Moving home is always going to be a big decision. You are packing up your life as well as all your belongings and heading somewhere new. It is even more of a momentous occasion if you are moving to a new country. You are going to have a lot of nerves about how things are going to be when you get there. There are going to be so many different things that you need to take care of before you go, from wrapping up the sale of your current home to ensuring that you are going to know where you need to go when you get to your new one.
If you are thinking of moving to Singapore, then the good news is that you are going to be in for a treat. Singapore is one of the most exciting and vibrant places to live in the entire world, and the people who have relocated there for work will tell you that there is nothing quite like it. This is the time of year when a lot of people are looking for a fresh start and starting your new year with a move to Singapore could be your best decision yet.
Expats Love Singapore
Did you know that HSBC ranked Singapore as one the world’s best destination for expats? There are more than 1.6 million expats living in Singapore, which makes up nearly 29% of the population. One of the main concerns that a lot of people have about moving to a new country is that they will feel disconnected from home. While there is so much amazing local culture and so many wonderful experiences to encounter, it is reassuring to know that this is a journey that may people before you have taken. There will be plenty of expats on hand to help you if you have any queries.
There Are Wonderful Properties To Choose From
One of the first questions that anyone moving to a new country has is: where am I going to live? There are plenty of amazing properties to choose from if you are moving here but you will need to make sure that you do your homework. Some of the most popular neighborhoods include Holland Village, Sentosa, Tanjong Pagar and Tiong Bahru, but if you are going to find a property in these highly sought-after areas, then you should look for a property agent with local experience. The conditions for buying properties in Singapore can be quite complicated, but you can find a home loan with the right property manager’s assistance. PropertyGuru has plenty of resources to help you understand what you could look for and where.
Public Transport Is Fantastic
Talk to anyone about living in Singapore and the chances are good that they will start to wax lyrical about the amazing public transport system. It always makes such a difference when you are moving somewhere new to know that you are not going to have a hard time getting around. Singapore is relatively small, so the government has put a huge amount of money and time into building a public transport system that works for everyone. It is affordable, it is efficient, and it is constantly being improved. This is particularly good news as it can be expensive and complicated to buy and drive a car in Singapore, so there’s no need to worry about it.
Singapore Is Very Safe
Something that you should know before you move to Singapore is that the laws are enforced very strictly. What that does mean is that it is an incredibly safe place to live. In fact, Singapore was declared the fourth safest city in the world in a 2021 ranking. This is great news for anyone who is thinking of relocating, as you will always be worrying about local crime rates when you move anywhere new. It will be worth looking at the laws before you move to ensure that you do not break any without realizing it, but law-abiding citizens should have nothing to worry about.
There Are So Many Places To Travel To
One of the biggest draws of Singapore when it comes to places to live is that you are within a stone’s throw of some incredible locations. There is plenty to see in Singapore itself (not to mention plenty of green spaces, as it is nicknamed the Garden City), but you should take the opportunity to do some exploring further afield. You are within a short journey from places like Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Bali, and there are plenty of other countries and wonderful places that will be much closer once you move to Singapore. It is also worth noting that Singapore is a very multicultural place to live, and you will be exposed to so many different styles of life.
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