Worldtravel wrote:Hey guys
I may be relocating to Sing from Tokyo early next year. I would really appreciate your tips, info etc.
My work would be in Goldbell Towers on Scott Road. What's that area like, it is prime business district?
At the moment I live in a very nice 83 sqm apartment near Roppongi (the bar/club/restaurant district). I would like to keep the same time of living ie. nice spacious apartment, views, close to shops/bars/restaurants and transport. It takes me 25 min to get to work everyday. I currently pay around USD3000/3500 per month.
Where do you think I should look in Singapore for apartments to keep that lifestyle?
Should I be looking at
condos (not sure I understand the concept) or HBDs, or other?
I don't really need a gym, swimming pool etc. I can get my own gym elsewhere. But I want a high standard apartment with nice views, nice kitchen in a cool area (I like to be in the middle of the action).
Thank you!
Goldbell Towers on Scott Rd would not be a prime business district, it's a bit off of the prime tourist/commercial shopping area, Orchard Rd (the Ginza or maybe Omotesando of SG), and the immediate area of the office is more filled with extremely expensive residential
condos and such. The average unit around that area will be at least 50-75% more per month than what you're paying now.
That said, it's right next to a train station (MRT) and 20-25 minute commute window would give you 1/4th to 1/3rd of the island as possible candidates to live in. If you're willing to take taxis for night life, you could find a nice condo in a decent spot for about your budget (maybe a wee bit more, closer to $4000). While rent is a lot higher than Tokyo, taxis are a fraction of the cost. I took a taxi from Roppongi Hills to Tokyo Station the other day, and I reckon I could have almost looped all of Singapore in a taxi for the same price.
Try a website called 'gothere.sg'. It lets you put in a point A and a point B, and then gives you the best route by walking, driving, Train and/or Bus, and taxi fare at various times of the day.