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For the record, ex employer and I signed an agreement that deposit was paid by me and if ever returned to me it would be reimbursed to me. Problem is just that I do not trust they will. Non diplomatic clause is also not a problem for me, I want to stay. That is my problem - can I just continue to pa...

Any advice on this problem? Arriving in Singapore, search for condo, find one I love, negotiate with the landlord via my agent, pay the deposit, etc. 2 Years - no diplomatic clause. Employer offer to put lease in their name for tax purposes and signs the lease. Then things go wrong between me and em...

Any ideas on who to approach for a role within a professional firm specialising in offshore trusts/company structures formation and ongoing company secretarial administration for a Professional with extensive and advanced experience including operational management and relationship management of hig...

I am sure there must be more around and would like to know how you have overcome this problem. Seems there are a lot of expats whose spouses or partners arrive here and then struggle to find jobs. Eventually getting stuck at home or bored and frustrated with not being able to use their skills. Some ...

I am volunteering my husband, who will be stay at home dad with our 2 year old for the playgroup. Daughter (9) will be going to school at Chatsworth East Campus and will decide on Kindy for son later, but playgroup would be great idea for socialising both son and dad! If you mums do not mind a male ...

Hi trinity I am fulltime working mum and my husband will be moving from NZ in about a month (I am here already) with 9 year old girl who loves to rollerblade! (and 2 year old son) How would you feel about getting together with them? Found a place at East Palm, so it is nice and close to the park. Th...

Thank you, this was exactly the information I was after. I've since found out there is a 16 that goes past winsland house as well, but probably the same problem with slow traffic in the morning.

Hi there, could anyone give me an indication how long it would take me to travel to Winsland House (Penang Road close to Somerset MRT) from Upper East Coast Road (close to Laguna Green/Villa Marina area) if I use the bus? I understand there is a number 10 or a number 36 bus along that route, but no ...

Grandeur 8 would have been my first choice too if my daughter's school was close to work as I initially thought it would be. I am pretty sure $3,500 will be possible and possibly even a bit less. Happy to share advice. Realised too late by being so open on this forum I was probably helping to push u...

Hi hunbunny! I am signing something tomorrow. Still tossing up between Grandeur8 and Waterina. Basically happy with either, but daughter's school and price will be deciding factor. Chatsworth East campus easier with Waterina, but Grandeur8 easier for my own commute. Chatworth in Orchard also has wai...

Pauljc, you sound so sensible! I agree with your commonsense approach as I can see myself already going into a spin after just a few days viewing. Thank you.

Anyone able to give feedback about living here? Time to commute to Somerset MRT, convenience, etc? How much would be reasonable for a 3+1 here?

I am staying there at the moment. Fire engine red kitchen, black bathroom, reeks of cigarettes, really dated. Hate it, but company arranged and paid for it and only have to put up with it for month. If you can, try to avoid it. Really easy location though and I am not there a lot of the time, so has...

Since arriving in Singapore a week ago, I have been scouting areas and looking for an apartment to rent for myself, husband and 2 kids (2 and 9). They will join me in another 2 months time. I am staying in serviced apartment until first week of May, by which time I have to find a new place to lease ...