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06BLUE-CHIP PROPERTIES

BACK TO ’97 PRICE PEAK? 藍籌屋苑直逼「九七價」

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永安中區大廈一八○一室，跟我們的讀者分享。

Lofty PermissionI see that some loft spaces are available around Shueng Wan area

and I see an opportunity to buy an older one and renovate. The price of commercial ones seems to be a lot lower - and the higher ceilings are also very attractive - is it ok to convert them into living spaces?

Cynthia P, Sheung Wan

Some landlord put their units in so-called “commercial-residential” building in the rental market and allow tenants to live as residential flats. If you consider to purchase, be aware that you can’t change the use of building without first applying to the Buildings Department, and even adding things like bathrooms may end in tears. Contact Buildings Department for more details.

灣仔藍屋「留屋留人」政府經常對外表示，以原貌保留舊建築物是不切實際，但灣仔藍屋「

留屋留人」的例子，證明了理想能否實踐，事在人為。

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The real estate market frenzy continues to keep property prices up. Optimists consider the market will be further buoyed by the influx of mainland investors, and depreciation risks of the Hong Kong dollar. On the other hand some end-users are worrying that it is very likely to reach to property-price peak of 1997, followed by a sharp downturn.

For the serious home buyers the question is: Is it too expensive to buy properties in Hong Kong now?

In this issue our contributor Kristen Kuok talks to the market insiders and goes into the details of the ‘blue chip’ private housing estates and whether the rising prices will continue in that sector as well. (Page 6)

Want your own dream house, not someone else’s? Joe Tse discovers a local developer who is offering “Tailor-made houses” as an option for home buyers.

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樓價在過去一年拾級而上，但對於有意置業、但

又經歷過九七樓市高峰的準買家來說，始終受到一

個夢魘纏繞：究竟現在樓價是否太高？

在很多人心目中，「九七樓價」確實是樓價高低

的指標，記者 Kristen Kuok 透過訪問業內人士以及分

析市場研究報告，了解主要藍籌屋苑是否有回到九

七高峰之勢（第6頁）；此外 Joe Tse 也介紹本地一

家地產公司提供訂製別墅的服務，讓你夢想中的居

停變為真實（第14頁）。

香港人都喜歡享受香薰按摩，如果將家中的浴室

布置成像水療中心般舒適，可洗去身心的勞累，室

內設計師 Gigi Leung 提供布置浴室的竅門（第20

頁）。

為答謝讀者支持，HotListings與通濟隆合作提供

獨家旅遊優惠，只要使用第36頁的優惠券，便可以

享受高達六百元的郵輪假期折扣優惠，希望大家會

喜歡這個小小心意！

Julian Fung, EditorWant to give us your opinions about HotListings? Please email to [email protected]

Size Confusion CountsI’m confused about the size of units in Hong Kong. What is the

difference between ‘gross’ and ‘net’ size of units here? It seems that the size of my flat quoted to me doesn’t equal the measurements i’ve taken (not for gross or net). Though I only used my trusted venerable tape measure it has been accurate for me back the U.S. Can you help me ?

Ken, Mid-Levels

The ‘actual’ space is measured from the exterior of your property - right through to the middle of the wall bisecting you and your neighbour(s). Included are things like bay windows and balconies. The homeowners had also shared (and paid) the public spaces such as corridors, staircase and even resident’s clubhouse. Hope this helped.

Meaningless Street NamesI have stayed in different cities in the world and eventually landed

in Hong Kong. Recently I found the number of “un-english friendly” street names is booming in the city. We have Queen’s Road, Hollywood Road, Canton Road which can be pronounced easily to taxi drivers. But almost all the new roads in Hong Kong are named by Chinese phonetic translation such as “Lung Wui Road” (where the new Government Offices located), “Wui Cheung Road” (near the West Kowloon Cultural District). The most surprising thing is media reported that these name are meaningless in Chinese too, which is just a random combination from the Chinese character database. I do respect Chinese culture but I hope naming the street can be a more serious thing and have something meaningful to both Chinese and English speakers, especially when our government always emphasis Hong Kong is a world city.

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BLUE-CHIP PROPERTIES BACK TO’97 PRICE PEAK?

Many Hong Kong home buyers treat the property-price peak in 1997 as a benchmark of the frenzy real estate market. Kristen Kuok goes into details the price trends of “blue-chip” private housing estates.

不少香港人都視九七年高峰樓價，為樓市過熱指標，究竟現在樓市是否直逼「九七價」？甚或有超過這個高峰的趨勢？

藍籌屋苑直逼「九七價」

Brian Fok, 33, is still considering buying a new property for his family of four including two 3-year-old twin boys. “Media

reports said that some private estates have almost reclaimed the 1997 price peak. I’m worried that if it is now a good time to buy a new unit,” Fok said.

The sudden turnaround in property prices in 1997 when the financial crisis emerged is still a nightmare for many Hong Kong people. Recently Hong Kong’s property prices have continued to climb, despite measures taken by the Hong Kong government to cool the market down. Industry insiders said the inflationary pressure and depreciation risks of Hong Kong dollar against other Asian currencies will further buoy the city’s property prices. Secondary private residential developments with improved transportation networks and facilities are tipped to reclaim their property-price peak in 1997.

Taikoo Shing Outpaces ‘Blue-Chip’ Estates

Among the 10 major private developments, Taikoo Shing, in eastern Hong Kong Island’s Quarry Bay, saw the strongest rebound with average transaction price in August stood at HK$8,318 per sq ft, on par with the average of HK$8,316 per sq ft in July 1997.

今年三十三歲，擁有一對五歲雙

胞胎的霍先生，正在苦惱應否

入市置業。「有媒體報道指部

分大型屋苑樓價已經接近九七年的樓市高

峰，我現在入市會否『摸頂』，實在讓我

很困擾，我很擔心一時作出錯誤決定，讓

我的財政造成負擔。」

霍先生的想法是很多人的寫照，「九

七價」更是不少香港業主的夢魘。儘管政

府推出調控樓市措施，但香港樓價仍然高

居不下，業內人士認為，通脹升溫以及港

元匯率持續弱勢，令香港物業資產繼續被

受追捧，當中較具規模，而且交通設施、

生活配套比較完善的「藍籌屋苑」，其樓

價更直逼一九九七年的歷史高峰。

太古城跑贏藍籌屋苑

根據中原地產研究部統計數據顯示，

全港十個主要私人屋苑樓價，以鰂魚涌太

古城反彈力度最為強勁，八月份平均呎價

為八千三百一十八元，已經追過九七年每

方呎八千三百一十六元水平。

港島區其他屋苑售價亦直逼「九七

價」，毗鄰太古城的康怡花園，現時呎價

為六千八百二十元，比九七高峰七千九百

零九元，相差約一成四；另一指標屋苑鴨

脷洲海怡半島，每方呎約為六千五百五十

一元，只距離九七價一成三。

中原地產首席分區營業經理趙鴻運指

出，太古城樓價高企，其實與該區逐漸蛻

Average price of neighboring Kornhill was HK$6,820 in August, 13.8 percent lower than that in July 1997 when it hit HK$7,909 per sq ft. While South Horizons, another major private development in Hong Kong Island’s Aberdeen, saw a 13 percent different between the average price of HK$6,551 per sq ft in August and its 1997 peak of HK$7,527, according to data provided by the research department of Centaline Property Agency.

“Offices at Taikoo Place and One Island East have attracted many experts to move into the district in recent years.”

Kenneth Chiu, Centaline’s chief district sales manager of Taikoo Shing, attributed the performance of Taikoo Shing to the rapid development of Quarry Bay into a commercial center of Island East.

A 1,137-sq ft penthouse unit, with a 664-sq ft rooftop, at Begonia Mansion of Taikoo Shing was sold for HK$15

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million in mid-July. The transaction price represented an average price of HK$13,193 per sq ft, surpassing the 1997 record of similar units.

Offices at Taikoo Place and One Island East have attracted many experts to the district in recent years, Chiu said. The well-developed infrastructure in the area and constant updating of facilities keep an active property market in Taikoo Shing.

“About 70 percent of Taikoo Shing’s buyers are end-users or long-term investors,” Chiu said, noting that the high rental yield at about 4 percent has drawn investors’ interest continuously.

Chiu expects a further 5 percent price increase boosted by the shortage in supply and after the government sold a few land plots at higher-than-expected prices in land auctions.

Hung Hom’s Whampoa Garden Tipped to Pick Up

The prices of the four blue-chip residential estates in Kowloon saw larger different between August 2010 and July 1997 when compared with those in Hong Kong Island. Mei Foo Sun Chuen, one of the largest private housing estates in Hong Kong’s Lai Chi Kok district, posted an average price of HK$4,751 per sq ft in August, 14.2 percent lower when compared with HK$5,535 per sq ft in

July 1997, Centaline’s data showed. The average price of Whampoa Garden, a traditional private estate in Hung Hom, amounted to HK$6,514 per sq ft in August, a 17.6 percent lagging behind its high of HK$7,902 in July 1997.

The pickups in the two residential estates in East Kowloon were relatively slow with the average price in Laguna City remained 29.2 percent lower, while the average price in Sceneway Garden lagged by 30.4 percent.

Patrick Chow, a research head at Ricacorp Properties, said Laguna City was popular among speculators that helped push the prices to unreasonable levels in 1997. “While there are more new residential projects available in the market drawing speculators’ attention, some old private residential estates are unlikely to reclaim their peak in 1997,” he said.

Chow, however, saw a better potential for Whampoa Garden to pick up as the area will likely be serviced by the MTR Kwun Tong Line that will be extended from Yau Ma Tei station to a proposed Whampoa station.

Investing in properties is a good way to battle inflation, Chow said, noting that the risks of depreciation in Hong Kong dollar have also helped drive up the property prices. Residential properties in urban areas with good transportation

變為港島東區商業中心有關，由於太古地

產銳意發展太古坊，加上港島東中心入伙

帶動，上班族增加令區內住宅交投維持活

躍。「約七成於太古城置業人士都是用家

或長線投資者，其四厘穩定租金回報率，

是吸引買家進駐該區的主要原因。」。

以太古城海棠閣一個頂層單位為例，

面積一千一百三十七方呎，另附六百六十

四方呎天台，七月中旬以一千五百萬元成

交，平均呎價達到一萬三千一百九十三

元，超越九七年同類單位售價。

趙鴻運預計，由於現時盤源短缺，加

上早前賣地成交價較市場預期為高，所以

預料太古城仍有百分之五的樓價升幅。

紅磡黃埔花園追落後

相對港島區，九龍區的藍籌屋苑樓價

距離九七價較遠，荔枝角美孚新邨現時呎

價是四千七百五十一元，比九七年的五千

五百三十五元落後一成四，紅磡黃埔花園

的相距更大，現時六千五百一十四元的呎

價，足足比九七年落後一成七。

九龍東屋苑的樓價落後的情況更為顯

著，現時藍田麗港城和匯景花園的樓價，

都比九七年低水高達三成。利嘉閣地產研

究部主管周滿傑形容，麗港城開售時是著

名的炒家樂園，但當市場上出現新的住宅

項目，炒家便會轉戰新盤物色投資機會，

讓類似麗港城的較舊物業，難以再攀上九

七樓價高峰。不過當中也有例外屋苑，周

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networks have always outperformed though a strong recovery has already been seen, he said.

