Moving to Singapore in a few months - Where's best to live??

[Maverick1]

Hi there, I'm a UK national and have just secured a job offer, starting in the New Year.

I was hoping to gain some advice on the best areas to rent accomodation, which would be be close to work / commutable.

Im moving alone, so at this point unsure if the best option is to look for other expats renting a room out / or look at 1 bed appartments myself.

I'll be working on North Bridge Road and dont mind a short commute in the morning.

Aslo, was keen to understand if there is addtional rates paid on tp of monthly rent cost, i.e power / gas / local taxes?

Any help /advise would be greatly appreciated.

[zzm9980]

There are already so many posts about this it's not funny.

Start here:
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic101985.html

Use this site to figure out what is "close" for you: http://gothere.sg

You can take a subway ride between the far edges of the country in under 90 minutes. Everything is relatively "close".

[aster]

Has the employer given you a housing budget, or are you paying everything out of your salary? Either way, how much do you plan on spending on accommodation and what is "close" in your opinion?

[brian_singapore]

Has the employer given you a housing budget, or are you paying everything out of your salary? Either way, how much do you plan on spending on accommodation and what is "close" in your opinion?

I remember co-workers in the UK who thought a 1-hour commute was decent.....

[babydust]

Hi, Maverick.
you may want to checkout The ARRIS @ Tanjong Pagar, this is really a nice and quiet environment. Yet near to shopping, pubs and some near cozy restaurants. Small development. Good for single and couple. The rental for a 2 bedrooms about $5k, if budget permit, this is really a near place to start with. I love it myself.

[bgd]

I remember co-workers in the UK who thought a 1-hour commute was decent.....

That is decent, for London. But it's relative. A 1 hour commute in Sg will soon become tiresome when everyone around you is getting in in 15min. And it's even worse if you are playing a sardine for that commute.

[Suzy Taurus]

Hi, I would think that

First, tell us how much is your budget including utilities or without.

Second, u would like to share room, a room on your own or a whole flat/department.

[Ramekins]

Heyo,

most condos in sg are pretty accessible,
so what's the budget?

cheers