I'm trying to decide between Yanlord Garden and Shimao Riviera. The Yanlord apartment is in Phase 3, Building 11 and the Shimao apartment is in Building 1. I have a 2 year old daughter and think the gardens and outdoor playgrounds at Yanlord are excellent. However, Shimao has a lovely beach and clubhouse and I'm not sure which would be a better environment for my little girl. Is there anyone with any advice?

I have just moved into Yanlord building 11. The facilities here are excellent for children (although I have none myself we have loads of amily and friends visiting with young children so it was a good reason to move here). I cannot say much about Shimao as I have only seen 2 apartments there but they do seem more modern and spacious, whereas the Yanlord apartments seem alot older and may need more maintenance. However, Yanlord have 2 balconies one off the main living area which I think is better than Shimao having either no balcony or one of a guest bedroom? It all depends on your priorities. If hotel style apartments and no balconies are good for you then Shimao...if you want balcony, closer to metro and town but don't mnd a "not so elegant" apartment then Yanlord is a good choice. Oh and the English spoken by Yanlord staff isn't so good but your agent can help with that. Yanlord seems safe for children with at least 2 lifeguards at the large pools and they seem well maintained. There are lots of play areas for children. Hope this helps!

Mind you this was 3 years ago...I spoke to a person who owned an apartment in Yanlord and one in Shimao. He liked Yanlord better because it seemed like it had more of a family atmosphere. Yanlord has a kindergarten. I'm not sure if Shimao does or not.

Jim

What is a reasonable price for Shimao for 3 bedrooms (appx 230 sq meter) above 30 floor, nice view hideous furniture?

^$1500/mo less than whatever they tell you