Hello Everyone,
I am a PEP holder coming to Singapore in a week or so. I am trying to rent a flat before I arrive in Singapore.
I received a contract agreement from one person who lives outside Singapore right now. The agreement has a title "contract licence agreement". That contract is only signed by her lawyer. When I asked her why she did not sign it, she said that this flat is owned by her mother and she has been using the same method and contract form to rent it in the past. I asked for a copy of ownership certificate / title, she said the only thing she can provide me is a copy of her passport and her membership in UK landlord association. She have requested to make first month + security deposit through western union to her. She said she would send the keys by DHL after payment receipt through wetern union.
Just wondering if anyone has been through such process and can share the experience. Are there any risks involved here? Or would it be better for me to come here and then lease the apartment.
Is there anything else I need to know while dealing landlords who are outside of Singapore / sending them money through western union?
I greatly appreciate your time in advance.