Dimmer Rebound in New TerritoriesKingswood Villas, in Tin Shui Wai

district of New Territories east, was once a popular large-scale private housing estate among investors when the sixth phase of the development, Maywood Court, launched in February 1997.

The overheated investment appetite sent the average price of the private development to HK$4,425 per sq ft in July of the year, a price that has not been reclaimed over the past 13 years after the Asian financial crisis. The average price in August was HK$2,592 per sq ft, dropped 41.4 percent from July 1997, the largest difference among the 10 major private developments.

Joyce Wong, a senior district manager of Centaline Property, said the properties in Kingswood Villas were overbought during the 1997 property market frenzy.

“Kingswood Villas is unlikely to reclaim its 1997 peak but the prices have already bounced back by more than 30 percent after the outbreak of SARS in 2003,” she said.

Wong noted that speculators accounted for 60 percent of Kingswood Villas’ buyers during the property market peak, but the figure has dropped to about 40 percent.

The current prices are more reasonable, she said, adding that a 10 percent increase to about HK$2,800 is very likely in the near future.

In despite of the continuous rise of property prices, some of the homeowners

氏特別指出受惠地鐵延線工程刺激，黃埔

花園的樓價具不俗上升潛力。

周滿傑又指投資物業市場是對抗通脹的

好方法，目前香港樓價飆升，某程度上都

是與港元貶值、資金尋求保值出路有關，

市區屋苑交通配套完善，受買家追捧，令

樓價升幅超越整體大市。

新界區升幅遜於市區

天水圍嘉湖山莊一度是區內熱門大型屋

苑，當第六期美湖居推出市場時，更掀起

一股搶購熱潮，並將呎價推高至每方呎四

千四百二十五元。不過好境不常，歷經亞

洲金融風暴洗禮，該盤售價在過去十三年

一蹶不振，現時平均呎價僅為二千五百九

十二元，比九七高峰有四成差距，亦是有

統計十大屋苑中，樓價最為落後。

中原地產高級分區經理王樹明指出，

九七年嘉湖山莊受到買家追捧而「超買」

，造就當年樓價瘋狂飆升，不過她樂觀指

出：「嘉湖山莊樓價雖然未回復到九七年

水平，不過相對二○○三年沙士時期，已

經回升超過三成。」預計未來樓價可以有

一成升幅，呎價可達二千八百元。

個別屋苑樓價「再闖高峰」，但有業主

「高處不勝寒」，擔心樓價在短期掉頭向

下，急於沽貨離場，荃灣愉景新城一個六

百一十方呎單位，最近以二百九十一萬元

售出，呎價四千七百七十元，原業主持貨

十三年，虧蝕接近一百七十萬元，幅度達

三成七。

有業主對樓價再創新高感到樂觀，也

有業主擔心樓市轉勢，有市場人士分析指

出，只要港元繼續跟隨美元弱勢，加上中

國大陸買家在港置業意欲仍高，所以並未

看到香港樓市短期轉勢向下的跡象。

dumped their properties as they fear that the prices will fall after a substantial gain. A homeowner would rather sell a unit in Tseung Wan’s Discovery Park at a loss-making price but didn’t want to wait for a further rise in price.

The 617-sq ft unit was sold for HK$2.91 million, an average price of HK$4,770, HK$1.7 million or 37 percent lower than the previous transaction price of about HK$4.61 million.

However, some of the homeowners remain optimistic about the housing market that may be boosted by the weakening Hong Kong currency and increasing mainland investors.

Source: Research Department, Centaline Property Agency

Price Trends of 10 Major Private Developments

July 1997 Aug 2010 Percentage change

Taikoo Shing 8,316 8,318 0.0%

South Horizons 7,527 6,551 -13.0%

Kornhill 7,909 6,820 -13.8%

Mei Foo Sun Chuen 5,535 4,751 -14.2%

Hang Fa Chuen 8,153 6,829 -16.2%

Whampoa Garden 7,902 6,514 -17.6%

City One Shatin 5,736 4,710 -17.9%

Laguna City 7,355 5,209 -29.2%

Sceneway Garden 7,814 5,437 -30.4%

Kingswood Villas 4,425 2,592 -41.4%

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Industrial Land Rezone for Residential Use政府擬將工業用地改為住宅用途Planning Department said it was considering re-zoning almost 30 hectares of industrial land for residential use in a bid to increase housing supply. The plot of lands include Tsuen Wan, Shatin, Yuen Long, Fanling, Tuen Mun and Tai Kok Tsui. It is expected 20,000 residential apartments could added supply to the market. Surveyor commented that lease modification takes time and it would be difficult to increase flat supply within a short period. 規劃署建議將接近三十公頃工業用地﹐改

為住宅用途﹐涉及地段分佈荃灣、沙田、

元朗、粉嶺、屯門、大角咀等地，預計可

建成約二萬個住宅單位。是近十年最大

規模工業用地改變用途建議。有測量師表

示，由於改變土地契約需時，所以難於短

期內增加住宅供應以壓抑樓價。

HKMA Tells Banks to Conduct Stress Tests on Mortgage Loans 壓力測試勢冷卻樓市The Hong Kong Monetary Authority told banks to conduct stress tests on their mortgage portfolio starting from mid-September. The tests are to access the credit risks of their mortgage business when the interest rates go up. Insiders from the property industry said that the move will curb the transaction volume in secondary market as buyers will be more conservative in assessing their affordability. 金管局為免息低息環境逆轉，令銀行面對

按揭業務壞帳風險，由九月中旬起要求銀

行實行借款人壓力測試。由於此舉會讓買

家在置業前，更仔細衡量個人能承受的利

率風險，所以有地產業人士預計，測試勢

將已經淡靜的二手市場，進一步冷卻。

Government Mulls ‘Rent-and-Buy’ Scheme政府構思「先租後買」中產房屋The Hong Kong government is considering introducing a “rent-and-buy” scheme to help middle class, also known as sandwich class, buy their first homes. The scheme may allow people


In Brief 樓市快拍Real estate market trends.最新樓市情報。

to rent a unit for several years, before deciding on whether to move out or to buy the unit. The middle-class buyers will only be allowed to sell their units to the government but not in the private residential market to avoid property price volatility. The scheme, which obviously will not affect the private market, is expected to gain support from property developers. 政府應否資助市民置業的公眾諮詢結束，

其中一個可能方案是推出「先租後買」中

產房屋，協助沒有資格入住公屋，但又沒

有財力購買私人住宅的夾心階層。初步構

思的中產房屋是「先租後買」推行，住客

租住若干年後，可選擇遷出或購入單位，

即使住戶選擇購入，未來亦只可以向政府

出售，售價不會隨私人市場波動。由於其

買賣市場跟私人樓價完全脫勾，不會衝

擊私人物業市場，預料會得到地產商的支

持。

Government to Tighten Rules on New Home Sales政府對新盤銷售提出建議The Hong Kong government has suggested the city’s property developers to unveil the details and pre-sales arrangement to the public and real estate agents as soon as possible. The move, aims to avoid chaos in pre-sales of new property projects, is an addition to the government’s measures in June to tighten rules on new home sales. Property

Residents Can Stay after Blue House Revitalization 灣仔藍屋活化「留屋留人」The revitalization program of the Blue House, a pre-war building in Wan Chai with more than 70 years of history, will allow existing residents to stay in their homes. The program will improve the living environment by adding a toilet in each of the unit and a lift in the building. St James’ Settlement, a charitable organization, will help manage the Blue House. A program that Blue House residents are to guide visitors into the district’s living heritage will also be expanded. 第二期活化歷史建築結果公布，當中灣仔藍屋建築群破天荒以「留屋留

人」方式活化，即現時住戶可以繼續居住，每個單位亦會加設洗手間，

並增設升降機，方便居民。整體建築群交由聖雅各福群會以「民間生活

館」主題管理，部分空間會列做二手買賣場，而現時由藍屋居民提供的

導賞團服務也會擴大規模。

Pre-warMemory

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developers are advised to announce the exact schedule for the pre-sales, the location of sales office and the number of units for each batch. The government also called for a fair system for determining flat selection priority such as a ballot system. 政府早前推出措施監管不良售樓手法，當

局經過三個月觀察，仍發現近期開售新盤

出現買家通宵排隊的混亂情況。政府最新

建議發展商應盡早讓地產代理及公眾知道

物業的資料及售樓程序安排，包括開售的

準確時間、售樓處位置及每批發售數量。

同時，應採取公平的揀樓機制，例如抽籤

或登記，確保良好的秩序及避免不必要的

輪候。

‘Garage’ in Repulse Bay Reaches HK$11,000 Per Sq Ft「車房豪宅」呎價1.1萬元A garage, which was illegally modified into a luxury residential unit, sold for HK$5.18 million, an average price of HK$11,000. The unit, located on 98 Repulse Bay Road, was changed hands for four times in seven years. Similar garages in Repulse Bay valued at HK$1 million each, and the price for the modified unit with a premium of HK$3 million. 《明報》記者發現，淺水灣九十八號一個

車房被非法僭建成住宅，而且七年內四度

易手，成交價由三十萬元急升至五百一十

八萬元，呎價超過一萬一千元，成為本港

歷來最貴的「天價車房」。目前此類車房

市價少於一百萬元，僭建後讓車房增值

達四百萬元，更令人匪疑所思是，促成交

易的律師表示，該車房物業契約並沒有問

題，而銀行亦願意承造按揭。

Citibank’s REIT to Sell Central Office Tower for HK$4.3 Bln中環商廈43億放售　呎價新高Citibank is selling 50 Connaught Road, a 27-storey office tower in Central held by its real estate investment trust, for HK$4.3 billion, or HK$25,000 per sq ft. The office tower, currently under redevelopment, provides a total gross floor area of 172,000 sq ft. The office spaces are targeting a monthly rental of HK$40 to HK$80 per sq ft, or a combined monthly rental income of HK$8 million to HK$10 million. 由花旗銀行旗下房地產基金等持有的中環

