Singapore Expats

I just got here last week and initially I'll only be here until June 3rd, though it's been strongly implied it could last through August. I could do the hotel option but they're so damn impersonal so I'm looking to get into a condo to maximize my per diem and get a bit more room (especially since my wife and daughter will be popping in and out during my stay). I am an American if that helps anyone make any random advice

I've found a pretty good deal on a condo near the Paya Lebar MRT that will do month to month for a reasonable rate. My question related to that is... how's the area over there? I'm going to be working in Tuas so it doesn't really matter how close/far I am to there. The customer I'm working for runs buses from a lot of different locations so as long as I'm near an MRT I'm alright to get to/from work.

Another option though is to spend about 2x and get a serviced unit at the SAIL.

Or if anyone else has any ideas/options to toss out there. My short stay makes it rather difficult to convince anyone to give me a decent place at a decent rate. I've got a pretty good per diem but my main goal of being here is to pocket as much $$ as I can to pay off debts back home. At the same time though I don't want to live in squaller to save a couple grand extra a month. I'm a 33 year old guy, like to go out for dinner and drinks. My wife and I are pretty well traveled and open to most things, our daughter will also try most things once. An area with a decent expat scene would be good as right now I'm bored out of my mind.

I've kind of rambled on here as I always do... so if anyone has any input I'd appreciate hearing it.

Thanks!
Doug

Unless you have a residence visa (employment pass, work permit, student pass, etc.) it is ILLEGAL to rent any property that is not hotel/serviced apartment.
Check with the management company of the the building (or with the authorities) if they are allowed to accommodate temporary visitors.

I do have an EP.

strohlde wrote:I do have an EP.

In that case, you might also want to try http://www...com.sg/.

Not affiliated, etc, etc... but a friend of mine rents a room in his four bedroom house, and provides access to kitchen, living room, TV, wireless, washer and dryer, etc. You might find something similar.

Wayne, Thanks for the suggestion but ideally I'd have my own place with my wife and daughter spending weeks at a time with me. If it was just me... I'd likely look for some kind of roommate/share scenario.

I peaked at your website... I'm also a EE and work in the field of process automation, live in Colorado for 6 years and now I'm in Austin...seem to have a few things in common, except that I've only got one passport