BLK 25B JALAN MEMBINA

Description: Excellent-condition - BLK 25B JALAN MEMBINA
**NEAREST MRT LOCATION : TIONG BAHRU MRT STATION
** SBS SVCS ROUTE : : SBS 5 / 16 / 33 / 57 / 63 / 123 / 131 / 132 / 139 / 153 / 195 / 198 / 272 / 273 / 275
** Area: 1400 sq.ft (Built-in) 3 + 1rms ( Fully Air-Conditioned ).
** Perfect & Superb Location / Unblocked / Spacious / Bright / Excellent ambience
** Call to view, confirmed appointment.

- Excellent and Superb-condition / Location with Spacious-area. VIEW TO BELIEVE
- Perfect and Excellent INTERIOR & FURNISHING !!
- 5-mins TIONG BAHRU MRT STATION / with 24hrs coffeeshops / Food Ctr / TIONG BAHRU PLAZA / PSB ACADEMY / BUKIT MERAH INTERCHANGE / JALAN MEMBINA ESTATE / AMERICAN COLLEGE / INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL / ISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ( HIGH SCHOOL ) / KOREAN CHURCH KINDERGARTEN / DOVER COURT PREPARATORY SCHOOL / JAPANESE SCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SEASIA / SCENIC AND GREENARY VIEW.
- Easy access to Public transport / ECP / PIE / AYE / River Valley / Orchard Road Changi Airport
- P/furn or F/furn as Furnishing can be arranged.
-Do Call/SMS to @ 9662 3172 and / or 9486 0398 for immediate Viewing.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE.

BLK 140 BEDOK NORTH AVE 3

**Description: Excellent-condition – BLK 140 BEDOK NORTH AVE 3
** BUS STOP LOCATION: BEDOK BUS INTERCHANGE ( 20mins City )
** SBS SVC ROUTE : SBS 7 / 9 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 25 / 26 / 30 / 30e / 32 / 33 / 35 / 38 / 40 / 60 / 66 / 69 / 87 / 168 / 196 / 197 /222 / 225W /G / 228 /229 / 401
** NEAREST MRT LOCATION : BEDOK MRT STATION
** Area: 1300 sq.ft (Built-in) 3 +1rms
** Perfect / Superb / Unblocked / Spacious / Bright / Excellent ambience
** Call to view, confirmed appointment-

- Excellent and Superb-condition with Spacious-area. VIEW TO BELIEVE
- Perfect and Excellent INTERIOR & FURNISHING !
- 10-mins BEDOK MRT STATION / with 24hrs coffeeshops / Food Ctr / BEDOK CTRL / BEDOK SPORTS COMPLEX / BEDOK COMMUNITY LIBRARY / accessible to TAMPINES CPF BLDG / TAMPINES JUNCTION / WHITESANDS MALL / NTUC-UDMC PASIR RIS RESORT / DOWNTOWN EAST / S’PORE EXPO / SCENIC AND GREENARY VIEW.
- Easy access to Public Transport / ECP / PIE / Pasir Ris - Tampines Interchange
/ Changi Airport
- P/furn or F/furn as Furnishing can be arranged.
-Do Call/SMS to @ 9662 3172 and / or 9486 0398 for immediate Viewing.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE.

Room for Rent for 2 or 3 person $550 per moth

The place is good ,rear bus stop,rear MRT.Welcome to call us for more information. Pls call Ms Len, 98832120

No Of Bedrooms : 3
No Of Bathrooms : 2
Address : Blk 407 Yishun Ave 6 ,#09-1300 Singapore
Locality : Yishun Central

BLK 516 PASIR RIS ST 53

**Description: Excellent-condition - BLK 516 PASIR RIS ST 53
** BUS STOP LOCATION: PASIR RIS BUS INTERCHANGE ( 20mins City )
** SBS SVC ROUTE : SBS 3 / 5 / 6 / 12 / 15 / 17 / 21 / 58 / 88 / 354 /358 / 359 / 403 / 518
** NEAREST MRT LOCATION : PASIR RIS MRT STATION
** Area: 1500 sq.ft (Built-in) 3+1rms
** Perfect / Superb / Unblocked / Spacious / Bright / Excellent ambience
** Call to view, confirmed appointment-

