{"id":51546,"date":"2022-05-20T15:23:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T07:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=51546"},"modified":"2023-03-09T19:11:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T11:11:57","slug":"5-things-avoid-renting-singapore-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/5-things-avoid-renting-singapore-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things to avoid when renting an apartment in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re on your apartment hunting journey, spending the last couple of days mindlessly scrolling through the millionth apartment, when you finally stumble upon the perfect listing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s everything you\u2019ve ever dreamed of and more \u2014 views for days, near your workplace and plenty of amenities in the vicinity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you call the agent to beg them to lease it to you, read this article to make sure you know what to avoid before renting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Committing to a lease before viewing the apartment<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Avoid:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Signing the Tenancy Agreement (TA) without viewing the unit beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Take some time to head down and view the unit in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this day and age of technology, pictures can be misleading. There are many different ways to manipulate an image and make a place seem bigger and better than it really is by using lighting and camera angles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some apartments also appear lavishly furnished with expensive designer furniture in photos, but it might be staged to grab attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, pictures won\u2019t show the external surrounding areas of the unit. You don\u2019t want to move in only to realise your neighbour uses the common corridor as their personal storage area or that your patio turns into a pool every time it rains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A listing that looks like a gem online can turn out to be a dud in real life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To avoid being catfished, you should go down and tour the unit as well as visualise yourself living in the neighbourhood before committing to the lease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Properties for rent that are available now<\/h4>\n
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