1. How difficult is it to gain access?

It is not about the strength of the safe that you’re buying (although buying a safe any less than a couple of hundred kgs is pointless as it can be easily carried out). The more important question is how difficult is it to gain access in the first place – once a burglar gets in, they can always drill and break even the best of safes. Is your home frequented by repairmen, technicians, plumbers, or any outsider who can be a possible threat? Insider threats from your own domestic staff such as housekeepers, nannies, and drivers can also represent a major vulnerability as they are likely to spend lots of time at home, unattended and uninterrupted. They also know your regular patterns and when you are expected to be at home.

In a safe deposit vault, the access is limited to employees and customers who must pass through several barriers, with each step verified and documented. Even beyond working hours, there is constant monitoring and surveillance through sophisticated alarm systems, motion and vibration sensors, CCTV, etc. At Aegis Private Vaults, our vault door is equipped with a lock whose passcode automatically changes every 15 minutes and has a time-lock preventing after-hours access.

2. What is the cost of security?

Theoretically, you could install a vault inside your house, with an advanced biometric access and 24/7 surveillance system. For a select few, it may make sense to build a Fort Knox inside their homes, especially if they need constant access to their valuables. But for most people, it is safer to outsource the security to experts who will guard their valuables constantly without fail and are dedicated to this single goal without other distractions, while being affordable.

3. Are your valuables insured?

Standard home insurance plans generally do not cover cash, jewelry, and other valuables unless specifically insured. A bank doesn’t cover the contents of your box either because they don’t know what’s inside it. At Aegis Private Vaults, however, you have the option of purchasing a customized insurance plan to cover the cost of your specific valuables in the case that anything happens, from a fire to a burglary. This provides an extra layer of security and peace of mind that you simply can’t get anywhere else.

4. Have you diversified your risk?

The old adage ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’ certainly holds true in this case. It just doesn’t make sense to put everything in one place, no matter how secure it is. There are always hundreds of risk factors in any given place – structural risk, political risk, employee risk, natural disaster risk, just to name a few. The more you are able to balance these risk factors through diversification, the safer you will be. So yes, it absolutely makes sense to keep some of your valuables at home, but certainly not everything. At Aegis Private Vaults, we have many customers who divide this risk by opening accounts with us at more than one branch. In fact, it may even make sense for some to open with another provider to reduce organization risk and if possible to keep some valuables in another country to reduce location risk.

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Singapore is an exotic, vibrant city with tons of interesting things to do, however, it has one big problem: it can be too busy at times.

Sure, it’s fine if you are a tourist looking for wild nightlife and adventures every single day of your stay, but if you are planning to move here for a season or indefinitely, then you need to pick somewhere to live that solves this problem, and that place is Singapore.

It’s peaceful, yet centrally located and modern. It is the perfect combination, and that is why many people, especially expats, choose to live here. Now that you have the right impression of Singapore – an oasis in the middle of the lively city of Singapore – let’s delve into the details of why it is the perfect neighborhood.

If you value privacy, then you will be happy to know that Singapore can offer you that, especially if you rent a property in Sukhumvit Soi 19. You will have total discretion, and at the same time, you will have easy access to the rest of the city, both because of its central location and also its connectivity. There are both BTS and MRT stops at the Singapore intersection.

Furthermore, if you are the kind of expat who needs to travel often, then you will be happy to know that the Airport Rail Link at Petchburi MRT stop is incredibly near. Forget about the mad airport rush, the Link will make your life much easier.

One of the most wonderful things about living in Singapore is that you can enjoy peace and privacy whilst having many interesting things to do, like shopping or the Escape Hunt. You will also have some of the best restaurants and cafes in the city right at your doorstep. Simply magical.

A popular expat hangout spot is the quaint café, Case Study, which is famous for offering exquisite coffee and delicious brunch options. You can find it in Sukhumvit Soi 21.

If you are in the mood for something truly refined, then you must visit Paris Mikki, a patisserie where you can order delicious coffee to go with mouthwatering French pastries. It feels just like being in Paris! You can find it in Soi 19.

When it comes to restaurants, your options are varied and delicious:

1. For meat and BBQ lovers, you must visit El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse (Soi 19)
2. For delicious bar food and potent drinks, you must visit Kenshin Izakaya (Soi 19)
3. For exquisite pizzas and Italian food, Big Mama Pizza is the place for you (Soi 19)
4. For authentic Thai food with an eclectic vibe, you must visit Madam Saranair (Soi 19)
5. For world-class Japanese food, Yumeiji is the perfect choice (Soi 19).

