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by gmail
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 2:12 am
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Moving from US - Condo & Pre-School Selection
Replies: 3
Views: 3399

Parc Oasis is a good choice. You may also look at Westmere. I understand Parc Oasis is a large development with close to 900 units and it may be a little congested in use of the facilities while Westmere have about 300 units. Beside next to a primary school, nearby there is also a good kindergerten ...
by gmail
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rental Increases?!!?! :(
Replies: 267
Views: 161516

I have tried to read the whole thread but it's a bit time consuming. A lot of bickering in this thread. I think that jockney has a good point that you can live a reasonable life without a maid, and still enjoy Singapore. For myself I am OK with a more simple lifestyle, and I cannot afford to pay SG...
by gmail
Sun, 09 Sep 2007 9:17 am
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Single, Relocating to Singapore
Replies: 26
Views: 14095

Well I do know of a couple of HDB (if ya don't mind living in em) owners in the Simei area looking to rent rooms out. PM me if interested cos I seldom check in here. Hi buget seeker, For those of you out there who are looking for accommdation and ease of transport, i would suggest you look at bukit...
by gmail
Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rental Increases?!!?! :(
Replies: 267
Views: 161516

my company pays a certain amount and i put my ego aside and got an apartment within the budget,suitable for my wife and son. I could have paid a lot more, fed my ego, kept up with the other ego trippers, but chose not too. remember you are living in a vibrant city, that is safe, healthy,prosperous ...
by gmail
Sat, 01 Sep 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: Applying for PR when one has a criminal record
Replies: 2
Views: 3418

Re: Applying for PR when one has a criminal record

Hi, I would like to ask : If the wife is a Singapore citizen, what are the chances of the husband being granted PR if he has a criminal record (felony) which was committed ten years ago. What are his chances of getting his SPR approved? Is there any body or agent he can contact to ask specifically ...
by gmail
Sat, 01 Sep 2007 7:26 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rental Increases?!!?! :(
Replies: 267
Views: 161516

bottom line is....people dont need to pay high rent if they dont want, just go and find a cheaper place somewhere else unless their old ego wont let them??? a lot of people want to live in these fancy places to keep up with their colleagues etc, instead of paying what they can afford, they live on ...
by gmail
Sat, 01 Sep 2007 5:52 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rental Increases?!!?! :(
Replies: 267
Views: 161516

MblSH wrote:Landlords?

But you question probably implies that expats did, so it'd be interesting to hear why do you think so
Max,

Read on what jockney has to said.
by gmail
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rental Increases?!!?! :(
Replies: 267
Views: 161516

Who feels for the poor house owner who have to endure low rental but high interest rate for the last few year! Be realistic, lower your expectation and move to a cheaper location. I am sure there are many out there. We should also feel for all poor folks who bought IT stocks in 2000, right? And for...
by gmail
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rental Increases?!!?! :(
Replies: 267
Views: 161516

Hi,

One question, who push up the rent. Landlord or expats?
by gmail
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:55 am
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Rental Increases?!!?! :(
Replies: 267
Views: 161516

Hi,

Finally there's is someone like Muratkorman, an expats who talk sense.
Who feels for the poor house owner who have to endure low rental but high interest rate for the last few year! Be realistic, lower your expectation and move to a cheaper location. I am sure there are many out there.

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