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I have just recently moved and can tell you that condos in the central area seem to go from 7K upwards for a 2500 sq ft 3/4 bed.

An OK semi or terraced are asking from 7-10K - also in Central.

Cheaper in the eastern, northern and western areas.

I was recently told of a child that had a birthday party and more than half of the kids turned up with No gift or No Card. Despite the childs brave face, there was some hurt feelings there. IS this a common thing here ? Do people stop giving birthday cards and gifts when they attend parties ? I know...

Thanks for the suggestion but YES, they're too big and heavy for a machine.

Hi, DON"T pack too much food (i.e more than u will eat in 3-4 weeks) as stuff goes off very quickly here due to the humidity. CANS will be fine, but really limit yourself to dry and packet foods. TRUST ME. I buy stuff in the supermarket here and its off or stale with 3 weeks. Its just not worth stoc...

hi can anyone recommend a company to clean a standard wool bedroom type of rug . We are just talking IKEA type of rugs so something that's not too expensive would be much appreciated .

thanks

our stay in singapore has been extended by 1 year. WE are currently in a condo with facilities but have to move out. We're considering a house this time, but the only major downside for us will be lack of pool (beyond budget). Does anyone know if we'd be able to join a club such as Hollandse, britis...

hi, does anyone know of a buffet dinner that includes chicken rice ? Its my sons favourite food (along with chocolate fondue) so we'd like to try a buffet dinner for his birthday. He'll be the happiest boy ever if we can find him unlimited chicken rice. I know hawker stalls may be better, but we'd l...

hi, i'd like to treat my daughter to her first mani/pedi for her birthday and since i don't really do this stuff myself i don't know where to go. I'd like a kids package (prices) and somewhere really girly/pink/fluffy that would really appeal to being pampered in. can anyone help. ? p.s. i need to k...

I certainly am . Thank you SOOOOO much for that . I'm off there today.

Hi,
does anyone know where i can but neutogena shampoo (the kind you use once a week for a nice deep clean ) in Singapore ?

Failing that does anyone know of a fair priced mail order service from overseas ?

thanks

I believe that the Salvation Army ( numerous phone numbers on the web - numerous locations in Singapore) will come and collect unwanted items, but i think in order for them to collect the smaller things like clothes, books, toys etc, it has to be something like 10 black sacks. This is only hearsay, ...

I like the bakery in the basement of Tanglin Mall. Its not outdoors, but does a nice bacon and eggs. set.

Hi there. We have been here just over a year now, and i remember well that feeling of not doing too much as it didn't seem real enough, but then later on running out of time to get everything sorted. So... start now, and pre-empt situations, particularly the schools. Get your kids names down at TT N...

Hi Ozgirl,
Thanks for that. Just to clarify... does that mean i don't have to go back to the agency that I got her from - I can go to any maid agency to sort this out ???

I want to give my maid 2 weeks off at xmas so she can go home (we will be away anyway) to the Phillipines. Can anyone tell me what needs to be done apart from booking a flight ? I engaged her services via an agency, and they are quoting around $300 just to sort out various paper work (that excludes ...