yea, cheap labour is to singapore like crack is to a heroin addict.

thanks for sharing...

what is the requirement for a PR to buy a condo in singapore?

No, there is restriction. PR buying landed house and condo/apartment below 4~5 floor (can't remember) need special approval, negative by default.

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i read from this website..it is stated that condo is for citizen only....

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10321p.nsf/w/...EC?OpenDocument

Guys, wanted to ask about this.

I have been trying to find out non-HDB property prices from SG property websites, but it seems all non-HDB property prices are "POA - price on ask" only. Can't get a feel on the price range.

Can you guys share with the price range of the most affordable non-HDB property?

I am planning to work in SG. I am hoping not to rent a place due to the expensive rental (I have a family). I would prefer to buy a property, any decent / not too old / 3-4 rooms flat near MRT will meet my needs. But since I am not a PR, I can't get HDB. And applying PR for myself and my family will take a long time, and I don't want my money to go into rental.

If you guys know of any property website that list the price of non-HDB property please do share with me. Thank you!

seems like the only choice will be to buy the HDB or executive condo from the resale market...the private condo is too expensive..

is it a must for a PR to get married then only can buy the HDB or exec condo?

i m thinking to get myself a private studio apartment..

what?...if i never get married...then i will never own a property in singapore ??  ....

how about studio apartment? can a single PR buy it from resale market?

private condo costs million SGD...i cant afford it 

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Added on February 21, 2011, 11:59 pm
actually even without having a baby, i expect to have at least a terrace house and 2 cars (1 for me, 1 for my wife). a maid is a bonus. and this kind of expectations exclusive to a select minority in sg. however in msia, this is what a normal medium class family would have. sorry if i offend any singaporeans here, but being a msian from a medium class family for the whole of my life, this naturally would be my expectations as well.

in fact i am seriously considering this option...else will stay in jb instead that would allow me to enjoy best of both worlds, ie earn sgd, spend in RM

The problem is... the majority of Malaysians working in Singapore are below average.

Need some help from you guys. Our CEO and CFO are coming to SG and I need to take them on a "city excursion" to fill 3 hours after lunch, before taking them back to the hotel to prepare for dinner.

Do you guys have any suggestions? Something with local flavour but preferably air conditioned, can drive to doorstep ie. not too much walking. It's mid afternoon after all and they will be somewhat jet-lagged.

Tentatively, my thinking is:

- Lunch at MBS
- Casino walkthru
- 1 Activity (current candidates include Artscience museum at Marina Bay, Flyer, River Cruise, Duck Tour... but the latter 2 no aircond!)... looking for more options from you guys.
- Singapore Sling at Long Bar, Raffles Hotel
- If time permits, drivethru Chinatown and Little India on the way back to hotel.

Appreciate any suggestions you have. If there's a superb idea that I can actually use, dinner's on me. Thanks very much.

ever wonder how come a lot of singapore topics opened in /k/opitiam lately. it's a pity that singapore receives negative remarks due to historical reason, racial and jealousy.

If you shift through the remarks, there are some valid arguments. Like singaporeans are great complainers and are for the most part, very stingy people. Plus they like to emulate LKY.

I work here for the money and experience since i get to interact with alot more people from different nationalities compared to malaysia, just like everybody else here. I dont really concern myself with the stingy or pompous singaporean. That said there are a few singaporeans who arent in the typical singaporean mindset but those are few and far between sadly.

Many countries have arrived on the "map" but singapore has a special place in malaysia since nobody like's the arrogant prick who complains at the first sign of trouble. For further clarification, please visit the stomp website for singapore 101.

Anybody here stock up on iodine salt to prevent the suppose radiated acid rain which is suppose to fall over here? Just got this stupid sms hoax.

In addition, I believe working culture in Spore isn't much different from KL. Exposures aren't that significant anyway.

Our income is not taxed by the malaysian government since were not working in malaysia and malaysia does not tax repatriated monies.

Burmese on the other hand is a different case. I was talking to a filipino and he told me that his country is facing the problem that overseas filipinos who repatriate money back are actually damaging or at best making their own country uncompetitive. Anybody have a theory on this?