Renting house after leaving Singapore

[amkpak]

Hi
As of now I have a condo apt in Singapore and plan to relocate to India in 2 months time. I wish to rent out the property.
1. I'll engage an agent but additionally do I need to give power of attorney to someone ?

2. Also, what is the usual practice in such cases regarding managing the minor repairs/painting etc.? Do agents take care of such repairs as well ?

thanks

[PNGMK]

Hi
As of now I have a condo apt in Singapore and plan to relocate to India in 2 months time. I wish to rent out the property.
1. I'll engage an agent but additionally do I need to give power of attorney to someone ?

2. Also, what is the usual practice in such cases regarding managing the minor repairs/painting etc.? Do agents take care of such repairs as well ?

thanks

I would not give a POA for such a thing unless the agent insists he needs it - even then make sure it's a restricted POA.

Yes they can and should.

[kaseyma]

Hi
As of now I have a condo apt in Singapore and plan to relocate to India in 2 months time. I wish to rent out the property.
1. I'll engage an agent but additionally do I need to give power of attorney to someone ?

2. Also, what is the usual practice in such cases regarding managing the minor repairs/painting etc.? Do agents take care of such repairs as well ?

thanks

I would not give a POA for such a thing unless the agent insists he needs it - even then make sure it's a restricted POA.

Yes they can and should.

Would consider finding another agent if an agent were to insist on a Power of Attorney.

By the way, a POA is not cheap in SG.

[amkpak]

kaseyma and PNGMK, thanks for your responses.

Do agents usually charge more than standard fee for managing such rentals where owner is not in Singapore ?