Discuss about where to live, renting a property, tenancy issues, property trend and property investment in Singapore.
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Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:24 am
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Tenancy agreements/leases and your rights as a tenant
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jpatokal » Fri, 29 May 2009 10:07 am
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Some advice for people signing leases (tenancy agreements) in Singapore, culled from the collective wisdom and experience of forumers. Comments,...
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We don't have any data on that. SCT will look into the TA and if the TA states that clearly, your case is strong if Landlord doesn't repair what...
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Last post by Pal
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:23 pm
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Do not waste your time with Big Name Property Agents
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amespring » Thu, 01 Oct 2020 5:55 pm
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I just want to say that having the big name property agent(s) to represent my interest was my biggest mistake in my home purchase. They are shady,...
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OP's diatribe did not read right to me.
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Last post by musical box
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 4:12 pm
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How to stop an Enbloc
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PNGMK » Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:36 am
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Where I own is trying to go enbloc. The committee is formed, CSA approved and they have 62% signatures. The pressure is really on and frankly it's...
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Well.... they are back just in time w 50% and ready to try again. This time I will not interfere.
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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 9:55 pm
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GUIDE: Where should I/we consider living? [Suggested v1.0]
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JR8 » Mon, 19 May 2014 10:02 am
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As mentioned here > ' This question is coming up often enough that I'm wondering if we could jointly build-out the above list of considerations into...
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Thanks guys, that's really useful. Never been in Asia longer than 7/8months of travel which is obviously very different! Leaning towards the Tiong...
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Tue, 03 Nov 2020 5:26 am
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Tue, 16 Jun 2020 8:05 am
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Rental experience and tips to share with tenants
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kouichi4 » Tue, 14 May 2013 6:05 pm
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Just to share my experience and some tips to benefit the rest. I am a singaporean and my wife is a foreigner. We rented a common room and below are...
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I also wanna to be a landlord for few properties to rent out. LOLLLL
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Last post by Zhou Anqi
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:30 am
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Early termination of rental contract
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Ganeshvaithi » Tue, 02 Apr 2024 1:22 pm
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We have been staying in our current place for 7+ years now. Last rental renewal happened in Aug last year for a 2 year contract. We had intentions to...
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Have you suggested to them to find a replacement Tenant at your cost? You should continue to pay the rental until you find a replacement. In case the...
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Last post by Pal
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 4:56 pm
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Rents are peaking!
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Wd40 » Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:40 pm
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Just saw this article:
I definitely see a lot more houses available now, compared to even a month ago. I think it makes sense to play a bit of...
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What surprised me is the low number other which includes LOCs, would have guessed it much higher.
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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 8:37 pm
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Cleaning fee when moving out on rented unit
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sk8jack » Sun, 18 Feb 2024 3:55 pm
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Greetings everyone.
I am currently renting a room and am staying with a few house mates.
Our tenancy agreement had indicated that cleaning fee should...
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Make sure you only do what the contract stipulates
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:04 am
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Undervalued Properties in Singapore
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abbby » Thu, 23 Nov 2023 5:36 pm
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I was having a chat with a friend who was planning to move back to Singapore from Australia. And we were in the discussion of what's left in...
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Yeah, 60% ABSD is a half baked knee jerk policy. With amost 0 foreign buyers, this will kill the market in the long run.
The gov is always very...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:50 pm
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Foreigners staying away from Singapore properties
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abbby » Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:14 am
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ok, finally an article on it..I am not surprised at 60% ABSD, which foreigner would buy other than those exempted countries..mainly US? I think the...
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Yes, being in the MC is thankless job but need to be there to prevent them from making stupid decisions!
I have a car gate solution on the way. We...
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 3:41 pm
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Ground floor units and penthouse lower in per square foot
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abbby » Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:20 am
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Other than having more outdoor spaces, like roof terraces and balcony spaces hence psf are lower, what are usually other factors that makes ground...
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Ground floor units are getting lesser sunlight, lesser natural breeze, more pests, rats, insects. In addition, the bigger private enclose space or...
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:46 am
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Early termination of TA / Diplomatic clause
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YoungKim » Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:23 am
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If I have lived in the same house in Singapore, does the diplomatic clause follow the residence period or the contract period?
Specifically, it is...
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Since you have stayed in the premises so many years and with renewals and extensions. It is reasonable for Tenant to request for 2 months notice...
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Last post by Pal
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:29 am
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Landlord bullying - SCT case
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Visitor Today » Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:15 am
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Hi everyone,
Needed a little help to understand how to handle the issue.
Our ex - landlord, deducted a huge amount from our security deposit without...
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SCT are very fair handed. You do not need a solicitor (they are not even allowed in to the SCT). I would say the SCT are aware of the asshole tricks...
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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 8:43 am
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Termites & Treatment - Responsibility/Landlord issues
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onetwothree292 » Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:23 pm
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Hey - thank you for any help/thoughts/advice anyone here might have. I have lived in the property for about 2.5 years.
TLDR: termites in property, I...
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My former company (last 14 working years before I retired) was the 3rd largest Pest Control company in Singapore (don't know about now as I retired...
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Thu, 30 Nov 2023 6:23 pm
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Hoarding
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abbby » Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:39 pm
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Noticed there are quite a lot of hoarders in Singapore.
What do they do with the things they hoard at home..? I don't think they can even find their...
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Anxiety disorder. It is treatable but quite challenging. ST and CNA have done some features on the help available, can find on youtube.
Weirdly,...
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Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:26 am
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Dairy Farm Residences - Maintenance fee more than doubled
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abbby » Thu, 23 Nov 2023 5:22 pm
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In fact, I was rather surprised that during the launch the developer had quoted only $200-$300+ for 3 bedroom, it seems rather low for a 3 bedroom....
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Don't understand why the estimated maintenance fees differ so much, it will be a shock for new owners collecting their keys.
I don't see much...
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 9:39 am
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Thu, 23 Nov 2023 5:14 pm
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Owner not refund rental deposit
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epicsan » Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:41 pm
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Hello All! Sadly I have met crazy landlord (LL) in Singapore and need some advise.
Saw the advertisement of this master room rental in Carousell and...
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I would think you'll need a lawyer to get through this owner on the agreement. I hope you did have a proper tenancy agreement that favours you. I...
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Last post by abbby
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 9:55 am
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Black Mold Growing on Walls - Landlord or tenant's responsibility?
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mojofml » Thu, 09 Nov 2023 5:58 pm
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Hello all, seeking your feedback/opinion on this issue:
I've rented out a brand new unit (built in July 2022) to a tenant. The tenant just contacted...
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I would think it's tenant's responsibility to upkeep and maintain the place.
Turning on the AC too often will cause a lot of condensation around the...
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Fri, 10 Nov 2023 9:43 am
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