干諾道中五十至五十九號二十七層高重建

商廈項目，樓面面積十七萬二千方呎，以

暗盤價四十三億元放售，平均每方呎二萬

五千元，落實成交後將創下香港寫字樓呎

價最高紀錄。該項目意向租金為每方呎四

十至八十元，全數租出每月可帶來租金收

入八百萬至一千萬元。

Sun Hun Kai Properties Eyes Mainland Buyers for Valais天巒開售　深圳吸客Sun Hun Kai Properties earlier set up an exhibition center in Shenzhen’s Futian district for its new development project “Valais”, in Hong Kong’s Sheung Shui district, to attract mainland buyers. The developer expects the ratio of mainland buyers to reach 50 percent of for Valais. Sun Hung Kai aims to sell the project, which provides 330 villas ranging from 2,600 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft, for no less than HK$30 million each, this represents an average price of HK$12,000 per sq ft. The riverside villas are expected to sell for at least HK$100 million each, with an average price of more than HK$20,000 per sq ft. 香港樓價很大程度由大陸客源支撐，發展

商亦積極向大陸買家招手。新地旗下上水

天巒洋房項目，特別在深圳福田開設展覽

廳，估計內地客佔買家比例接近一半。天

巒共提供三百三十座別墅，每座約二千六

百至四千五百方呎，臨河大宅入場費逾三

千萬元，呎價一萬二千元起，至於臨河大

屋每呎索價逾二萬元，入場費近一億元。

Chinachem Sells 400 Car-Parking Spaces華懋一天速售四百個車位Chinachem Group earlier sold 400 car-parking spaces in Shatin’s Belair Gardens for HK$200,000 each. The car-parking spaces are offering a rental yield of about 6 percent with a monthly rent of about HK$1,200, and the yield is higher that provided by residential properties. Mainland buyers bought half of the parkings, according to unnamed sources. 另類投資機會最近得到不少買家青睞，華

懋早前突然放售旗下沙田富豪花園約五百

個車位，平均每個約二十萬元，單單在第

一天已售出四百個，以月租一千二百元及

扣除雜費計算，淨租金回報高達6厘，比

不少出租住宅的投資回報為高，據了解近

半車位都是由大陸買家購入。

Sofitel Luxury Hotels Launches iPad Application ‘The Kiosk’Sofitel推出「The Kiosk」iPad程式

The Sofitel Luxury Hotels brand has launched its own iPad application namely “The Kiosk.” Guests of the Sofitel suites in Paris, London, Munich and Brussels are provided with iPads, installed with “The Kiosk,” during their stay. The application allows guests to choose from a selection of 6 newspapers and magazines for each of the 6 selected countries including France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy and the United States. Le Monde, the Wall Street Journal, El Pais, the Financial Times, Die Welt, Vogue and l’Officiel are among the choices.蘋果iPad於各國掀起熱浪後，酒店集團Sofitel亦推出iPad應用程式「The

Kiosk」。凡入住Sofitel位於巴黎、倫敦、慕尼黑及布魯塞爾的指定房

間，即可享用由酒店提供的iPad，內置The Kiosk程式讓住客選擇閱讀每

個國家的六份報紙和雜誌，當中包括法國《世界報》、《華爾街日報》

、《金融時報》、德國《世界報》Die Welt、《時尚》Vogue 等。

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Three spacious bedrooms are spaced out over the three levels allowing each guest to find their own personal sanctuary with private sea view decks, lavish beds and en suites. The Master Suite, located two levels down from the main living/pool deck area, consumes the entire bottom level featuring a sumptuous soaker tub and perhaps the most spectacular view on the island.

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We can all remember the great childhood moments plucking great designs from our imaginations and

making them real using Lego blocks; for many of us as we have grown, our childhood toy becomes real, and the Lego blocks are replaced by real bricks and mortar.

Despite this, some of this originality and creativeness can be lost in the hunt for cost minimising and construction speed. However, nowadays more options do exist, and the potential for home buyers to totally customise their new home is even easier than you may think.

“The advantages of tailor-made house are you can decide the location of the house, facing direction, style of the construction, and even the layout, interior design.” Simon Wong, senior property consultant of Fung Yuen Property Limited told HotListings. “This can fulfill the practical needs of owners as well as displaying their characters.”

To fulfill legal requirements, this kind of house must be categorised as pre-sale property contract. The property developer will find a suitable land to buy and then sign a contract with the home buyer. After the buyer has paid the cost of the

厭倦了千篇一律的住宅設計，

除了可以從室內設計著手，

現時也有地產公司提供「訂

製別墅」服務。豐源地產高級物業顧問

黃思遠指出，訂製別墅最大的好處，就

是無論物業位置、座向、外型風格，以

至室內間隔、裝修，都可以跟據客戶的

要求量身訂造，除了滿足買家的實際空

間需要，亦可顯露屋主獨特個性。

為了乎合法例的要求，這類訂製別墅

必需以「村花」合約形式發售，地產公

司會先物色及收購相關地皮，然後與客

戶簽訂合約，待客戶交付土地費用後，

建築師便會與客戶商討建築外觀、園林

風格等細節，待客戶確認後就以分期支

付形式，繳付建築施工費用。

基本建築施工完成後，地產公司會

按照客戶的要求，進行室內裝修及園林

佈置等工序，待屋宇署批出入伙紙後，

客戶就可以正式入住，一般而言，由草

擬建築圖則設計至交樓，需時六至九個

月。

一般人或會認為訂制別墅的價格，一

定會比現樓昂貴，但事實並非如此。黃

思遠指出，由於訂製別墅以「村花」方

式發售，買家按照建屋進度分期付款，

所以比購入現成物業更便宜。以該公

Tailor-Made Dream Home 訂製夢想家園

Joe Tse disvovers how a tailor-made dream home can all be done on a budget - even here in Hong Kong.

將積木砌成夢想中的家園，相信是不少讀者的兒時玩意；長大後我們也可以重溫這種童年樂趣，但製成品卻換成一幢真正的別墅大宅。


land, the architect will discuss the details including building design, layout and garden with the buyer. The construction can be commenced after the design is confirmed, and the buyer will pay by installments.

The interior decoration, garden design and other works start after the

“You can decide the location of the house, facing direction, style of the construction, and even the layout.”

basic construction works are completed. Once the Building Department issues an occupation permit, the buyer can move in. In general it takes six to nine months from initial design to handover.

While it may be tempting to presume tailor-made houses would be more expensive than ready-made ones. In fact it is not. “As the buyer pays in stages according to the construction progress, therefore it is cheaper than ready made properties,” Wong explained.

Take a development of their company at Lam Tsuen, Tai Po as an example: a

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custom made 3-storey house costs HK$7.8 million. A similar off-the-rack property is about $8.6 million. And the latter doesn’t include interior design.

Wong said that the “land reserves” of their company are mainly located in Tai Po and Fanling. They can search for suitable site for their clients in the area as requested. He also said that the response from the market is good. Tailor-made houses occupied one-third of their property transactions.

Some potential buyers who are not familiar with this kind of transaction will worry about the issues of land leases and property ownerships. Wong emphasized that everything must be confirmed with the government departments before the construction starts. The house can also be freely traded on the private property market as the land premium had already been paid.

Regarding the mortgage, some banks provide loans of up to 70 percent of the total value. The buyer should also pay attention to the future development of the area surrounding the site to avoid dissatisfactions which may arise such as the view being blocked by other new developments.

European classic, American country, modern chic… Buyers can choose from a variety of styles for the tailor-made house. “Many owners showed their creativity to make their homes different,” said Simon Wong of Fung Yuen Property Limited.

Under the current rules, this kind of village house should not cover more than 700 sq ft for each floor, while only 3-storey house is allowed and the height is capped at 8.23 metres. As no limitation is set for the garden, owners can incorporate their creativity into the garden such as making a miniature forest, vineyard, clock tower and even a helipad. “No creativity is too crazy in a small place like Hong Kong, if you choose to build your own house,” said Wong.

風格多元化

訂製別墅風格多樣化，買家可以按喜好以歐洲古典、美國鄉村、田園風格、現代簡約等等不同設計。豐源地產黃思遠透露，不少買家都發揮創意，務求將家居變得與別不同，有客戶亦將地面客廳向上打通，營造高樓底的大宅感覺；此外亦有客戶要求提供較少在村屋別墅出現的雙套房設計。

按照法例規定，村屋別墅每層佔地最多七百方呎，樓高最多三層、而且不能超過八點二三米，但花園則無限制，所以業者建議買家可以按照預算及喜好，在花園的幾千方呎範圍盡情發揮創意，好像小型人工樹林、葡萄園、甚至鐘樓、私家直升機停機坪，都可以在訂製別墅中實現。

Create your own

style

司一個大埔林村項目為例，一幢三層

高訂製別墅的售價為七百八十萬元，

但毗鄰面積相若的現樓項目，則索價

八百六十萬元，兩者相距百分之五到

一成，而且後者的價格不包括室內裝

修。

黃思遠透露，目前該公司主要提供

大埔及粉嶺一帶土地，供客人選擇興

建自訂別墅，除了指定地皮，也可以

在區內替客人物色理想地皮；他形容

市場對訂製別墅反應不俗，該公司過

去一年的住宅成交當中，有三分之一

都是來自訂製別墅。

至於不少準買家會擔心村屋地地契

和業權的問題，業者強調在正式動工

前，會先確認補地價及業權等事宜；

亦因為買家在購入時已補地價，所以

物業完工後，便可以即時在市場上自

由買賣。

在按揭貸款方面，部分銀行都可以

向已補地價的村屋提供七成樓按；但

買家在購入前宜留意物業附近的發展

大綱，避免購入後才得知景觀將會被

鄰近新發展所影響。

「業者強調在正式動工前，會先確認補地價及業權等事宜；亦因為買家在購入時已補地價，所以物業完工後，便可以即時在市場上自由買賣。」

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中央冷氣，全海景

@1800

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Convenient Accessibility1979’ - 4414’

交通方便

6M

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Sky lounge, Chic interior design2000’ - 4000’

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Investment Choice3990’

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9.17M

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@2550

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實用率高，新地工廈

4.4M

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12M

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17M

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B.T. Centre

Flexible Size1000’ - 8000’

全幢翻新工廈，間隔靈活

@7

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Ocean Park & Mountain view9710’

海洋公園景

23.3M

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Clongs is a improved version of tongs. The clever bend makes sure they sit up when put down without messing up the bench.就如Supoon一樣，Clongs夾子獨特彎曲手柄設計，讓食物醬汁不會沾污桌面。

Smood gives you perfectly smooth and fluffy mash in seconds. It’s unique spring design absorbs any pounding impact so avoid painful jarring on your wrists.特別設計的彈簧結構，可以讓你更輕便利壓製馬鈴薯泥、牛油果等食材。

Forget trying to wash oily grinds down the sink or put your hand inside a filthy garbage can – just turn your espresso machine portafilter upside down over Grindenstèin, tap tap, and done.Grindenstèin讓你簡易地清理咖啡機之餘，殘渣也可用作肥料之用。

No more pens going walking, wandering keys or using sticky tape to hold your charger cords in place – just put them in your Jot.不管是筆、鑰匙、或者零亂的電線，都可以利用這個小工具固定起來。

Supoon comes with a built-in rest and will not mess your place while cooking. You can scrape with it, stir and mix with it, taste and serve with it.勺子的彎曲手柄設計，令你忙於入廚時，可以隨意放下，以耐熱物料製造，可以用作炒菜之用。

SMART PICKSNeed clever solutions to life’s everyday problems?

