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wanderlust
09-08-08, 20:44
Fresh meat here, friends. I'm an American Expat who may be stationed in Jakarta for a year or two, starting in November. I will be in based in Jakarta, but will be traveling at least 50% of the time.

I have traveled extensively throughout SE Asia, but never in Indonesia. My office will be in Menteng. My Employer will assist in securing an apartment.

I know about the traffic, the flooding, and the pollution.

I am looking for basic information about what to look for in an expat apartment in Menteng. The web links to the serviced apartments make them all look like hotels.

Do expats stay long term in serviced apartments? If so, which are preferred by folks? If not, what other apartments are preferred?

Any other insights regarding securing a residence would be most appreciated.

(Also posted in housing search.)
Black Adder
09-08-08, 20:57
As I do not know your employer, make sure you have last say on the apartment they secure for you, don't let them do it and you show up and get handed a bag of cats............
treesyuh
09-08-08, 21:07
Your most secured option is to get an apartment/condominium so that when you leave the unit, just have to lock it. There are a lot of serviced and non-serviced apartments near Menteng. It will really depend on your budget but it is easy to find one.
treesyuh
09-08-08, 21:11
Yes, expats live longterm in serviced apartments. For some apartments, services are optional. In our case, we prefer to have maids rather than having our unit serviced.
wanderlust
11-08-08, 01:57
My Employer will pay for the housing, and I anticipate that they will treat me fairly. Can you suggest a few places in Menteng where I can look online? Thanks.
treesyuh
11-08-08, 07:51
- Menteng Executive (apartment)
- We used to live in a townhouse, you might want to check it out http://www.propertyleader.net/Apartemen-Cokroaminoto_Residence.php - it's a 4 unit townhouse with a security guard. The unit itself is nice, modern, and spacious. We decided to move because we wanted to experience living in a flat. :) Beside it is another townhouse, i just don't know what it is called.
- I also search for houses/apartments at www.rumah123.com