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83:  Jan 22 01: Hunting 2-3 bedroom condos $4000

82:  Jan 10 01:  Condos near downtown up to $12,000

81:  Jan 6 01:  $10,000 condos near the American Club.

80:  Jan 3 01:  East Singapore condos, 3 or 4 bedroom,  from 1600 sq. ft  $3,500 - $5,000. Telephone call from Hongkong expat.

78:  Dec 30: Downtown condos over 3000 sq. ft from $8,000 - $11,000. Photos. 

78:  Dec 29 00:  3 bungalows with pool $8,000 
$16,000, $17,000


77:  Dec 15 00: Images of Astoria, Brentwood Villas townhouse & Highpoint condos near Orchard Road. Report of visit No. 76 on Dec 12 & 14 00.

76:  Dec 12 & 14 00: Downtown condos from $8,000 - $11,000
. Young couple prefers new condos but sizes are smaller than old ones.

75:  Dec 5 00: $3 - $6,000. 2 house-hunting cases.  Two or three-bedroom condos near Orchard Road.  Great Eastern Mansions, River Place, The Bayron at $6,000, Whitehouse Park Apartments $3,000.  Tips for Landlord.

74:  Dec 3 00: $2,500 2-bedroom over 1000 sq. ft near downtown are few in number..

73:  Nov 27 00:   The interior designer 2-bedroom apartment at The Bencoolen Residence $3,500. 3-bedroom $4,200.


74:  Nov 26 00:   Expats who want to be near downtown, subway and maid's service.  Consider the 41-unit Cavenagh Lodge is near the Somerset subway. 3-bedroom 1300 sq. ft from $6,000 fully furnsihed.

71:  Nov 25 00:  Cavendish Park 3-bedroom rentals from Feb - Nov 2000.  3-min walk to the   Australian School.

70:  Nov 11 00:   $4,000 houses. Indoor big dog. 

69: Nov 9 00: Habitat II maisonette $7,000, with a large balcony wanted by a Caucasian expatriate.

68: Nov 5 00: 2-bedroom condos around downtown

67.   Nov 3 00:  2-bedroom in East Coast and Newton area.

66.  Nov 2 00: 2-bedroom for single expats.
$2,500 near East Coast beach.  $3,000 - $4,000 near downtown. 


65.  Oct 16 00:  Gallop Gables 3-bedroom $4,800, $6,000. 4-bedroom + study + patio, ground floor,  $10,500.

64:  Oct 15 00:   Holland Grove View modern semi-detached 4+1 $9,000. 10-min bus ride to the United World College & Dutch schools.

63:   Oct 13 00: Conservation & Pre-war shophouses

62: Oct 11 00: Conservation shoophomes at $5,000. Misrepresenting rental amount to get the expat to put one foot in marketing strategy.
Pretty Singapore conservation shophomes appeal greatly to single Caucasian expatriates
Pretty conservation shophouses

61:  Oct 7 00:  $3,000 condos, downtown & East Coast.

60: Oct 6 00:   $3,200 studios, 1-bedroom downtown.

59: Oct 6 00:   $5,000 The Waterside sea views.
Less than $4,500 for low floors. High floors with good sea views above 12th floor rent from $6,000.

58.  Oct 4 00: $9,000 - $12,000 condos, downtown & South Singapore

57:  Sep 30 00:  $3,000 condos.  Huntington (new)

56:  Sep 27 00:   $10,000 condos

55: Sep 23:   $4,000 condos for Aussie couple who loves birds and dogs.  Claremont,
Emerald Garden, UE Square, Aspen Hts, Robin Road terrace house.


53 & 54:   Sep 15 & 16:  Townhouses & big condos around $4000 - $6,000 for 2 expatriates

52:  Sep 11 00:  Investing in penthouses, maisonettes & over 3300 sq. ft Wing On Life Garden. Some units are for rent.

51:  Sep 3 00:   Extremely difficult to find a 4-bedroom over 2500 sq. ft newer condo for $9,000.   UE Square penthouse, Futura and Horizon West and East may be possibilities. Update on Sep 2 00 report.

50:  Sep 2 00: 4+1 condos & houses  at $9,000 at angelfire.com.

49:  Aug 29 00:   Hard to find a unique house at $9,000  Saunders Road conservation shophome at $12,000.  Emerald Hill from $9,000 - $14,000.