Australian kitchenware design company Dreamfarm creating simple, innovative gadgets with the aim of making

everyday mundane tasks faster and easier.

怎樣將日常瑣碎工作，變得更有效率？來自澳洲的生產商Dreamfarm，將創意點子注入廚房用具設計內，將每天重覆又

重覆的工作，都變得輕鬆便利。

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Squeezing Teafu’s flexible silicone pod forces water in and out, circulating more water around tea leaves which brews them faster, letting you enjoy your tea sooner.透過擠壓軟膠茶隔，讓茶葉的味道更快滲出，節省泡茶時間。

Vebo will boil, steam and strain your vegetables all in one unit. It can squashes down to fit any sized pot and also saving

storage space.Vebo軟膠容器兼具煮菜、蒸菜及隔水功

能，而且可摺疊節省收藏空間。

Scizza has re-invented the pizza wheel by combining two blades with a nifty spatula on the bottom blade protecting your cooking surface.嶄新設計的薄餅剪刀，就手之餘也不會刮花食具表面。

People love having a coffee on their desk but always seem to spill at the worst possible time. Spink sticks to your table and holds your drink so it can’t be knocked over.只要將Spink黏在桌上，再也不用擔心打翻咖啡。

Need one knife to spread the jam, then another to cut the sandwich, and then battle with tearing the plastic wrap? Oni has combined all your everyday tools into one.Oni三合一設計，可以讓你作一般切肉、塗牛油及剪開膠袋的功能於一身。

By using gravity and friction to secure your notes, Gripet eliminates the need for glue,

pins, tape, clips and magnets.無需膠水、磁石、膠紙或圖釘，也可將

字條、相片等，整理得井井有條。

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Hong Kong people love to get massages and pamper themselves, so why not do the same for your bathroom and incorporate a spa-like surrounding as interior deigner Gigi Leung suggests?

享受一趟Spa水療按摩，讓您的得到舒緩鬆馳，想隨時都能重溫洗滌身心的感受，何不將家中的浴室改造一下，成為自家水療中心？

a bathroom

享受悠然一刻

to enjoy

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Make yourself feel comfortable and relaxed by making your bathroom as luxurious as possible. Luxury can be

incorporated via a simple replacement of a fixture right through to a complete remodel.

My client’s bathroom was dated, having been designed almost 75 years earlier. We replaced a conventional swinging door that is found in many bathrooms with a sliding door to create more usable floor space. The fixtures, which included the toilet and the wash basin, were reconfigured to create an unobstructed entry way with a more open feeling to the bathroom.

The toilet, pushed back towards the window, is now hidden from view upon entry. We removed the tub, which had been rarely used for baths, and replaced it with a full shower stall. The shower stall has clear glass on all sides, instead of a shower curtain or sliding translucent doors. This helped create a more contemporary look.

The older single window was removed and replaced with dual vertical windows that opened outwards, allowing for better cross-ventilation and more light. The location of the bathroom on the top floor allowed for the addition of a skylight that not only allowed for more light but also additional space for airflow.

We replaced a stand-alone wash basin with a corner vanity unit that makes optimal use of the small space. With the toilet and vanity repositioned, there is a definitive entry way that opens up and leads into the bathroom. Storage space for toiletries, and other personal effects had increased with the expansion from one medicine cabinet to three. These

很多人都想將家裡的浴室布置成

像水療中心一樣輕鬆舒適，想

擁有理想的浴室環境，可以局

部更換部分設備配件，或徹徹底底來一個

大翻新。

我其中一位客戶的家，位於一幢古舊

大廈之中，相信至少有七十五年歷史，單

位的浴室也十分老舊，面積細小，客人希

望我替它重新設計，讓浴室有煥然一新的

感覺。

首先我將浴室的門改為左右拉動的趟

門，騰出更多可用空間；此外為了讓浴室

入口處看來更寬敞開揚，馬桶被移到靠近

窗口的位置，此舉亦可以避免住戶一踏進

浴室，就看到馬桶恭候大駕光臨。

另一方面，由於戶主很少浸浴，所以

索性將浴缸拆去，然後安裝佔用空間較小

的花灑淋浴間；相對一般的浴簾或半透明

趟門，我選用的透明玻璃浴屏，顯得晶瑩

剔透，營造現代簡約設計風格。

浴室裡原本只有一扇窗戶，後來經過

改造，多加一扇在旁邊，當兩個窗戶同時

打開後，形成空氣對流效果，增加浴室舒

適度，亦同時因為這個單位位於大廈頂

層，這個改動進一步加強浴室的光線和通

風效困。

原本的洗手盆由靠近大門的位置，重

置在浴室的角落，節省空間。

經過上述改動，浴室整體感覺變得更

整然有井，踏進浴室的感覺更為開豁；貯

物櫃亦由原本的一個增加至三個，全都藏

在浴室右則牆身內，無論家中有多少浴室

或個人用品，都綽綽有餘。

至於色調方面，新加上的貯物櫃和裝

飾我都採用了天然木材，由於天然木材有

漂亮的自然色澤，所以我用髹上染木漆和

光油，取代油漆，呈現木材的天然美感，

此舉也可以令木材變得更溫暖，跟浴室整

體時尚設計十分匹配。

在燈光方面，我沿著通道上方安裝燈

槽，並採用石英燈膽，透過微黃燈光營造

溫暖的室內氣氛。

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BEFOREThe original location of tub, toilet bowl and wash basin was poorly arranged that watsted the spaces. 原本的浴室設計，由於沒有仔細規劃，讓浴缸、馬桶和洗手盆佔去不少空間，感覺侷促。

span the entire right side of the bathroom wall.

Instead of painting the wood trim and cabinets, we used stain and varnish to bring out the beauty of the wood. It also added warmth and a classic touch which served to complement the overall contemporary design. We inserted halogen lighting into the consoles parallel to the entryway to create a warmer lighting effect.

The remodeling of the bathroom also had a spillover effect on the hallway. The sliding door for the bathroom created an interesting door system for the hallway, as the system spans the entire hallway. With three equally sized panel segments and only two sliding doors, one panel is always open. This could be the entrance to the bathroom, the hallway closet, or as shown here, a nook for displaying artwork and a small storage cabinet.

AFTERWith the tub replaced by shower stall and relocation of toilet bowl and wash basin, the toilet looks more spacious than before.浴缸被花灑淋浴間取代，再加上將馬桶和洗手盆位置重新調動，讓洗手間整體空間感覺更寬敞。

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While a complete bathroom remodel may not be for everyone, individual aspects of the bathroom can be considered:

Bathtub or shower - Decide whether the bathtub or shower is more important to you. A tub offers an opportunity for an occasional bath but showers are used more frequently. Consider widening the space to give you room to maneuver and to allow for more than one person to use it. You can design your space with steam options or a combination of showerhead and wall-mounted body sprays

Storage – To eliminate clutter, include more storage for essential items. Find out what you need for your bathroom and customize your storage solutions. You can get containers from local chain stores. Consider passing on brushed metal or clear glass storage accessories. Look instead for woven baskets or wood boxes to store extra towels and toiletries.

Fixtures – Faucets and towel rods should not be overlooked. They are not only design accents but also practical items that are used frequently. Try to buy the best that you can afford. With the need to ensure that water is not wasted, you may refer to the water efficiency labels on the product, which issued by the Water Supplies Department.

Lighting - A functional light is important in bathrooms but some fluorescent lighting can be very unflattering. Some vanity lighting fittings allow for the use of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs). They can fit into existing light fixtures formerly used for incandescent bulbs. While they give off

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“Instead of painting the wood trim and cabinets, we used stain and varnish to bring out the beauty of the wood.”

BIG CHANGES OR MINOR TOUCH UPS?

the same amount as light as incandescent bulbs, they use less energy. LED lighting has also emerged as an option, with manufacturers offering newer vanity options. These use even less electricity than CFLs.

Cabinet – A small bathroom can look more spacious when a petite vanity replaces a bulkier cabinet-style version. To make up for lost storage, consider tucking a tall, slender basket under the vanity.

Privacy - Use frosted glass to cover part of the window where privacy is needed. With a few matching accessories near the sink, the look will go from blah to spa.

Artwork - Don’t be afraid to put some artwork in your bathroom. You can grace the walls with groupings of framed artwork. But avoid putting treasured photos or expensive items due to the potential for water damage.

