Cars are high in demand in a small country like Singapore. Despite the high price one needs to pay such as the purchase of the Certificate of Entitlement before the car, demands remain to soar. With this demand, it has pushed the price of COE higher in the recent bidding.
However, in the next 6 months, the Land Transport Authority of Singapore will be reducing the monthly quotas for COEs. A large change is apparent in the Categories C -30% (goods vehicles and buses) and Es -13.9% (open category).
A full report of the categories, the reduction of quota are as follows:
Category A (cars 1,600cc & below and taxis) -9.6%
Category B (cars above 1,600cc) No change
Category C (goods vehicles & buses) -30%
Category D (motorcycles) -8/1%
Category E (open category) -13.9%
With these reduction of quota release each month, will there be more competition for car buyers to sell their cars. Will that bring the prices of COE higher? Or will the demand for cars be reduced, causing prices for new vehicles in certain categories to fall?
But, if there are lesser cars on the road, wouldn't that be better for all?
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Review and Compare Laptops
Nowadays, many people prefer to choose a laptop over the bulky desktop for a personal computer. A laptop allows the user to bring it along his travels and or as a work companion to meet clients. With a laptop one does not have to worry about getting a proper desk placed on a fixed location and this free up space in the house and office. Recently, many laptops are designed smaller in size and simple to use. Such example is the asus eee pc, which is also known as an UMPC, or ultra mobile PC. It is highly mobile and has a 7 inch screen.
There are many brands available in the market. Each brand have a different range in terms of usage and price. A student may need a basic laptop for his or her school work whilst an executive may need something of a higher capabilities for his projects that may require presentations and multimedia purpose.
Choosing a laptop is easy if you go to Savebuckets, a website that does reviews on many brands of laptops for example Sony, Samsung, HP or Toshiba laptops. A search in the website results in a list of the brand or model you are looking for and you can take your pick to find the best prices that suit you. If you are still unsure over what to look for in a laptop, perhaps reading up on their article in their buying guide may help you decision making. Follow the guidelines into what to look out for and you should be on the way to pick one that suits your need.
There are many brands available in the market. Each brand have a different range in terms of usage and price. A student may need a basic laptop for his or her school work whilst an executive may need something of a higher capabilities for his projects that may require presentations and multimedia purpose.
Choosing a laptop is easy if you go to Savebuckets, a website that does reviews on many brands of laptops for example Sony, Samsung, HP or Toshiba laptops. A search in the website results in a list of the brand or model you are looking for and you can take your pick to find the best prices that suit you. If you are still unsure over what to look for in a laptop, perhaps reading up on their article in their buying guide may help you decision making. Follow the guidelines into what to look out for and you should be on the way to pick one that suits your need.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Crowd At AIA Building In Singapore
It has been a mad scramble as Singaporeans of all races rushed to the AIG Singapore to try to redeem their policies yesterday. It was in response to the fear of the US Insurance Giant being the next to tumble. This news follows the latest of Lehman Brothers that filed for bankruptcy protection just a day earlier.
With so much uncertainty, many policy holders are worried about their policy situation. Some of them prefer to surrender and redeem the cash despite some loss. The Monetary Authority of Singapore had advised the policyholders not to act hastily to terminate their policies.
During lunch hours, a crowd could be seen at AIA's office, located at the CBD area in Singapore. Some of them could be seen been asked to move up by security guards.
With so much uncertainty, many policy holders are worried about their policy situation. Some of them prefer to surrender and redeem the cash despite some loss. The Monetary Authority of Singapore had advised the policyholders not to act hastily to terminate their policies.
During lunch hours, a crowd could be seen at AIA's office, located at the CBD area in Singapore. Some of them could be seen been asked to move up by security guards.
Who Are Your Neighbours
You never know who your neighbours are. If you live in California, there is no guarantee that every neighbourhood is safe from crime. If you have children, you certainly would want your kids away from offenders. Find out if there are any California Sex Offenders living near you. That should give you an idea what the neighbourhood risks are.
