Property Focus – Whole Building for Sale in Stanley

Stanley Market is the must go to place in Hong Kong for Tourists. You can buy anything from garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume Jewelry and souvenirs. Stanley Village and Stanley Fort where the British and Canadian Troops mounted the last stand during the Battle of Hong Kong before surrendering to Japanese Forces in December 1941. It was the barracks of the Former British Army until 1997.

Uninterrupted Views
Views from Stanley Main Street

Location:

This four story building was completed in 1992 and has a unique location at the corner of Stanley Market. Each of the Rooms have a panoramic 180 degree view of the sea with stunning sunsets.

Side View of Building
Side View of Building

Interior Highlights

  • Ground Floor Shop 587 sq ft (g)
  • Full High Mezzanine (Cockloft) 587 sq ft (g)
  • 1st Floor Self Contained Apartment 372.4 sq ft (g)
  • 1st Floor Terrace 184 sq ft (g)
  • 2nd Floor Two Bedroom with One Bath 372.4 sq ft (g)
  • 3rd Floor Living Room and Kitchen 372.4 sq ft (g)
  • Top Floor Roof 186.2 sq ft (g)
Front view of building showing terrace
Front view of building showing terrace

Rental Potential – Shop

The Retail Space and Cockloft is in an ideal corner location in Stanley Market which affords excellent walk-u traffic. The ground floor shop is fully outfitted with water and toilet and can expect to achieve around HK$ 45,000 per month.

Corner Location Shop Space in Stanley Market
Corner Location Shop Space in Stanley Market
Front View of Shop
Front View of Shop Showing Walk By Traffic

Rental Potential – 1st Floor

The First Floor comprises of a self contained one bedroom flat with large terrace. The apartment is completely self sufficient with a large bedroom featuring a built in bed and wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with shower. There is a small but functional kitchen. The highlight of this apartment is a large walk out terrace with lovely green and sea views. Currently rented for HK$13K per month.

Walk out Terrace
Walk Out Terrace from the 1st floor Apartment
1st Floor Apartment
Small but functional living space with large windows offering green views

Rental Potential – 2nd and 3rd Floor

The second and third floor are in fact two separate units divided by a communal staircase. Due to the fact that the top two floors are extremely private, the floorplan has been converted into a duplex with two bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom with shower on the 2nd floor and the living room with kitchen and a toilet on the 3rd floor. The kitchen has pleanty of counter space and storage with good quality appliances. The living room features large panoramic windows offering expansive views over the ocean. The two floors including the private roof terrace can expect to achieve HK$ 25,000 per month.

Living Space
Living Space with Large Panoramic Windows offering Open Sea Views
Open Kitchen
Open Kitchen with Lots of Counter Space and Good Quality Appliances

Roof Top

The Private Roof Top affords 180 degree panoramic views towards Stanley bay and stunning sunset views. The roof top is typically rented with the top two floors to form a triplex unit.

Private Roof Top
Private Roof Top with Open Sea Views
Open Unobstructed Views
Open Unobstructed Views

Specs:

  • 4 Story Building
  • Completed in 1992
  • Excellent Corner Location with expansive sea views
  • Total Area 2220 (g) 1982 (n) of Retail and Residential Space
  • Mixed Zone – Excellent Redevelopment Potential
  • Good Rental Income Including Retail Shop
  • Self Contained Apartment
  • Multiple Outdoor space Options.

Address:

  • Asking Price HK$ 53 Million
  • 1 Stanley Main Street, Hong Kong
  • Viewing By Appointment
  • Contact: Anthony Hindmarsh Tel: 9105 1406 or email: anthony@qi-homes.com
  • For more information CLICK THIS LINK

Featured Property – A lovely bright Studio in Soho


Soho is an area in Hong Kong comprising of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, art galleries and antique stores and consists of two main streets – Elgin and Staunton. The area became popular in 1993 with the opening of the Central Mid Levels Escalator   connecting mid levels with the central business district.  At the time of its opening it was the longest escalator in the world.

Bright Open Plan Living Space

Location

Located in the middle of Soho steps from the Central Mid Levels Escalator and a 10-minute walk to the Central Business District.

Sleeping Area

Interior Highlights

This Bright and Airy Studio features a sleeping area which is divided by a bookcase allowing natural light to flood into the entire space. Just off from the living space, there is a large kitchen and a good sized bathroom.

