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Hi everyone, hoping I can get a clear answer as I've read thru the conversion requirements and site a few times and seem to be blind or missing it. OQuestion is can I convert an expired aus dl? Arrived on dependant pass visa may 2012 and valid for 2 years Foreign license issued Apr 2010 expires July...

Thanks for that! It's odd that they hold on to empty units! Seems counter intuitive, I suppose we'll approach and bargain with a number of units within the same condo and have a feel for it.

Interesting Link, I've downloaded the recent rental prices pdf as I'm wondering how much is 'negotiable' in the actual listed prices in for eg. . When they say negotiable, what does that usually mean? If we were going for a $7k Oceanfront 3bdrm in sentosa for rent, could we try and push them down to...

Awesome! Thank you for that. We're gunning for 1500 sqf minimum and water views and a 3bdrm. We THINK we can afford it at this time but when we get there we might revise if things are getting too expensive. HEHE. Coming from Sydney though, rent is quite comparable factoring in the tax rates, food co...

Thanks so much poodl, very helpful insight, especially with online groceries! Im waiting till we get there to really make a choice, and carribean/ reflections is still an option tho many seem to suggest they are way smaller? How do ypu find it? Thanks again, will look around for online delivery choi...

Thanks so much poodl, very helpful insight, especially with online groceries! Im waiting till we get there to really make a choice, and carribean/ reflections is still an option tho many seem to suggest they are way smaller? How do ypu find it? Thanks again, will look around for online delivery choi...

bumping this thread..sorry! How do you find life on sentosa? We work from home and have a toddler so not too fussed about traveling or schools etc, we are also very used to keeping to ourselves and not having many people around, we like the privacy and tranquility sentosa seems to provide. We do wan...

Thanks for that! I'm abit confused but generally you don't think I can drive a rental vehicle with a P license from australia?
I did abit more research and found that I could get an IDP (international driving permit) from australia, I'm thinking once I have that it shouldn't be an issue? so confusing!

I would go with advanced as well since they tend to be booked out as soon as you arrive! With a pet (cat) we're going with Lanson place, if you contact them beforehand they have super special on right now (till the end of June I believe) and we're going with them just based on the reviews and pet fa...

Thanks for that, we'll keep an open eye out and read the agreement carefully. Its nice knowing theres abit of wiggle room for renters and it seems like tons of options and good locations eveywhere. Cant wait to move next month! Thanks for all the responses guys!

Its a standard ta clause here in syd that they can view up to 4x in 1 year and give 7 days notice. Trying to change any part of an agreement here is unthinkable since the rental market is so tight. There are lines for viewings and owners can practically do whatever they want unless u want to get kic...

That's good to hear, we are so sick and tired of seeing our building manager every 16 weeks.

We're moving to singapore and currently renting here in syd oz. We are gettimg our redixulous quarterly visit from agent to inspect in the house. Thatsevery 3 months!! Prvious rentals here were hit and miss with some annual, some biannual etc. Is it common in sg to get visited or do they leave u alo...

Thanks for that. I'm currently leaning towards pack and send. Its turning out to be approx $7/kg and they drop off at address in sing. Will see how we go in may!

My husband just got ep in singapore and we're in the process of moving from oz to there. Have you visited australia before?? Long term? Have u worked here? Its not all its cracked up to be. Even if you go thru uni here have you considered how you'd remain in oz? What kind of work enviroment u'll be ...