Just to head off the folks who love to say "Search", I have, and I've collected a ton of great data, so thank you! However, I want to get a quick sanity check based on current exchange rates, economic factors, etc.
I will be moving to Singapore with my family of six (4 kids, 3 in school), and we've decided to send them to the Canadian School, which means we'll probably live in the Jurong area (22 or 23). I've seen the prices of condo's jump all over the place, and I assume it has to do with age, appearance, etc., but I want to get a real feel for things. Here are my questions:
1. I've heard the sq. footage quoted includes things like balcony, etc. so what percentage is actual living space?
2. I've read that rooms are REALLY small, so can you get a queen size bed in most rooms? (US queen size)
3. I've been looking at 4+1 condo's, so what is a good comfortable square footage for these? 1800sqft, 2200sqft, 3000sqft...?
4. Finally, the prices have been between $3500-7800, what is realistic in the Jurong area for a sizeable condo with facilities, where age is not terribly important (or should it be)?
Thank you so much,and I look forward to hearing your responses!
PS. Any alternate living spots are helpful too, because I work near Raffles, and only planned to be in Jurong for the kids, however, it seems as if everything is relatively close anyhow, and commute time can't be any worse than being an Houston! LOL