Hi All,
Thought I'd introduce myself and say hello, as we embark long term move to Singapore. Currently based in Australia,I'm seek your help on what will be the first of many questions. This one being where to stay. Using the template, my answers are below. But look forward to your thoughts and feedback. Cheers!
Priorities:
- your budget - Max $7,000
- your workplace - District 1
- the size and/or type of property that you are seeking - 4+ bedrooms, 3,000+ sqft (don't mind landed or condo)
- will you have a car here? - No
- proximity to transport required. MRT less than 700m away
- will you have any accompanying children needing to attend school? Child care for a 2 year old
- are you looking at private (international/fee-paying, or local schools?) - not presently
- will your employer being funding any fees; or will you, 'out of pocket'? - out of pocket
- is remaining within a national curriculum important; if so what nationality are you? Yes, but flexible. Prefer, Hong Kong or Australia
- have you identified any such schools yet? No
Nice to have:
- will you need to be able to say walk to the local shops, a library, your doctor, a market, and so on? Yes
- access to any specific sport, social, and recreation facilities? No
- are you considering bringing any pets. If so what kind, and will they require outdoor access and/or exercise? No
- are you considering bringing any parents/in-laws etc? Do they have specific needs (for example difficulty climbing stairs?) No
Your current home and commute:
- are you already a city dweller? i.e. Are you used to city-centre hustle and bustle, or would you hope for a bit more peace and quiet? Done both and don't have a preference, as long as above criteria can be met
- what is the size and type (apartment, house+garden etc) of your current home? 4000sqft home + garden
- what are any current commute times like? 15 mins