Modern Kitchen

Specs

  • 395 sq ft of livable space
  • Spacious Renovated Kitchen
  • Great Location Steps from Central-Mid-Levels Escalator
  • High Floor, Lots of Natural Light
  • Surrounded by International Selection of Restaurants
  • Interesting Cafes, Brunch Venues, and Bars
  • Close to supermarkets, wet market, gyms, PMQ, Tai Kwun

Open View

Address:

Lofty Aspirations – A closer look at a converted commercial space in Sheung Wan

Sheung Wan is an area in Hong Kong, located in the north-west of Hong Kong Island, between Central and Sai Ying Pun. Administratively, it is part of the Central and Western District. The name can be variously interpreted as Upper District (occupying relatively high ground compared to Central and Wan Chai), or Gateway District (perhaps a reference to the location where the British first entered and occupied Hong Kong).
Sheung Wan was one of the earliest settled places by the British and belonged to the historical Victoria City. The site of the original occupation of Hong Kong Island by British forces in 1842 was at Possession Street, between Queen’s Road Central and Hollywood Road. Over the past 10 years, this area has grown to be one of the trendiest areas to live for locals and expats alike featuring lots of interesting bars, restaurants, and cafes.

Location

The unit is located in Sheung Wan, just 5 min walk to Sheung Wan MTR station. It offers the convenience of a  central location but still the ambiance and quietness of a back alley area.

Loft Style Living Space

Interior Highlights

The 1.5 bedroom unit features a separate walk-in dressing room, bright layout with many windows and an outdoor rooftop with lounging and BBQ areas. High-quality materials, premium brand appliances such as MIELE. BOSE, GROHE, and TOTO. Offered fully Furnished.

Modern Bathroom

Specs

  • Fully equipped flat and roof.
  • Designer furniture.        
  • Ample storage space.
  • Lots of natural lights and windows.
  • Premium hardwood flooring throughout the unit.
  • Separate dressing room with mirror cabinet.
  • LG Washer/Dryer unit
  • Built-in VINVAUTZ wine fridge
  • MIELE dishwasher, hood, hob, fridge and freezer
  • HITACHI split aircon with cooling & heating function and A grade energy efficiency.
  • BOSE 5.1 surround sound system with wall mounted back speaker system
  • 49” SAMSUNG 4K Smart TV
  • GROHE shower appliances
  • TOTO fully-automated Neorest toilet system.
  • Lift access and 24/7 CCTV
  • Own lockable rooftop with
    • Stainless steel cabinet & WEBER barbecue grill
    • Parasol & sun loungers
    • Dining & lounge areas
Modern Kitchen

Investment Information

  • COMMERCIAL unit renovated for home office use
  • Size: Gross: 900 gsf gross plus 700 gsf roof
  • Stamp Duty: only 0.2%! – property can be bought in clean company title (> HK$ 850,000 savings in purchase stamp duty fees)
  • Return on Investment: gross yield @ 4.8% / year and up to 8% / year (in case of 40% purchase financing)
  • Monthly Management Fee: $750
Dining Room Set up

Address

  • 48 New Market Street (entrance at 160-162 Wing Lok Street, Wing Lok Mansion) 
  • Asking Price HK$ 11,800,000
  • Contact: Jane Buckthought 9102 1516 for more information

Featured Property: Lyndhurst Building – Central/Sheung Wan

Central and Sheung Wan is the beating heart of Hong Kong, with a mix of old outdoor fruit and vegetable markets, shops, restaurants, and residential properties. The area has undergone a huge change with the introduction of the Mid Levels escalator and the growth of the Soho, Noho and Tai Ping Shan areas.
This area is very popular with singles and couples as its walking distance to a Central, IFC and the MTR.

Location:

Lyndhurst Building on Lyndhurst Terrace is next to HSBC and the famous egg-tart shop. Located right next to the Mid Levels Escalator that runs down in the morning and up in the evenings, this apartment is only 8 minutes walk down to IFC and 5 minutes to The Landmark. Lyndhurst Building has just 14 floors and has been upgraded with 2 new lifts and a 24hour security guard on duty.

Interior Highlights:

This beautifully renovated spacious One Bedroom, Fully Furnished Apartment has  large windows to let the light flood.  The natural light wooden floors and white walls allow residents to create their own style. The open Kitchen has a breakfast are and an oven, washer-dryer and fridge-freezer. The Bedroom has under-bed storage and a 4-door ceiling to floor wardrobe. Each Room is bright and airy with Large Windows which face the Gage Street and Four Seasons hotel.

