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Singapore sees increase in expats wanting serviced hotel apartments

by Ray Clancy on September 9, 2011

Serviced hotel apartments demand up in Singapore

Serviced hotel apartments are proving popular with expats moving to Singapore who prefers them to renting or buying a home, it is claimed.

Demand for these kinds of residences has increased with American, European and Japanese expats increasingly likely to choose this kind of accommodation, according to providers. Expats from China, India and the United Arab Emirates are also increasingly opting for serviced apartments. [click to continue…]

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