Condo for $2.5K?

[gerrytubby]

Hi All,

I'm moving from Beijing to Singapore in a few weeks time, and have read some of your input here with great interest. As per usual, the main concern is accommodation. I don't know Singapore at all.

I'll be working in Boat Quay and would like a 1 or 2-bed condo 15-25mins from there on a budget of SGD2.5K. Is this possible/impossible? If so, what areas/condos/MRT's should I be looking at?

I am early 30's, single and I'm not bothered about living in a new development, with other expats, or having a great view or whatever. Just a reasonably comfortable place with pool, gym, squash access.

Any recommendations would help.

Looking forward to joining you in Singapore and happy to help anyone moving to Beijing.

[sundaymorningstaple]

Condo? Not possible at least in the travel time frame you are requesting. 45 minutes out via MRT in Chua Chu Kang. More than likely.

HDB flat within 15-20 min (90+% of Singaporeans live in them)? Possible.

[gerrytubby]

Cheers SMS,

Thanks for that. So basically head out a bit farther, is that right?

I haven't arrived in Singapore yet, but I am seeing adverts on sites for places in Marine Parade, East Coast (3 beds, SGD$2,600) or Jellicoe Road, (1 bed, SGD$3,000), should I be wary of something??

A Spanish friend recently arrived in Beijing who lived in Singapore for 3 years really reckons that I can get a condo in an older building for under SGD3,000. Would you second that?

[sundaymorningstaple]

Basically he is correct. But again, it's a combination of distance from downtown, age of the building and condition and relative size (sq ft) of the unit.

[oku]

you may wish to try simei green and modena or any condos along the east line (mrt). mrt gets you to most part of the island.

[HunBunny80]

A decent 3 bedroom in The Bayshore is now asking around $3.8K.

[down_under]

Apart from the demand and hype of the rental market, I think with S$2.5K, it is still possible to find a decent condo, maybe not in around 15-20mins from BQ, but for sure in east or west in around 30 mins MRT ride, if it is east, check out areas starting from Eunos and I am sure you will find within 2.5K a decent 1 bedroom atleast.

Good luck with moving...

[gerrytubby]

Just to let anyone know who is interested. I have now arrived in Singapore and found a nice 2-bedroomed apoartment in a condo near Aljunied/Paya Labar MRT station for S$2,500/month. Condo includes pool, tennis and a few other bits and bobs and is 15mins MRT from my office in Boat Quay!

[KOTW]

Just to let anyone know who is interested. I have now arrived in Singapore and found a nice 2-bedroomed apoartment in a condo near Aljunied/Paya Labar MRT station for S$2,500/month. Condo includes pool, tennis and a few other bits and bobs and is 15mins MRT from my office in Boat Quay!

HI,

I am also looking for something similar to this. Can you please PM me with the buidling name.

Do yuo have squash courts?

thanks.

[gerrytubby]

Hi KOTW,
My condo is called Aston Mansions near Paya Lebar MRT. It's a small condo (less than 100 units), 9 years old, but doesn't have squash courts. I saw some places further out on the East Coat (namely Bayshore Park, Mandarin Gardens) which have full facilities including squash courts but they are slightly more expensive for 2 bed palces (closer to SGD3K/month) and transport options are limited (not near an MRT), although they do offer shuttle bus services to the CBD, and there are public bus services.

[KOTW]

Hi KOTW,
My condo is called Aston Mansions near Paya Lebar MRT. It's a small condo (less than 100 units), 9 years old, but doesn't have squash courts. I saw some places further out on the East Coat (namely Bayshore Park, Mandarin Gardens) which have full facilities including squash courts but they are slightly more expensive for 2 bed palces (closer to SGD3K/month) and transport options are limited (not near an MRT), although they do offer shuttle bus services to the CBD, and there are public bus services.

Thanks for the info mate!