Specs:

  • 437 sq ft of livable space
  • Open Kitchen-Living area
  • Full up-grade with Split Air-conditioners
  • Great Location Steps from Escalator
  • Walking distance to Landmark and IFC
  • Close to supermarkets, wet market, gyms, PMQ, Tai Kwun and restaurants of Soho

Address:

Featured Property – Alpine Court – Mid Levels West, A Spacious Family Home.

Open View

Location

Alpine Court is located on the quiet Kotewall Road in Mid Levels West which is above the Sai Ying Pun areas which is full of new restaurants, cafes and bars. A green leafy area with easy access to the Peak trails or a short walk down to Bonham Road and the Sai Ying Pun MTR. This area is well served by bus routes right outside the building. Alpine Court is a colonial low rise building with covered car parking and is extremely sought after for its location and size

Modern Living Room

Interior Highlights

This lovely spacious family home features Four good-sized Bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and Two Bathrooms. A Separate Living – Dining Room, a Large Kitchen with a separate Utility area and a Helpers Room with Helper Bathroom. spanning over 1695 sq ft of livable space. The apartment has recently been renovated and has natural colour floors and walls, making it perfect to create your own home style. Each apartment comes with One Car Park

This lovely spacious family home features Four good-sized Bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and Two Bathrooms. A Separate Living – Dining Room, a Large Kitchen with a separate Utility area and a Helpers Room with Helper Bathroom. spanning over 1695 sq ft of livable space. The apartment has recently been renovated and has natural color floors and walls, making it perfect to create your own home style. Each apartment comes with One Car Park

Good Size Bedroom

Specs

Spacious Kitchen

Address

Featured Property: Panorama – Mid Levels West. A Spacious Mid Rise Colonial

Mid-Levels is an affluent residential area on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located between Victoria Peak and Central halfway up Victoria Peak this area is very popular due to its walking distance to a central, multitude of public transport options and excellent schools.

Open View

Location

Panorama is located in Mid Levels West which is west of Garden Road and is considered the most convenient area of Mid Levels. Located just at the top of the Central Mid Levels Escalator that runs down in the morning and up in the evenings, this apartment is only 10 minutes down to Central (or Central Business District) by walk. Along the way is a large array of shopping and eating venues as it passed through Soho. Panorama is a colonial low rise building with only 8 floors and three blocks and is extremely sought after for its location and size.

Spacious Living Room

Interior Highlights

This lovely spacious Executive home features Three Large Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms a Separate Living and Dining Room, a Large Kitchen with a separate Utility Room and Two Helpers Rooms spanning over 2100 sq ft of livable space. Each of the Rooms is bright and Airy with Large Windows Many of Which have Green Mountain Views. The High Ceilings further add to the sense of space and just off the living room is a large Balcony which can easily fit a table and chairs or sun loungers and BBQ There is plenty of build in storage including a cloakroom and linen closet. Each apartment comes with One Car Park.

Large Bedroom

Specs

  • Over 200 sq ft of livable space
  • Single Story Home with Large Balcony
  • 12 feet high ceilings
  • 3 spacious bedroom each with built-in closets
  • High-End Daikin Split Type Airconditioners
  • Great Location Steps from Mid Levels Escalator
  • Excellent Transport Links to Central.
  • 7 Minutes to Soho and 10 Minutes to Central Business District
  • Close to Major International and Local Schools.
  • Dog Friendly
Dining Room

Address

  • 15 Conduit Road, Hong Kong
  • Asking Rent HK$84K per Calendar Month Inclusive of Management Fees and Government rates.
  • Viewings by appointment contact: Anthony 91051406 or anthony@qi-homes.com
  • For More infomation click this link

Featured Property: Ocean Front Townhouse for rent – Stanley

View of the ocean from the terrace

Location

Three Bays is a luxury development of just 10 townhouses on the south side between Stanley and Tai Tam. The location offers exceptional waterfront living with 270-degree views towards Turtle Cove and Tai Tam Bay offering a relaxed living environment yet only minutes to the amenities of Stanley Market. Within the proximity are no less than 8 of Hong Kong’s top schools.

area map

Interior Highlights

Each one of the exceptional homes offers 16 feet high ceilings all with private terrace and gardens as well as 2 car covered carport in the basement. The four spacious bedrooms each have their own bathrooms and offer wonderful sea view vistas from the floor to ceiling windows. The Ground Floor has a Separate Dining Room and Living Room with Direct Access to your Garden. The large spacious kitchen features top of the line Gaggenau appliances and is large enough to handle the largest parties. The Four Bedrooms are located on the first floor and second floor and have private terraces and en suite bathrooms. The entire home is fitted with Centralised Air Conditioning with both heating and cooling function.

