Suites @ Sophia, Rochor
About the Property
Sophia Suites is located at 103 Sophia Rd, Singapore 228168. This Singapore student housing offers premium 1B and 2B apartments near top universities and colleges. Singapore Management University (SMU) and Kaplan Singapore, which are within a 10-to-12-minute walk from Sophia Road. The campus of the National University of Singapore is within a 23-minute driving distance. Also, Nanyang Technological University is reachable within a 31-minute drive from Suites @ Sophia Singapore student accommodation. According to Worldometer, Singapore has an estimated population of 5.91 million. It is an island city in Southeast Asia located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
Singapore has an unemployment rate of 2.1%, and for laid-off workers, the six-month re-entry rate into the workforce improved to 60.7%. Job vacancies in the country eased slightly to 73,300, bringing the overall vacancy rate to 2.9%. Some of the employment sectors include banking, technology, pharmaceuticals, and engineering. Major employers are DBS Bank, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Roche. The average monthly cost of living in Singapore for an international student ranges from SGD 1,500 to SGD 2,500, excluding tuition fees.
Features
Sophia's Suite has room types such as 1 BR and 2 BR (2 luxe). There are various common amenities as well to make your life more comfortable. You can enjoy fibre broadband, which provides fast and reliable internet for work, study, and entertainment. The property features an elevator for easy access to all floors. It is also pet-friendly, making it suitable for residents with pets. Air-conditioning and an iron add comfort and convenience to everyday living.
The balcony offers a private outdoor space to relax. Suites Sophia maintains a peaceful environment through no-smoking-allowed, no-overnight-guests-permitted, and no-loud-noise-late-at-night policies. You also benefit from prompt maintenance assistance and are expected to dispose of garbage promptly. You must ensure rent is paid on time each month to support a clean and well-managed community.
Location and What's Hot?
Sophia Suites is close to many other educational institutions and daily necessities. Newton International College Pte. Ltd. is within a 6-minute walking distance. Similarly, Trinity International College is an 8-minute walk. LASALLE College of the Arts is also within a 7-minute walking distance. For your groceries and household supplies, there are FairPrice Xpress and Cold Storage supermarkets nearby. The closest pharmacies are Unity Plaza Singapura and Shinn Shyang Medical Co. For diagnostic services or medical prescriptions, you can visit The Pharmacy Inc.
Ichi Tei Japanese Dining offers authentic Japanese cuisine. To try out some Indian flavours, you can visit Al-Jilani Restaurant. Twenty Eight Cafe Wilkie Road offers various brunch options and a variety of coffee options. You can relax and enjoy catching up with your friends at AM Coffee Co. @ The Secret Haven. You can make quick shopping trips to The Cathay near Sophia Suites. At LIVE Zone Singapore, you can unwind over a couple of refreshing drinks. Moreover, Club FML and SE9TEMBER CAFE & PUB are known for their karaoke nights.
While living at Sophia Suites, you can visit many attractive tourist places in Singapore. At Fort Canning Park, you can walk through the historic gardens. You can also visit the famous Fort Canning Tree Tunnel and attend outdoor concerts. HSBC Rain Vortex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall to marvel at. While visiting the Chinatown Heritage Centre, you can discover Singapore's rich Chinese cultural history. The National Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens has thousands of orchid species and hybrids.
Commute
Sophia Suites has bus stops within walking distance. The Bef Sophia Rd and Sunshine Plaza bus stops are within a 7-minute walk. Residents enjoy rapid island-wide connectivity via Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange and Rochor MRT Station, both located within a convenient 10-minute walk from your doorstep. Singapore Changi Airport is also within a 21-minute driving distance.
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Payment and Fees
Booking Deposit
Upon signing the Licence Agreement, 1 month’s rent in advance is required. The advance rent includes a $50 membership fee. The deposit or reservation fee already paid is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled.
Security Deposit
The security deposit is equivalent to 1 month’s rent. The security deposit will be refunded within 45 days after the lease expiry date. The moving-out fee will be deducted from the security deposit before the remaining balance is credited back. Repeated indoor smoking violations will result in immediate lease termination and forfeiture of the security deposit.
Pay In Instalment
Rent is payable monthly.
Mode Of Payment
Payment must be made by bank transfer.
Additional Fees
A one-time administrative fee of SGD 223.45 (after tax) is required. Stamp duty is payable to the government and is calculated separately. Moving-out fee ranges from SGD 163.50 per room to SGD 273 per unit (GST included), depending on the room type. If 2 occupants stay in 1 room, an additional SGD 200 rental charge applies. Utility usage is covered up to SGD 125 for 2-person occupancy. Smoking is prohibited. A fine of $300 will be charged for violations
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Suites @ Sophia, Rochor
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