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by moksh
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rent guidance for older condos near Redhill MRT
Replies: 3
Views: 3534

thanks

yep..lines up with what I noticed. I have got a place now
by moksh
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:06 am
Forum: Latest News & Current Affairs
Topic: Forbes article on singapore
Replies: 67
Views: 24825

govt debt data is wrong

I learnt about a grossly inaccurate fact about govt debt claims he has made which hinges on gross debt not the net debt. So defeats his main points on SG govt completely. Though the consumer data is still interesting for someone new here http://www.gov.sg/government/web/content/govsg/classic/factual...
by moksh
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: Latest News & Current Affairs
Topic: Forbes article on singapore
Replies: 67
Views: 24825

Govt can only control so much

JR8, as the article states SIBOR is tied to US rates to keep FX constant. This is what has given rise to the crazy interest rates which the article points out are not needed in Singapore's vibrant economy. The govt can slow down the growth as it has rightly done through controls on who can purchase ...
by moksh
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: Latest News & Current Affairs
Topic: Forbes article on singapore
Replies: 67
Views: 24825

None of you have made any logical rebuttals

All of you who have pooh poohed him, I doubt if you managed to read till end. He has made it very clear he is not drawing an identical comparison between Iceland and Singapore. His points about 70% mortgages being floating are quite shocking for those who have seen the story playout in US in 2008. W...
by moksh
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Things you wish you knew/did before relocating to Singapore
Replies: 23
Views: 14348

Don't know what your situation is. I have recently moved and here are some things that helped me - Setup an agent while I was in states through friend referral. I was able to get started on house hunt right away - I have travelled end to end of singapore before finalizing my place. Do not underestim...
by moksh
Sat, 11 Jan 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: Parenting, Family & Schools
Topic: affordable shipping from US to Singapore
Replies: 20
Views: 28568

shpping boxes to singapore from US

hischris, not sure if you are here and look at this anymore. I need the exact same thing - ship books and clothings from US, sold everything else on craigslist. did you find anything? USPS seems to have stopped mailbags shipping by sea
by moksh
Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rent guidance for older condos near Redhill MRT
Replies: 3
Views: 3534

Rent guidance for older condos near Redhill MRT

Hi All, I am new here and currently stay in temporary housing. I am looking for a 3BR in tanglin regency/ tanglin view condos near Redhill MRT. does Anyone have experience recently renting a condo here and can offer any tips on what's happening to prices/ negotiations? I have read through many posts...
by moksh
Mon, 06 Jan 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Negotiating Rent
Replies: 4
Views: 5203

Negotiation will work

I agree with the comment above by x9200. I am also looking in that range and getting down by $300 happened over email with the agent. There are various business articles talking about rents going down and you can witness it in the market. You should also download the rental report that gives 25%, me...

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