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Hi, I found myself doing somewhat similar research albeit in a different sector - strategy consulting and strategy roles within banking. I found that if I were to transfer within my firm or moved to a similar firm in Singapore salaries would be 18-22% lower from my UK base (around GBP105K). Bonus % ...

Thanks SMS and jpatokal - this was very helpful.

Hi, I think it is an interesting situation! The banking sector is buzzing no doubt about that. Also, your husband's experience are in areas, which are in my opinion, 'almost always' in demand. Having said that, in general finding a new job is always unpredictable and time consuming. However if his e...

Just curious ... does anyone know how long it takes to get to Raffles (by bus / cab) from these condos during morning rush hour?

Hi, the 'exec buses' i believe are quite reliable. They operate like school buses ... and essentially pick up people from specific condos / pick-up points to the central business district / select drop-off points. I believe you can pre-book or go ad-hoc. You are right re visiting in person - i spent...

Hi, good luck with your move. I was more or less in a similar situation ... and spent about 2 weeks in Singapore recently finalising schooling / house etc. Am back in the UK now and we will be going out there around the 1st of August. I looked at East Coast as well, primarily around meyer road / tan...

Hi, We are in the process of moving to Sg over the next month. I had somewhat similar considerations re schooling e.g., either UK curriculum or IB. After visiting a lot of schools - decided on Tanglin, where my kids would be starting this September. BTW, I had put them on their waitlist about an yea...

agree ... not yet, anyways.

Thanks ksl for your input.

I had a lively discussion with the agent today ... end result, have decided to go for a different property with a different agent.

Cheers

bit rough ... coming from the moderator!

Thanks everyone ... have gone-in for the 2 year option.

I agree with your observation 'German expat' that money is a top priority here in Asia. However, there could be more than one interpretation ... for example, one could also interpret that people in Asia potentially like to live within their means, create wealth / save etc as opposed to leveraging up...

Hello all, I am on the verge of signing a lease (first time in Singapore). I was given a letter of intent to sign - and I wanted to ask if the following terms are 'typical' of leases here. Am especially worried about the clause re air-conditioners etc as I have no idea re how good / bad they actuall...

Thanks everyone for your responses. Landlords of each of the property that I was looking at have got back - saying they want a 2 year lease (non-negotiable). Rentals seem exorbitant (e.g., 5.5 for a 3BR at Costa Rhu) ... which was making me uncomfortable signing-up to a 2 year deal. Ofcourse, i woul...

Am now on the verge of signing a lease for a place in the East Coast. I like the property - but rentals are (I believe) about 40% higher than what it was about 18 months back. Currently am debating whether to sign a 1 year or a 2-3 year deal. The landlord is flexible. Any ideas / thoughts would be v...