Discuss about where to live, renting a property, tenancy issues, property trend and property investment in Singapore.
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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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where to live in singapore
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Daytona675 » Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:02 am
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I am considering to relocate to Singapore and i need to collect some information where to live
where shall i look for a 2 bedroom flat to rent in a...
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The beaches are nice for a walk at sunset on a week night, and maybe a little dipping up to your knees. You'll get some nice views like this, but...
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Wed, 26 Jun 2013 5:42 pm
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PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RENT A CONDO IN SINGAPORE
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SG_EAST_EXPAT » Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:37 am
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Based on my experience renting various places in SG ...
1) always check URA website - they show actual contracts of previous rental contracts of...
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Thanks for the update AngMoG
I'm still a little unclear as to the sharing of the landlord's first month rent commission though. We had an agent that...
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Last post by AngMoG
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 6:07 pm
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Stamp duty fees on property purchase
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stiwi » Mon, 17 Jun 2013 7:35 pm
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I would like to understand better stamp duty fees in terms of who pays how much on 1st property purchase in Singapore:
Foreigners including...
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I found this to be quite confusing too. I had been looking at properties recently with my recently divorced wife and my current Singaporean wife...
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Last post by Sherlock Ho
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 9:56 am
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Agent fees from landlord to their own agent
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macaroonie » Thu, 20 Jun 2013 4:33 pm
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Dear All
In a contract with a diplomatic clause, is it fair for the landlord to demand that you pay the pro-rated agents fee she paid her own agent...
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This is a standard thing is a standard thing any agent will tell you if you question anything in the contract. Majority of them don't know any other...
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Last post by x9200
Sat, 22 Jun 2013 11:19 am
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Landlord returned our deposit but the cheque bounced...
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sugarsnow » Tue, 18 Jun 2013 7:21 pm
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So our landlord handed over a cheque for the full amount of our deposit but of course it bounced. He of course is dodging calls and seems to think if...
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Isn't passing bad cheques illegal? It is considered a cheque fraud (especially so from OP's description of the LL evading calls etc).
Should get...
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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:06 am
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Family of 4 needs help to decide where to live
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twiceborn » Sun, 16 Jun 2013 7:45 pm
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We are a family of 4 who are moving to Singapore. Our two Children will attend OFS and initially we wanted to live close to the school as the school...
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Watch out though. I believe OFS's lease is up and they are moving to Tampines/Pasir Ris. You just may like to check with the school first though. Do...
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Last post by scarbowl
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 8:34 pm
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how to find how long owner of a property
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amoon » Mon, 17 Jun 2013 3:26 pm
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Hello
I read posts but cannot find answer. I want to check owner of apartment and how long be owner. I see e-valuation on IRAS. It only say owner...
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Check here:
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Last post by Pal
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 4:27 pm
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Rectification of defects in rented condo.
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Janey82 » Fri, 14 Jun 2013 5:01 pm
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Our lease is almost finished. We moved out of our condo as we needed to go overseas. I have tried to contact several contractors but a few have said...
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Yep a little more information. What needs to be done. When does the lease finish. Where is the condo?
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Last post by katbh
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 7:07 pm
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Nasty landlords
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pragmatic » Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:56 am
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hi
would like to seek your advise on what we can do to terminate our tenancy agreement without forfeiting our deposit.
rented an hdb unit at paya...
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You need to say EXACTLY how much you agree to them deducting. That is, you need to say how much you agree to pay for cleaning.
A more legal wording...
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Last post by katbh
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 5:08 pm
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Subletting the Flat and Nasty Landlord
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surajkk » Mon, 10 Jun 2013 5:04 pm
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Hello
Please advice, I am new to Singapore and I had rented a flat (studio) initially I never had plans to bring my wife here, but later I had to...
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Actually this could be a valid reason. Not legally, but a good justification. For example, if the expected delivery date coincides with the end of...
