An Overview of the Singapore Property Market For Expats8610047
Region wise, Singapore is not very large in size. Hence, accessible land is exploited to its potential and the only way to increase accommodation is to develop skyscrapers i.e. Grow vertically! More than 80 percent of Singaporeans live apartments owned by them and maintained by the Housing and Development Board of Singapore.
Hence, landlords make most of their money by leasing property in prime locations to expatriates.The most important for an expat is to find the property location that is most appropriate to him/her, in terms of accessibility to workplace and transport. Singapore is divided in 27 districts. All this districts offer various options and various facilities. The most costly becoming the prime location of Central Area situated from District 1 to 9. Beneath is an Overview of the Singapore Property Market for Expats.
On the East Coast, Districts 14, 15, 16 are situated close to the Central Business District (CBD) close to the Changi Airport. It also provides views of the Sea and is recognized to be extremely well-liked amongst expatriates since it provides many leisure activities, eateries and many more.
Once the property location is finalized, one needs to finalize the properties in the place that suit the budget of the Expat. Since the rental prices differ from location to place. The more closer the property to the Central Business District the prices are bound to be more costly.
Areas such as Newton, Orchard and River Valley that are situated around the central can cost much more thousand dollars as compared to areas away from central areas. Prices also fluctuate according to the type of property like Bungalows, Terraced Houses, 3 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 2 bedrooms.
Transportation also being a major factor while selecting a property place. Singapore is stated to have one of the most well-planned and modernized transportation system. Transport systems include: Mass Fast Transport (MRT), Taxis, Private Cars, Buses.
