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Post  Posted: Oct 24, 2007 - 02:31 PM  Reply with quote  Back to top
Post subject: Would Shimao Riviera be within our budget?

Can anyone tell me if a budget of $5500US would be considered appropriate to be considering a 4 bedroom (3 bed + study) furnished apartment in this complex? We are especially interested in those which are 300m2 or more. If anyone is leasing in this complex I would appreciate any feedback you can give.
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Should be ok. We saw some 300m2 for between 4500 - 5800. Pending on how many TV's where in there and othre furniture. It is a really nice complex to live in. Good maintenance, nice pool and decent gym. Kids friendly too.
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Post  Posted: Oct 24, 2007 - 02:51 PM  Reply with quote  Back to top

Yes, and with that budget you can negotiate for many extras, laundry, satellite, etc.
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Post  Posted: Oct 24, 2007 - 04:28 PM  Reply with quote  Back to top

Yes should be more than enough unless the agent takes a huge commission Smile

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Post  Posted: Oct 25, 2007 - 02:37 PM  Reply with quote  Back to top

we live in shimao, pay USD 5000 for the flat I think you're talking about, the rent includes parking place in the garage and membership to BOTH clubhouses on the compound, and 2 satellite receivers....

the price depends on the building (older=cheaper, and building number 8 is more expensive because number 8 is the lucky number for Chinese, and I am not kidding) and the floor (higher=more expensive)

and, seriously: we're moving out, leaving China end of January. Our landlord is very good, if you're interested, please pm me. The apartement is in good shape and no major problems so far.
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