Su-ann Khoo
Malaysian expat in Belgium
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12 posts
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6
About me
Malaysian
Lives in Brussels
Speaks English, Mandarin
Registration: 13 December 2012
Activity
Renting a room in a House by sanit1001
Hello Expats, I have a question to ask, appreciate for your help. I bought a family house in Zaventem having 2 bedrooms in one floor, and an Attic over with enough space which I am considering to convert into a kind of small studio and put it on ...
Allowing domiciliation for tenants who are only renting a room also pose the risks that once he/she is registered, will be considered as part of your household. If he/she is one day to suddenly leave and happens to have uncleared debts, you would ... Read More
Work at the Brussels airport. Where to rent apartment? by sebastiandar
Hi, I wonder if you could help me. I'm starting work mid July at one of the companies located in Zaventem airport. I wonder if someone could recommend some good neighborhood in Brussels to rent apartment that would not be far away from the ...
You have not mentioned if you are planning to get/have a car, and will you be driving to work versus public transportation. Secondly, the location where you stay is also dependent on the budget for housing. If you would like to stay nearby to the ... Read More
Sport Activities (Outdoor Running, Gym and Footy) by Oscangr
Hello to all expat fellows, Here I am in Brussels (moved from London) and trying to settle in this new world! I have been here for a week now and already missing my sport activities. So, I am basically looking for three things.... a) outdoor ...
I go to Health City gym and I am pretty happy with the facilities. Of course, the one I go to is in Woluwe area, but they do have a few in the Brussels city itself. The rates are lower than Aspria definitely, and above that of Basic Fit, but it has ... Read More
Need help ( information ) by mcag
Hi. Comment allez-vous? :] I have some questions about schools in Brussel. In this week i registred to dutch school to learn language. I want to learn french also, but i dont have any money for it. :/ It's any possibility to get some support from ...
You can also check out some of the language schools linked to the local communes - the language courses are usually affordable, versus those in the private. Some communes do have sponsored courses. Am not sure which part of Brussels/Belgium you are ... Read More
Advice on open a bank account by lauragia
hello! I'm moving to Brussels and need to open a bank account. Any advice on which bank is best? What are your experiences with ING,DEXIA and Fortis? Best! Laura
ING waived the fees for 3 years (am not sure if the other banks do the same) and was very forward in providing information...so, thats one of the reason I went for them. Am quite satisfied with their services so far. Read More
Anyone familiar with the Woluwe area? by Su-ann Khoo
I have recently relocated for work to Belgium, and after staying for a couple of weeks in company's temporary accommodation in Etterbeek, I am now ready to start looking for my own place to rent. I have been once to the Woluwe St Lambert area and I ...
Thanks sharat varma! I'd PM you I've looked at over 20 places, and in the end, I chose a place around Josephine Charlotte, which while still in WSL, is closer to the city. I would have love to stay nearer to Stockkel but this unit fits nearly all ... Read More
Anyone familiar with the Woluwe area? by Su-ann Khoo
I have recently relocated for work to Belgium, and after staying for a couple of weeks in company's temporary accommodation in Etterbeek, I am now ready to start looking for my own place to rent. I have been once to the Woluwe St Lambert area and I ...
Thanks both for your comments! its reassuring esp to hear that WSL/WSP is not that far away, if measured by the time to travel by metro. For me, 20 minutes is acceptable, but maybe not for everyone. Read More
Anyone familiar with the Woluwe area?
I have recently relocated for work to Belgium, and after staying for a couple of weeks in company's temporary accommodation in Etterbeek, I am now ready to start looking for my own place to rent. I have been once to the Woluwe St Lambert area and I ... Read More
Advice on open a bank account by lauragia
hello! I'm moving to Brussels and need to open a bank account. Any advice on which bank is best? What are your experiences with ING,DEXIA and Fortis? Best! Laura
That was what ING officer told me..and when I checked with my colleague, it was same case for her, I.e. ING's visa for expats need to be paid in full by month end. Anyway not sure if this has to do with our credit standing, maybe our wages are ... Read More
Advice on open a bank account by lauragia
hello! I'm moving to Brussels and need to open a bank account. Any advice on which bank is best? What are your experiences with ING,DEXIA and Fortis? Best! Laura
I have no idea about Dexia or Fortis, but I just opened mine last friday at ING. Am not sure what are your requirements but the important things to look for would be a bank which can allow you to do home banking/online banking. That way you don't ... Read More
yoga by Meeli
Hi, does anybody do yoga here? I would like to start going to yoga more or less in the center of Brussels. But if u know a nice place for beginners more far from the center, please let me know also. Thank u in advance! :)
Hi I've just moved to Brussels, and just wondering if you have already found your yoga center? I'd be interested to know more as well where to go, esp if there is any yoga place which has English speaking instructor/yogi. Thanks! Read More