48:  Aug 28 00: $9000 condos/houses.
The Claymore rents above $9,000 generally.
Claymore 8 for those expats with big families.

47: Aug 23 00: $7,000 -10,000 Orchard Road condos & $4,000 - $9,000 condos near the Dutch School/Club. Hard to qualify what the 2nd expat wants with a $4,000 - $9,000 rental budget.  The Wilby Residence at $7,000, Sixth Avenue maisonette with private terrace over 300 sq. ft rents at $9,000.

46:  Aug 22 00:  Orchard Road big condos with balconies $7,000 - $10,000. The Colonnade, Beverly Hill, Spring Grove, Jewel of Balmoral duplex penthouse with huge private terrace, Nassim Jade.

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45: Aug 21 00:   Hunting for the elusive unique Singapore house, $9,000 - $13,000. At least 100 houses and condos seen.

44: Aug 19 00:   Not possible to rent a downtown, 3-bedroom newer condo, over 1400 sq. ft for $2,300 partially furnished. Smaller condos cannot accommodate the living set.  Hume Park, Bukit Regency, Parc Palais, Southaven condos for rent at around $2,500.

43: Aug 16 00: 3-bedroom apartments over 1600 sq. ft at $3,000 near Raffles Place will not be brand new

42: Aug 11 00: 4-bedroom condos $7,000. Palm Spring, Melrose Park. The Morningside & Leedon Heights penthouse.

Report 41: Aug 10 00:   4-bedroom Condos over 2000 sq. ft & Houses from $9,000 - $15,000 requested by an expatriate. Listings from May - Aug 2000.  Angelfire.com listing. 

Report 40: Aug 4 00: Large living and dining area near Suntec City at $4,000 wanted by the Dutchman. UE Square, The Anchorage, Holland Peak.

Report 39: Jul 26 00: Renovated condos over 3,000 sq. ft $10,000. Expat wife tired of house-hunting found 3 good condos at The Draycott, The Claymore and Highpoint. Which will she choose?

Report 38: Jul 25 00: Houses near the Chatsworth International School at $3,000 rent; not many available

Report 37: Jul 24 00: Houses near the Australian School, $7,000 rent.
Bungalow with pool & 10,000 sq. ft land was top choice.
Report 36: Jul 19 00:  Where should a mother with a 18-month old toddler live? 4+1 at $9,000   Falling in love with a River Place penthouse. 

Report 35: Jul 17 00:  The wife who wants lots and lots of closet space and a bright kitchen. Downtown 3+1 condos at $10,000 rentals.  The Draycott apartment was unforgettable. 

Report 34:   Jul 17 00:  Downtown condos around $9,000.

Jul 16 00:  Houses near downtown Orchard Road & others  Jalan Kelawar house $9,000, quiet, 5-min walk to Orchard subway and others. Be Kind to Pets: Dog with dandruff.

Jul 11 00: The Waterside condos with sea view. for rent. Update. Landlord: How to assess the quality of the Tenant. Realtor: Is "open house" a waste of time and money?


Jul 9 00:  River Place & competitors:  Duplex 3+1 2100 sq. ft $7,500, 3+1 1400 sq. ft + 400 sq. ft patio $6,000 fronting Singapore River.  The Morningside 4+1 2,411 sq. ft $6,500 is value for money and in great location.
Lucky Tower, Spring Grove, Jervois Green 3,069 sq. ft, Aspen Heights, Valley Park.   Which  does the IPO specialist like?
Jul 8 00:    A Pebble Bay 3-bedroom 1819 sq. ft  rents above $5000 generally. The Waterside 3- or 4-bedroom units are available for rent.

Jul 5 00: Living by the Kallang River: Costa Rhu 3- & 4-bedroom condos for rent

Jul 4 00:  It is very difficult to find a new 3+1 1600 sq. ft condo near Raffles Place for $4,000
Introducing the new Villa Azura, The Sterling and Kim Yam heritage houses (rent from $6,000).
Be Kind to Rabbits:  Overgrown front teeth need veterinary treatment/trimming.

 
Jul 3 00: $5,000 will be a good budget to get a new 3+1 1600 sq. ft condo in the downtown area.
Be Kind to Dogs:  Gum ulcerations and bad breadth need early veterinary treatment.

