how does renting in Hong Kong work

how does renting in Hong Kong work?
I'm moving out to HK next week for about 6 months so i can travel around Asia, and i'm trying to find somewhere to rent. my friend has told me that there's a minimum 12 month contract period with most places, which i thought wouldnt be so bad because all i would lose would be my deposit, although i've been told that's possibly not the case. her boyfriend said only people with a HK ID card can rent, so they would have to rent for me, and if i left, they would have to pay until the contract period is over - is this true?
China - 6 Answers
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Well, I'm not sure about how the rent is, because my manager does it all for me. But I know that the living space is very crammed and very pricey. Also, if you are planning on living in an apartment, be prepared for those pesky cockroaches. Sorry I didn't help much.
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Either HK ID or a valid passport to prove you are not an illegal immigrate
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You need a visa to stay in Hong Kong for longer than your visa-free admissible period. For an entry visa application for residence in Hong Kong, you need to provide the following :- * an application form ID(E) 936, with relevant parts duly completed and signed; * evidence of the sponsor's financial standing, e.g. bank statements, savings accounts passbooks, tax receipts and employment certificates; * evidence of the applicant's financial standing; * evidence of sponsor's relationship with the applicant, e.g. marriage certificates, birth certificate, family photographs and family letters (with envelopes), census record book and Privilege Card for Single Child (if applicable); * evidence of sponsor's accommodation, e.g. rental receipts; and * evidence of the applicant's past residence in Hong Kong (if any).
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Renting your own flat would be pretty tough for 6 months. I am not sure of where your comfort zone lies, but one feasible option would be to rent a room. Usually for about 300-400 USD per month you can rent a very small room in a flat. You share the bathroom, kitchen, and living room with the other renters. The real advantage is that you can negotiate a monthly lease and you will have a place to leave your stuff while you are out of town. Another great thing is that these places are in central locations. Causeway Bay has a ton of rooms to rent. A friend of mine lived that way for 5 years and loved it. Another temporary solution could be a guest house. Again, Causeway Bay has dozens of these. They usually charge about $20 - 30 USD per night, though you could likely negotiate a much lower monthly rate. One that I checked out before was called the Bin Ma Guesthouse. It was clean and the rooms had their own bathrooms, tv's and mini-fridge. These might actually be the best option for you because they require no contract and are furnished. If you are brave, I suggest you wing it out here without a place to stay, take the train from the airport and catch the MTR to Causeway Bay. Get out at Times square and walk north. Start looking up because all the signs for Guest houses are on the second floor. Drop your bags off and stay there for a night. The next day walk around and find a better cleaner place and negotiate prices for a longer stay. I am sure you will find a good clean place to stay a heck of a lot cheaper than a hotel or even room renting.
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Yes you need a HKID Card. Why don't you get a cheap service apt? You can rent some for 10 - 12k a month HK$.
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or you may consider living in budget hostel if you don't need to cook/kitchen. I would recommend USA Hostel in Tsim Sha Tsui.

If i bought phones from ebay which are unlocked with verizon,will it work in Hong Kong with different carriers

If i bought phones from ebay which are unlocked with verizon,will it work in Hong Kong with different carriers?
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Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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Yup as long as its unlocked it can work anywhere with any network carrier :) Have fun! =]

i want live & work in hong kong

i want live & work in hong kong ?
i m 27 yrs old man im in hong kong last 2 month now i have 1 month visa remaining . i want work & live in hong kong . what can i do . help me
Hockey - 5 Answers
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I don't know, I've never had a visa, but I do wish you luck and happiness.
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I can only wish u luck nothing else. u should be happy atleast u had a chance to visit d place
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Then don't become a hockey player. Their team sucks.
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Why????? Do you hate nature? Do you only care about work? Get a life, you sad little worm!
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Asking this in the right section might help.You need to get citizenship there if you want to work and live there.

do ps2 bought in Hong Kong will work on ps2 games bought in the Philippines

do ps2 bought in Hong Kong will work on ps2 games bought in the Philippines?
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PlayStation - 1 Answers
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Yes they can. They design the ps2 games to work with the ps2 so it should work with any ps2 no matter where you are or where you got the game from.