- Excellent and Superb-condition with Spacious-area. VIEW TO BELIEVE
- Perfect and Excellent INTERIOR & FURNISHING !
- 5-mins PASIR RIS MRT STATION / with 24hrs coffeeshops / Food Ctr / Loyang Point / WHITESANDS MALL / DOWNTOWN EAST-( E-HUB ) / NTUC-UDMC RESORT / PASIR RIS BEACH / FISHERMAN’S VILLAGE / PASIR RIS FARMWAY-PET’S FARM / S’PORE EXPO / TAMPINES MALL / CENTURY SQUARE / SCENIC AND GREENARY VIEW
- Easy access to Public Transport / ECP / PIE / Pasir Ris - Tampines Interchange
/ Changi Airport
- P/furn or F/furn as Furnishing can be arranged.
-Do Call/SMS to @ 9662 3172 and / or 9486 0398 for immediate Viewing.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE.

BLK 285C TOH GUAN ROAD

**Description: Excellent-condition - BLK 285C TOH GUAN ROAD
** BUS STOP LOCATION: JURONG EAST INTERCHANGE ( 20mins City )
** NEAREST MRT LOCATION : JURONG EAST MRT STATION
** SBS SVC ROUTE : SBS 51 / 52 / 66 / 78 / 79 / 97 / 98 / 105 / 143 / 160 / 183 / 197 / 506 / 540 / 542 / 543
** Area: 1450 sq.ft (Built-in) 3+1rms
** Perfect / Superb / Unblocked / Spacious / Bright / Excellent ambience
** Call to view, confirmed appointment-

- Excellent and Superb-condition with Spacious-area. VIEW TO BELIEVE
- Perfect and Excellent INTERIOR & FURNISHING !
- 5-mins JURONG EAST MRT STATION / with 24hrs coffeeshops / Food Ctr / NUS SIM / NGEE ANN POLY / JURONG ENTERTAINMENT CTRL / INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK / SNOW CITY BLDG / JAPANESE & CHINESE GDN / SCENIC AND GREENARY VIEW /
- Easy access to Public Transport / AYE / CTE / ECP / Tanjong Pagar / Raffles Place / City Hall / Changi Airport
- P/furn or F/furn as Furnishing can be arranged.
-Do Call/SMS to @ 9662 3172 and / or 9486 0398 for immediate Viewing.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE.

VERY CHEAP $650 -Master Room at Yishun for rent (NO AGENT FEE)

Yishun Chong Pang Blk 107.
Furnished without Aircon.
7 min walk to Yishun MRT.
Near to Chong Pang market and food court.
Can Cook.
Preferred 2 Indian Singles or 1 couple.
Rent: $650 (including PUB)

Tenants directly call: 94593941
No Agents pls.

1 common room for 2 @750( no agent fees )call 90862128

Near Mrt Eunos and Eunos bus interchange ( 5 m walk)

Near many foodcourts and wet markets , 7-11 , shop

and save, school ....

fully furniture with aircond

available on 1-1-2009

$750 for 2 ,***** NO AGENT FEEs ****

Call jenny @ 90862128

Good Price CCK room for rent

Common room BLK 470
Non air-con
Fully furnished
One to a room-$400+PUB
3 bus stop from CCK MRT
High floor
No agent fees needed.

District :- Bt Panjang,Choa Chu Kang,Bt Batok,Dairy Farm,Hillview
No Of Bedrooms :
No Of Bathrooms :
Address : choa chu kang ave 3
Locality : lot one
Age of Property :
Building Type :
Total Size and Living Size : -
View From the Property :
Parking :
Deposit :
Availability :
Preferred Race : Chinese
Hp No: +65-90279144

West Coast Park Semi-D fully furnished

West Coast Park Semi-D fully furnished
big garden,in ground kio pool, near to
NUS,10 mins walk to clementi MRT,call Kelly HP 97511057

District : 5 - Clementi,Dover,Pasir Panjang,West Coast
No Of Bedrooms : 3
No Of Bathrooms :
Address : West Coast Park

Need a room for a single working men in tampines or simei or bedok

District : - Tampines,Pasir Ris,Simei
No Of Bedrooms :
No Of Bathrooms :
Address : need a common for a single working man, non-aircon, furnitured,dryer facility, fan
Locality :
Age of Property :
Building Type :
Total Size and Living Size : -
View From the Property :
Parking :
Deposit :
Availability :
My Race: Indian
$450 per month:

need a common for a single working man, non-aircon, furnitured,dryer facility, fan

