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The description of various types of housing below is meant for those expatriates who want some descriptions of Singapore housing and how much it costs before they negotiate with their prospective employers.

There are several units available at different times in the developments mentioned. Therefore, the report is not outdated though the units advertised may be rented.

Bigger floor areas at lower rents are available in older developments like Pandan Valley Condos in Mount Sinai, south Singapore. They are next to the Australian School. Big 3-bedroom units of 2800 sq. ft built-in areas rent from $5,000. Those with terraces as shown in the picture on the left rent for a bit more and are in great demand by Caucasian families who need space rather than new marble flooring expected by younger expatriates or those with higher rent budgets.

The condo has been upgraded and is a high density condo. Unfortunately, the flooring is ceramic tiles, unlike the marble flooring of the brand new developments nearby. Pandan Valley does not have lifts stopping at every floor. Click on thumbnail image to view bigger image.

In north Singapore, many expatriates who don't feel the need to be in the midst of an expatriate enclave are enjoying a higher quality of living in new condos, without having to pay a much higher rent. This is possible if there are no children having to attend the international schools, many of which are located in South Singapore.

Singapore has an efficient bus service system, with intervals between buses at 10-20 minutes. Many taxi operators use the satellite and global positioning system facilities so that you can get one near your place as soon as possible.

For example, in NORTH SINGAPORE, Sunrise Gardens Condo look as good as Duchess Crest, but the rent is much lower in dollars per sq. foot. 3-bedroom for $2,500 is possible in Sunrise Gardens but not in Duchess Crest (unless your unit faces a blank wall or is next to the noisy barbecue areas).

One research report is at:
Duchess Crest. The Duchess Crest development is attractive to Caucasians because it is nearer to the international schools than any condo in North Singapore.

The interior finishes of Sunrise Gardens are of a high standard too. The full condo facilities are described below.

Sunrise Gardens
51-57 Sunrise Avenue, North Singapore.
Brand new in 1999. 252 units.

2-bedroom: 76-120 sq. m.
3-bedroom: 113-153 sq. m.
4-bedroom: 157-174 sq. m.
Duplex: 173 - 200 sq. m.

Facilities: Swimming pool, wading pool, tennis court, gym, covered car park,
24-hour security, clubhouse, fitness track, barbecue areas, sauna, playground, multi-purpose room. Open air jet pool, jogging track, fitness park, steam room,

There are buses taking you to the Yio Chu Kang subway in less than 10 minutes.
Rentals are around S$2,500 for 3 bedroom condos in 2002.

Some more information on Singapore housing is given below. If you need more details, please email judy@asiahomes.com. Or tel: +65 9668 6468.

We hope you will enjoy your stay in Singapore.

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Founder
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Affordable homes for expats.

DOWNTOWN.
FOUR SEASONS 4+1+STUDY 3045sf $15,000 p/f. 20th floor, unblocked views, facing pool. 8-min walk to Orchard subway/Scotts Rd-Orchard Rd junction, Starbucks, cineplexes, supermarkets. Favoured by top managers. 6+1 $23,000. Smaller units at $11,000. Description in http://www.asiahomes.com/singaporeapartment/homexpat/71_homepat.htm. david@asiahomes.com. 9668 6468.

NEAR DOWNTOWN
MOUNT ROSIE GARDENS
Older apartments are more spacious for the same rent.
Upgraded ones may be worth renting.
FOR RENT
August 6, 2001

20 year old but upgraded.
50 Goldhill Avenue
16 units. Low density. Big balconies.
Pool and security only. A badminton court.
Near greenery and crickets heard.
3+1 2450 sq. ft $5,000.
4-bedroom facing pool $6,000.

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Unit facing greenery

Mt Rosie Gardens pool

NEAR DOWNTOWN.
OLEANDERS TOWERS CONDO 3+1 1152sf $2,500 f/f. 9th floor. New condo & furniture. 5-min walk to Toa Payoh subway, 5-minute ride to Orchard subway. Near French School/Tan Tock Seng, Kandang Kerbau Hospital. Penthouses and others available. Popular with the French families.

TRELLIS TOWER
near Toa Payoh subway and Oleander Towers.
Penthouse available for rent

NORTH.
SEASONS PARK CONDO 3+1 1300sf $2,000 p/f. 10-min walk to Yio Chu Kang subway & 10 stops to City Hall subway, around 20 minutes to Suntec City. 390 units. Pool view. Suits expats who work in North Singapore or want to play golf in Malaysia.

SEASONS PARK CONDO 4+1 1550sf $3,000 f/f. Suits Japanese/American expats who want high quality furnishing. 10-min walk to Yio Chu Kang subway. 6 stops (10 min) to Marsiling subway & American School. 15th floor. Near Ang Mo Kio & Sembawang.

SOUTH.
GALLOP GABLES CONDO 2+1 1200sf $2,000 p/f. 3-bedroom renting $8,000 and 4-bedroom renting above $10,000. 1-year old. High quality interior finishes. Ground floor with garden. Caucasian enclave. 5-min bus to Orchard Rd, Tanglin Mall, Holland Village. 4+1 at $9,000. 4+1 at $7,000.

SOUTH.
GARLICK AVE DETACHED + POOL 4+1 12000sf land, 3000sf built-in $17K p/f. Big garden, above-ground pool, cul-de-sac. One-storey. 10-min walk to Sixth Avenue. NOT brand new. Ceramic tiles and big back porch. See http://www.asiahomes.com/singaporerealty/expat/analysis/analysis-12.htm, other detached for rent.

