I would challenge the assumption that the number of requests is itself the problem. A new tenant often notices defects that were already there, especially in a studio where everything is close together. Payment reliability is welcome but separate from whether repairs are needed. Judge each...
The missing number is your monthly essential outgoings after the purchase, including the mortgage and service charges. HK$343,200 could be comfortable for one buyer and tight for another. Is your first mortgage payment already included in the closing estimate, and would your income still leave...