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