Share room malaysian male

Nearest MRT Station : Bedok EW5 | Bus Route Nos : | Bus Stop Name :

~Near MRT/Bus Intercharge
~Fully furnishing
~Neat & Clean
~No Cooking & Smoking
~Chinese Malaysian Male Only

$200 per month

filipina room mate at balestier road

Nearest MRT Station : Novena NS20 | Bus Route Nos : 145, 139 | Bus Stop Name : 576

near internet station, novena church, walking distance to shaw plaza and tao payoh..

filipina roommate

$240 per month

1month advance, 1 month deposit

Need Roommate.. in aljunied

Hi, i need a roommate.
Only $275 / month, include PUB & Internet

Non-Air con room, No Agent, Small cooking (Instan Noodle).

1 month deposit.

10 minute walkable to Aljuneid MRT.

Available 1 Oct 2008.

Prefer Indo-Chinese and Male Only...

Please call 97242508

Thank you and regards,
Sugiarto

A small room for rent:tiong bahru

位于中峇鲁的翻新后的三房式政府组屋.后面翻新的小房间出租.女性.做工者为佳.没有冷气.不可以煮.月租金为新币400元,包水电.有意者请联系屋主唐小姐,电话号码为96189847.谢谢.

A small upgraded room in HDB flat near Tiong Bahru MRT station for rent. Female. Working better. No aircon. No cooking. Rental S$400 per month including utilities. Who is interested, please contact the landlord Tammie at 9618 9847

Master Bedroom For Rent:Bukit batok

Nearest MRT Station : Bukit Batok NS2 | Bus Route Nos : 106,852,77,157,174,66,506,173,963,177 | Bus Stop Name : Bt Batok East Bus Stop

Master bedroom with bed and wardrobe, with air condition and toilet for rental for long term. Short term for 1 to 2 years also available.

Suitable for couple.

Very convenient place. Many shops and eating place around. Bus service easily available. 10 mins walk to MRT. Can shift in immediately.

Interested pls contact Chan at 65671625 anytime, or 96388482 after 6pm weekday or anytime weekend for viewing. Thanks.

Blk164 Bukit Batok St 11-Roommate Wanted

Looking for chinese female roommate
-Room type:master bedroom
-Preference: Chinese female
-No Owner
-Nr amenities (market, healthcare ctr,etc.)
-10-15 min walk to bukit batok MRT
-15 min direct bus to IMM
-20 min direct bus to Jurong East MRT
-Fully furnish
-Can Cook.
-Internet Access
-Clean & windy

**pls sms for more information/ viewing
8118 7695 or 9798 9846.

I'm Malaysian owner looking for Malaysian female roommate share room with my sister and her friend. Full furnish also include computer and tv. Interest pls call Mdm Tan 91805478.

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District : 20 - Ang Mo Kio,Bishan,Braddell,Mei Hwan,Thomson
No Of Bedrooms : 3
No Of Bathrooms : 2
Address : Ang Mo Kio Ave 10
Locality : Amk Ind pk 1, Techplace 1
Age of Property : 25
Building Type : hdb
Total Size and Living Size : -
View From the Property :
Parking :
Deposit : 250
Availability : 6/12/08
My Race: Chinese

Block No: 20
District: 05 ( Clementi, Dover, Pasir Panjang, West Coast )
Status: Available
Property Type: 3 Rooms HDB Flat
Asking Price: $ 2,000
Storey: 5
Tenure: 99 Years
Bedroom: 2
Built up: 850 sq. ft.
Furnishing: Fully Furnished
Direction: South
Carpark: HDB CarPark
Occupied: Owner Occupied
Air Cond: Fully Aircon
Living: Homogeneous
Dining: Homogeneous
Bedroom: Homogeneous
Kitchen: Homogeneous
Available: 08/11/2008
Appointment: Anytime
Amenities: MRT
Posted Date: 10/11/2008



Remarks:
Nice Landlord!!
Name:
Alex Aw
Company:
PropNex Realty Pte Ltd
Mobile Phone:
+65 90626269