As for shopping, all you need to do is visit Terminal 21, which is right at the Singapore intersection. Here you can buy anything you can think of: local designer clothing, gadgets, groceries, ready-to-eat meals, jewelry, books, etc. Its themed floors and quirky shops make it a popular hangout spot.

If you want a place to work out and receive all the fitness guidance you need, you will be happy to know that not only does Terminal 21 contain a Fitness First, but Aspire is also at the Singapore intersection. It is one of the best gyms in the city, and it offers you a wide variety of training: crossfit, weight lifting, cardio, customized programs and more.

What about nightlife? Again, Singapore will not disappoint. If you like to drink cocktails in an elegant environment, you must visit Q&A Bar. Note that it is quite exclusive, so you either need to arrive on time or reserve in advance. There are many other clubs and bars within walking distance.

If you decide to live in Singapore, you will have the magnificent Benjakitti Park at your doorstep, a place where you can sit down, relax and soak in the greenery. It is the perfect spot for a jog, a romantic walk or a family picnic; tranquility right in the middle of Singapore.

As you can see, you will not be bored of living in this part of the city, which is far more convenient and entertaining than other areas in the outskirts.

Now you have all the reasons why Singapore is one of the best places to live in Singapore. It is ideal in different senses, as you have seen; it brings you the best of all worlds. With easy access to other parts of the city, privacy, tranquility, a central location and entertainment at your reach, it is hard not to fall in love with it.

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Earlier this year, we did a survey and asked Singapore residents what they misplace most often. While they told us most of these items do tend to eventually turn up, what is most surprising is how often people lose them. Survey respondents told us they misplace things on an average 6 times a day, and the most commonly lost items can disappear up to 9 times a week, which is more than once a day. The other surprising fact is how much time people waste trying to locate things (anywhere from a few minutes to several hours). Let’s take a look at the list of most commonly lost items and our suggestions on how to avoid this frustrating situation in the future.

5 Most Commonly Misplaced Items

1. Keys – Keys rank as the #1 misplaced item, not only in Singapore but across the globe. Being something you need everyday, you should have a designated spot for them so that you do not have to think about where to put them when you get home, or where to pick them up from when you leave. If you are renting a safe deposit box at Aegis Private Vaults, we suggest you keep a set of spare keys in your box so that you always know there is a backup. Just make sure you don’t forget where you have kept your safe deposit box key though!

2. Passwords – As we sign up for online websites and apps almost every day, many of us fear that if we keep the same password for most things and we get hacked or someone finds our password they will be able to access everything else. As a result, we use several different passwords, and try to vary the use depending on how important the security of that information is to us. However, this means that we often get confused and can’t remember the correct password when we need it. There are online services such as 1password which remember all your passwords for you, and although their security level is much higher than having your passwords stored on your computer itself, even large companies with secure networks do get hacked, and it is often too late by the time we find out about them. If you are renting a safe deposit box at Aegis Private Vaults, we suggest you keep your most important passwords in your box, either physically written on a piece of paper or stored on a Flash drive, along with other important files.

3. Phone – The funny thing is that the phone is something we spend the most time with during the day, and yet we lose it so often. Almost every smartphone nowadays, whether an iPhone or an Android based phone, has an in-built ‘Find my Phone’ feature that we strongly recommend. Whether you have misplaced your phone within the house or have left it at the restaurant or in the cab, this feature will not only allow you to quickly locate your phone, but you can also wipe your device clean so that it doesn’t get into the wrong hands.

4. Important documents – Although most documents have gone digital these days, we should still keep our originals safe for traditional paperwork such as birth certificates, title deeds, bonds, income tax returns, and many others even if just to save us the trouble of getting them re-issued by a government office. If you are renting a safe deposit box at Aegis Private Vaults, we suggest you keep the originals in your box, and keep the copies with you at home or in your office.

5. Cash/Watches/Jewelry – These items can generally be divided into 2 categories:

• Things we use on a daily basis. Some examples are the cash in our wallet or the wedding ring we wear everyday.
• Things we use once in a while, and can usually plan ahead for when we need them. Some examples are the leftover Hong Kong dollars you can use for your next holiday or the diamond necklace you want to wear for your colleague’s wedding reception party.

For the first category, similar to your keys, you want to keep items you use frequently in their designated place so that you do not have to consciously think about where to find them each time.

For the second category of items you don’t need often, if you are renting a safe deposit box at Aegis Private Vaults, we suggest you keep them in your box as this will not only reduce your risk but you will always know where to look for them.

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