Is this the former organisation that used the domain?

No. This is a new independent informational publication and the historical relationship is disclosed on the site.

Are the external organisations sponsors?

No. They are named because they own or publish relevant primary information, not because they sponsor or endorse the site.

Where should I begin?

Choose the route that matches the immediate decision and open its most specific question.

Hong Kong serviced apartment and extended-stay guide

Start with the decision, not the domain name

AYS.com.hk previously hosted At Your Service, a South China Morning Post serviced-apartment directory covering Hong Kong, mainland China and parts of Asia. This is a new independent guide, not a revived booking directory, and archived property listings are not presented as current inventory.

A source-led decision guide for people comparing furnished extended stays in Hong Kong, with clear checks for location, total cost, agreement type, licensing and handover condition.

Choose the stay by agreement, total cost, location and verifiable condition—not by a property label or an archived listing. The guide therefore separates five kinds of decision and gives each focused question a page of its own.

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The five routes

Route	What it covers	A useful first question
Choose the right stay	Match the accommodation model to the length, certainty and service level you actually need.	Serviced apartment, hotel or ordinary rental?
Hong Kong locations	Choose a district by the journeys and daily routines that will shape the stay.	Central and Admiralty for an extended stay
Contracts and total cost	Read the agreement and calculate the whole stay before paying.	Is my agreement a tenancy or a licence?
Verify the accommodation	Check the operator, premises, claims and safety route before transferring money.	How do I verify an operator or landlord?
Relocation and longer stays	Plan the practical edges of a temporary home, from family needs to moving out.	How should employer-provided accommodation be compared?

Choose the right stay

Match the accommodation model to the length, certainty and service level you actually need. Compare accommodation types and decision criteria without naming a property as available or best.

Hong Kong locations

Choose a district by the journeys and daily routines that will shape the stay. Describe durable location trade-offs and a verification method; do not publish current property availability or commute promises.

Contracts and total cost

Read the agreement and calculate the whole stay before paying. Use official Hong Kong sources for legal and tax distinctions, state that facts can change, and never present general information as legal advice.

Verify the accommodation

Check the operator, premises, claims and safety route before transferring money. Give a repeatable verification process, use official registers where applicable and avoid accusing named businesses.

Relocation and longer stays

Plan the practical edges of a temporary home, from family needs to moving out. Focus on planning and verification; immigration, tax, employment and legal questions must point to the responsible authority or qualified adviser.

Source policy

Use the Office of the Licensing Authority for current short-stay licensing, the Inland Revenue Department for stamping and tenancy-versus-licence distinctions, the Rating and Valuation Department for tenancy matters, and the Estate Agents Authority or Consumer Council for rental practice.

The site names a short source set on every guide page, but a source list is not a substitute for matching the source to the claim. An official body can still publish an old page, and a current page can describe a general rule that does not cover one person's circumstances.

Save the dated listing, operator identity, address, quote, full agreement, payment instructions, condition record and every written variation in one folder.

Core sources

Source	Role	How to use it
Hong Kong Office of the Licensing Authority	Primary or institutional reference	Check the page relevant to the exact decision and record the date.
Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department	Primary or institutional reference	Check the page relevant to the exact decision and record the date.
Hong Kong Rating and Valuation Department	Primary or institutional reference	Check the page relevant to the exact decision and record the date.
Estate Agents Authority	Primary or institutional reference	Check the page relevant to the exact decision and record the date.
Hong Kong Consumer Council	Primary or institutional reference	Check the page relevant to the exact decision and record the date.

Keep a decision record

For every material choice, write the question in one sentence and name the organisation that can answer it. Add the source title, the date checked, the exact subject it covered and the result. This is more reliable than saving a collection of undated tabs.

Separate facts from preferences. A rule, eligibility condition, product identity or safety instruction needs evidence. A preferred routine, location, teaching style or payment convenience is a personal trade-off. Both matter, but they should not be presented as the same kind of claim.

Finally, record what would make the answer expire. A new intake, changed seller, different material, revised collection scheme or updated government instruction should trigger a fresh check. Verify the exact premises and agreement with the responsible official source and contracting party immediately before paying or signing.

What this guide will not promise

The words serviced apartment, residence, suite or monthly stay do not by themselves establish the legal form, licensing status, quality, availability or final cost of an offer.

This publication does not sell a product, deal, application or professional service. It cannot decide an official application, resolve an individual dispute or replace food-safety, legal, financial or immigration advice. It can make the questions and verification path clearer.