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desertdust · Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 57

What can a teacher best hope for on a $1000 singapore housing allowance?

wailing_imam · Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 580 Location: Malaya

A room in a flat. To get your own flat you'll need a minimum of SGD1500, and that's for a government subsidised flat. Condominiums start at around SGD2500 per month.

desertdust · Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 57

Thanks wailing_imam. So after looking at a few websites the govt housing sector seems to be the way to go. I would be looking for a 3 bedroom flat/apartment. A $1000S allowance does not seem to cover even the basics. To qualify for the govt housing, one must be a resident? Prices seem to vary from suburb quite a lot.

wailing_imam · Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 580 Location: Malaya

Yes, of course. The most desired areas are those closest to the city centre, however a lot of these HDB flats are old and depressing. The newer flats in the north of the island (Sengkang, Punngol) are much better. A 3 bedroom flat will set you back at least S$1600. You do not need to be a resident to do the initial rent. However, you will need a letter from your employer proving that your work visa is in process.

To rent for one year you need 1 month rent, 1 month deposit, half a month for agency fee.

desertdust · Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 57

Cheers mate, you've put everything in perspective.

sohniye · Joined: 15 Mar 2011 Posts: 90

Hello

Please keep us up to date on your search to find decent housing, I very well may be in a similar situation in the future.

Cheers,

Sohniye