607 clementi west, $2000

Block No: 607
District: 05 ( Clementi, Dover, Pasir Panjang, West Coast )
Status: Available
Property Type: 3 Rooms HDB Flat
Asking Price: $ 2,000
Storey: 10
Bedroom: 2
Bathroom: 2
Family/Hall: 1
Built up: 850 sq. ft.
Fixtures: Aircon in 2 bedrms, Very good condition
Furnishing: Fully Furnished
Occupied: Owner Occupied
Air Cond: Fully Aircon
Available: 01/11/2008
Appointment: By Appointment only
Amenities: Next to West Coast Plaza(Ginza)
Posted Date: 15/11/2008



Remarks:
Professional, Couple & Families Welcome!
Name: Irene Yeo
Company: DTL Property Network Pte Ltd
Mobile Phone: 90015568

Ways to rent out your home faster

Below are 20 ways you can rent out your home faster (There are plenty more ideas and if you have some please leave a post and share it with the rest!):

1) Pricing Matters
There are many ways to price your home competitively in the marketplace. Some tools to help you along the way are: RentSlicer.com, RentOmeter.com and Oodle.com

2) The time of the Month Counts
The best times to gain a tenant are March, April, May, June, July and August. These are the main months when renters move due to seasons, schools, etc.

3) Throw some Make-up On
Have you ever toured a model home for sale? What do you notice? Are there magnets on the fridge? Are there clothes in the hamper? Are the walls scratched? The answer is no. Why? This is what sells homes. Touch up with paint and remove all clutter and you will see a big difference.

4) Replace Light bulbs and Fixtures
A rule of thumb is more light is better than less. Make sure all lights actually have light bulbs. If you were like me, I had 1970’s fixtures. Do you still wear 70’s clothes? I hope not. Your old fixtures should go too.

5) Good from Far, Far from Good
When you went on your first date, did you wear the same dirty old sweatpants as you do now. Don’t worry, I still wear mine. We all know first impressions count and people DO judge a book by its cover. With that said, make sure your address numbers are hanging straight, you touch up the paint, you mow the lawn and pull the weeds. Add a few fresh plants, it won’t kill you but it will help rent your home faster.

6) The Internet is Dead
Actually it is far from dead. The internet is the most cost effective way to advertise your property. There are many great sites to post to including some favorites like placetorent, Craigslist and others.

7) Would you Like an iPod with That?
A trick from apartment communities is to offer an incentive to sign the lease now. Some ideas on incentives are offering 1 month free, receive a free iphone or other electronic goodies, free pizza certificates, etc.

8) My Granite, Stainless Steel Beauty
Doesn’t the sound of ‘Beautiful”, “Charming”, “Great Location”, “Spacious”, “Attractive”, “Gorgeous”, “Fantastic” and “Lovely” feel like nails being dragged down an old chalk board. According to Steven D. Levitt, the author of “Freakonomics“, he suggests that homes that tend to not have many specific attributes worth describing, like those above, correlate to a lower sales / rental price. “‘Spacious’ homes are often decrepit or impractical. ‘Great neighborhood’ signals a buyer that, well, this house isn’t very nice but others nearby may be.”

What are some of the words or adjectives that are used to help increase the value of ones home and decrease vacancy rates for rental properties? Here’s the breakdown: Granite, State-of-the-art, Stainless Steel Appliances, vaulted Ceilings, Maple, Gourmet, Corian, Wood Floors.

9) Clean Your Room
Did your mom ever tell you to keep your room clean? It wasn’t for sanitary reasons but rather just in case she left your father she would be able to sell the home faster. I need to stop projecting. No, in all seriousness, be sure to dust and clean everywhere, including behind the fridge. You never know where people might look.

10) Toilet Paper (not the kind in the airport bathrooms)
The small things count. Women in particular like it when the toilet paper is rolled nicely and if it has a triangular shape towards the end like you see in hotels. Men are just glad it has a bathroom.

11) You Smell Good
Fragrance is extremely important when a tenant is touring the home.

12) Photos are Worth, well You Know
Adding photos to your online and offline ads are very important. Studies have found that photos can increase lead generation by more than 400% as compared to not having photos at all. All of the suggestions within the top 20 need to be applied when taking photos. No clutter, clean, lots of light, etc.. Top rooms tenants are most interested in when viewing photos are front of property, kitchen, living, master, bathrooms and backyard if it has one.

