Domestic Help

While living or renting in Hong Kong it is common to hire the services of a domestic helper. Many of the rental apartments or apartments for sale are well equipped to accommodate a live-in domestic helper, with separate maid’s quarters and shower facilities. Not only local families but many expatriate households also hire a Domestic helper in Hong Kong.

Domestic Helpers play an important role in supporting the workforce and the economy, they make up around 3% of the population and in theory allow for a more efficient division of Labour and an increase in the marginal productivity of Labour of the city.

The Government in Hong Kong has strict rules and regulations for the employment of domestic helpers. Conditions can include the financial capability of the employer with minimum income of HKD $15,000 per month for a helper, 2 year contract duration, as at 10 July 2008 a minimum wage of HKD $3,580 per month which can be subject to change, 1 rest day per week requirement and free medical treatment for the employee. For more information on the rules and regulations visit the immigration and labour department websites of Hong Kong.

Whether you are looking for Hong Kong apartments for rent or for sale that can accommodate a domestic helper, please contact us with your requirements, we have a comprehensive list of properties in Hong Kong and open to provide advice for renting, buying or any queries you may have.