be informed of the check-in dates and other details about residence in

Academic Year 2013-14.

申请人缴付住宿费后，将会另行获通知办理入住的手续及其他有关 2013/2014 学年住宿的详情。

(VI) Enquiries 查询

All enquiries related to your application for dormitory residence should be directed to the Dormitory Management Office:

申请人如就住宿申请有任何查询，可与宿舍办事处联络 :

Office Hours 办公时间: Monday to Friday 星期一至五: 08:30-17:30

Telephone Number 电话: (852) 3746-3500

Fax Number 传真: (852) 3746-3516

Email 电邮: hall-pokfulam@vtc.edu.hk

Address 地址: VTC Student Dormitory, VTC Pokfulam Complex, 145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.

香港薄扶林道 145 号，职业训练局薄扶林大楼，职业训练局学生宿舍

(VII) Privacy Policy 私隐政策

1. All personal data provided in this application will be treated as confidential and handled in accordance with the relevant

provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and other applicable laws. The personal information provided herein will

be used for dormitory admission and related matters only. The personal information may be provided to other departments /

offices of the VTC, where applicable, authorized to process the information for purposes relating to dormitory residence, and

will be kept as resident records for administrative purpose if you are admitted. However, unless compelled to do so by law,

your personal information will not be disclosed to any third party for any purpose without your prior consent.

此申请表格内所载之个人资料将被视为机密资料，职业训练局学生宿舍将会按照《个人资料(私隐)条例》及其他适用

的法律条文处理阁下的个人资料。阁下所提供的个人资料将只用于住宿申请及相关用途。在有需要的情况下，该等

资料亦将可能被职业训练局其他获授权的部门用作处理宿舍住宿事宜或其他相关的用途。阁下的申请如被接纳，有

关资料亦将会被转用作为宿生资料。除非法律规定，否则在未得到阁下的同意下，学生宿舍不会向任何第三者透露

阁下的个人资料。

2. For correction of personal data after submission of the application form, please write to the International Students Office.

如递交申请表格后欲更改个人资料,请以书面通知国际学生办事处。

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Serviced Apartment

A serviced apartment is a type of furnished apartment, an alternative for hotel accommodation available for short-term or long-term stays, which provides amenities for daily use. Serviced apartments can be less expensive than equivalent hotel rooms. The units are all fully furnished and equipped and guests will enter a home away from home, with cooking facilities and modern convenience such as television, DVD, internet access etc. The benefits of serviced apartment may include more space and privacy and more comfort. There are different types of serviced apartment ranging from budget to deluxe, with different room types and price range.

Name Location Area (in square feet)

Monthly Rental

Eaton House Blue Pool Road

http://www.eatonhouse.com/en/ 100 Blue Pool Valley, Hong Kong

Studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom 497 – 1,668

HK$24,500 to 64,500

Eaton House Wan Chai Gap Road http://www.eatonhouse.com/en/

3 – 5 Gap Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Studio 422 – 471

HK$22,000 to 26,500

The Bauhinia

http://www.thebauhinia.com.hk/

119 – 121 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong

Studio 550 – 1,995

HK$24,800 to $86,800

Pinnacle Apartment

http://www.pinnacleapartment.com/ 8 Minden Avenue, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon

1-bedroom & 2-bedroom 503 – 973

HK$21,000 up

The Grand Blossom

http://www.grandblossom.com.hk No.123 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon

700 – 763 HK$20,000 to 26,800

Harbour Plaza 8 Degree

http://www.harbour-plaza.com/8degrees/Index-en.htm 199 Kowloon City Road, Tokwawan, Kowloon

1-bedroom suites 280 – 620

HK$19,000 to 41,500

Harbour Plaza Resort City

http://www.harbour-plaza.com/resortcity/Index-en.htm 12 Tin Yan Road, Tin Shui Wai, N.T.

516 – 1,200 HK$15,000 up

238 Apartment

http://www.238apartment.com.hk/

238-240 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai Hong Kong

Studio 250 - 350

HK$14,000 up

Livewell Apartments

http://www.livewell.com.hk/

Mongkok, Kowloon / Causeway Bay, Hong Kong/ Tseung Kwan O, N.T.

360 up HK$14,000 to 21,800

Rambler Oasis Hotel

http://www.ramblerhotels.com/Home/Index-en.htm No.1 Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi, N.T.

