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How to Make Your Apartment Hunt Way Less Terrible

Factors To Consider When you go apartment hunting, making the right decision is key; and to do that, you want to keep a few things in mind. First and foremost, your length of stay. Are you renting to own—will you…

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22 Oct 2018 | 4 min read

HDB Conservancy Charges – All the costs in one place

If you are looking to buy a HDB or already own one, one of the costs that you will have to contend with as a homeowner is the HDB conservancy charges. In June 2018 this year, it was announced that…

• Resale HDB

24 Aug 2018 | 3 min read

HDB VERS – Good news? Here is everything you need to know

If you have not watched the National Day Rally 2018 yet, VERS might just be the next buzzword that you will have to learn about. So if you are staying in an HDB, this would probably be something that you really…

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20 Aug 2018 | 3 min read

District 2 Singapore – Ultimate Guide for expats

If you are looking to come to Singapore to work as an expat (lucky you), the number one question on your mind would probably be:

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23 Jul 2018 | 8 min read

Population density of Singapore – How crowded is each HDB estate?

Read Karl Lee Soule’s answer One of the many things that expats comment on upon reaching Singapore is often how crowded it is. With a population of 5.6 million and land area of only 719.9 square kilometres (current population density of…

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5 Jul 2018 | 4 min read

Agent fee for rental renewal – Is it compulsory to pay?

One of the most common questions for landlords when it comes to renting out their property in Singapore is – Is it a must to pay the agent fee for rental renewal? This is hardly surprising to hear as there…

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26 Jun 2018 | 3 min read

Tengah HDB town – 3 reasons why you want to live there

If you are a young couple looking at your HDB BTO options, there is no doubt that you would have heard of the new Tengah HDB town. Dubbed the “Forest Town” the upcoming November launch is very much anticipated as…

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19 Jun 2018 | 4 min read

Minimum rental period in Singapore – how long can you actually rent?

Last year Singapore hit a record high of 17.4 million tourist arrivals. That is really rather impressive numbers judging from the fact that Singapore has only a population of about 5.7 million people. With such a huge influx of foreigners…

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12 Jun 2018 | 2 min read

Tenant Sublet in Singapore – Legal or illegal?

Subletting can be a big concern for any landlord, especially when it is done without prior knowledge or permission. However, there are always going to be tenants out there that are looking to sublet for different reasons. For example, the…

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5 Jun 2018 | 3 min read

Diplomatic Clause Singapore: How does it work?

Renting in Singapore as a foreigner can sometimes be a bit daunting as there have been many complaints from tenants that rental in Singapore is generally more pro landlord. Annoying aspects of renting in Singapore from r/singapore Not to mention,…

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1 Jun 2018 | 4 min read

Most expensive district in Singapore (to rent)

Given Singapore’s well known status of being the most expensive country in the world to own a car, it is not surprising that Singapore is also one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. Some of the…

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28 May 2018 | 3 min read

Rental Stamp Duty in Singapore: How much is it?

The amount that you will have to pay for rental stamp duty is dependant on the average annual rent (AAR). So on any lease period of 4 years or less, it is just 0.4% of total rent for the period…

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16 May 2018 | 2 min read

Expat areas in Singapore: 8 areas that will make you feel at home

Singapore may be a small country, but don’t let its small size fool you. Moving to a new country is never easy, hence many expats would usually choose to live within an expat community so the assimilation process is easier. If you…

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11 May 2018 | 5 min read

Renting in Singapore tips that will help for a fuss free rental

We all know that Singapore is a great place to live in. After all, Singapore did come first again in HSBC’s annual expat survey. If you have made your decision to come to Singapore to work, getting your rent sorted…

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4 May 2018 | 3 min read

Renting in Singapore Guide (This will make your renting journey a lot easier)

“Singapore voted the best city to live in for Expats” “Singapore is the world’s most expensive city to live in for the fifth year in a row” With Singapore achieving both accolades in 2018, perhaps it is fitting that the…

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30 Apr 2018 | 7 min read

Cost of Living in Singapore for Single Person 2018 Edition

Singapore has been voted the world’s best destination for expats for the third year running. Does that surprise you? Perhaps us as locals living here have been spoilt by all the greenery and safe streets, but expats that come to…

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25 Apr 2018 | 4 min read

HDB subletting whole flat – 3 things you should NOT do

Most Singaporeans looking to rent their whole flat out tend to think only about the issue of finding tenants. Of course the marketing aspect is very important when it comes to any HDB subletting whole flat endeavors, but in a…

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21 Apr 2018 | 2 min read

Singapore rental deposit return – 5 tried and tested ways to get your deposit back

One of the most commonly asked questions about rental in Singapore revolves around the rental deposit, and more specifically, how do you ensure that you get it back. So is this really an issue here and how do i go…

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19 Apr 2018 | 3 min read