{"id":3018,"date":"2022-01-27T14:55:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T06:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=3018"},"modified":"2022-01-27T14:55:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T06:55:37","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-renting-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-renting-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"The complete guide to renting in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking to rent in Singapore, you certainly won\u2019t be disappointed. Whether you\u2019re aiming for a city center flat or a house in a residential area, there are a number of options to choose from in the city-state so you\u2019re bound to find something that suits your budget and lifestyle. But like <\/span>all things in the Lion City<\/span><\/a>, renting a place is not cheap either. In this <\/span>Pacific Prime Singapore<\/span><\/a> article, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know in order to rent like a pro.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 1: Decide whether or not you\u2019ll use a housing agent\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A housing agent helps you source for places to rent and arranges for you to view them. As they usually have cars and can chauffeur you around, you\u2019ll also get to view a lot more places in a day. While you don\u2019t strictly need an agent, you should consider getting one if you\u2019re strapped for time and\/or if you\u2019d rather avoid the hassle of doing the legwork yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The catch is that you might have to pay agents\u2019 fees. One thing you should bear in mind is that agents can collect fees from <\/span>either<\/strong> the landlord or the renter (usually half a month to a month\u2019s rent). Sometimes it\u2019s worth going for an agent that collects fees from renters as they\u2019ll show you all available properties and not just those of the landlords they work with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Do your own research on the local housing market\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether or not you\u2019re going with a housing agent, it\u2019s also worth doing your own research to make sure you don\u2019t get ripped off. Check out online portals like <\/span>99.co<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>PropertyGuru<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>SRX Property<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Singapore Expats Forums<\/span><\/a> to get an idea of asking prices. That being said, you should be prepared to bargain down as most of the quotations on these sites are inflated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Areas that are popular with expats:<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re wondering \u2018where to live in Singapore\u2019, you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised at the options you have in this tiny nation. When deciding on an area, remember to consider <\/span>your budget<\/span><\/a>, the location of your workplace and\/or your kids\u2019 school, transport links, and nearby amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing many expats consider when deciding on an area is Singapore demographics. It\u2019s only natural to want to be near other expat communities, in which case it\u2019s best to be in <\/span>expat hotspots<\/span><\/a> including Holland Village, Tiong Bahru, Woodlands, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost of renting properties:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Like most places in the world, Singapore rent prices can vary considerably. Here are a few different examples of <\/span>rental costs in Singapore<\/span><\/a> per month based on the size and location of the property to give you an idea:<\/span><\/p>\n