Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Singapore, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Residential Areas
Once you’ve made the decision to live in Singapore it can be difficult to choose which residential area you would prefer to live in – especially if your knowledge of the city is still... read more
Bugis
Centred around Bugis MRT station, this area primarily consists of office buildings and shopping malls, but there are some intriguing residential options nestled in the side streets. It’s... read more
Bukit Timah
This area encompasses the streets on either side of Bukit Timah Road from Newton Circus up to the Bukit Timah and Bukit Batok Nature Reserves. It’s definitely one of Singapore’s more... read more
Chinatown
Chinatown is not the most obvious choice for expat housing, but it does have an interesting vibe and can add more of a cultural feel to your time in Singapore. Its location right near... read more
Holland Village
With great restaurants, bars and amenities, it’s no surprise Holland Village is one of the main expat areas. A mix of landed houses and condo blocks provide a good range of accommodation... read more
Katong/Tanjong Rhu
The western part of the larger East Coast area, Katong & Tanjong Rhu has everything from huge resort-style condo complexes to landed houses with spacious yards. While Tanjong Rhu may seem... read more
Marine Parade & Siglap
The eastern section of Singapore’s East Coast area, Marine Parade and Siglap have a comfortable community atmosphere about them. Life is definitely a bit more laidback here. The location... read more
Newton
The Newton area, centred around the Newton and Novena MRT stations, is a relatively sleepy part of town, with not much in the way of entertainment other than the Novena Square and United... read more
Orchard
Lined with malls, Orchard Road is the shopping mecca of Singapore and offers no residential options. But you’ll find many high-end condo complexes – often full of expats – in the streets... read more
River Valley
River Valley is one long stretch of condominiums from Clemenceau Avenue all the way to the Alexandra Road. The buildings range from older high-rises to brand new condos with all the... read more
