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.
Resorts encourage their massage customers to tip their massage therapist, and many tip generously depending on the quality of the massage. Generally, the suggested tip for a massage is 18 to 20 percent of the total cost of the massage, and massage therapists get to keep any tips they receive.