REAL ESTATE MATTERS: The Best Places to Live in Macau (Part 3)

Juliet Risdon

Juliet Risdon is a Director of JML Property and a property investor.
Having established the company 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.

Welcome back to the third part of this article on the most popular places to live in Macau for expatriates.
We are often asked by people new to hunting for a home in Macau “Where is the best place to live?”. Last week we highlighted Nova City, Ocean Gardens, Supreme Flower City and Pearl on the Lough all situated in Taipa.
This week we will take a look at the historic and quaint areas of Old Taipa, St Paul’s in Macau and Houston Court in Coloane Village. We also touch on areas that are new and developing.
Remember there will always be pros and cons in any property and location, so you need to know what is essential for you and what is desirable to make it a good choice for you.

Old Taipa – Va Nam, Va Fat, Nam Long
Area: Old Taipa, low-rise residential buildings that are quaint and historic. The area is under going some renovations.
Amenities: Walking distance to restaurants, shops, banks, medical care, cafes. Bus Stops are walking distance. All the convenience of Taipa on the doorstep.
Building facilities: Usually none and stairs rather than lift and this is reflected in the reasonable rental prices.
Property Features: Characterful open living area apartments and Studios. Offers the opportunity to live among the local community.
Rental Prices: Budget / Mid-range

St Pauls Ruins, Macau
Area: Macau, near to St Malo Square.
Amenities: Walking distance to Ruins of St Pauls, local furniture shops, fast food restaurants, museum, banks, high street shops and main Post Office. Tourist shops and facilities are also nearby.
Building facilities: None but this is reflected in the relatively reasonable rental prices. Stairs rather than lifts are a feature in these older buildings.
Property Features: Characterful open living area apartments often recently renovated.
Rental Prices: Budget

Coloane Village – Houston Court
Area: Old Village Coloane, pretty and historic. Low-rise – only three stories high.
Amenities: Walking distance to restaurants, local grocers, banks, medical center, Post Office and bakeries. Bus Stops are walking distance. Local walks and beaches are also easily accessed.
Building facilities: None but this is reflected in the relatively reasonable rental prices. There is a roof terrace for the use of the residents.
Property Features: Characterful open living area apartments.
Rental Prices: Budget / Mid-range

In the remaining article we look at the final three most popular areas for expatriates in a mix of locations in Taipa and the Macau Peninsula.
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.

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