13) Virtual Tours Make Momma Happy
We are not quite to the futuristic virtual tour I proposed here but virtual tours are becoming better. You can use a professional service or do one yourself and upload it to youtube.

14) I am old and Don’t have that Internet!
Those young whipersnappers with their internet thingie. If you don’t have access to the internet and you just don’t care to learn, there are some off line tips you can do to generate more awareness for your property. You can add a sign in your front yard. You can add an ad in the local paper. You can send out flyers to all of your neighbors. You can add flyers to your local grocery store.

15) Water the Lawn
A dead lawn is a dead rental close. Don’t attract the bad tenants with a dead lawn.

16) Clean the Windows
Windows get dirty over time. Windex them before a showing to enhance the properties look and feel.

17) Let There be Light
A mistake when showing a property is to not open the blinds up enough to let light in. This is an easy way to let more light in.

18) Are you Going to get That?
According to the National Association of Realtors, 50% of email leads are never even opened. A majority of phone leads go unanswered. Studies also show that if you respond to emails immediately and answer phone calls, you are much more likely to get tenants to fill vacancies.

19) Rent to Own Option
A rent to own option could be a good way to get quality tenants into your home. Each month a percentage of their rent can go towards their down payment to purchase the home at a predetermined amount over a predetermined amount of time. Find more information on rent to own options.

Adapted from: http://knol.google.com/k/dan-daugherty/ ... soijibw/6#

Quick Tips for Landlords

How you can improve your rentals

* The flat should be in move-in condition, with a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine and television set. Air-conditioning will be a plus.
* Keep the flat simply decorated. Do give it a fresh coat of paint if it needs one.
* Flats with interiors that resemble a condominium's can fetch more. A three-room flat near Tanjong Pagar MRT station was rented out at $2,600 a month after the owner spent $40,000 to renovate it.

'When you walk into the flat, it feels like a condo,' says agent Germaine Ng.

Source: Agents

What you need to know as a landlord

* While you can rent your flat to several people, there is a limit you must observe. HDB allows a maximum of four occupiers in one- and two-room flats, six in three-room flats and eight in four-room or bigger flats.
* Make sure your sub-tenants do not further sub-let the flat, which is not allowed.
* If you rent your flats to foreigners, make sure they entered Singapore lawfully and are remaining here lawfully. Otherwise, you might be guilty of harbouring immigration offenders.

Source: HDB

On Utilities and services

Electricity and water.
Contact SP Services to apply. You can open an account online and submit the required documents by mail. You'll need to pay a deposit which will be refunded to you when you close your account.

Residential phone service.
Singtel's residential phone rates are listed on their website, or call 1610 for more information.

Cable TV.
Starhub is the biggest cable TV provider in Singapore. The lowest-priced monthly plan is about $30 a month, including rental of one digital set-top box. Call 1630 for new subscriptions, and 1633 for customer care if you're already a subscriber. Ask about promotions before signing up. Singtel has recently launched an on-demand service called mio TV, which has a broad range of on-demand movies and a limited selection of other channels.

Broadband Internet access.
Singtel's broadband service is called SingNet; you can apply online or call 1610. Starhub's service is called MaxOnline; you can apply online or call 1630. Ask about promotions before signing up.

TV license, from the Media Development Authority.
This is an annual fee normally paid in January (there is a hefty fine for paying late), but will be pro-rated if you apply during the year. Moving from one apartment to another? You can transfer your TV license when you move.

Note: For foreigners on EP, once you've moved in, you'll need to update your residential address on your Employment Pass. This informs several government agencies about your new residential address, so they know where to send official communications. This includes the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), which will send your tax forms to the residential address indicated on your EP.

Adapted from: http://www.livinginsingapore.org/househunting

Factors to Consider When Renting an Apartment

Where to live? This is one of the major problems expatriates initially face when moving to Singapore and to best evaluate your circumstances the following factors, amongst other more personal issues, need to be take into consideration:

International Schools
Commute Times
Kindergarten / Junior School / High School
Future Needs
Shuttle buses provided (especially for after school activities?)

Office Location
Commute Times
Your working hours - flexible or not?

Transportation
Will you have a car
Will your spouse/children need access to a car during the day?
Will you be using public transport (air-conditioned buses, MRT or taxis)?
What are your working hours?