130 up HK$13,988 up

Takan Lodge

http://www.yp.com.hk/takshinggroup 199 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

372 - 502 HK$14,000 to 20,000

Printemp Hotel Apartment

http://www.112apartments.com/ 112 Chun Yeung Street, North Point, Hong Kong

Studio 310 – 480

HK$13,500 to 15,500

Hillwood Vista

http://www.hillwoodvista.com.hk 114 – 116 Austin Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon

1-bedroom, 2-bedroom & 3-bedroom

HK$14,600 up

Horizon Suite Hotel

http://www.horizonhotels.com.hk/index_en.html 29 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T.

2-bedroom suites 677

HK$8,800 up

The Apex Horizon http://www.horizonhotels.com.hk/index_en.html

33 Wo Yi Hop Road, Kwai Chung, N.T.

2-bedroom suites 660 - 716

HK$7,990 up

Studio Studio

http://www.studiostudio.com.hk/ 320 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

150 – 380 HK$7,000 to 14,000

Note: The above information is from http://www.gohome.com.hk/serviced-apartments/property/en/. Information accuracy is not warranted. Please directly contact the serviced apartments for updated information of rental charges, facilities, availability of room, reservation policy and lease term.

Eaton House Blue Pool Road

Studio Studio

Rambler Oasis Hotel

Bridal Tea House Hotel

The Grand Blossom

Private Rental Properties

Rental of private accommodation in Hong Kong is expensive compared with most Asian countries. The rental depends on many factors, such as size, age of the building, district area, transportation, view & orientation, facilities and renovation etc. After locating a suitable flat, you will need to enter into a tenancy agreement with the property owner if you decide to rent a flat. You may need to spend quite much time on collecting information, comparison, visit the flat and negotiating the terms of tenancy before locating the suitable flat. You can search rental properties through property agents, online portal (such as

http://www.28hse.com/, http://www.hohojo.com/, http://www.easyroommate.com.hk/), direct contacting

with landlord or introduction by others. The most effective way of exploring rental properties is through property agents because they can offer you a lot of flats for choice, tenancy agreement arrangement and other customer services. Notes for Appointing a Property Agent If you rent the accommodation through a property agent, you need to pay a commission fee normally around 50% of the monthly rental, i.e. HK$3,000 for a flat at a monthly rental of HK$6,000. Please note the commission fee should not be paid until the tenant contract is properly signed. Besides that, you will not be required for any services fees. Anyone who searches for a leasing apartment through the licensed estate agency is necessary to sign the “Estate Agency Agreement for Leasing of Residential Properties in Hong Kong” after checking the apartment. Some information you should note before signing the agreement:

This agreement usually states a period of 3 months, during which the tenant cannot view the same apartment via different agent; otherwise the tenant may need to pay double commission.

If the agent notices that the tenant has viewed the same apartment via other agents, that agent has the rights to recover the arrear of the commission from the tenant in 6 years.

The tenant should ask the estate agent to provide copies of all documents he/she signed with the agent. After making any payment, the tenant should immediately request a receipt as confirmation from the estate agent. If the deal is called off, the tenant should ask the estate agent to return any stokehold money immediately.

Factors to be Considered When Choosing Your Flat Location – convenience in transportation, time for travelling to & from your campus and availability of

community facilities Quality – structure & safety of the building, security service and building management Affordability Share an apartment - You may choose to live alone or share flat with roommates. For reference, a

2-bedroom flat is shared with 2 to 4 persons; 3-bedroom is shared with 3 to 6 persons. Taxes – whether the rental includes Government rent & rates and management fee Fittings and Furnishing – provision of basic fittings such as air-conditions and kitchen equipment or

basic furniture items such as beds and wardrobes Deposit – depends on the landlord; because students do not have a stable income, landlord may ask

for a deposit ranges from 3 months to 12 months. Lease Term – at least 2 years and the first year is a fixed-term

Rental Rate for Reference (updated as at May 2013)

IVE (Chai Wan)

Large Private Property Estate Nearby

Number on map

Name of Property Estate Area of 2-bedroom (approx. in square feet)

Area of 3-bedroom (approx. in square feet)

Monthly Rental per square feet (approx.)

1 Heng Fa Chuen 556 - 622 631 – 1,356 HK$23 – HK$32

2 Island Resort 551 - 682 705 – 1,225 HK$22 – HK$27

3 Taikoo Shing 562 - 641 675 – 1,408 HK$26 – HK$48

IVE

IVE (Lee Wai Lee) & HKDI

Large Private Property Estate Nearby

Number on map

Name of Property Estate Area of 2-bedroom (approx. in sq. feet)

Area of 3-bedroom (approx. in sq. feet)

Monthly Rental per square feet (approx.)

