Of course, of you buy a 5-10 year old house, you're likely to need to do some repairs/replacement during the 5-8 year holding period you're looking at anyway. - One advantage to buying a newer home is that you're more likely to get some on the in features already- granite countertops, open floor plans, etc.
If you are uncertain about how much to give, just to tip based on your bill. Generally, 10% - 15% of the bill is the most proper amount. For the tour guide and the driver, 10-70 RMB (1 - 10 US dollars) a day per person is adequate.
On international tours, it is customary to tip your full-time tour director a minimum of â¬4 (or roughly $5) per person, per day. Additional tips are at your discretion; tipping â¬5 per day is common for outstanding performance. Tips should be presented in the local currency. On tours of the U.S. and Canada, it is customary to tip your full-time tour director a minimum of $3-5 per person, per day.