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Fair point and well made Astreal. We'll see how we get on over the next few days.
We have seen two apartments we like so far, mainly because we liked one and the other is in the same block and identical, just on a different floor! Saw another I really liked, around a three minute walk from the office, but it was just way too small and as it was the biggest in the block, that location's ruled out.
The wife's out with the agent again as I type, to have another look at the ones we like and to see another three. The two I fancy are actually in the Toa Payoh apartment block we're currently in so if we took one, moving won't be an issue! I'm trying to get things sorted out by the end of the month as I'm due in OZ for a while then.
The main problem I had with Toa Payoh was the distinct lack of bars but, I'm pleased to say we've found one in the vicinity, others just one MRT stop away in Novena and of course the fleshpots (?) of Orchard are only three stops. So we're just about getting by.
Just to add to Diz's likes/dislikes the one thing that really gets me here (Asia generally now I think, not just Singapore) is the way that everyone tries to cram onto trains or lifts without waiting for anyone to get out. I've just been down for a smoke outside the office and nearly flattened a little chinese guy who must have been waiting for the lift with his nose literally up against the doors. I know all the stations have got signs up and painted lines on the floor but virtually no-one takes any notice whatsoever. Apart from that, I love the place, the people and the food and can't see returning to the UK any time soon.
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