SOHO: SOHO, stands for small home, small office, and are what would be described here as live/work units.

They are one of the most popular places for young professionals. There are two SOHO developments. Second-hand units in Jianwai SOHO range in size from two-bed units of 120-140 sq m (1,291-1,506 sq ft) costing from €183,0730-€213,585 (RMB2.04m-RMB2.38m) to three/four-bed units of 180-200 sq m (1,938-2,153 sq ft) costing from €274,609-€305,122 (RMB3m-RMB3.4m ). Rents could range from €1,248 to over €2,000 per month in SOHO units.

RICHMOND PARK

Four-phase development, right, of apartments and villas close to ring road and airport expressway. In expatriate area, with schools nearby. Sixty per cent of first 250 units sold to foreign investors. Prices start at around €161,550 (RMB1.9m) for a 180 sq m (1,937 sq ft) unit.

AGENTS:

Colliers International: 00 86 8518 1633 chris.wang@colliers.com

FPD Savills: bchau@fpdsavills-bj.com