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Does anyone know where I can buy removable slipcovers for sofas / couches. My couch is not from Ikea so doubts that the Ikea covers will fit.

Any recommendations?

We've used Sam's Tailors at Far East Plaza for a few suits. Quite satisfied with the workmanship and service. They can turn around a suit for you in a few days if you're in a rush, and also keep your measurements if you want to order from them in the future.

If you break the lease without a Dip clause that allows you a way out IF YOU INITIATE the break with the employer, you will be liable for the entire lease. Is that so?! :o Would you have to pay up rental for the remaining months of your lease? I've personally never heard of anyone doing this. I've ...

To the OP, if you are indeed genuine in your intent: This what I know based on what friends have gone through + some personal experience: 1. If you are a foreigner with no ties to Singapore (work pass, EP holder), then company withholds your last 1-2 months salary, works out the outstanding income t...

The second part doesn't wash if YOU quit. Only if you are made redundant by the employer and you can show written documentary proof to the LL. Actually, THIS cannot leave my mind now. I was sure if I quit, my employment is over automatically. According to SMS, I'm trapped for the whole tenancy peri...

Haha yes, MOE expects foreign students from NUS / NTU / SMU to serve out their 3 years of employment in Singapore, whereas ICA / MOM denies them residency - counterintuitive is an understatement :) I wonder whether grads from the numerous distance-learning Australian / UK outfits based here are subj...

All, have a quick qn on behalf of a friend. He's a grad from local uni (did bachelors from one of the legit uni's i/e NUS / NTU / SMU ). Has been working for the last 9 months or so as an Academic Research Associate at another of the above universities. Such research roles don't pay too well, so he'...

All, thanks very much for your recommendations!

Hi I'm looking for some mover recommendations for a move from Singapore to New York. Searched the forums but most results were for moves to Singapore. I'm looking to send 2 large suitcases worth of stuff - so something like 4 - 5 boxes I guess? It's all personal effects - some clothes, linen, kitche...

Hi all, Was hoping some of the expats on this forum can provide some recommendations. I will be temporarily moving to the US for a period of 8 - 10 months. Can I set up a US savings / checking bank account from Singapore? If so, which bank can I use? I'd like to transfer some funds there before I ac...

The LTVP+ is only for spouses of Singapore Citizens, not available for PRs. ^^ This is the situation as far as I aware. I'm a PR and took LTVP for my spouse when we applied a few months back. ICA states that LTVP+ is for spouse of Singapore citizens only http://www.ica.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=...

Very odd - the bank we approached is one of the two mentioned above! Must be specific to the two front-line people we met at the particular branch then... they were both insistent that they cannot open up an independent account. Perhaps this is a new MAS requirement? Regardless, we'll try the other ...

All - We faced an interesting conundrum last week when we went to open a bank account for my spouse (who is an LTSVP holder, I am the sponsoring PR). We were initially told that my spouse could not open an independent account, and it has to be a joint one with me. When we submitted the application f...

Thanks SMS I guess that makes sense


And something for me to keep in mind when my lease comes up for renewal!

A friend is moving to town in November and she's only here for 10 months (till following August / September). I understand most leases these days are only for 2 years? At least that's what I was told when I moved here nearly 2years ago. Are there any reasonable price short term options in the less-t...