1 Metro City 511 – 644 732 – 866 HK$17 – HK$27

2 Ocean Shores 676 – 706 814 – 1.049 HK$18 – HK$28

3 Metro Town 584 – 697 809 – 1,329 HK$18 – HK$26

4 Lohas Park 683 – 684 887 – 1,072 HK$13 – HK$16

5 Tseung Kwan O Plaza 569 – 727 745 – 997 HK$19 – HK$24

6 La Cite Noble 527 – 606 756 – 884 HK$16 – HK$28

7 East Point City 588 - 599 790 – 796 HK$20 – HK$25

IVE HKDI

IVE (Tsing Yi) & IVE (Kwai Chung)

Large Private Property Estate Nearby

No. on map

Name of Property Estate Area of 2-bedroom (approx. in sq. feet)

Area of 3-bedroom (approx. in sq. feet)

Monthly Rental per square feet (approx.)

1 Villa Espanada 665 – 690 806 – 1,052 HK$21 – HK$26

2 Greenfield Garden 482 – 572 643 HK$20 – HK$27

3 Tsing Yi Garden 432 670 HK$20 – HK$28

4 Mayfair Gardens 433 – 552 671 – 699 HK$19 – HK$23

5 Rambler Crest 638 – 683 957 – 961 HK$17 – HK$21

6 Park Island 622 - 759 777 – 1,092 HK$16 – HK$38

IVE

Other Expenses Except the rental expenses, some other housing expenses may also be included. Details as below:

Telephone and utilities charges (utility charges are normally borne by tenants) Management fees and rates Commission for the agent: if you rent the accommodation through a property agent, you need to pay a

commission fee normally around 50% of the monthly rental. Deposit: the deposit will be returned to tenant when the tenancy is over and all costs duly settled. Most

of the landlords will request you to pay a move-in costs which usually including first month’s rent, the last month’s rent and a security deposit before you move in.

Stamp Duties: the fee is collected by Hong Kong Government. The cost is shared equally by the landlord and tenant, and is calculated according to the rent level. For example, accommodation at a monthly rental of HK$10,000, the stamp duties are about HK$300.

Miscellaneous expenses: most of the rental housings are equipped with kitchen appliances but may not be furnished. You may need to purchase some furniture and other household items.

Source of information: http://www.centanet.com http://www.centadata.com http://www.eaa.org.hk/

Hostel

Hostels provide budget oriented accommodation where you can rent a bed or a private room in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Some provide private bathroom, linen and maid service. Hostels are generally cheaper than hotels but usually more expensive than private rental flat. Rooms are for short-term or long-term stays. The monthly rental normally covers well-furnished room, water, electricity and air-conditioning charges. There are usually more common areas and opportunities to socialize with fellow occupants.

Name Location Area (in square feet)

Monthly Rental (approx.)

Caritas Hostel http://www.caritas-chs.org.hk/eng/dormitory.asp

Caritas House, 2 Caine Road, Mid-Level, Hong Kong

70 - 680 HK$4,500 to 12,000

27 Pokfield Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

75 - 210 HK$5,000 up

54 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

50 - 350 HK$3,400 to 4,500

1 On Tak Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon

200 HK$4,500 up

9 Shing Mun Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories

100 - 400 HK$4,500 to 5,700

80-84 Ho Pui Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories

120 - 600 HK$2,600 to 5,000

Caritas Lodge http://www.caritas-chs.org.hk/eng/lodge.asp

134 Boundary Street, Kowloon

Single, twin bed and 3-person room

HK$504 up (*per night)

20 Tin Wan Street, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Single and twin-bed room

HK$12,480 to 15,960

The Building – YWCA http://hotel.ywca.org.hk/gb/Mainpage/index.htm

38C Bonham Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

142 – 306 HK$10,000 to 20,800

The Lodge YWCA

http://hotel.ywca.org.hk/gb/Mainpage/index.htm

66 Begonia Road, Yau Yat Chuen, Kowloon

183 - 775 HK$10,800 to 24,800

Y-Loft http://youthsquare.webssup.com/yloft/yloft_hr

Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong

Twin-bed room

HK$360 up (*per night)

Note: Information accuracy is not warranted. Please directly contact the hostel for updated information of rental charges, facilities, availability of room, reservation policy and lease term.

Hotel

Hotels are expensive in Hong Kong. However, budget hotels and cheap hostels are available. Some hotels will offer a special rate for long-term stay. You can take hotel as temporary accommodation before suitable accommodation is secured. Please check the information of Hong Kong Tourism Board for reference. There are many online hotel room booking portals, such as http://www.Hotels.com http://www.Agoda.com.hk http://www.hotelscombined.com http://www.hostels.com http://www.hostelworld.com The supply of hotel rooms in Hong Kong is tight sometimes and the room rate is fluctuating. You are advised to book your room as earliest as possible.

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