Shopping
Local stores for milk, snacks, emergency food stuffs
Stores focused on imported foodstuffs or foreign foodstuffs made locally
Opening hours
Wet Markets for fresh local products

Where are your friends living
Yes, of course you may not know them yet, but even if you don’t know anyone here, find out where your future work colleagues live ? If you have friends here already you may wish to live close to them - but not next door
To generalize: families live close to international schools and singles/ couples live in the city or close to stations on the excellent Underground (MRT) lines.

What access is there to 'Green Space'
Either within the shared facilities of a condominium or easily accessible parks
Is there a golf club/international club within a short walking distance of ride by car?
If you play golf, tennis, go sailing, horse-riding or other sports – where are these facilities and will their accessibility, or lack of, affect your choice of location?

Hospitals and Clinics
Singapore is well equipped with a number of private and governmental hospitals in close distance of almost every corner of the country. Even if a family member has a medical condition your choice need not depend on proximity of a clinic with 24/7 emergency service available.

Restaurants and Entertainment
How often do you eat out (you will eat out far more in Singapore than you ever did at home)?
Is this an important consideration for you to live in walking distance to Singapore's nightlife or don't you mind getting into a taxi for a short drive home.

Airport Access
How often do you need to travel?
Do you want to live close to Changi airport ?
Is a longer trip time to the airport a consideration?

Your Choice: House or Apartment
You might think you know the pros and cons of living in a house or an apartment, but in Singapore these reasons will probably be very different from those of your home country.

Guide for Tenants Looking for a Flat to Let

Moving into your new property to rent can be very exciting. Listed here are a series of pointers and advice for new tenants who either have not rented before or are looking for some useful guidance. This article covers aspects of property rental including rent payments, how to deal with any problems that arise in your property, checking the content and inventory, landlord requirements and deposit issues.

If a problem arises in your flat whether it be a leak, a broken down washing machine or you are simply unsure of something to do with the tenancy you should contact your landlord or letting agent and report it. The quicker the problem is reported the sooner it can be resolved. No matter how small the issue is let the landlord or letting agent be aware of it.

Understanding the tenancy agreement is very important before signing. If you do not understand something on it be sure to ask your landlord or letting agent to explain it.

Record Your Rental Payments
It is very good practice to keep a clear record of all your rent payments, the date, amount and method of payment. The best, most widely used method of tenant rent payment is a standing order payment, set up through your bank. This allows the rent to be paid directly and there is a clear record of all payments in your bank statements. You should keep your bank statement stored in a secure place, in the order you received them as you may need to check them if a payment issue arose.

Respect the Property You Are Renting
You should respect the property you are renting and treat it as you would your own property for the duration of your tenancy. You should keep the property and its contents in good order so can be certain to get your full deposit back when you move out. If you have any concerns about the state of the property when you move in whether it be existing damage you want them to be aware of, or you feel the property is not equipped properly you should mention this to your landlord or letting agency. It is the landlords responsibility to keep the flat in good condition.

Tenancy Deposit
When you first move into the property you should receive an inventory for the contents and condition of the flat. You should check this against the property and report any missing items or damage that is present but not on the list. The best method of doing this is to write to the landlord or letting agent and keep a copy of the letter. This will help with any issues regarding the return of your deposit. The tenancy deposit is payable to cover any damage to the property or contents during the tenancy. It is normally one months rent value and is payable upfront at the same time as the first months rent. Any unreported damage that is recorded when you move out will be taken out of your deposit. You should except to receive your deposit back one month after your tenancy ends.

Property Sharing Advice
You should be very careful who you choose to share your property with. If you are all signing the same tenancy agreement this means you are all liable for the payment of the rent. If one person leaves you will still be required to pay the full rent for that month so it is important you only share a rented property with someone you can trust.

Living in the Property
You are entitled to live in the property in peace and without any interference from the landlord. He is not allowed to enter the property without your permission. By law the landlord is required to keep the exterior and structure of the property maintained and in good condition. This includes the installations of the gas, electricity, basins, sinks, baths, hot water and heating. If this is not done you may complain to your local environmental health department.

Source: http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/69265/real_estate/guide_for_tenants_looking_for_a_flat_to_let.html

Tertiary Students' 3 Most Common Questions on Rental

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR RENTING A ROOM / APARTMENT?
Once you have identified a suitable rental offer, contact the house owner for viewing. If you are keen to rent the place, make sure that all verbal agreements with the house owner are confirmed in writing in a lease / tenancy agreement. Do not sign the lease agreement until you have read and understood the terms stated in the agreement.

