An international relocation requires a lot of preparation and meticulous planning. And if this change involves moving with your family and pets, the preparation that goes behind the move assumes even greater significance.
Moving to Singapore is perhaps a sought-after option considering that it is one of the most efficient and developed cities in the whole of Asia. Though the city retains much of the charm of its British colonial past, today, it is also a well-developed trade and financial hub of the world. So if you are planning to move to this cosmopolitan city, we have a few tips which might come handy as you prepare for your Singapore sojourn.
Get a professional mover that provides door to door service
If you are moving for a long assignment to Singapore, you would definitely want to bring in your household goods and treasured belongings. In order to ensure that your belongings are transported safely, it is advisable to employ the services of a professional removalist. Not only does this offloads your packing worries and your concerns about the safety of your belongings, it saves you the hassles of customs and clearances that would be inevitable during the transportation of your goods. Read about our packing tips which would help you prepare for the packing day.
Get your housing options sorted
The housing market in Singapore can be quite tricky to navigate for a newcomer as finding a residence in a new location can be overwhelming especially after your move. Expatriates in Singapore choose to rent rather than buy. With availability and rent prices fluctuating on a weekly basis, searching for a residence can be a difficult proposition. This situation can be best avoided if you have employed a professional relocation service provider. From arranging preview trips to assisting with property selection and handover, our home search services are comprehensive and offers you complete peace of mind in a new destination.
Find the right school for your child
Changing schools and adapting to an international or local curriculum can have a big impact on a child’s development. So it’s a question of finding the right educational experience for them. One of the first steps in this regard is to decide whether you would like to enroll your child in a local public school or in private international school. Both options come with their own implications on curriculum, cost and their pros and cons. Getting admissions to international schools come with their necessary process related to application and it is advisable that you zero in on the right option beforehand. Our school search services assist in finding and applying to the right schooling options for your child.
Where you go, they go
Pets are family and a relocation can be a stressful time for them too. Bringing your pet halfway across the globe can be a complicated proposition with several issues to handle like their travel arrangements, quarantines, immunization and clearances. From customs to medical certificates and flight restrictions, an error in the process can delay the arrival of your beloved friend in your new home. As pet transfer specialists, Crown Relocations attends to registrations, local travel requirements and medical regulations. We will also guide you on how to prepare your pet before, during and after the trip, so you can feel confident that your pet will enjoy a safe and successful relocation.
Settling in Singapore
Having taken care of transporting your belongings, identifying housing options, choosing the right school for your child and relocating your pet, the most important aspect of your move – settling in a new city comes to the forefront. Preparation is everything, but there will always be surprises. You will need support, and we’ll be there. Read about our "At destination" services that will help you get quickly settled into your new location. Singapore is a multicultural / multiethnic city and move to Singapore may not come as a cultural shock to those relocating from India. Another comforting fact is that English as a language is widely spoken and understood. As an expatriate in Singapore, you can get by with English alone, though knowledge of other official languages like Malay, Mandarin and Tamil (yes, there are a lot of Tamil speaking people in Singapore) might prove helpful in day to day interactions with locals. Explore our Singapore destination guide to discover more about living and settling-in this city.