如果您暫時沒有計劃將家中的浴室來

一個大翻新，其實從小處著手，也可以大

大改善浴室的環境。

浴缸或淋浴間：仔細考慮享受泡泡浴

比較重要，還是暢快地淋浴比較適合自

己，一般而言，浴缸的使用率不及花灑為

高，如果棄用浴缸，騰出更多空間之餘也

可以讓多於一個人同時使用浴室。在淋浴

間設計方面，你可以考慮使用蒸氣，或者

花灑按摩組合。

貯物空間：為免你的浴室被雜物堆放

得雜亂無章，最重要裡面有足夠的貯物空

間，並且避免放置一些很少使用的物品，

浪費空間。此外也可以在家品店購買收納

容器，將雜物化零為整。在浴室使用的器

皿，如盛載綿花棒的瓶子、漱口杯、肥皂

碟等，以金屬或玻璃物料為首選，方便日

後清潔，而籐籃或木箱就是放置毛巾和浴

室用品的好幫手。

配件：一些浴室配件不應僅僅當作裝

飾，實用性也十分重要，好像水龍頭和毛

巾架都經常使用，所以不妨購買質量比較

好的產品；為了珍惜食水，你也可以參考

由水務署向花灑產品發出的「用水效益標

籤」，以比較不同花灑的耗水程度。

燈光：一盞提供主要光源的浴室燈十

分重要，但有人會覺得光管的光線，讓人

不太舒服，在傳統鎢絲燈泡以外，你也可

以選用新型節能燈泡，近年流行的LED燈

泡也是不錯的選擇，款式繁多，而且比普

通節能燈膽更省電。

貯物櫃：在狹小的浴室空間內，安裝

纖細的貯物櫃，總比體積龐大的為好，起

碼視覺上不會變得侷促，為了彌補貯物空

間減少，可以考慮放置一個高而細長的籃

子作為貯物之用。

隱私：窗戶部分玻璃採用磨砂玻璃，

可以保護隱私，洗手盆旁則可以放置風格

相近的小擺設，增添悠閒感覺。

藝術品：大膽嘗試在浴室中放置藝術

品，例如在牆上掛上一系列的掛畫，但最

好不要放置具紀念價值的相片，以免受濕

氣損壞。

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Residential 住宅租售

(+852) 6605 4408 [email protected] E-198786

Siu Hang Hau• Size 2,100 sq ft• With garden sized 700 sq ft• 5 bedrooms enjoying open sea

views• Open kitchen• Contemporary interior design• Carspace

$26M

Clearwater Bay• Spacious detached house with

interior size 2,100 sq ft • With rooftop and garden sized

700 sq ft respectively• Stunning sea views• 3 bedrooms including 2 ensuite• Carspace

$18.6M

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Hollywood Road, Central A 440 sq ft Amber Lodge apartment with a spacious bedroom. With a lot of windows facing to the Central Police Station, the apartment is sunny and nice breeze all the time. The building is located by the Mid-Levels escalator. Walking distance to restaurants, cafes, pubs, supermarkets and banks. Great access to public transport and close proximity to Central. Asking $4.2M / $17K. Contact Miss Leung 9037 2956

60 Victoria Road,Kennedy Town • Stunning views over Hong

Kong harbour • Newly renovated• Bright and airy• Convenient transport• Two balconies• Two bathrooms• Large master bedroom &

study, kitchen, living and dining room. Unfurnished

• contact: [email protected]

• Asking $33,000

House at Kam Sheung Road with Rooftop 700 sq ft plus rooftop 700 sq ft. Panoramic mountain views. 3 bedrooms. A few minutes to MTR station. Asking price $2.15M. Call 6605 4408 for details and viewing.

錦上路獨立屋 700呎連天台700呎，開揚翠綠山景，三房單位，鄰近錦上路站，215萬元，查詢請致電6605 4408

Walk-up building at SOHO with Rooftop Located at the heart of the city SOHO, the 420 sq ft apartment at Cochrane Street is a studio apartment with rooftop. . Nicely decorated for expat’s taste. Open kitchen. Fully furnished. Price: $3.98M. For details please contact Mr Chan 6807 1898

3 Chico Terrace, Mid-Levels This apartment with size 583 sq ft is located at the quite and convenience area of Prince’s Terrace / Chico Terrace. Two bedrooms. Asking $5.4M. For details please contact Mr Chan 6807 1898

Tai Hing Mansion, Hollywood Road Area • 400 sq.ft.• Open views• High floor• 2 bedrooms• Facing north• $2.98M• Contact:

Miss Leung 9037 2956

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Procedures for property sale and purchase (secondary sale)

Vendor appoints an estate agent to sell the property.

Vendor and purchaser sign the Agreements for Sale and Purchase. The purchaser then pays the further deposit, which is usually 5% to 7 % of the property price.

Vendor appoints his own solicitor. Solicitor prepares the formal Agreements for Sale and Purchase.

Vendor and purchaser sign the Provisional (or Preliminary) Agreement for Sale and Purchase. The purchaser then pays the initial deposit, which is usually 3% to 5 % of the property price.

Solicitor checks the documents related to property ownership and mortgage loan.

Vendor signs the Assignment at the solicitor’s office on or before the completion day, hand over the key of the property to the solicitor, and obtain the remainder of property price.

Completion

Vendor

Purchaser appoints an estate agent to search for appropriate properties to buy; The purchaser inspects the property and negotiates the price with the agent or the vendor.

Vendor and purchaser sign the Agreements for Sale and Purchase. The purchaser then pays the further deposit, which is usually 5% to 7 % of the property price.

Purchaser appoints his own solicitor. The solicitor checks the formal Agreements for Sale and Purchase submitted by vendor’s solicitor.

Vendor and purchaser sign the Provisional (or Preliminary) Agreement for Sale and Purchase. The purchaser then pays the initial deposit, which is usually 3% to 5% of the property price.

Purchaser applies for mortgage loan from a bank if needed. Solicitor checks the documents related to property ownership and mortgage.

Purchaser pays the balance of purchase price (Maybe arranged between the solicitor and the bank providing mortgage loan) and sign the Assignment.

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Mortgage Loan Repayment Schedule (For Every $1M)

Stamp Duty: Sale or transfer

Amount or value of the considerationExceed Does not exceed

$2,000,000$2,351,760$3,000,000$3,290,320$4,000,000$4,428,570$6,000,000$6,720,000

$20,000,000$21,739,120

$100$100 + 10% of excess over $2,000,000

1.5%$45,000 + 10% of excess over $3,000,000

2.25%$90,000 + 10% of excess over $4,000,000

3%$180,000 + 10% of excess over $6,000,000

3.75%$750,000 + 10% of excess over $20,000,000

4.25%

$2,000,000$2,351,760$3,000,000$3,290,320$4,000,000$4,428,570$6,000,000$6,720,000

$20,000,000$21,739,120

Rate

Stamp Duty: Lease

TermExceed Does not exceed

1 year

3 years

0.25% x of the total rent payable over the term of the lease 0.5% x of the yearly or average yearly rent1% x of the yearly or average yearly rent0.25% x of the yearly or average yearly rent3.75% of the consideration if rent is also payable under the lease. Otherwise, same duty as for a sale of immovable property$5 each

1 year

3 years

Rate

Not defined or is uncertain

Key money, construction fee etc. mentioned in the lease

Duplicate or counterpart

Monthlyrepayment for

5 years10 years15 years20 years25 years30 years

Rate2.25%

$17,637$9,313$6,550$5,178$4,361$3,822

2.5%$17,747$9,427$6,667$5,299$4,486$3,951

2.75%$17,857$9,541$6,786$5,421$4,613$4,082

3%$17,968$9,656$6,905$5,546$4,742$4,213

3.25%$18,080$9,772$7,027$5,672$4,873$4,352

3.5%$18,192$9,889$7,149$5,800$5,006$4,490

3.75%$18,304$10,006$7,272$5,929$5,141$4,631

4%$18,417$10,125$7,397$6,060$5,278$4,774

4.25%$18,530$10,244$7,523$6,192$5,417$4,919

4.5%$18,643$10,364$7,650$6,326$5,558$5,067

4.75%$18,757$10,485$7,778$6,462$5,701$5,216

5%$18,871$10,607$7,908$6,600$5,846$5,368

5.25%$18,986$10,729$8,039$6,738$5,992$5,522

5.5%$19,101$10,853$8,171$6,879$6,141$5,678

5.75%$19,217$10,977$8,304$7,021$6,291$5,836

6%$19,333$11,102$8,439$7,164$6,443$5,996

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英倫簡約風 Incorporating simple elegance into English home décor is a way to add classic elements to a luxury unit. In Hong Kong, the historical hotel, Peninsula Hong Kong, is an outstanding demonstration of the elegant and classic English architecture.細數香港的英式建築風格，大家不其然會想到半島酒店，要將這種英式氣氛帶到家中，也不一定要將家居弄得翻天覆地，透過設計師對現有家居作重點修飾，也可以帶出這種華麗風格的神髓。


Neat & Simple English Décor

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The 1,500-sq ft home in Country Villa is a 50-year-old development project in traditional luxury district Deep

Water Bay. Interior designer Eric Fung has shown how detailed decorations make a simple unit stylish.

What are the specific requirements of the client? The client hopes to incorporate classic English style into the unit. The carved furniture, the chandelier with curved arms and the pastel colors fit into the English style. The homeowner doesn’t have special requirements, and this style was an idea of his daughter.

How to integrate both classic and modern styles in the design?

We put some gorgeous elements into the unit and balanced with some modern factors to avoid overdesign. For example, a modern-design sofa instead of a palace-style one is selected to avoid the living room looking too luxurious; to show a simple style. In addition, the light and warm color tone is selected to replace the golden color that commonly used in the European home décor.

What are the challenges in designing this kind of old unit?

The layout of this 50-year-old unit had a common problem that most of the old buildings have, such as a main pillar near the entrance that doesn’t really harmonize with the overall design. Therefore we tailor-made a curved shoe rack to hide the pillar and; will therefore go left to the living room when they enter the unit.

這個位於翠谷別墅的一千五百方

呎住宅，位處深水灣壽山村道

傳統豪宅區，住戶母女兩人透

過室內設計師Eric Fung的協助，將這個有

接近五十年樓齡、裝潢老舊的住宅單位，

重新裝潢為傳統英式華麗風格。

請問這個單位設計特色是甚麼？客戶有甚

麼特別要求？

戶主希望將英式華麗風融入家居中，

從家具的雕花線條、吊燈的優雅曲線、以

至整體偏向淨白柔和色調，都是貫徹這種

風格。其實客戶本身沒有特別偏好，但其

女兒十分鍾愛這種英式氣氛，所以與客人

商討設計時，她傾向採用女兒的意見。

在設計單位時，如何做到具古典美之餘又

不失現代感？

雖然單位有很多華麗元素，但戶主也

不希望太過流於俗套，部分設計仍採用現

代摩登元素，好像客廳棄用繁複雕花宮廷

式沙發，改為一張寬闊而富有時代感的設

計，其用意是減低過度奢華、增加現代簡

約美。另一方面，單位採用柔和而非金碧

輝煌的色調，亦是希望平衡歐陸式過於豪

華的氣氛。

這類舊式住宅佈局，會否對設計造成挑

戰？

由於單位樓齡接近五十年，所以都出

現舊式樓宇設計的通病，好像一踏進大

門，就有一條主力柱正好放在你面前，感

覺突兀。於是我在此玄關位置訂造了一個

弧形鞋櫃，除了可以修飾主力柱帶來的礙

眼感覺之外，也能將客人引領到左邊的客

廳，一舉兩得。


Light and warm color tone is selected to replace the golden

color that commonly used in the European home décor.

單位採用柔和而非金碧輝煌的色調，希望平衡歐陸式過

於豪華的氣氛。

The main pillar near the door is hidden by the curved shoe rack. 面對大門的主力柱，靠玄關的弧形鞋櫃作修飾

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As I know your client is the tenant of this apartment. Will the designer be restricted as the landlord doesn’t allow the tenant to do much makeover?

