Discuss about where to live, renting a property, tenancy issues, property trend and property investment in Singapore.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 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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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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Last post by abbby
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 9:43 am
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Living in a hotel
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MattLloren » Thu, 09 Nov 2023 8:26 pm
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Can I live in a hotel for 6 months and use that as an address for the EP?
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Can I live in a hotel for 6 months and use that as an address for the EP?
You will need to update MOM asap when you found a permanent address.
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:55 am
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HDB NC quota
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Wd40 » Thu, 28 Sep 2023 8:58 pm
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In a crazy turn of events, I just found out, although my agent and landlord renewed my rental agreement, the HDB quota for Non Citizens is full for...
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The NC quota economically discriminates against the non Chineae and the non Chinese need to gang up and sue the govt over it. It causes Indians...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 05 Nov 2023 3:46 pm
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Rental Negotiation
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raptor_from_vietnam » Sat, 04 Nov 2023 6:58 pm
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Hi all,
May I ask what would be a reasonable negotiation point from asking price for house rental in the current market? I remember the market was...
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In the range of 10%
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Last post by abbby
Sun, 05 Nov 2023 3:17 pm
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Landlord entering room w/o notifying
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MittenMint » Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:45 am
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Hello people, is it okay for tenant to install security cam in the rented room?
Reason being: Landlord often visit the unit (without notifying...
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Hello people, is it okay for tenant to install security cam in the rented room?
Reason being: Landlord often visit the unit (without notifying...
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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 7:31 pm
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Rental market slowing down?
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abbby » Tue, 10 Oct 2023 1:48 pm
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In Feb i saw a neighbor's unit rent out within 2 weeks, but now a similar unit has been in the market for almost 2 months. Has rental market slowed...
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There is already a thread running about this :)
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Last post by Wd40
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:12 pm
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Renting two properties at the same time
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eziovj » Mon, 16 Oct 2023 4:52 pm
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I still have 3 months left in my current TA which is a HBD common room. I also found a new place (Condo) I would like to rent. I'm thinking to get...
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There is no restriction on renting 2 places at the same time. You can rent as many as you like but you will be liable to pay the multiple rentals....
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Last post by Pal
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 7:31 pm
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landlord charged after tenants moved out ???
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thewanderer » Thu, 24 Apr 2014 4:13 pm
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We stayed in this HDB unit for a year and everything was fine, until the last month of tenancy the landlord keep come arrange for viewing when we...
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Just wanted to share that if you are renting a HDB unit from the landlord and faced unreasonable behaviour/injustice, just call or write to the HDB...
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Sun, 15 Oct 2023 4:11 pm
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Landlord Dispute
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skooch » Mon, 25 Sep 2023 9:00 am
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Hi All,
I moved to a landed property about 1.5 years ago. Three weeks after we moved in, the landlord sold the property. As we had a two-year lease,...
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In retrospect you should have offered to cancel the lease for compensation (such as moving costs and agent fees for the new lease). I'd tell them the...
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 1:33 pm
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HELP! Landlord Refuses to Return Deposit
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pulsarator » Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:02 am
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Hi guys,
To provide some context, I am currently based and will still be based in Singapore moving forward. I have just ended a 4 years (split into...
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Hi X9200, yes the landlord is aware that I will be in Singapore. Does this affect my chances of getting my deposit back?
In this case not. Many of...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 1:36 pm
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Opening SP utilities account outside of Singapore
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HW90 » Sat, 09 Sep 2023 6:16 pm
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Hi everyone,
I'm due to arrive in Singapore in about 2 weeks, already signed a tenancy agreement starting the day I arrive (checked it was all legit...
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Your agent could probably assist you with that for your utilities opening. Use his/her local mobile number. Ask for permission. But you will need...
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Last post by abbby
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 4:17 pm
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HDB rental approval - work pass less than 6 months to expiry
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Wd40 » Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:54 am
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Hi All,
In my 14 years in Singapore, I never encountered this thing.
Non-citizens legally residing in Singapore who are holders of Employment...
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I just sent the IPAs to the agent and he acknowledged them. It will take couple of weeks for us to get the passes, I guess, we have to do the medical...
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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:05 pm
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