Testimonial from Rosalin
Rosalin who originally comes from Thailand has lived in Singapore for more than 9 years. She has fallen in love with Singapore where she finds everything easy, just a great place to live. After settling in, Rosalin decided to set up a spa that would offer authentic Thai massages and other treatments unique to Thailand. Her spa Ayuthaya, The Royal Thai Spa is very successful and now has outlets both in Gallery Hotel at Robertson Quay and in Pan Pacific at Orchard.

Rosalin first met Patrick Morais when she was looking for her private apartment and then turned to him, to help her find a perfect location for her spa. She quotes, 'I had seen with other agents and they showed me very run down and terrible places”. 'Patrick understood what I was looking for and showed me The Gallery Hotel at Robertson Quay'. 'I took it - he only showed me one and it was the perfect spot'. 

After a year at The Gallery Hotel, Rosalin found that it was time to open another branch, which preferably should be in the Orchard vicinity. Again Patrick only showed one -Pan Pacific at Orchard. 'I took it straight away' recalls Rosalin, 'I didn't have to think - just took it'.

'I have been very successful and a key aspect of my success has been the spas in the right location' and I would really like to take this chance to thank Patrick for his role as mentor and adviser in my business endeavors. With Citystate, Patrick has created a great concept and I can strongly recommend their services'.

Rosalin continues to say that she would always turn to Citystate for anything related to real estate being it purchase of private housing or for yet another branch of the spa - we dare to hope!

Testimonial from Nathali Marquet
Nathalie Marquet who is originally from France, moved to Singapore more than 10 years ago. She explains that she always wanted to work in Asia so when she had the opportunity to go to Hong Kong she took it straight away. After a few years in Hong Kong she moved to Singapore where she is settled and enjoys the easy lifestyle. Nathalie worked 10 years in the fashion industry before she decided to work with what was really her passion: sports.
 
Together with her business partner Bob Bowness she runs TRIBOB, a company that organises triathlons in South East Asia and also offer triathlon training. (http://www.tribob.com). Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and people in all age groups are interested and come to TRIBOB for advise on how to get fit. Needless to say that Nathalie is a busy lady.
 
When Nathalie was looking for a place to live, a friend recommended Patrick Morais. After listening to Nathalie's criteria, Patrick found a place in Leonie Hill that met these. Nathalie later renewed the contract and only last year decided to move to another condominium.
 
When I asked her why she called Patrick again she said: I like working with Patrick. He is honest and straightforward and he really understand the expatriate's needs. I find him very sincere in his advise and therefore trust him.
 
Nathalie goes on to say 'I decided to invest in an apartment and put Patrick in charge of finding me the right one for my budget'. 'He called one day and said: Nathalie this is it: The best one, for the best price but you have to come now'! Nathalie went and bought that apartment. I asked whether she didn't see other apartments as well. 'No' was the answer followed by a big smile, I trust Patrick's advise and not least his understanding and knowledge of the market.
 
When my apartment was up for rent, Patrick found me a new tenant and at the same time adjusted the rent according to market standards, so I could not be more satisfied. I can warmly recommend to use Citystate for both rental and buying of properties - the service is tops!

Testimonial from Stefan Schneider - Buhler AG (from switzerland)
With an extensive knowledge of the various districts and what they have to offer, Michelle Richardson from Citystate organised the visits to an array of attractable locations.
 
Due to her professional sense and skill in understanding my expectations, she could find the right property to suite my needs. Through her competent manner in doing business, she could close the deal in shortest possible time meeting all parties’ requirements.
 
I can only further recommend her services as she made home hunting a walk in the park. In Quality, On time, On Budget……..Thanks!!!!!

Testimonial from Kim Das, USA
We moved from Shanghai to Singapore in the middle of July 2007 and were shown places by Paul Williams from City State. We were torn between buying and renting given that prices in Singapore were moving north rapidly. Paul provided the right counsel and perspective on both the options and eventually we decided to buy. Paul walked us through the entire process of buying and ensured that we were in touch with the right people for all the various administrative work required with a purchase.

Paul was also a great help in identifying the right kind of development for us. My wife was pregnant with our second child and so had a lot of specific requirements. Eventually we settled on a lovely condo in Duchess Crest. We have now lived in this condo for the last 10 months and continue to love it.

I can highly recommend CityState for both their professionalism and attention to detail.

Testimonial from Janak and Seema, USA
We were lost when we first came to Singapore last year.  My company puts us up in a service apartment and gave us 30 days to find a permanent apartment.  All the magazines, internet sites and personal referrals ended up ultimately with City State.  With less than 3 weeks to go, Paul Williams took us on, not realizing what he was up against.  He was very patient with our many and constantly changing requirements.  Ultimately, with a week to spare, we found our perfect apartment and we are very
pleased.

If you want an agent, who is patient, listens to your needs, guides you through pros and cons, then Paul Williams is your man.  Good luck, Paul and CityState.  We wish you the very best and will look you up should we desire a change next year.

"We moved to Singapore in Oct '07 and with only short term, temporary lodging on arrival, needed help quickly understanding residential areas as well as the rental process in a new country. Paul took our basic specification and budget, and showed us 4-5 apartments, all of which were well worth considering but the one in Shanghai One was out ahead, and we had signed for it within about 36 hrs of first meeting Paul.
Considering that we had looked at 15-20 other apartments with different agents when we turned to Paul, his ability to understand exactly what was important to us and show us a variety of suitable properties in the desired areas was a real help, as we had started to get "viewing fatigue"! The whole process of viewing, negotiating and moving in was handled swiftly and professionally and we'd definitely recommend Paul's services."

Good luck for the future, and we will put people in touch with you if we come across anyone needing help looking for property, as you request. Thanks

Testimonial from Gary Enderby - UK
I engaged Paul Williams to locate a suitable property for me recently. Having tried unsucessfully with two other agents I was ready to head back to the UK.By chance I bumped into Paul in a bank of all places and struck up a conversation with him. The same day he came back to me with 4 viewings booked for the following weekend. I found what I was looking for and have only good things to say about Paul's professional approach with me and with his clients. I have recommended Paul to all of my friends that were looking for property. Paul is an asset to CityState and I would certainly use his services again if needed.

Testimonial from John Hanson
Michelle Richardson looked after myself and my wife when we arrived in Singapore and was extremely knowledgeable, efficient and helpful in locating an apartment for us at the Shangri-La Residences. She could not do enough to assist us and would recommend her to any other new arrival to Singapore.