The two main important factors are location and budget. Deciding on the right location is very important as it determines the convenience for your family, e.g proximity to international schools, recreational and shopping facilities, and yourself.  Your Housing Budget should be carefully assessed to ensure affordability and the type of housing form (landed house,  serviced apartments or private condominiums, etc) that is suitable for you and your family. Landed houses (e.g bungalows, villas and semi-detached houses) in the tropics usually require more personal attention than high rise apartments/flats in terms of landscape and building maintenance.