Discuss about where to live, renting a property, tenancy issues, property trend and property investment in Singapore.
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Last post by Pal
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Stamford American International School
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Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm
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Staying, Living in Singapore
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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...
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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...
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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 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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Last post by popicool
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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Last post by Lisafuller
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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Last post by Wd40
Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:05 pm
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Changes in Classification of HDB BTO flats
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abbby » Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:56 am
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As if it's not complicated enough :o
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I felt that way when I was in Taipei 101 last December. Never experienced it in Singapore.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:52 am
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Warning to tenants
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Phyophyo88phyo » Tue, 22 Aug 2023 9:24 am
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I have rented a condo (1 bedroom condo) with my spouse at 13 Jln Mata Ayer, Euphony Garden, Singapore 759155. The tenancy agreement was signed on...
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You should always do a thorough inspection before renting and always ask for some budget for things that will come up like a new washing machine....
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:49 am
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Tenancy agreement
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Moooon » Tue, 15 Aug 2023 7:39 am
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Hi currently I have a tenancy agreement as 1 pax for a common room in HDB. If I get 1 more pax to share the bedroom with me, do I need to renew my...
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Hi currently I have a tenancy agreement as 1 pax for a common room in HDB. If I get 1 more pax to share the bedroom with me, do I need to renew my...
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Last post by Ignorant1
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:54 am
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Last post by btr999
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 9:42 pm
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Property agent does not show up, still asking for commission
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newaisa » Sat, 22 Jul 2023 11:42 am
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Hello,
Recently I posted my property for rental online, indicating direct owner and not budgeted for agent commission, indirectly gives tenant more...
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That's true, even if the bark is worse than the bite, the bark is usually enough for locals.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:35 am
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More supply of homes will ease prices?
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abbby » Sun, 09 Jul 2023 9:01 pm
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More supply of new homes will ease prices?
No, I don't think so. More demand also cause prices to rise. Also, recent buyers who bought will want to...
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If prices have started to moderate, I have to believe it is affordability of payments given how high interest rates are at the moment. I just got my...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:02 am
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Owner LL Deposit Refund Dispute
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sgpr2021 » Tue, 04 Jul 2023 8:58 pm
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Hi All,
I am an EP holder and stayed in a rental unit for last 4 yrs ( initial contract is 2 yrs, extended for 2 times 1 yr each) and vacated...
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Hi All,
I am an EP holder and stayed in a rental unit for last 4 yrs ( initial contract is 2 yrs, extended for 2 times 1 yr each) and vacated...
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Last post by Bobinski88
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 4:42 pm
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Counter claim by Landlord and Agent
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sndy » Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:59 pm
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Hi folks, just like many of you I have fallen victim to LL and agent duo as well.
So the agent + his colleague did a pretty aggressive handover...
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UPDATE: Settled in SCT
SCT is definitely receptive and they laid down the rules clearly enough for the parties incase we proceed for a hearing....
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Last post by sgpr2021
Tue, 04 Jul 2023 8:54 pm
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LANDLORD NOT GIVING OUR DEPOSIT MONEY
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yaatin.lad » Sat, 17 Jun 2023 9:08 pm
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We were staying in the same house for 7 years. We had proper tenancy agreement till last year 2022. Later in 2023 we dint signed up contract. As...
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I wondered about that last night and I have my doubts that he/she did as they would already know what to do. So I didn't bother to write an answer...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 8:35 pm
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Owner NOT Refund Rental Deposit - SCT case
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sgpr2021 » Mon, 19 Jun 2023 6:35 pm
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Dear Everyone,
Can you please advise me on below issue/query?
I am an EP holder and stayed in a rental unit for last 4 yrs ( initial contract is 2...
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Thanks a lot for your response.
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Last post by sgpr2021
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 4:11 pm
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Would you pay $4,000 per month for Punggol HDB rental?
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abbby » Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:10 am
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Would you pay $4k a month for HDB rental in Punggol?
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No pizza, it's too ex. Packet of cai png (no fish).
(eta: I'm not being classist - I also can only afford cai png :oops: )
LOL! 1 meat 2 veg.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 24 May 2023 10:47 pm
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Buying property in Singapore as dual-nationality
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nomadinsg » Thu, 20 Oct 2022 5:20 pm
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Hi - I'm aware that Americans can buy property without the ABSD, but what if they have dual nationality e.g. American and French?
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Hi nomadinsg, I'm in the same situation - EP tied to one passport while wanting to use American passport for ABSD exemption. Did you find out more...
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Last post by nomadinsg
Mon, 08 May 2023 11:01 am
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Raising Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) Rates
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Pal » Thu, 27 Apr 2023 9:22 am
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1. The Government announced today increases in the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates to promote a sustainable property market. The revised...
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I feel that EP holders, as residents and taxpayers, should at least be extended some preference (e.g., 30%) compared to non-resident foreigners who...
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 01 May 2023 3:24 pm
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Landlord refuses to fix electrical issue
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saurav_singh » Tue, 11 Apr 2023 2:31 pm
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I've just taken possession of a new rental unit. (April 1)
While taking possession, the landlord's agent pointed out that a few electrical issues...
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Fix it and take the LL to the SCT to recover the cost.
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:12 pm
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