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Hi all, We’re a British family of four (two adults and two children, aged 12 and 6) and we’ve been living in Singapore for the past three years. We’ve just received our PR IPA, which is great news for us, but we’ve run into a bit of a dilemma regarding our elder son. He’s turning 13 soon and has mad...

Near my home there is an overpass with a sidewalk under it. I have seen more than a few choice spots to sleep under there which would be completely hidden from public view and obviously, free of charge. The only issue would be the traffic noise from above. Best advise I have received so far. will c...

Yes I have realised that. Looking in the range of 5-6k. Let’s see if I can get anything decent. Thanks

Thank you all who took time to respond to my query. Two more weeks before I arrive in Singapore. Excited but too much to do before I depart from the UK.
Everything in place except the permanent accommodation, property market is very hot in SNG, but I am hopeful. Thanks.

Cost of schooling can vary greatly, but I personally recommend SAS if you can afford it. I think they are looking for the UK curriculum. But if willing to deal with something else I think most would agree (I guess). Oh, I missed that. If they are looking for UK curriculum, I’d go with Tanglin trust...

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@Roadtosingapore, one more option of smooth commuting, is riding a motorcycle, so if you have some valid DL, you may consider it too.

I have a UK driving license. What is the cost of maintaining a bike in Singapore? Parking etc.

Thanks to all lovely members for taking time to respond, I am learning new things and becoming more familiar with the life in Singapore with each response. With the current inflation, below is the cost I gathered from my research and responses from the group members - School - $4k per month for Tier...

..... Currently we are with a Honda Shuttle, installment ~770, Rd Tax ~700, insurance ~800, petrol prices rocketed recently and right now we pay something like 200-300 (daily commuting Hillview area <-> Orchard), parking ~200 . That's roughly it I believe. Main reasons for having a car: bringing th...

Got your point. Will assess the situation in first few months then will decide. Affordability and utilisation will play role. Are Grab and other taxi services too expensive? Most people I know here who don’t have a car (myself included) eventually settle into taking BMW (bus, MRT, walk) almost excl...

Thank you all for taking time to respond to my query. Your suggestions are very helpful. I got a pretty good idea - School and accommodation are the key expenses....Have been working on finalising school at the moment, once finalised will begin on the accommodation in the area close to the school. ...

Got your point. Will assess the situation in first few months then will decide. Affordability and utilisation will play role. Are Grab and other taxi services too expensive?

Thank you. Getting a car is not in my immediate plan, will see how it goes and based on the necessity and affordability will decide. Definitely it’s convenient to have own transport with younger kids. Will miss my 4x4 but in other way not having one may improve overall fitness

Dear Members, Just checking if anyone sending their kids to Perse School, Singapore and have any feedback to share. Thanks.

Thank you all for taking time to respond to my query. Your suggestions are very helpful. I got a pretty good idea - School and accommodation are the key expenses....Have been working on finalising school at the moment, once finalised will begin on the accommodation in the area close to the school. T...

Thanks for responding to my query. Do expat have an option to rent a HDB flat? Here is my definition of leading a decent life - 1) 3 bedroom flat (close to the transport that connects you to the main city center / downtown) 2) International school for kids (school following British curriculum) 3) We...