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Hi Just saw your post. My wife has a somewhat similar situation - she has a BEd and a M.SC from India. She has no work experience in India or Aus as we lived in Aus before moving here. She applied to the MOE for registration as a teacher but was rejected - no explanation provided. We had submitted a...

Hi, We have just got MOM approval (on friday) for a Full Time maid, hired after interview and via a recommendation. The maid came in on Monday (today)and says she is not interested in working !!! Can you please advise what options I have to release this FDW and hire an interested one? I arranged the...

Hi I am interested in recommendations on Maids/Maid Agency - looking for a full time Phillipino Maid - with some experience in household cleaning, exposure to handling kids and reasonable to sound english communication skills.

I look forward to hearing.

Regards,

JS

Hi My daughter will be going to the Australian International School from next year (Preschool). The school cannot offer a placement before Jan 06...I am wondering if there are any good preschools for 2 -3 times a week near the Ang Mo Kio/Yio Chu Kang Area until next year? Will apppreciate your advic...

Hi, After 2 weeks of signing a lease agreement I am informed that the owner is selling the property - is this common in Singapore? The property needs a few minor fittings - which the owner has agreed to do. Is there a risk that the new owner can ask for termination of existing lease - I dont recall ...

I am aware of Mums and Kids under 5 - Australian and NZ Association. http://www.anza.org.sg

Cheers/JS

Wondering if there are any recommendations for a good travel agent for airfares to India (SQ)

JS

Hi we just moved from Australia to Singapore and used Aallied Pickfords - we were happy with the service and the move esp. at the Singapore end. You can also ask for Valet service - 1-2 people can help you clean the house and put furniture/linen/crockers in the cupboards for a day or two.

JS

Hi,

I am looking at Home Contents Insurance for my rented house. Look forward to pointers/recommendations for reputed insurance companies and what to look for/avoid please in the fine print.

Thanks,

JS

Hi, I am looking at sending my son to Australian International. We are looking at renting Horizon Garden (Clustered Houses) on Ang Mo Kio 2. I am seeking feedback on experiences people may have had living in or around Horizon Garden (+ and -) e.g. like ease of commuting to MRT and shops, how is it f...

Hi I am considering Australian Int School for my 6 year old. Wondering where do Australia parents sending kids to AIS generally live - near the school ? Which condo's or would East Coast be workable - Waterside/Ocean Park area.

Look forward to views.

JS

Hi, I am looking at renting a unit in Waterside - East Coast. I am seeking advice on express shuttle bus that run from Costa Rhu via Waterside to the city (Raffles City Twr). Will appreciate hearing if there are such express buses and if these have a website with their schedule. Thanks and Regards, JS

Thank You Mrdodge.

Appreciate your feedback. Is Meyer Road area better served (transport wise) and also closer to shops/resturants. I am not planning to get a car for the next year or so hence the question...places like Hawii Towers etc..

Thanks,

JS

Hi We are looking at renting an apartment in the Waterside (East Coast) close to Costa Rhu. I am seeking views from tenants that have lived or are living in Waterside or thereabouts. Also my office is in Raffles City Tower. Is Waterside convinient to travel to city? Also travel to shopping areas ple...

Hi I just moved (3 weeks) ago from Canberra to Singapore. A 40" container (3 br) with stuff for family of 4 (2 kids <5 years) costed about AUD 12,000 plus some costs for storage in Singapore of goods while we find accomodation. I have used Allied Pickfords and sevice was good in Australia. Yet to kn...