Living Room

Facilities

The complex at Three Bays offers a multitude of luxury facilities for families including a large swimming pool and Jacuzzi with Sun Loungers, BBQ Area, and Muti-Purpose Function Rooms. The entire space looks and feels like a resort and is the perfect escape from the busy urban life of Hong Kong.

Swimming Pool

Specs

  • Over 3000 sq ft of livable space
  • Three Story Town Home with 2 Car Port in Basement
  • Stunning Uninterrupted Sea Views from Garden and Terraces and Rooftop
  • 16 feet high ceilings
  • 4 specious bedroom each with its own bathroom
  • High End Gaggenau Appliances
  • Great Location Overlooking Tai Tam Bay and Minutes from Stanley
  • Excellent Transport Links to Central.
  • Resort Size Pool with Sun Deck and BBQ Area.
  • Close to Major International and Local Schools.
Floor plan

Address

Featured Property: Terraced Flat in Happy Valley

large terrace
Spacious Terrace with Multiple Seating and Dining Areas

Location

Mandarin Court located in 25 King Kwong Street in Happy Valley was completed in 1975 and is a mid-rise building comprising of 24 units. This apartment located on the 1st floor is a special unit featuring a private terrace which is accessed from the living room. The aparment affords a prime location in the middle of the “village” and is walking distance to all resturants, cafes and supermarkets as well as steps from puplic transport to all parts of HongKong.

Renovated living space
Designer Decorated Flat with Wine Fridge
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Featured Property: Executive Home with Panoramic Sea Views

We take a look at this Stunning Executive Home with Panoramic Sea Views

View From Apartment

1. LOCATION

Bel Air is a large residential complex in Pok Fu Lam completed in 2004 located in Cyberport . This executive home offers the perfect mix for any family looking for modern yet spacious accommodations with stunning 180-degree sea views.

Living Room with Large Balcony

This area of Pok fu lam. offers lots of outdoor activities including jogging and walking along the sea wall with panoramic sea views towards the west

2. INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

This Executive Home with Panoramic Sea Views features 4 spacious bedroom and three bathrooms including two en-suites which is rare to find in this price point. it features 4 spacious bedroom and three bathrooms including two en-suites which is rare to find in this price point.

Spacious Bedroom with Floor to Ceiling Windows

The spacious kitchen with Double Fridge, a Gas Burner with BBQ Grill, a dishwasher and high-end appliances from Gaggenau. 

3. FACILITIES

Bel Air is the perfect choice for families who are looking for a complex with lots of facilities for all the family including multiple pools both interior and exterior, comprehensive gyms, multi-purpose function rooms, lots of outdoor play areas and a convenient shuttle bus to central.

Modern Kitchen with Seperate Helpers Room.

Everything is a stone throw away making this home a popular choice with expats looking for great value and convenience.

4. SPECS

  • Single story apartment.
  • High Floor.
  • Car Parking Space Included.
  • Large Spacious Balcony with Sea Views.
  • 1780 sq ft of livable space
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 1 maid room
  • 1 covered car park
Kitchen with Double Sink

5. DETAILS:

Open Sea Views

7 Things to Look for in a Rental Listing

Listing your rental property online is one of the most effective ways to attract quality tenant leads. However, no matter how hard you try to give your rental listing its uniqueness to make potential renters click on it, you may still not be getting enough responses for your properties. Here are some tips for listing your rental property online.

A detailed description

The details of the property are the most crucial aspect of rental listing because it precisely describes what the property offers. The minimum number of bedrooms and bathrooms, floor plan, square footage and storage space should be provided in detail. This should be included in the main body of the listing.

Amenities, Activities, and Attractions

The amenities section serves to describe and highlight the property’s best qualities. Many Hong Kong apartments for rent already have the basic amenities. You should include amenities that show the uniqueness of the property. They include in-unit laundry, air conditioning, ample storage units, and private outdoor space. Ensure to point out amenities the apartment is close to such as movie theaters, malls, parks, and transport access.

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