Park Island, Ma Wan, Hong Kong

Wow, latest data out from Centerline. Of all all the estates in Hong Kong, Park Island increased more this week than any other, rising 10.23%, averaging 9258 per square foot. I am not sure how many transactions this is based on but it is a remarkable increase, and will surely be reflected in bank valuations next week. The index also showed Hong Kong properties rising 2% overall this week.

If you support the development of an MTR station for Park Island, please send your views and support to: Ben LO Senior Engineer/Technical Service 1 Railway Development Office Highways Department sets1.rdo@hyd.gov.hk You can of course also send and promote your view to as many other sources as you wish - it all helps. For example, ceo@ceo.gov.hk . As readers of the Park Island blogger may know, the Government is reviewing the long-term railway strategy and carrying out Stage 2 Public Engagement exercise on seven local enhancment schemes. Upon completion of the Public Engagement exercise, the consultant will optimise the planning for major regional railway corridors and local enhancement schemes based on the views collected at both stages of the exercise. The entire study is expected to be completed in 2013. The Government will consider the consultant’s final recommendations and explore the way forward for different railway projects having regard to transport dem

Asking prices for Anacapri are apparently from 50K and upwards. A number of agents have shown the apartments to prospective tenants, only to have some decide to move to a Park Island tower apartment, which was not the initial intention of the prospective tenants when they came for a viewing. If you are an Anacapri tenant, or owner, please feel free to post here and tell us what its like!

The Government is seeking views on future MTR stations for Hong Kong here:  Our Future MTR Lines If you support an MTR station for Ma Wan, Park Island, please send an email expressing your views here: enquiry@ourfuturerailway.hk  Every email, comment, phone call etc from a Hong Kong resident supporting this will help. It takes just five minutes, so please do take the time to express your support for this, and please forward this to others and encourage them to respond. An MTR station might also be a compromise between those who want private car access to Park Island and those who prefer a focus on enhancement of public transport options.

Readers, I have received this email below.: Hello, I am an architecture student in London. We visited Hong Kong in November as part of a field trip and it was an unforgettable experience. I have a few questions about Ma Wan island if anyone is willing to help me please. I have noticed the Care village on the map. What is the village exactly about? I am working on a design proposal for a clinic in Ma Wan village. If you have any interesting information about the village to share please do so.. What is the atmosphere/ambiance of the village? What are the inhabitants like? If any of you wish to get in contact and/or assist this person, please feel free to post your details on this comments section, or email me and I will pass on your details to him,

Posting this advert in case anyone wants to rent a nice apartment on Ma Wan I have a flat with rooftop for rent. 1532sft and it is 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms plus a maid quarter.   Original renovation.   Would like to rent for close to $50000. Available in 2 weeks. If you could let me know if anyone is interested?   Best Regards, Lily c2006@hotmail.com

Park Island Property Prices rose 8.5% over the last month. I won't go over the many reasons for this again, as I have posted on this before, for example: http://parkislandhongkong.blogspot.com/2013/02/park-island-property-prices-are-poised.html http://parkislandhongkong.blogspot.com/2012/09/park-island-property-prices-new-records.html Click here to view the latest published statistical information on  Park Island Property Prices . Park Island property remains exceptional value at current prices compared to property in almost all other part of Hong Kong, so I would expect that prices are likely to keep rising. I will shortly post an update on the latest Park Island ferry, taxi, and bus schedules. A reminder that if you support the proposal for Private Car Parking for Park Island Residents, there is a petition you can sign here:  Park Island Resident's Car Parking Petition. That's it for now. The Park Island Blogger