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Last post by x9200
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:50 pm
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Not using the oven - causes it to break (due to climate)
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JR8 » Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:46 am
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apparently.
When I lived here many moons ago, I recall being caught up in some kind of double bind. The lease rather inexplicably required me to...
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Oh, well timed. The LL never used the oven and that was the explanation they gave to me to explain why it kept tripping. Apparently if I just keep...
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Last post by Hannieroo
Sat, 08 Jun 2013 1:03 pm
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Transfer of Ownership of HDB flat upon divorce
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enslaved » Fri, 07 Jun 2013 5:29 pm
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Hi All,
FAQ's of HDB does not say about this situation:
I am divorced and remarried. My exwife don't have money to takeover.
My current wife and...
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I am not in country. I have written email to them.
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Last post by enslaved
Fri, 07 Jun 2013 8:46 pm
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can move out before 6 months period of occupancy
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shalinikartik0021 » Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:01 am
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we have been in one common room from feb'13. now we would like to move out of the house since we are not comfortable. it is possible in singapore to...
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our LL says u arern not following the rules and regulation and he argues some more.
Can you translate this into English? I think you're trying to...
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Last post by zzm9980
Wed, 05 Jun 2013 1:51 pm
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duty stamp in a tenancy agreement
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heideselena2003 » Mon, 18 Jul 2011 1:39 am
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Hello,
I have tried to find information in this forum about the duty stamp before making this question and I have not found it, so I am sorry if it...
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There's a big difference between an outright short-lease, and an extension to a lease for a few months (i.e. a Periodic Statutory Tenancy).
p.s....
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Last post by JR8
Wed, 05 Jun 2013 9:21 am
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Renting Question
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johnson761111 » Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22 am
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Greetings:
I am moving to Singapore to commence work on 6/17/2013. I will arrive in Singapore on 5/28 looking for places to rent starting 6/1....
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Thanks for the reply.
Cheers!
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Last post by johnson761111
Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00 am
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flat hunting - working with two agents
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alekk » Sun, 05 May 2013 11:11 pm
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Hi all,
I have read at several places that it was sometimes a good idea to work with 2 agents for finding a place to rent. How does it work if they...
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Sorry AngmoG but you are slightly incorrect.
The basic rules for agents fees are (when renting) that for a 2 year lease the landlord pays the agents...
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Last post by x9200
Mon, 13 May 2013 12:22 pm
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Conditions of HDB vs private condos
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theregistrar » Sun, 12 May 2013 3:29 am
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Hi there - wonder how the living condition of the above compares. Thanks a lot.
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Do some research on this forum. It's been discussed numerous times.
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Sun, 12 May 2013 10:20 am
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Accomodation tips: deals, house-sitting, sourcing value
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JR8 » Wed, 08 May 2013 7:16 pm
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We're going through the process of trying to figure out where to live, and will start viewing places within the week I expect.
We expect to end up...
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The place we'd like for the longer term would probably be:
2 (or 3) bed
Probably a condo, as I regard a pool as a major plus.
We got our previous one...
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Last post by JR8
Wed, 08 May 2013 8:45 pm
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10 Lorong 31, geylang
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nztraveller » Sun, 05 May 2013 7:34 am
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Hi there,
I'm contemplating taking up an apartment for rent on 10 lorong 31, geylang.
I've been told that this is quite far from the murkier areas...
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.... Also, you'll be right next to a mosque there if I remember correctly, I suppose that's a personal thing whether that bothers you or not....
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Last post by the lynx
Wed, 08 May 2013 11:35 am
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Apartment leasing - Furnished/Unfurnished
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irnbru » Thu, 11 Apr 2013 7:10 pm
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Hi,
I'm moving to Singapore in the next 8 weeks and have got the majority of things sorted out, all that's left is accommodation. The package gives...
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Furnished means fully furnished and they will have photos for you. Partly furnished means it has a kitchen and bathroom. Unfurnished CAN mean that...
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Fri, 03 May 2013 12:37 pm
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