Jon's blog

While things at work are starting to run quite smoothly and I'm getting used to how things work in Singapore, finding accommodation has been causing some headache. I am still living in a hotel after almost three weeks in Singapore, but it now seems that I will be able to move to a nice apartment with 2 bedrooms on November 23, after the owning company has done some painting there. The rental market here has gone completely mad during the past six months, and prices in certain disrticts are up 40%. I was lucky enough to have a very good real estate agent that the delegation is used to working with, and after viewing 6 apartments we found one that seems just perfect for me.

The place is a condominium in a quite a big apartment building with a big pool and even a small gym. The location is just marvellous, as it's on a rather quiet small street, but just 2 mins walk from the main shopping street. It's also very convenient in terms of going to work, as I just have to walk 5 mins to the metro station, the ride 3 stations and arrive right below our office building.

The apartment itself is easily big enough for me, quite new and very tidy. The apartment is rented furnished, but as it was until now unfurnished I got to choose the furniture myself. Below are the coffee table and chairs I decided to go for:#

Well as I said the apartment has a spare bedroom, so visitors will find a bed (and possibly even some breakfast) chez Jon!