Juliet Risdon
Welcome back to the second installment in this article on the most popular places to live in Macau.
We are often asked by people new to Macau and hunting for a home “Where is the best place to live?”, so every year for the past four years we have published and updated this guide.
Last week we highlighted Manhattan in Taipa, Hellene Gardens in Coloane and One Central in Macau.
This week we will take a look at property in Macau, Taipa and Cotai.
Of course there will always be pros and cons in any property and location, so its good to know what is essential and what is desirable to make it a good choice for you.
Macau – Vila de Mer, Residencia, The Praia
Area: Residential area on Macau side near to the China border and bridge to Taipa / the Hong Kong – Macau – Zhuhai bridge landing area.
Amenities: Increasing number of restaurants, supermarkets, and coffee shops. Bus Stops are walking distance as are taxis.
Building facilities: These are usually very good including gym, pool, entertainment rooms, gardens and concierge.
Property Features: New, modern and good value money.
Rental Prices: Mid-range
Advantages: Great value for money
Drawbacks: Getting across the bridge to Taipa
One Grantai, Cotai
Area: Edge of Old Taipa and the closest residential building to Cotai.
Amenities: Walking distance to Old Taipa, Cotai casinos and hotels. Shops at the Venetian are on hand as are the restaurants and bars of Old Taipa. Bus Stops and taxis are a short walk. There is also a shuttle bus service.
Building facilities: This is a newly opened spacious high rise building with modern facilities including a gym and swimming pool.
Property Features: Good ceiling heights give a feeling of space and provide good views to Taipa hill or Cotai.
Rental Prices: High End
Advantages: Location half way between Taipa & Cotai
Drawbacks: Dark floors make the apartments feel quiet dark, no built-in oven
Pearl on the Lough, Taipa
Area: Outskirts of Taipa, residential.
Amenities: 10 minute walk to Taipa also close to the airport.
Building facilities: Play area for children, gym, dance studio and swimming pool.
Property Features: Good floor plan, bright and airy with excellent views across to Macau.
Rental Prices: High End
Advantages: Great living spaces, Balcony
Drawbacks: Location can be difficult to get in/out of, construction going on in that area, proximity to shops
In the remaining articles we cover the historic areas Coloane Old Village, Old Taipa and St Paul’s Ruins as well as developments in Taipa and Cotai.
If you would like further information on these properties or a copy of the information mailed to you in pdf format, please e mail me at Juliet@JMLProperty.com and we will be happy to send you the information.
Juliet Risdon is a Director of JML Property and a property investor.
Having been established in 1994, JML Property offers investment property & homes. It specializes in managing properties for owners and investors, and providing attractive and comfortable homes for tenants.
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