Usually a deposit equivalent to one month's rental is payable. This deposit is not refundable should you subsequently reject the room. This deposit is refundable at the end of the tenancy provided the room / apartment, fixtures and fittings are returned to the owner in good condition, allowing for fair wear and tear. First month's rental is usually required. Hence, you may need to make an upfront payment equivalent to 2 months rental in the first instance. Make sure that all payments made are supported by receipts.

DO I HAVE TO PAY ANY COMMISSION TO THE HOUSE OWNER OR HOUSING AGENT FOR APARTMENT OR ROOM RENTAL?
Householders or housing agents who advertise their rental offers on our off-campus accommodation website are not permitted to charge our students any commission. This service is offered free of charge by OSA to facilitate students in their search for accommodation on the private rental market. Students should report to OSA any breach by house owners / housing agents in this regard.

For rentals secured through other sources, commission is payable. Please refer to the Institute of Estate Agents website at http://www.iea.org.sg for IEA's recommended commission guidelines on lease of Housing and Development Board (HDB) rooms / flats, private apartments.

The issue of commission should be sorted out before entering into a lease agreement. If it is agreeable to both the house owner and tenant, it becomes binding once it is stated in the lease agreement.

WILL HOUSE OWNERS LEASE THEIR APARTMENT / ROOM FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF STAY?
It is more difficult to obtain short term leases. Usually lease agreements are for duration of at least 6 months. Most house owners would prefer a lease of 1 or 2 years.

Source: http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/faq/offrent.html#

A Guide to Property Rental in Singapore

Determine Budget, Sizes of Apartment, Locations
Firstly, either you based on your housing budget allocated to you by your company or you determine your own housing expenses, you determine the budget. Secondly, you have to decide what the size of the apartment you required is. And finally, you decide on the location you can chose from base on your budget and size of the apartment.

Engage Professional Real Estate Agents
It is not difficult to find a professional real estate who not only help you to find the right property, but also assist you in negotiating for the right price. As a professional real estate agent, he /she will able guide you through the process and make recommendations on-financing, legal representation and logistics issues (e.g. timing for moving-in). The following criteria may assist you in finding the right agency and real estate agent:
a. Which agency has the largest market shares in the Private rental Markets?
b. Which agency has recently won the Read Digest Trusted Brand - Gold Award?
c. Which agency has recently won the Singapore Most Promising Brand Award?
d. Which agency’s website is the most appealing and user friendly for buyers?
e. Which agency provides you with agents who had recently transacted units in the neighbour?
f. Which agency provides you with the list of agents who has an IEA Member with a Practicing Certificate for a Peace of Mind?
g. Which friends or relative had transacted a property and extremely happy with their agents’ service?

Once you have a list of agencies and agents, make an appointment with each one to learn more about their services. Find out if agent is willing to do a free comparative market analysis (CMA) and recommend the search plan for you. He will also ensure that all documents are in order and you are dealing with the rightful owner of the property.

Use One Agent - Use only ONE agent at a time. If you use many agents at the same time, they may show you the same property. Using one agent, you will save valuable time for yourself and the agent. He will then understand your needs and requirements better after a few viewings. Only if they are incompetence, unresponsive or not showing the correct property you wanted, then start to look for another agent.

Documentation
Once you decide on a particular property, the real estate agent will have to prepare two documents for you, the Letter of Intent (LOI) and Tenancy Agreement (TA):

1. Letter of Intent - The 'Letter of Intent' (LOI) is a proposal from you to the landlord to lease the apartment with the conditions set by you. By signing the document the landlord accepts the conditions, which normally has been agreed verbally beforehand. The tenant typically gives the landlord one month's rental as a good faith deposit at this point.

2. Tenancy Agreement (TA) - The 'TA' is the binding contract to lease the property. It will be signed by both the tenant and the landlord. The 'TA' will state the same things as the 'LOI', but in more detail. It is advisable to use the standard tenancy agreement provided by the agencies as a template.

