Hello Everyone,
First my apologies for throwing up another thread as a clueless expat-to-be looking to rent. I'm so easily confused by all the other threads and am tired of trawling the web. Thankfully my requirements might be less than most, but go easy on me anyway
So, I am moving out to SG very soon. I already have a job and IPA for an emplyment pass, but that's (quite typicall of me) about as organised as I have got so far.
My finances will be fine once I'm working in SG, but are a bit messy at the moment, and there lay my concerns.
I am of course looking to rent - probably on a 1 year lease at some point, but because limited finances on arrival i'm hoping someone can help point me in the right direction on a few things;
1. For the first month or so I want to keep costs down - What are my realistic options on cheap(ish)
Short Term Accomodation? *FYI I will be working in Kampong Ampat*
2. If short term is not really a viable option on a budget, and I decide to rent for the first 6 months or 1 year (depending on available lease agreements) then I would like to keep costs fairly low - say up to S$2500p/m - I would guess HDB apartments might be my only choice on that budget, as an expat is that possible?
3. Costs - 1 month deposit + 1 month rent up front seems to be fairly standard, with agent commission rates at 2 weeks rental per year leased is that actually correct? and if so, when is this expected to be paid in relation to the leasing date?
I don't think my questions will be limited to the above, but for now I'm squeezing this in while I'm 'working' so i might have to add more later. Any feedback appreciated. Thanks in advance