SOUTH.
TUDOR 10
DETACHED + COMMUNAL POOL. 3+2 study + guest+ maid's room. $18,000. Brand new. Built-in 4800sf sharing land with 9 other bungalows. Quiet area patrolled by police car, off Kheam Hock Road in multi-millionaire residential area where Mercedes are too common. 8-min drive to Orchard Rd. 3-storey with security. Selling $4.6m. Visit http://www.asiahomes.com/singapore_bungalows/1999/index.htm.

SOUTH.
HOLLAND PEAK CONDO 3+1 1400sf $2,500-2,900, f/f.
Other units available.
5-min taxi to Orchard subway & Tanglin Mall/Botanic Gardens/Dutch Club. Walk to Holland Village meet other expats for lunch. Low density 132 units. 12-min walk to subway.

NEAR DOWNTOWN
SEMI-DETACHED & CLUSTER HOUSES
NEAR ORCHARD RD

Various units are available at different times.
Do email judy@asiahomes.com for house-hunting or tel: +65 9668 6468.

	Storey	Built-in	Land	Rooms	Rent (S$)	Age in 1999
One Tree Hill (Jln Kelawar) semi-detached	2	3200	6000	4+1	8000	3 years old, re-built
Gentle Villas semi-detached	3	2850	2500	4+2	6500, 7000	3 years old, 2 units. Popular with caucasian families.
The Compasss at Chancery Cluster townhouses	3+basement 4+basement	2400 2500			7500- 8500	brand new townhouses + communal pool. Gated community. 20 units. Popular with caucasian families.
Goldhill Avenue semi-detached	2+basement	4500	4000	5+1	6500	around 10 yrs old
Mt Rosie semi-detached	3	4300	4500	4+1	7500	around 10 yrs old

Built-in and Land areas are in sq ft.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

ONE TREE HILL SEMI-DETACHED
Old house demolished and new house built. Great location being around 5-minute walk to Orchard Boulevard and to Tanglin Mall and around 15-minute walk to Orchard subway. No problem getting taxis and buses.

Bigger than the usual bedrooms in semi-det. The master bedroom is very big and has a study area too.

GENTLE VILLAS
A subdivision consisting mainly semi-det. 5-minute walk to the Novena subway and within 2-minute drive to the expressways to Jurong and Changi Airport, attract a large number of Caucasian expatriate tenants over the past years. The rent just 2 years ago was S$10,000 but in 1999, rent varies from $4,500 - $6,000 partially furnished in 2002.

It has a children's playground and there are several expat children in this neighbourhood. Expats with children studying at the Overseas Family School and the International School at Paterson Road likes this subdivision. Main complaint by Caucasian wives, from Asia USA Realty's research are:

The kitchen, garden, maid's room and car porch areas are very small. The family area on level 2 may be a danger hazard for small children who climbs as they will fall down to the dining room below. Americans with big dining tables for 10 people will not find the small dining area appropriate.

The master bedroom is not large but can accommodate a king-sized bed. It has bay windows.

The Cold Storage supermarket at Goldhill Plaza or Chancery Lane/Dunearn Road is a 2-minute drive away. There are eateries within 5-minute walk.

THE COMPASS AT CHANCERY

A subdivision, categorised as Cluster Housing in Singapore, consisting of around 20 townhouses. Completed in May 1999, 2 communal pools, gated community with security guard at the entrance, are very attractive features for expats with small children and do not want to live in high density condominiums.

The corner terraces with side windows letting in natural light may be equivalent brighter. The 3rd floor attic with attached bath may suit the American teenager who wants privacy or a guest. In the 3-bedroom, the 2nd floor will have 2 bedrooms sharing an attached bath. In the 4-bedroom, the 2nd floor will have 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is if you have a king-sized bed! There are bay windows.

The kitchen stores the washing machine and dryer although they can be relocated outside.

A maid's room with a separate bath is at the basement. Car parking is covered and available at the basement which houses a small gym.
2-minute walk to Chancery Lane where there is a bus to Orchard Road or a 15-minute walk to the Novena subway. 5-minute walk to Thomson Road to get taxis.

The development is popular with expats who want houses with pool at a "reasonable" rent. There is another fully let development in Barker Road renting $6,000 - $7,000 but it has no security guards.

A 5-minute drive away is another cluster housing called Chancery Grove Townhouses.

GOLDHILL AVENUE SEMI-DETACHED
Viewed from the outside, it looks like a small house. However, it has a very big yard of around 4000 sf of land at the basement for the children and the dog! Such big yards are rarely found in semi-det asking $7,000 rents and in brand new semi-det.

The basement has its own living and dining area, a big patio for table tennis table or snooker table, kitchen and a guest's room plus bathrooms.

The master bedroom is large.

On level one, there is also the living and dining area plus a small kitchen and a guest room too. 2-minute walk to a petrol kiosk for milk. The Cold Storage Supermarket at the Chancery Lane/Dunerarn Road junction is a 2-minute drive. A 20-minute walk to the Newton subway but 2-minute walk to Dunearn Road where there are too many taxis and buses.

It is not near the main Dunearn Road and therefore has no traffic noises.

MOUNT ROSIE SEMI-DETACHED
A totally separated dining and living area with an open patio in between. Expats who entertain a lot will be able to open the sliding doors of either the dining or living room to extend the area for guests to mingle and enjoy barbecue gatherings.

The master bedroom is large and has a walk-in closet.

An attic room with attached bath may suit teenagers or guest. The surrounding green tree and Malcolm Park area is popular with joggers.

1-minute walk to Chancery Lane where there is a bus to Orchard Road. The Cold Storage Supermarket at the Chancery Lane/Dunearn Road junction is a 2-minute drive.

Expats relocating to Singapore

Many others, not possible to list all.
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