Mustafa is a Shopping Paradise
Singapore has a good mix of shopping in every town. Besides the shopping belt located in Orchard that is a hot favourite by tourists and locals, another hot favourite is located in Serangoon Road. This is none other than Mustafa, a shopping centre in Little India. What is unique in this shopping centre is that they are open 24 hours and provides everything you can think off, from the local clothings, lots of herbs (really cheap and abundant), financial services, electricals to big ticket items like cars! This place is frequented by many foreigners from India as well because the price it offered here is really reasonable. This place is a true shopping experience in Little India. Some travel to Singapore just to look for textiles, buy herbs for their family and friends.
Mustafa is also available online, much to the amazement of shoppers. Check out their website at Mustafa.com.sg or visit their enormous shopping centre. A humble shop that started in 1973 at a size of only 900 sq ft, it has now grown to the size of 75,000 sq ft with a total shopping space of 150,000 sq ft with hotel, travel and financial services included. It's a world by itself.
Mustafa is also available online, much to the amazement of shoppers. Check out their website at Mustafa.com.sg or visit their enormous shopping centre. A humble shop that started in 1973 at a size of only 900 sq ft, it has now grown to the size of 75,000 sq ft with a total shopping space of 150,000 sq ft with hotel, travel and financial services included. It's a world by itself.
Make Friends With Latinos
A Latino may come from Mexico, Puerto Rico or Cuba. They all speak a common language of Spanish and this language is widely used in many parts of the world too. You can find Spanish speakers in as far as Philippines and the Mediterranean. It is not difficult to find a Latina Match if you really appreciate their lifestyle and culture. Pick up some useful Latin words and expression and history.
Buy From An Authorized Car Agent
A car is used for transportation for many of us. Before we purchase any car, we should look at it based on our usage, needs and ease of use. When a car is new, we sometimes need to go back to the car agent to find out how things work. Manuals in the car can prove to be a little confusing. After driving the car for months, we may have queries about changing parts, upgrading or just add some new device like fixing an iPod, a GPS system or even a little DVD player for the kids to watch on a long journey.
Does your car agent give you good after sales service after the purchase of a car? Some wash their hands off when a car is bought. Getting a car from an authorized dealer is important. The major car dealers in Singapore gives good service but the smaller ones leave a lot to be desired. I had a bad experience with the car agent. Our car was imported through them but due to their lack of experience with the models, they really couldn't do much. Furthermore, the car manual was in Japanese. My advise would be to really go for an authorized agent that has proper customer services and technicians to look into any enquiry.
Does your car agent give you good after sales service after the purchase of a car? Some wash their hands off when a car is bought. Getting a car from an authorized dealer is important. The major car dealers in Singapore gives good service but the smaller ones leave a lot to be desired. I had a bad experience with the car agent. Our car was imported through them but due to their lack of experience with the models, they really couldn't do much. Furthermore, the car manual was in Japanese. My advise would be to really go for an authorized agent that has proper customer services and technicians to look into any enquiry.
Marriage Records Online
I know how some couples who got married and wants to get a divorce, finds themselves in a spot when it comes to claiming for child's custody, dependancy exemption claims because one partner was married before and no formal divorce had been done. That means the marriage could be rendered illegitimate. To avoid these, perhaps checking up on your partner's Marriage Records, if there is, any will soften any impact that might come in a surprise later on.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Unlucky to Buy Homes during Seventh Month
Singapore still holds it's traditions and taboo when it comes to culture although it is a modern society. That is because of the prominent drop in housing sales in the Seventh Lunar Month that celebrates Hungry Ghost Festival recently. This period is deemed as unlucky to buy a house, start a business, get married and travelling too. Growth for private homes had slowed down since March but the slump was down to as much as 81 percent in the month of August. Developers also put up fewer new projects during this August month.
Perhaps now that the Hungry Ghost month is over, the market for property will remain steady and show a rise in market conditions.
Perhaps now that the Hungry Ghost month is over, the market for property will remain steady and show a rise in market conditions.
Exotic Beauty
There are many different cultures in Singapore. We can see people from all races and different backgrounds and mingling with them gives you a sense of racial harmony that unites all different people together. It does not matter what the colour of your skin is because we learn from each other. I know of many Asian friends who found great partners and wonderful friends even though it is categorized as Black Dating chat rooms. I know some friends of mind love to meet them and find them to be of a unique exotic beauty and has hearts of gold.
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