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HOW much does it cost to change a light bulb? Between $35 and $55, payable to 'Repair and Management Services', if you blow a bulb in one of the $60,000 a month Convention Plaza Apartments, our spies report.

As rents plummet and greedy landlords get a taste of reality in the territory's property bust, it is comforting to know it's business as usual for this swank building's management.

What about an amah? No problem, you can take advantage of the daily maid and linen service for a mere $3,650 per month.

However, they don't do windows (or the dishes either, for that matter).

Want to send a fax? That will be $10 a page, including local faxes. How about changing your telephone number? Hong Kong Telecom won't charge you, but if you live in the CPA, that will be $500, please.

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