Jul 2 00:  $3,000 East Coast condos. The Bayshore, Villa Marina, Costa Rhu & The Atria are top choices for the German wife.


Jul 1 00: $7,000 is a decent housing allowance for an expat with regional responsibilities. Waterfront Pebble Bay, high floor, 3+1, 1900 sq. ft at $7,000.  Comparative rentals of Caucasian-favoured East Coast condos. Report at homestead.com.

Jun 29 00:   Finding a toddler-safe new condo at $6,000 is hard.

Jun 27 00: $6,000 condos near downtown for senior Australian expat with 2 small kids
Kheam Hock apartment (6 units with pool & gym) $6,000 is value for money.  Expat likes Palm Springs & Aspen Heights though.  Don't mind Kim Yam Heights too.   Gloucester Mansions considered too inner city as it has no gardens.

Jun 23 00:  It's gonna take a lot of love to find a dream downtown 3+1 condo for the cousin at $3,000.  Kim Yam Heights, Langsdon Ville, Grangeford, Mutiara View compared to River Place condo.

Jun 21 00:   "Unique" condos wanted by a young couple with budget of $5,000
River Place, Nassim Park, Avalon, The Bayron

Jun 17 00:   Case study:  Should the Management Consultant meet the Landlord to establish a rapport before lease signing?  Dunearn Gardens condo for rent.

Jun 13 00: Near downtown $3,000 condos for rent.  Upscale River Place condos 2-bedroom from $2500 but has dark kitchen. Tanglin Regency, Valley Park, new Kim Yam Heights 3-bedroom at $3,000 fully furnished, new Langsdon Ville, Dunearn Gardens.  List at homestead.com.

Jun 12 00:  Balcony grilles not permitted in Costa Rhu condos. Safety of a 2-year old.
Waterfront condos for rent.

Jun 11 00:   Houses or condos $6,000 - $8,000.  Can the Australian dad adapt to smaller built in areas in Singapore houses and will the children have friends if they live in a house?

Jun 10 00: Romancing the Singapore girl under the starlight, planes, ships and sea breezes in The Bayshore Tower 2A, #...-01 condo

Jun 7 00: $3,500 budget difficult to get a modern condo to accommodate a dining table with 8 chairs. Hillcourt, The Waterside and Costa Rhu may be possibilities. 
Jun 4 00: $6,500 3+1 condo. Will the super fit husband pamper to his wife's wish to reside in a maisonette condo development with no gym facilities?
Jun 3 00:   $5,000 - $8,000 houses for 2 big dogs
Bungalow with pool at $8,500 in North central Singapore. List at angelfire.com.

Jun 2 00:  Less than $3,000 2- or 3-bedroom condos in East Coast for a German couple.
Caucasian expats' favourites are shortlisted. Many choices but quality varies.   Riveria Court may be the value for money condo for expats on local pay.  List at angelfire.com.

May 26 00:  Built up areas over 4,000 sq. ft plus big garden for English family & 3 kids hard to get at $4,000. Balmoral Garden 5+1 nearly 5,000 sq. ft may be an option if the wife does not mind climbing 40 steps to the upper duplex. The Balmoral area is said to be the "Mayfair" of London.  List at homestead.com

May 16 00: Condos near downtown, at $3,500 fully furnished.  Trellis Tower 3+study+1, new, near subway,  may be suitable. Database listing at angelfire.com

May 15 00:   Very big living and dining areas at  $4,000 rent seldom available in Singapore.

May 1 00: Houses near the American School.

Apr 28 00:  Expat's favourite condos in East Coast: Photos of Casafina, The Bayshore, The Waterside. Also, Aspen Heights & Trellis Tower.

Apr 28 00: Condos from $3,000-$5,000 for romantic American couple


April 19 00: Photos of Regency Park, Penthouses at Yong An Park, Grange Heights & comparison with Leonie Condotel

April 18 00: Downtown Penthouses over 3,000 sq. ft, $10,000 for teenage daughter who want to be near centre of action in Orchard Road.

April 6 00:   Over 3200 sq. ft condos 4+1 <$9,000  Not possible to get brand new ones.

April 10 00: The expat all realtors dread & The Arcadia 4+1 3800sf $8,000 - $11,000

 

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