The client had an adequate budget of HK$80,000 to decorate the unit though he didn’t want drastic changes, or to demolish anything. So we just polished and decorated the unit but didn’t make any changes on the layout. Repainting the old cabinet and decorating it with carved wood line and velvet omament can help create the English style. Choices of lightings and coffee table are also details to achieve the same style.

European style may sometimes make the unit look too gorgeous and luxurious. How do you avoid overdesign?

Golden color and palace-style home décor are quite commonly used in European style. So we communicated with the client about our design concept to prevent us from overemphasize on a single style or element. We could compromise with some ideas to make to unit look fashionable and decent, and also the client would feel proud of. This is how we made a dream home for the client.

The apartment decorated in a classic English style, looks more harmonious after using light and pale colors.採用英式華麗設計之餘，用色卻偏向淨白柔和，不會流於俗氣。

(Above) The television cabinet in the middle of the spacious master

bedroom is a Feng Shui design idea. (Below) Daughter’s room is more suitable for young people

with less English style decorations.上圖的主人睡房空間寬敞，中央的電視櫃是按風水師的意見而加設下圖的女兒房間較少使用英式雕花線條，感覺不會過份成熟。

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其實客人只是租用單位，業主不會容

許作太大改動，會限制了設計師的創

意嗎？

客人預算充裕，打算用八十萬元粉

飾這個租住單位，但又要遷就業主想

法，不能作太大幅度改動，於是我們

的設計重點放在粉飾現有家具。好像

將原本殘舊的儲物櫃重新髹漆，並且

在上面加上英式雕花木線、絲絨等裝

飾，因此在不用大幅改動單位的情況

下，仍能塑造英式高雅感覺。另一方

面我們亦在擺設上著手，好像燈飾、

茶几等細節，都呈現客人希望感受到

的英倫氣氛。

採用歐陸風格佈置家居，偶一不慎很

容易落入俗套的感覺，你會如何跟客

人溝通？

不少客人想到「歐陸設計」時，馬

上聯想到像宮殿般的「金碧輝煌」。

其實在設計過程中，我們會一直與客

戶溝通，了解他們的要求，如果客會

過分使用某種風格元素，我們可以在

互相溝通中，將他喜歡的元素引領到

現在流行、得體、又能提升品味的方

向，務求讓客戶得到夢想家居之餘，

也對設計感到自豪。

With the addition of a chandelier, new mirror, cabinet and stylish painting, an old design becomes instantly mordern. 浴室一望而知是七、八十年代設計，設計師透過吊燈、鏡櫃和掛畫，帶出現代感覺。

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food wise

Chevy’s Wine Chase

ON THE LONG AND WINE-ING ROAD

In the spirit of spirits, we asked our local wine (drinking) merchant, Chevy June to put forth an informative and interesting line or two on things viticultural. Instead we got this.

想開拓自己的品酒視野，不妨到外國釀酒廠親身體驗，但如何在享受美酒之餘，也可以駕駛穿梭各大酒莊，卻是一大難題。

尋覓美酒佳釀

Many the wine buff will decide that of all the things going for Hong Kong, winery hustling isn’t one

of them. OK there is a winery here, but once you’ve done a few trips over to the very cool 8th Estate Winery on Ap Lei Chau it’s probably time to bobble over to a different part of the world. So given our Wine Buff has decided to take the plunge with a trip overseas to do the Sideways thing. Once the map is bought, “x” marking likely wineries to fall in and out of, one large inconvenience remains: how to get from one ‘x’ to another, without losing the licence, car (bad if hired, worse if borrowed - or maybe

香港是購物天堂，世界上各種物

產幾乎都可以在這裡買得到，

但對於愛酒之人來說，香港多

年來都沒有屬於自己的釀酒廠，卻是一個

小小遺憾。不過自從兩年前鴨脷洲出現香

港首家釀酒廠後，大家的觀感開始改變，

其先進的釀酒設備、選用原料的嚴謹，令

人對在香港這個彈丸之地也能生高品質的

佳釀，另眼相看。

如果希望對釀酒過程有更深入了解，

不妨親自到訪國外的著名酒莊大開眼界；

但這個旅程卻讓人陷於兩難局面，因為穿

梭其中，少不免要自行駕車，如何享受美

酒之餘，又不會受酒精影響駕駛，成為這

趟品酩之旅的一大難題，搞不好會讓你

the other way around) and freedom. Of course one even worse potential exists, but there’s no need to bring that much Darkness into things.

Wine regions are just that: regions. Therefore are usually a district or two helpfully crammed with wineries and tasting opportunities. But still concentrated and small is still big enough for one to pilot irresponsibly into disaster; now, of course the constabularies of most nations are out there doing their utmost to make sure drivers are following the line, so they don’t have walk one while being observed by the gentle arm of the law.

These days the random breath testers

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are everywhere and will find you quicker than a jackhammer can find a quiet stretch of Hong Kong bitumen to batter; why recently a cyclist was booked in Australia wobbling his way harmlessly home along the sidewalk having reached and breached the legal limit of 0.05. Not only was he fined, but his driver’s licence was also suspended.

In the U.S a man registered slightly over the limit whilst riding his horse home in Virginia. His defence that the horse knew the way home and he was just a passenger failed.

So you are all armed-up for your first jaunt into the quiet, bourgeois end of the Blue-Collar farming world and visit one of the many wine hot-spots across the globe somewhere; so what does all this mean for the savvy, hands-on, travelling wine-taster who likes to get their hands dirty out in the tasting rooms at the ground-zero of winemaking, but don’t want to lose the right to drive your own car?

A) Breed. Have children. One or two is better as there must be an allowance for sickness and schools. If there were time machines I would begin this process now, wait until they’re old enough to legally drive a car, and head on back to enjoy my 20s again with a confused designated driver wondering how they could possibly be my offspring. If you are like me and can’t foresee octogenarian winery tours happening or have no time machine, see (F).

B) Hunt down a non-drinking partner. When you are online and searching for your new other half, tick that ‘non-drinker preferred’ button with all your might. They are worth their weight in gold - gently ascertain whether or not they have a licence and if they don’t, make them understand this is pivotal and they’re sure to rectify this problem in the near future.

C) Be a Tour Guide. Ok this is probably not the most obvious of choices, but you will be paid to drink, waffle on rambunctiously about wine (as every guide should) to the Nurses Social Single’s Club of the Guangdong No.16 Bicycle Factory infirmary and be driven around by a professional driver while doing it.

D) Visit Your Younger Brother / Sister. Stay as long as it takes to knock off the region’s wineries, or your welcome - you will have your goal firmly in mind at all times, thus always behaving preventing

只是一位被動的「乘客」而己，這種似是

而非的辯解，當然不被法官接納，遭到駁

回。

所以想體驗外國酒莊生活，並且好好

品嚐美酒和感受釀酒的樂趣，必需先搞定

「誰來開車」這個關鍵問題，以下或許是

幾個可行建議：

一、生兒育女：因為不是每個人都可

以花太多時間和精力，照顧孩子的學業和

生活，所以最多生兩個就好。如果這個世

界有「時光機」，最好現在生幾個小孩，

然後自己返回年青時代，待孩子長大取得

駕駛執照後，就可以開車送我到各地酒莊

盡情去玩！如果你認為有生之年都沒大機

會見到時光機面世，或不希望等到自己八

十歲，才有機會讓子女開車載你到酒莊，

請參閱下列第六點的建議。

二、追求一位不喝酒的伴侶：如果你

透過交友網站結識另一半，最好在搜尋時

揀選「不喝酒」的選項；與此同時，正式

交往前要確認對方已經擁有、或者即將會

考取駕駛執照，如果對方猶豫，你就要強

調「駕駛執照」這四個字，對這段關係的

重要性！

三、轉行任職導遊：這個選擇可能令

人摸不著頭腦，但當你知道當上導遊後，

就可以在帶團時在酒莊景點免費品嚐美

酒、向旅客發表自己對酒的偉論，而且可

以拿取工資，兼有司機接送，一舉多得。

四、探訪你的弟妹：在他們的家中留

宿，直到你到訪區內所有酒莊為止，你甚

至可以運用你的權威，要求他們的子女充

當你的私人司機。

五、在官場上工作：物色一份既需要

你的專業知識、而且要經常喝酒應酬的工

作。其實際工作只需要輕輕鬆鬆檢查下屬

的工作進度、偶爾寫寫報告，而且可以獲

分配一個司機，解決喝酒後不能開車回家

的問題。要獲得聘用，你無需擁有特定的

學位或專業知識，「飲得」才是最重要。

六、領養孩子：聽起來很難做到，但

其實一舉多得，既可以挽救瀕臨破裂的婚

姻，又可以讓自己老有所依。要得到這樣

的好處，你只需給領養孩子無盡愛心、安

全感、良好教育和一張駕駛執照。

如果上述方法都不太合用，或者覺得

只是一種不切實際的幻想，你可以還原基

本步，參與品酩旅行團，或者發揮團隊

精神，與朋友自行組織一支四人品酩小

組，在旅程中每天預先選好其中一人為駕

車者，然後每日輪番替換，以保障駕駛安

全。但要緊記誰是當天的司機，就萬無一

失！

the latter occurring before the former. If you are a true Master, you might also be able to tempt the sibling into the driver’s seat as well, a true fait accompli.

E) Find a Job In The Bureaucracy. The wealth of opportunity for mysterious jobs requiring both your extensive knowledge of oenology, ability and willingness to drink prodigiously. You will inspect, fill out forms, shake hands, probably grow a beard and write reports only you will ever read, all with an expense account and overweight driver. You will probably need an engineering or chemistry degree as well which means if you don’t have the requisite wine knowledge, you will most certainly have through the course of your studies attained a willingness and ability to drink on regardless.

F) Adopt. Sounds harsh, but people have kids to save marriages, out of boredom, protection against financial woes brought about by the curse of ageing. Enlighten the life of a child, while giving them love, security, education and a driver’s licence.

If none of the above appeal, or you are unable to see the thing through from dream to reality, then it looks like joining the good old wine tour circuit, or maybe making the trip a team effort, for example, a group of four, pre-selecting (important) The Driver to drive, and three to taste on the day, taking turns throughout the trip to warm the hotseat and keep travels safe. As long as you can all remember who is The Driver, you will all be safe and out of trouble.

Drink around and sleep well.

