Assess public transportation links and proximity to main districts like Central, Wanchai and Causeway Bay
If a shuttle bus is available, obtain a shuttle bus schedule.
Identify the locality of nearby essential, convenience stores, restaurants, bars, banks, hospitals, clinics and sports centres.
Locate outdoor leisure areas such as parks, playgrounds, barbeque sites and beaches.
Space
Can all the furniture from your old property fit into the new property? Can you get large sofas, beds and tables upstairs and through doorways? What about pianos?
Check if the utilities areas are big enough for those big foreign appliances such as dryers and washing machines
Is there enough hanging space in the wardrobes? Check whether the wardrobes are wide enough to hang all of your clothes.
Electrical & mechanical fittings
Check for any water leakage throughout the apartment.
The water flow, pressure and quality are sufficient and constant.
Check to see if all the A/C units and appliances are in working condition. Make sure the A/C temperature is cool and the noise is acceptable.
Check the locations of socket locations for telephones, TVs aerials and computers.
Is cable TV connected? If not can it be? What TV Channels are provided by the building management?
Security
Ensure the security systems and alarm installations are fitted and in working order and that the estate is adequately manned with competent security personnel.
Note the fire escape route of the building and ensure there is a working fire alarm installed.
Check door locks are secure.
Check to see if all the windows are in working order. Review window safety locks for security and child safety.
Environment
Verify if there is any future large-scale refurbishment, renovation or redevelopment plan in the estate, or if there are any construction sites or indeed any activity near the estate which may cause potential disruption or disturbance.
Does the property management expect any unit to undergo any major renovation work in the near future?
Residential Management
Find out what the procedure is regarding advising the property management of your move in date.
See if the property management provide a handbook for occupants
Clarify any clubhouse regulations and charges.
If you are a pet owner check if the estate has any regulations regarding pets. Many residences do not permit dogs.
