Finding great bargains in a Chinese New Year fair
By Property Soul  •  February 17, 2014


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We were in Hong Kong during Chinese New Year.

Four of us stayed in an hotel’s family room overlooking the Victoria Park. The Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair was just across the road. We decided to pay a visit the next morning.


The first visit

It was the largest flower market in Hong Kong, with 475 stalls occupying six soccer fields.

Besides three rows of festive flower stalls, there were five rows of stalls selling Chinese New Year goodies and decorations, horse-themed souvenirs, and toys for all ages. We were overwhelmed by the varieties.

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But everything looked pricey: A pot of narcissus, tangerines or peach blossoms would ask between $388 and $888. A toy or decoration could easily price between $38 and a few hundred dollars. Even a stalk of flower was selling at $28.

The eight-year-old was undecided what to buy. While food, accommodation and transportation were provided, (Read more...)

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By Property Soul
I have developed a strong passion for properties since young. In my 20s, I was relocated to Singapore where I bought my first condominium unit at the end of 2002. I added four more to my property portfolio in 4 ½ years’ time. I never expected their total value could be doubled in just a few years.
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