吊銷駕駛執照，甚至車毀人亡！當然這樣

說法是誇張了一點，但為免一趟好好的美

酒之旅惹來麻煩，出發前先要好好從詳計

議。

外國的著名酒莊，大都集中在同一個

地區，但所謂「集中」，其實都有幾十分

鐘的車程。警隊為了保障道路使用者的安

全，公路上酒精呼氣測試路障隨處可見，

在澳洲，甚至有警察截停單車，要求駕駛

者接受呼氣測試，即使單車很少會對路人

構成嚴重傷害，但一旦發現酒精超標，不

僅會被罰款，連汽車駕駛執照也會一併吊

銷。

部分檢控個案聽起來也令人匪夷所

思，美國維珍尼亞州一名騎馬的男子，在

公路上被驗出酒精超標。他在庭上辯稱，

馬匹其實知道他回家的路線，他騎在馬上

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LUXURY CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TO ANCIENT CAPITAL OF LAOS亞洲古城魅力

The most untouched and enigmatic of the former French Indochinese states, Laos has a fascinating history of royal romance and intrigue.老撾為前法國殖民地中，最原始、最神秘的國度，歷史上充滿皇室浪漫故事及歷史事跡，引人入勝。

bon voyage

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Located in the northern part of Laos, Luang Prabang is around 360 kilometers away from Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It is

also known as one of the most unspoiled areas of Southeast Asia.

Nestled in the valley, surrounded by high mountains and situated along the Mekong and its tributaries, the town was once the former capital of Laos, during the Lane Xang Kingdom from the 13th to 16th centuries.

Luang Prabang is renowned as the cultural and religious capital of Laos. In 1995, UNESCO inscribed the town on to it’s World Heritage List, ensuring the preservation of a mixture of traditional Lao and French colonial architecture. The unique character and charm of Luang Prabang helps to make it the one of the most popular tourist destination in the country. The magnificent temples in Luang Prabang are considered among the most beautiful in South East Asia.

It is increasingly popular for both Lao and foreign tourists to visit Luang Prabang for Pimao Lao (the Lao New Year Festival), which takes place in mid April. The boat Racing Festival, which takes place in August, is also celebrated with an emphasis on features that are unique from other regions in Laos.

Travel company, Orient-Express is promoting an unforgettable ‘cultural experience’ in this unspoiled areas of Southeast Asia, at its legendary resort-spa La Résidence Phou Vao in the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang.

Outings and catered excursions featured in the ‘Lao Cultural Experience Package’ include a full-day Mekong River cruise, a traditional Laotian cuisine cooking class, a ‘baci’ ceremony and blessing with the local senior village shaman, and almsgiving with local monks. Scenic bicycle rides can also be included, with gourmet picnic hamper to go.

Nothing reflects the culture of a country quite like its cuisine and La Résidence Phou Vao invites guests to learn the art of preparing traditional Lao dishes such as red curry with pork or chicken, oven baked perch in banana leaf with vegetables and fried prawn chili with onion and basil. Classes are hosted by the hotel’s skilled chefs.

For guests looking to relax and unwind between excursions, the hotel spa offers a full range of face and body treatments based on traditional Lao herbal remedies.

老撾古都琅勃拉邦（ L u a n g

Prabang）是一個古色古香的

山城，位於湄公河畔群山環

抱的谷地，距離首都萬象大約三百六十公

里，是老撾現存的最古老的城鎮，已有一

千多年歷史。經聯合國專家組考察，琅勃

拉邦全市有近七百座有保存價值的古老建

築，及後琅勃拉邦更被聯合國教科文組織

列入世界歷史遺產名錄。民風純樸，自然

生態保護完好，沒有過分商業化，因此被

公認為東南亞保存傳統與殖民風格最為完

好的城市，成為不少旅客追求的「世外桃

源」。

琅勃拉邦也是老撾佛教中心，寺廟、

佛塔林立，僅市區內就有三十多座寺廟，

居民大多篤信佛教，是名副其實的佛都，

每天清晨和尚都會沿街化緣，信徒便把糯

米飯、粽子等食物依次獻給和尚們。化緣

的和尚排成長長的隊列。

琅勃拉邦古寺眾多，有的古榕蔽天、

花木繁茂，也有大佛塔聳立，其中被列為

東南亞名寺的包括玄通寺、維崇寺等。

為了讓更多旅客感受當地獨特風情，

旅遊集團Orient-Express最新推出「文化體

驗」套票計劃，讓賓客下榻琅勃拉邦著名

水療度假村La Résidence Phou Vao，當中

包括湄公河一日遊；「Baci」拴線儀式則

由德高望重的薩滿祭司祝福旅客，旅客更

可以體驗隨當地僧侶化緣。此外，住宿計

劃亦包括觀光單車遊，賓客將帶同美味的

野餐餐籃，享受單車郊遊的樂趣。

此外，美食最能反映一個國家的文

化。旅客參與酒店舉辦的老撾菜製作班，

菜色包括紅咖哩豬肉、香焗蕉葉裹鱸魚伴

蔬菜、洋蔥紫蘇炒香辣蝦等。

另一方面，旅客可以參與根據老撾傳

統草本療法，而研發的面部及身體護理，

為時九十分鐘的Mo Hom按摩療程，可讓

你體驗苗族法師的古老療法。專業治療師

將天然槐藍草藥球加熱後，塗抹在身體

上，再配合深層肌肉按摩，舒緩肌肉緊

張，並促進血液循環。槐藍為藥師佛的象

徵，有助改善肌肉張力及排走毒素，而桉

樹、丁香及黑椒精油則能有效消除肌肉酸

痛，讓賓客全然放鬆，進入寧靜、和諧的

境界。

「瑯勃拉邦文化體驗住宿計劃」包括

每日早餐及機場接送，淡季定價由每晚折

合港幣三千一百一十元起，旺季高峰期則

由每晚港幣五千三百七十元起。度假村同

時推出「經濟住宿計劃」及「湄公河水療

住宿計劃」，定價由港幣二千四百九十元

起。

bon voyage

These include the ancient healing art of Hmong shamans with the Mo Hom 90-minute treatment. A steamed indigo herbal compress filled with pure remedial ingredients is thoroughly massaged onto the body which is also given a deep tissue massage using palms, thumbs and elbows to loosen muscular tensions and to stimulate blood circulation. Indigo, a symbol of the Buddha of Medicine, is said to improve muscle tone and drain away toxins, while eucalyptus, clove and black pepper essential oils dissolve away muscular tension, leaving you enveloped

INFO La Résidence Phou Vao Hotelwww.residencephouvao.com

Orient-Expresswww.orient-express.com

in stillness and harmony.With daily breakfast and airport

transfers included, low season rates for the ‘Lao Cultural Experience Package’ start from HK$3,110 a night. Peak season rates start from HK$5,370.

Also on offer is the ‘Great Affordable Package’ starting from HK$2,490 and includes a daily buffet breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers and a delicious Laotian dinner, and the ‘Mekong SPA Package’, which includes a 90 minutes Mo Hom massage for couples starting at HK$2,880.

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Situated on Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, One&Only Cape Town resort is now offering a new “Winelands Tour” of the region’s premier wineries, which is bookable through the resort.

The full day experience starts with a visit to Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch to enjoy the unique Waterford Estate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Natural Sweet wines. This unique taste sensation is then followed by a visit to Rustenburg’s wine tasting centre nearby, and Graham Beck Wine Estate in Franschhoek - acknowledged as one of the great sources of fine wine from the Cape.

One&Only Cape Town is offering three nights for the price of two complementing its Winelands Tour. From October 1 to December 19 the rate of R5,950 a night is discounted to just R3,960 with the additional night promotion, which is equivalent to HK$4252.

南非西開普省Winelands著名釀酒區，是不少喜愛品酩旅客的

觀光熱點，位處開普敦漁人碼頭的度假村 One&Only Cape Town

剛推出「Winelands酒鄉之旅」，旅程首個參觀景點是位於斯泰

倫布什的Waterford Estate，品嚐該酒莊出產的席拉、赤霞珠和天

然甜葡萄酒的特色風味。緊接前往位於鄰近城市路斯坦堡的葡萄

酒品酒中心，以及參觀開普省內著名的釀酒廠Graham Beck Wine

Estate，旅客可以在先進現代的環境下欣賞酒廠最新推出之極品

Cap Classique以及其他葡萄酒。

此外 One&Only Cape Town 亦提供住宿優惠，十月一日至十二

月十九日的期間，房價亦會由原價每晚五千九百五十南非元減至

三千九百六十南非元，折合四千二百五十二港元，並提供額外一

晚免費住宿。

CAPE TOWN’S WINELANDS TOUR

Enjoy HK$600 cash discount for 2 persons while purchasing specified Cunard Line or Holland America Line fly-cruise packages (Balcony Room Cat.) from Travelex. The above offer is valid for booking on / before 30 November 2010.

憑此優惠券透過「通濟隆」惠顧指定冠達郵輪或荷美郵輪之旅遊套票（露台房），二人同行可享HK$600折扣優惠，有效期至2010年11月30日。

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INFO

One&Only Cape TownDock Road, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town 8001, South AfricaTel: +27 21 431 5800Email: [email protected] Website: www.oneandonlyresorts.com

南非酒莊行

FACELIFT OF A LEGENDARY印度地標酒店重現眼前

India’s 107-year-old The Taj Mahal Palace has re-opened its Palace wing following an extensive two-year restoration project by internationally acclaimed designers from Spain, Malaysia and Singapore.

The property was severely damaged during the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

The iconic Mumbai landmark has welcomed maharajas and princes; presidents and world leaders; and generations of celebrities since opening in 1903.

印度傳奇酒店The Taj Mahal Palace經過兩年葺後後，其Palace

側翼再度投入服務。

此酒店在印度歷史上別具意義，自一九○三年開業以來，曾

接待過印度大君和王子、各國元首及名人，二○○八年因遭到

恐怖襲擊而受破壞。

ULTIMATE SEA CRUISE GETAWAYS 享受郵輪之旅

Are you planning for a sea cruise getaway? Purchase a specified 2-person sea cruise package from Travelex with the above coupon and enjoy $600 discount. This offer is exclusive for HotListings readers.

「通濟隆」為HotListings讀者提供獨家旅遊優惠，憑以上

優惠券並透過該公司惠顧指定郵輪套票，二人同行可享六

百元折扣，優惠期至二○一○年十一月三十日。

Terms and Conditions: 1. Offers are valid for a minimum. 2 adults traveling & checking-in together with same itinerary for both inbound & outbound flights. 2. Offers are non-endorsable, non-reroutable and non-refundable. 3. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers and discounts. 4. Terms & conditions are subject to change without prior notice. 5. In case of any disputes, Travelex reserve the right for final decision.

