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by Millypede
Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:30 am
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Tax rebate for accommodation?
Replies: 4
Views: 3006

Thank you Beeroclock! I thought that one might have been too good to be true!
by Millypede
Fri, 04 Apr 2014 10:55 am
Forum: Primary & Secondary Schools
Topic: Best district for local school
Replies: 4
Views: 4296

I did expect that local schools would not be free, but $500 (or thereabouts) per month is much better than $2,500....

Thank you for all your help!
by Millypede
Fri, 04 Apr 2014 10:51 am
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Tax rebate for accommodation?
Replies: 4
Views: 3006

Tax rebate for accommodation?

I am unfamiliar with the Singapore tax system thus far, however I recently heard that rental expenses may be claimable for tax. Can this be right??
by Millypede
Tue, 01 Apr 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues
Topic: Average cost for a live-in maid
Replies: 16
Views: 10546

Thanks a lot, this was very helpful! I think there is someone who will be finding a maid for us, but I'm told that they will ask what our preferences are in terms of the nationality and religion of this person? I don't suppose it matters, but thought I would just check if anyone had some insight on ...
by Millypede
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues
Topic: Average cost for a live-in maid
Replies: 16
Views: 10546

Average cost for a live-in maid

We have 2 small kids so have decided to hire a live-in maid when we move to Singapore.
Can someone please give me an indication of price for a live-in maid?
by Millypede
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Primary & Secondary Schools
Topic: New to Singapore, Primary Education Enrolement Process
Replies: 6
Views: 11836

Hi Craigandmeagan, I found your post so helpful! We have to move to Singapore in july from Sydney and I think it would be great to put our son in a local school, but not sure if there is something I can do from here before we actually leave to help speed up the process. Any tips would be greatly app...
by Millypede
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Primary & Secondary Schools
Topic: Bedok Green Primary school
Replies: 0
Views: 3066

Bedok Green Primary school

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has sent (is sending) their child to this school, and what it's like? Do your kids like going here?
Is it an English curriculum?
Thanks!
by Millypede
Sun, 30 Mar 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Primary & Secondary Schools
Topic: Best district for local school
Replies: 4
Views: 4296

Best district for local school

Hi Everyone! I hope someone can provide a little guidance on the following; We are moving to Singapore in July and have not as yet, decided on which area to live. Considering the price of International schools, we are thinking of sending our Son (6 turning 7) to a local school. I don't necessarily w...

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