3. Inventory Lists - Inventory Lists is supplementary to the TA. It lists all the fittings and furniture that is rented as part of the apartment, as well as their present condition. You will need to sign on it when you move in. The contents of the property will then be checked against it when you move out. Your agent can help you with checking the inventory and will help you on dealing with the landlord to fix any problems.

Letter of Intent (LOI)
The 'Letter of Intent' is a proposal from you to the landlord to lease the apartment with the conditions set by you. By signing the document the landlord accepts the conditions, which normally has been agreed verbally beforehand. The tenant typically gives the landlord one month's rental as a good faith deposit at this point.

The followings are the common terms used in the LOI
1. Commencement Date: Date of commencement of the lease. Some landlords may give a few days earlier to the Tenant for preparation of the unit for moving in.
2. Term of Lease – Usually a fixed terms of 12 or 24 months with the optional renewal of another 12 months at the prevailing rates after the fixed term. Most landlords prefer at least 24 months fixed terms lease.
3. Monthly rental – The monthly rent to be paid will be stated in both the LOI and TA.
4. Good faith deposit – Usually one month’s rent. This good faith deposit will be presented to landlord together with the LOI. After the landlord accepted the LOI, the deposit will form part of the security deposit as when the TA is signed.
5. Security deposit – The amount of the security deposit is depends on the lease period. It is usually one month’s for every 12 months lease. However, some landlord may request for higher security deposit when the premise or the furniture’s are brand new. This security deposit can be deducted against damages and expenses arising from the tenant for breaching any of the covenants stated in the Tenancy Agreement.
6. Stamp Fees – The stamp fees is payable by the Tenant.
7. Diplomatic Clause - to safeguard the tenant in the event the tenant is no longer employed. Typically it states that you can terminate the lease after 12 months by giving 2 months notice. Thereafter, the security deposit will be refunded to you. Please note that most landlords will only include the diplomatic clause if the lease is more than a year.
8. Furnishing - The 'LOI”' also state that the property is leased furnished, partially or unfurnished.
9. Immigration Requirements - The LOI will also state that the tenant shall at all time times ensure that all occupants of the property comply with all applicable laws for entering and staying in Singapore.

The Landlord and the Tenant shall sign a Tenancy Agreement with terms and conditions to be agreed within seven (7) days from the date of the LOI. If the Tenant fails to sign the Tenancy Agreement after the terms and conditions are already agreed, the Landlord shall be at liberty to rent the above premises to another tenant and the good faith deposit tendered may be forfeited without further notice to the Tenant.

Tenancy Agreement (TA)
The 'Tenancy Agreement' is the binding contract to lease the property. It will be signed by both the tenant and the landlord. The 'Tenancy Agreement' will state the same things as the 'Letter of Intent', but in more detail. It is advisable to use the standard tenancy agreement provided by the agencies as a template. At this point you need to furnish the landlord with copy of your passport and employment pass or Identity Card (IC). The landlord will need to check that you are eligible to stay in Singapore as it is illegal for landlords to have illegal immigrants to stay in their property.

You should check at least the following in the Tenancy Agreement:

Tenant's full details – name, address, ID details
Landlord's full details – name, address, ID details
Payment details - including when the rent is due and how it is to be paid (either by Cheque or Interbank Giro to the landlord)
Security deposit – should be 1 month’s rent for every 12 months of lease term

The TA will spell out clearly on the Tenant and landlord responsibilities. In any case, you should not be afraid of the legalities and your agent can help you to explain all this and negotiate on your behalf. It is still useful to understand the basic responsibilities.

Preparation for Moving-in
1. Power Supply – Your real estate will apply for you. Documents needed - signed application form, photocopied passport, employment pass and the signed Tenancy Agreement. You can also apply through the internet http://www.spservices.com.sg
2. Home Telephone Line, Internet broadband and Cable Vision – There are two services provide which provides the three types in a package. You can check out the website. http://www.singtel.com.sg or http://www.starhub.com.sg

Inspection & Moving In
When you move in, you need to inspect the property against the Tenancy Agreement and the Inventory Lists provided by the landlord. You will then need to sign the Inventory after the inspection. We would advise you to either take photos of every detail that you think is not in order, or ask the landlord to fix them immediately. This can potentially avoid a lot of problems when you are moving out. Also is a common practise in Singapore that the landlord will be responsible for any repair of all electrical appliances such as Fridge, washing machine within in a month of the start of the tenancy.