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Singapore Rental Market Challenges: Can Landed Homes Outperform The Slowdown?

The condo rental market recently saw record highs, but the momentum finally appears to be slowing. Many tenants have now found cheaper alternatives, even if it means moving to more fringe locations. However, one property segment that remains untouched –…

• 16 Jun 2023
• 5 min read
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7 Easy Hacks To Save On High Rental Rates In 2023

As we mentioned in a previous article, rental rates are at a six-year high, and are still likely to increase. 2022 has proven kind to landlords, but not so much to tenants. 2023 could be the year when rental starts…

• 7 Apr 2023
• 6 min read
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HDB Rental Rates Are Up A Crazy 20.9% In 2022: Could It Still Go Higher?

In recent news, the Straits Times reported that the Singapore rental market may be “going bananas”. It’s certainly true that 2022 has been a better year for landlords, but is the rental market as “crazy” as reported? We did some…

• 1 Nov 2022
• 6 min read
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“My HDB Landlord Is Threatening To Kick My Family Out” How High Rents Have Created Greed And What Tenants Can Do

Some time ago, we mentioned a possible loophole that HDB landlords might use to drive out tenants. That’s especially worrying in the current high rental environment, where some landlords may feel “stuck” with a cheaper lease signed a year or…

• 22 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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How I Lost $5,400 In A Rental Scam In Singapore: Here’s My Story And How These Scammers Work

The property rental market is booming in 2022, and tenants are fighting tooth and nail for affordable accommodation. This sort of scenario is fertile ground for rental scams: tenants who are in urgent need may go out on a limb,…

• 16 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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Renting To Expats? 6 Key Factors To Note For Better Returns

Expats are the common tenant demographic that landlords think about. However, landlords looking at this demographic face intense competition; and the properties that cater to expats are often on the pricier end. This can mean lower yields, and serious financial…

• 1 Jun 2022
• 8 min read
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Singapore Landlord Allegedly Kicks Tenant Out Only To List Property 40% Higher: Here’s The Breakdown

In a recent post on KiasuParents, there was a comment regarding a possible rental loophole when it comes to renting an HDB; one that could be used to the detriment of a tenant. This has caused a bit of worry…

• 3 May 2022
• 6 min read
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A List Of Rental Rates From 2021 To See How Much To Charge In 2022 (By District)

With rental rates at a six-year high, both landlords and tenants are eyeing their existing leases. For landlords, it may be time to crank up the rental prices; for tenants, now may be a time to extend the lease if…

• 16 Feb 2022
• 6 min read
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Condo Rental Rates Are Likely To Increase Despite Hitting A 6-Year High: Here’s Why

When Covid-19 first appeared, it was assumed that the rental market would be the first to take a hit. The fears haven’t panned out; in fact, rental rates in end-November were at around a six-year high, and seem to be…

• 29 Dec 2021
• 6 min read
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Landlord And Tenants Take Note: How Singapore’s Rental Market Has Changed In 2021

2020 and 2021 have been some of the most unusual years in Singapore’s history. The combination of Work From Home arrangements, to the impact of the Circuit Breaker, have sent many scrambling to find their own place as soon as…

• 26 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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A Complete 8-Step Guide To Renting Out Private Property Without An Agent – Singapore

Sometimes, landlords of private residential properties are forced to trade time for money. This might mean marketing their own property and investing the time needed to locate their own tenants. Maybe you feel it’s time to try your hand at…

• 8 Jul 2021
• 8 min read
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How Are Singapore Property Rental Rates Rising Despite Covid-19?

Since 2020, property prices have been rising across the board. It’s not entirely surprising given the Covid-19 situation that many investors see the Singapore private property market as a safe haven, particularly in such times. What is unexpected has been…

• 17 May 2021
• 7 min read
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5 Expat Enclaves And Their Rental Rates + All-Inclusive Rental Rates List

Expat enclaves are an unofficial part of the Singapore real estate industry; but that doesn’t change the reality on the ground. Some parts of our island are just more popular among groups of foreigners than others. Whether you’re a foreigner…

• 5 Apr 2021
• 10 min read
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68 New Launch 1 Bedroom Condos And Their Worst Case Possible Rental Yields

2021 will prove to be an interesting year. In the aftermath of Covid-19, it’s not certain if and when foreign tenants will be returning to Singapore. At the same time, a new surge of HDB upgraders means there are stronger…

• 18 Mar 2021
• 7 min read
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Why OCR Condos Might Dominate Rental Markets In 2021

A short while ago we pondered whether the Singapore rental market could stay its course. Given the impact of Covid-19, our rental market has held up remarkably well; at this point simply maintaining rental income / yields can be considered…

• 5 Jan 2021
• 5 min read
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Will Singapore’s Rental Market Maintain Its Resilience In 2021?

If you’re like most landlords this year, you’d have felt a deep sense of relief the moment the Tenancy Agreement was signed; even if it’s less than you expected. Rental rates, like property prices, have so far shown some resilience…

• 22 Dec 2020
• 6 min read
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9 Low-cost Methods To Retain Tenants During Covid-19

The mental image that Singaporeans have of landlords is all wrong. If you’re like most people who have a second property to rent out, you’ll know what we mean: everyone visualises you as a towkay who can sit back and…

• 18 Dec 2020
• 7 min read
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How Much Better Are Rental Yields For Compact Units?

Like many property buyers, you’ve probably had a chance to squint at a tiny floor plan of a compact unit (510 sq.ft. or under). Some of them are so small, you may have stayed in motel rooms that offer more…

• 13 Sep 2020
• 7 min read
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