Hello!
I am 25 and got an offer of ~SGD10k/month in Singapore.
The current office is near Marina Bay (Temasek boulevard, right off Promenade station), but I've been advised that we will be moving our office to Galaxis Building at One North in December (right by One North station).
Priorities:
- your budget – SGD $1500-$2000 (ideally)
- your workplace: Temasek Boulevard until December, then Galaxis @ One North
- the size and/or type of property that you are seeking: Studio or 1 BR would be best, but if out of range will be open to roommates
- will you have a car here? No car
- proximity to transport required: Ideally close to MRT, don't mind a little walking
- will you have any accompanying children needing to attend school? No
- will your employer being funding any fees; or will you, 'out of pocket'? Out of pocket
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?
Preferably close to a supermarket.
- access to any specific sport, social, and recreation facilities? Not really.
- are you considering bringing any pets. If so what kind, and will they require outdoor access and/or exercise? No pets
- 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? City dweller, no problem there, but open to either.
- what is the size and type (apartment, house+garden etc) of your current home? Currently live in a 2BR 2 bathroom apartment shared with a roommate, no garden, not sure exact size but fairly spacious.
- what are any current commute times like? Current 20-30 minute commute. Would not want to exceed this, and shorten if possible.
Does anyone have any advice they could offer on good places to live given the above considerations? I would like to live alone but understand if that is not feasible given property prices in Singapore currently.
Thanks and any help is appreciated!