Rental options for short term periods

[mattedwardsuk]

Hi all

This is my first post so here goes!

I'm a Brit with family living in Singapore. I came out over Christmas and New Year, fell in love with the place and I'm in the process of taking a job. Since the job carries a 3 month probation I can only really commit to 3 months rental on a property. Can I ask what's the process for renting over shorter terms? My in-laws are committed to several years so need to get this sussed out soonish.

Also any recommendations on area? I'm going to be working near Bugis but have a limited budget of no more than 3,500$.

Thanks Matt

[sundaymorningstaple]

You will have no choice but the commit to a minimum of 6 months, but finds a short term lease for less than 12 months will be almost impossible. Most leases are for 2 years as that is generally what the EP/S pass is issued for. The fact that you are on probation means nothing. Just if you are that unsure of your capabilities, I think I'd just stay in the UK, truth be known. You cannot venture overseas with a defeatist attitude as that will surely defeat you. It is against the law for property owners to rent for tenures of less than 6 months. You can, however, if you are that unsure of yourself, rent a Serviced Apartment, but that is likely to set you back a minimum of 3.5K/mo up. (these are specifically designed and licensed to rent for monthly terms).

[mattedwardsuk]

Thanks for the information. In all truth I'm very excited about the new role and don't think the probation will be an issue more so that financially I'll not have a clearer understanding of my gross income until after the probation period so just being financially cautious. I think from the sounds of things a services apartment will be my best bet.

[sundaymorningstaple]

Maybe one of our other regulars will have a idea of the Serviced Apartments located in/near the Bugis area. I'm a Flat owner for the last 16 years so am out of that and the rental market completely so am of no use there.

[The Ref]

If you have any concerns leave the family in the UK and get a room off Craigslist by yourself for the first 3 months. If your family come for a few days in that time get a hotel. When probation finishes get the family out into your new place with a 2 year lease.