Singapore is a beautiful island nation with a population of 4.98 million people with 36% being foreigners. The people are predominately Chinese with Malay, Indian being the other main groups. The languages spoken are English, Malay, mandarin and Tamil and the main religion being Buddhism with Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Hindu being the other religions practiced.

The main industries are shipping, banking, tourism, electrical and electronics, chemicals and oil refining. It has a parliamentary system of government with a president and a Prime Minister. . Most nationals from Western nations do not require a visa or if it is a social stay for up to 90 days. One receives a 30 day permit on arrival with extensions being difficult to obtain.

The West coast is the name of a town that is found in Southwest Singapore and it was formed out of reclaimed land. It is largely industrial with its eastern and central part filled with private housing and a HDB housing estate. It has a very accessible network of roads and its town center is made up of two storey shop houses, a community centre, a Buddhist temple and the well known Clementi West Market. It also has a shopping mall and tends to be busy over the weekends as people from Clementi and the private housing centers come to the town center.

There are parks, several fitness centers, children playgrounds as well as a swimming complex for recreational activities. West Coast also has several primary schools, secondary schools as well as two international schools have been set up to cater to the growing population of international citizens.

HDB flats are built and maintained by the government through the Housing Development Board and to be able to buy one you can either buy it directly from HDB or buy it from the resale market. To buy it directly from the HDB you must be a Singapore citizen or a permanent resident. The same criterion applies if you choose to buy it from the resale market.

Your eligibility for purchase of a HDB is subject to the rules of the Housing and Development board and interested parties are allowed to contact HDB directly to enquire about their eligibility. A foreigner can be considered for permanent residence if they have invested a minimum sum in business set-ups, investment avenues such as capital funds. They are allowed to have 50% of the investment in private residential properties following the rules for foreign ownership restrictions.

The prices vary depending on the flat’s size and the number of rooms. The type of facilities included also plays a key role.

When planning to buy a property it is important to engage the services of a realtor who will advice you on the necessary documentation required as well as represent your interests. A realtor also gives you valuable advice and helps you get the best possible deal.

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