$600 OFF ON YOUR

SEA CRUISE VACATION

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別開生面的理財教室「財富輪」

讓你的孩子從這套紙板遊戲中，學習如何為自己的成長、教育、事

業、退休等人生目標作全面安排。

www.fq.hk

香港財商教育培訓中心

3106-2836

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Vi. An designs experienced designers

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明記 Ming Kee開鎖配匙 Locksmith and Locks水喉冷氣 Pipe and Washroom Facilities修理鋁窗 Window Repairing新裝門鎖 Utensils and Plumber電器維修 Air-conditioning Engeering2548-2337 9174-8883般咸道33號正街側 33 Bonham Road

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SkyLand Awning

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HK Boats and HomesThis expert agency focuses on letting /buying vessels in Discovery Bay Marina. Boat owner Michele Cameron uses her own extensive experience to advise you on the entire process of acquiring your own dream liveaboard home.HK Boats and Homes is now expanding to include land-based properties in its ever growing portfolio. The company invites Hong Kong property owners and major landlords to post their property for lease and/or sale in Discovery Bay.For details please contact Michele on 6055 0146 and / or by email: [email protected]

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Brand new development project by Kerry Properties. The only development with full clubhouse facilities in the district. A few minutes travel to Central.嘉里建設全新發展項目，區內唯一設有完善會所屋苑，前往中區僅需數分鐘車程。

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Self Pampering with Aromatic Baths

香薰沐浴洗滌身心

Living in a hustle bustle city like Hong Kong, it seems everything is on the go. In this fast paced and stressful environment, we seldom

allow enough time to relax or sleep, let alone a long soothing bath. Ironically, those who need this leisure luxury most are the ones who thought they can’t afford the time. Actually, pampering yourself with an aromatic bath can be simple and quick, you will feel recharged and invigorated afterwards.

When we think of baths, we merely think of getting clean, but if you know the tricks, by using your favorite essential oils and simple bathing techniques, you can create your own in-home spa, indulge your senses and nurture your soul.

The “ETC” of Aromatic BathsE for the Essential oils.

Essential oils and baths have

synergistic effects and the choice of essential oils can be highly individual. Each essential oil can affect us both physically and emotionally. For example, Lavender has been used traditionally in skin care for treating oily skin and acne conditions; it also has calming and soothing effects for the nervous system and can be used for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety.

T for the Temperature of the Bath Different bath temperatures can

achieve different effects:A 20-minute hot bath (38-42˚C) can

increase circulation, relieve muscle soreness, eliminate toxins and promote sleep

A warm bath (36-38˚C) is great for relaxation, relieve stress and rejuvenating.Bathing time: 20-40 minutes.

A tepid bath (32-36˚C) is useful for

sensitive skin and relieve of inflammatory conditions such as itching, skin irritations and rashes. Bathing Time: 10-20 minutes.

A 2 to 5 minutes cold bath (15-20˚C) or ice bath can be used on parts of the body to reduce swelling due to sprain or injuries.

C for the CarriersWhen choosing carriers, you need

to consider your skin condition and what do you need the carrier to do for you. For cleansing use simple soaps, for relaxation and reduction of body fluids use a bath salt, for dry skin use a plant oil such as sweet almond or olive oil. Honey has nourishing and anti-inflammatory effects on skin. Milk and cream are great emulsifiers and can also be used for their nourishing effects, just half a cup with the essential oils of choice would be enough to make your skin silky smooth.

By using your favorite essential oils and simple bathing techniques, you can create your own in-home spa. Biochemist and aromatherapy guru William Lui illustrate how you can do it easily.要享受一趟精油香薰浴，並不如一般人想像那麼困難，只要掌握相關竅門，在家中也可以享受當中樂趣。

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身處香港這個大都會，生活

節奏急促，讓我們缺乏好

好鬆馳心神的機會。如果

一天辛勤工作過後，能夠回家泡一個暖

水浴就最好不過，但很多人都覺得浸浴

是一件很花時間的事情，十分奢侈，其

實享受一趟香薰浴可以既簡單又方便，

只要運用合適香薰精油以及一些小技

巧，洗澡都可以做到水療般的身、心、

靈舒暢效果。

香薰浴的「ETC」

每一個香薰浴都包含三個元素，分

別是香薰精油、水溫及基礎油。

「E」是指香薰精油Essential Oils

透過沐浴過程，香薰油的功效可以

發揮得淋漓盡致；此外，不同精油對身

體和心靈有不同功效，可以隨個人喜好

挑選，以薰衣草精油為例，它有效改善

油脂分泌旺盛、容易形成暗瘡的皮膚，

在心靈上，它更可以讓我們的心境平

和，對失眠和焦慮情緒等症狀，有很大

幫助。

「T」是沐浴時的水溫Temperature

不同沐浴溫度，可達到不同的抒緩

效果：

二十分鐘的熱水浴（攝氏三十八至

四十二度），可促進血液循環、抒緩肌

肉疼痛、排毒及促進睡眠；

二十至四十分鐘的溫水浴（攝氏三

十六至三十八度），可令全身放鬆、抒

緩壓力、令人精神煥發；

十至二十分鐘的微溫水浴（攝氏三

十二至三十六度），有助敏感性皮膚及

消除相關炎症帶來的不適，例如痕癢、

出疹等；

在局部身體皮膚進行二至五分鐘的

冷水浴（攝氏十五至二十度），可以減

輕因受傷帶來的腫脹症狀。

「C」是令香薰精油發揮作用的「基礎

油」Carrier

選擇基礎油時，要先考慮自己的皮

膚狀態，以及你希望基礎油能將香薰精

油發揮甚麼作用，如果你想減少水腫，

浴鹽就是最好的基礎油；如果想滋潤乾

澡肌膚，則可以將精油配合杏仁或橄欖

油使用，而蜂蜜有滋潤皮膚及消炎作

用，此外，牛奶及奶油是理想的乳化

劑，只需將半杯牛奶或奶油加上幾滴精

油，就可以令你的皮膚如絲般幼滑。

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I don’t have a bath tub!家中沒有浴缸，怎麼辦？

Some of us may not have the luxury of having a bath at home, we can still enjoy the benefits by having stimulating showers, hand and foot baths. For showers, you can first mix the chosen essential oils and carrier (except bath salts), rub the mixture all over yourself after you cleansed, leave it on for a minute or so, then rinse. You can also create your mini steam bath by plugging the shower drain, then add the essential oil mixture into the collected shower water, inhale as the steam evaporates the essential oils, in the mean time your feet would be enjoying a foot bath as well; just remember not to flood the bath room while you are enjoying it.

並不是每一個家庭都擁有浴缸，但其實只要我們動動腦筋，花灑浴也可以做到相同

效果。首先沐浴潔淨全身，然後將精油及基礎油混合塗抹身上，靜候一、兩分鐘後，

用花灑完全沖洗。另一個方法是堵住花灑企缸的去水位，開動花灑，然後將精油和基

礎油倒在企缸地面上的水中，此舉不但可以讓你的足部享受香薰足浴，而且當你吸入

香薰蒸氣時，也可以將香薰油的好處，滲透身體每一個部分。不過千萬要謹記，要留

意企缸中的水深，不要過分注水導致水浸！

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Carrier Recipes for Baths

Bath Salts Blend For detoxifying and relaxation

• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda• 1 tablespoon of Sea Salt• 2 tablespoon of Epsom Salt

Add 8-10 drops of essential oilMix well and add to a full tub of bath water. For hand and bath use only half the amount.

浴鹽配方有助排毒及抒緩神經

• 小蘇打：1茶匙• 海鹽：1茶匙• 瀉鹽：2茶匙• 精油：8至10滴混和後加進整整一浴缸的水內，如果不是浸浴，而只是洗澡或在手部上使用，可以將上述材料份量減半。

Cleopatra Blend For skin moisturizing and ultra smooth texture

• 1/2 cup of Milk, heavy cream or buttermilk

• 8-10 drops of essential oil (for a luxury blend like this I would use Rose, Geranium or Ylang Ylang)

Mix well then add to bath. Sprinkle some cleaned rose petals for that added luxury.

埃及妖后配方滋潤及柔滑肌膚

• 牛奶、奶油或白脫牛奶（酪乳）：半杯

• 精油：8至10滴，筆者特別喜歡使用玫瑰、天竺葵或伊蘭樹

混和後加進浴缸裡，想得到更賞心悅目的效果？可以加進一些玫瑰花瓣。

Aromatic Honey Bee Blend Soothing, anti-inflammatory and skin nourishing

• 1/4 cup clear raw honey• 2 capsules of Vitamin E • 8-10 drops of essential oil

Mix the honey and the content of the Vitamin E capsules with the essential oil then add to the bath and enjoy. Add a couple slices of fresh lemon if you want to taste even better.

蜂蜜配方抒緩、消炎及滋潤皮膚

• 蜂蜜：4份一杯• 維他命E膠囊：2顆• 精油：8至10滴將材料混和後加進浴缸中，如果想增強嗅覺享受，可以加入幾片新鮮檸檬。

Oil or Simple SoapSimply add 8-10 drops of essential oil of choice to 1 tablespoon of non-scented simple soap lotions, sweet almond oil or olive oil. Add to bath water or rub on skin at shower.

基本清潔

將8至10滴精油，加入1茶匙無香味的沐浴露、甜杏仁油或橄欖油，然後如常清潔身體。

Serenity Essential Oil BlendsRelaxing, sleep-inducing - hot warm bath • Lavender 5 drops • Bergamot 2 drops• Mandarin 1 drop

香薰精油組合配合高溫浴達到鬆馳及促進睡眠效果

• 薰衣草：5滴• 佛水柑：2滴• 橘子：1滴

Lover’s BlendFor love and romance - hot warm bath • Ylang-Ylang 4 drops• Clary Sage 2 drops• Bergamot 1 drop• Sandalwood 1 drop

浪漫精油組合令愛侶之間更親近

• 伊蘭樹：4滴• 鼠尾草：2滴• 佛手柑：1滴• 檀香：1滴

Muscle Relief BlendsFor tired and sore muscles hot warm bath

• Lavender 4 drops• Rosemary 2 drops• Eucalyptus 2 drops

鬆馳肌肉組合利用熱水浴達到抒援疲勞及酸痛肌肉

• 薰衣草：4滴• 迷迭香：2滴• 尤加利：2滴加進暖至熱水作浸浴用途。

Cold and Flu BlendFor the relief of symptoms of cold and Flu - hot warm bath • Lavender 3 drops• Bergamot 3 drops• Tea Tree 2 drops• Eucalyptus 2 drops

感冒配方

• 薰衣草：3滴• 佛水柑：3滴• 茶樹：2滴• 尤加利：2滴加進暖至熱水中可抒暖感冒。

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