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Through our years of experience with expats, we have
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in Singapore. Ranging from all your relocating needs,
finding the right accommodations, rental housing, cost of
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Information
The vast majority (more than 82%) of Singaporeans live in
public housing. These homes are located in housing estates,
where most are developed neighborhoods with schools,
supermarkets, clinics, food centres and recreational
facilities. Popular neighborhood estates include names like
Ang Mo Kio Town, Toa Payoh, Clementi, Yishun, Bishan,
Hougang, Simei, Woodlands, Punggol, Bukit Batok,Tampines and
others to the name. In short, they are called HDB, they are
built and maintained by the Housing and Development Board
There are three-room, four-room, five-room and executive
flats. A three-room flat has two bedrooms , which is about
1,000 sq ft. A four-room flat has three bedrooms which is
about 1,200 sq ft of space. A five-room flat is about 1,400
sq ft. An Executive mansionette has three and they are
relatively larger than any other HDB units- some even have
double storey, with the rooms on the second level.
The rest of the population live in private housing, such as
apartments, condominiums and landed properties.
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Necessary Questions To Ask Yourself
While House Hunting
As a new foreigner in Singapore , he or she might face
difficulty finding an apartment, the factors that will
affect you, will be on the location. You don't know what's
best for your family and yourself. Below are some useful
hints you will need ask yourself before taking further
action. For further assistance, we have our friendly
consultants who can help you look for that perfect home.
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The Budget Allocated
What's the amount that you will be allocating for your
housing in Singapore? It is a personal lease or my company
paying? How much should the maximum be? Give yourself a
flexible range like $1900- $2,500, to prevent yourself of
having chances of being stuck in a situation where you are
not able to find a place with a firm budget, in an area or
apartment that you like.
Giving yourself a realistic budget will also evaluate which
are the areas and apartments suitable for you, as different
locations will command a different rental rate. If you have
a budget of $3,000 a month for rental, you can get an
apartment of about 1,200 sq ft to 2,000sq ft. (Dependant on
the district). If you have $8,000 a month budget, you can
rent a luxurious apartment with facilities such as swimming
pool, tennis courts and gym etc. (Examples are Pebble Bay,
Camelot and Four Seasons Park). You may even have the
opportunity to rent yourself a landed home with a private
swimming pool. A budget of $15,000 - $30,000, could allow
you to rent a first class bungalow with many rooms, a lush
garden, and even a private swimming pool- situated at a
prime district like Holland Road, Bukit Timah or even
Orchard area.
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Location
Location will play an important part in your decision to
choose an area which is the most convenience for you and
your family. Taking into consideration of the locations of
both you and your spouse's work places and the schools your
children will be attending. A centralise area within the
traveling area will ease the hassle and the time taken to
travel from places. Our consultants will gladly help you
select the most ideal location and apartment according to
the criteria you request
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Amenities
Consider the amenities nearby, would you prefer a MRT
station or a bus terminal/interchange that is near to where
you put up ? Or do you need a supermarket nearby. These are
also critical to your everyday life, as they will pose
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Facilities
Different individuals will have different preferences and
needs, its best for you to evaluate your needs and wants on
what facilities are you looking at? A lap pool, Jacuzzi, a
spa or a tennis court or basketball court? A gym? After
combining what you need, it will be easier to find what you
need.
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