Tag: Rent

As a homeowner, there are many ways to fully utilise your home. Why not set aside short periods of time, and allow the invasion of a film crew into your house? It is common for those in the film or photography industry to want to rent a home as their set. If you’re willing to…

“Vacancy” doesn’t just apply to an untenanted house – it’s also the state of your wallet, your soul, and your financial future when it happens. You’ll want to fill the void as quick as possible, so here are some ways to do it: Tenant behaviour changes during a downturn Tenants tighten their belts, you’ve already…

As a renter, the dream is to find a condominium that’s strategically located and doesn’t cost an arm or a leg. Think about it: you wouldn’t want to live in a condo that’s in the middle of nowhere, regardless of how affordable that condo is. On the other end of the spectrum, even if you…

In today’s competitive and saturated retail market, what must you do to stay in the game? Here’s what you need to know before opening a retail store: 1. Rent or buy? Should you buy or rent the retail space? If you have the capital, buying enables you to own your own space; therefore, you have…

Opening a shop? Great. Paying the rent? Not so much. Before you dive into opening your store, here’s how to make sure you picked an affordable option: 1. Are you sufficiently capitalised for 12 months, after factoring in the rent? Under-capitalisation is one of the the main causes of a new business failing. In general,…

Every day, we pick a piece of property jargon to demystify on 99.co. Today, we’re looking at the annoying MOP that faces HDB flat buyers: What is the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP)? When you buy an HDB flat, you are subject to a five-year MOP. During this time, you’re not allowed to: Sell your flat…

Growing up, we’ve all heard about the five Cs. Singaporeans are obsessed with getting cash, car, credit card, condominium and country club membership. But are we familiar with the five Cs of Housing? 1. Capital Buying a house requires money. And depending on the type of house you choose, that amount varies. If you are…

We all know that being a student is no easy feat.  They have deadlines to meet, presentations to give and social life to keep. Thankfully, there are some things landlords can do to help retain student tenants, and make their life easier! 1. Working printer Every student appreciates a working printer. There’s no need for…

It’s common to hear young adults wanting to have space of their own. However, not all friendships can withstand the test of renting an apartment together. Think you know your friend well? Wait till you encounter issues like these: 1. Spending excessive time in the toilet Time in the bathroom is everything, especially for a woman….

Rental rates are rising for condo and private apartments (1.9 per cent), as well as HDB units (0.3 per cent). Flash estimates of rental volumes are not so far behind, either. But will the uptick continue? Non-landed private residential rental rates are rising Rental growth rates for non-landed private properties are up to to 1.9…