Homestays or Vacational Rents

[SebastianKae]

Hey guys, just checking with the community here on how receptive are you guys to opening up your spare rooms or apartments for Short Term Stays.

Do you think this kind of idea will work in Singapore? Especially with the expat community here?

[JayCee]

Isn't sub-letting illegal without the permission of the owner?

[sundaymorningstaple]

It's illegal to rent to somebody unless they have a residency visa. This means an EP, WP, S pass, student pass or PR/citizen. Social visit pass cannot.

[taxico]

It's illegal to rent to somebody unless they have a residency visa. This means an EP, WP, S pass, student pass or PR/citizen. Social visit pass cannot.

is this true for all types of housing or only public (HDB) housing?

[Strong Eagle]

It's illegal to rent to somebody unless they have a residency visa. This means an EP, WP, S pass, student pass or PR/citizen. Social visit pass cannot.

is this true for all types of housing or only public (HDB) housing?

It is true for all types of housing.

OP talked about short stay, like a hotel or Serviced Apartment. I don't know exactly what he means by short stay, but if he were talking about two weeks, probably no one would want to rent, and if they did, they'd need a hotel license.

[taxico]

yikes! i had no idea... thanks for the info. it will help with that other ex-tenant thing i'm dealing with...

[ksl]

Hey guys, just checking with the community here on how receptive are you guys to opening up your spare rooms or apartments for Short Term Stays.

Do you think this kind of idea will work in Singapore? Especially with the expat community here?

There are other easier ways to earn money with property and legal!