Future Project – Faculty Housing

As we are targeting Block C and E to undergo renovation in Apr/May 2022, residents from Block C are required to vacate by mid-April 2022; while residents from Block E are required to vacate by mid-May 2022. Residents who are not able to move during this period are advised to work with us at ohsalloc@nus.edu.sg for any earlier move-out date.

All residents are expected to move out whilst their block undergoes renovation. The entire block will be closed off for safety reasons, major disruption to utilities services and to facilitate upgrading expeditiously.

We would try our best to allocate an apartment of similar type as your current apartment profile, subject to availability. Due to limited vacant apartments, there is no provision for viewing or preference prior to your relocation. Faculty members will be expected to engage their own movers for the move of your personal belongings (i.e. items not listed in the inventory provisions) using the relocation allowance.

It would be a standard apartment furnishing equipped with basic furniture and appliances such as sofa, dining set, TV console, bed, mattress, built-in wardrobe, TV, refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, washer and dryer. You shall provide your own bed linen, crockery, cutlery and other toiletries.

Due to the high procurement costs involved in the provisions of new furniture and appliances in the renovated apartment, in addition to the lack of storage spaces in Kent Vale, we regret that we will not be able to accede to any requests for removal of any furniture or appliances provided within the apartment.

1. Permanent move i.e. Not moving back to Blk C or E after renovation
   If your plan is to move to another apartment in Kent Vale to stay till the end of your housing contract and not to move back to your original unit in Blk C and E after the renovation, do proceed to change your address for all your mails. You may proceed to inform respective telco, utility, bank, etc service providers on the new address once the date.
2. Temporary move i.e. Moving back to renovated unit in Blk C and E
   However, if you have indicated to move back to Blk C or E after the renovation, you need NOT re-direct your mails from your original address to the temporary apartment’s address. You may collect your mails from temporary mailboxes of the similar units in Blk C and E located near Housing Services Office in Kent Vale 2. More details of the collection of the temporary mailbox keys will be provided to you in due course. 

1. We will arrange to turn on the utilities (water, electricity and gas) supplies for your apartment on your behalf.
2. Do arrange to transfer the utilities account to your name when you have moved into the apartment.
3. Residents must transfer the ownership of the utilities account within 3 working days upon moving in to the apartment. Housing Services shall charge you all outstanding utility bills consumed after your move-in and before the transfer takes effect; and a 10% admin charges may be imposed for any late transfer.

For those who are  moving permanently (i.e. not moving back to renovated apartment), the rental rate will be based on the applicable rental of the new apartment upon the move.

For those who are moving to a temporary unit (i.e. moving back to renovated apartment), the rental rate  will be based on the applicable rental of your original apartment at the date of the move during the renovation period, unless otherwise stated.

Relocation Allowance
Housing Services will provide a one-time moving allowance of up to $1,250 per move per household. 

Internet/Cable TV transfer allowance
Internet/cable TV transfer allowance of up to $250 per move will also be provided by Housing Services. 

In order for reimbursement to be made to you, please be reminded that the original invoice(s) and receipt(s) have to be submitted for reimbursement within 1 month from your date of move. Please click here for the user guide on the reimbursement claim.

You may make arrangement with your preferred movers. In the event that you do not have any mover contacts, we have provided a list of movers details below for your reference and convenience.

NUS do not have any proprietary arrangements or contracts with any of the vendors provided and you are certainly at liberty to use any other sources at your disposal. You may also check with them on the purchase of insurance for the move should you have any priced/valuable items involved in the move.

List of Movers for your reference:

(a) Shalom Movers Pte Ltd
Tel: 62876117 https://shalom.com.sg/contact/

(b) Geometra Worldwide Movers Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 6841 7880 http://www.geometramovers.com.sg/

(c) KNT Movers Pte Ltd
Tel: 67476636 http://www.kntmovers.com.sg/

The following measures will be implemented for the relocation within Kent Vale (KV) and on house movers entering Kent Vale estate:-

• To ensure a smooth and orderly move for each of the affected resident, the number of permissible moves per day shall be kept to 2 households per lobby. Therefore, do write in to ohsalloc@nus.edu.sg to check and confirm availability for move on your preferred date before you confirm the date with your mover and service providers.
• Please use the “Application for House Movers” form and submit to Housing Services at least 5 days prior to your move.
• Movers are subject to prevailing Safe Management Measures at the time of the move.

All renovated apartments in BLK C and E are scheduled for occupation commencing estimated March/April 2023 for returning residents of BLK C and BLK E. Housing Services will contact you closer to March/April 2023 for the move to your renovated apartment.

The rental rates for a two and three-bedroom renovated apartment would be approximately $1,890 and $2,550 per month respectively (Note: Rates are subject to change and periodic reviews at the discretion of the University). Rental rates differ based on floor levels and facings of the apartments.

Yes, you may request to remain in the apartment as long as the block is not undergoing any upgrading. However, since the temporary housing rental is at a discounted rate, upon converting to permanent stay, the rental difference will be charged retrospectively from the date of your move-in.