Hello,
We are a family with 3 children and will be moving to SG in April. I would like your suggestions regarding the best places to live in SG. Here are the details of our project:
Priorities:
- your budget: S$8500
- your workplace/s: Biopolis (between Buona Vista and Commonwealth MRT)
- the size and/or type of
property that you are seeking: 5 bedrooms, pool, quiet place
- will you have a car here?: not decided yet, looking at a budget leasing (S$1200)
- proximity to transport required: yes
- will you have any accompanying children needing to attend school? Yes: 11y boy, 9y boy and 6y girl.
- are you looking at private (international/fee-paying, or local schools?): Yes, looking at Int'l schools.
- will your employer being funding any fees; or will you, 'out of pocket'? Housing and schools are paid by employer.
- is remaining within a national curriculum important; if so what nationality are you? No.
- have you identified any such schools yet? if admissions are accepted, 11y boy wil go to the Canadian Int'l School and the 9y boy + 6y girl will go to Dover Court.
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? Would be nice, yes
- access to any specific sport, social, and recreation facilities? Running or biking nearby would be great
- are you considering bringing any pets. If so what kind, and will they require outdoor access and/or exercise? No pet.
- are you considering bringing any parents/in-laws etc? Do they have specific needs (for example difficulty climbing stairs?) Family will be visiting but we will manage (children will share their rooms)
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? Not at all, we live in a quiet country in a 350 people village...
- what is the size and type (apartment, house+garden etc) of your current home? 6 bedrooms 170 m² house with 1200 m² garden.
- what are any current commute times like? 25mn