{"id":62178,"date":"2022-12-02T11:46:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T03:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=62178"},"modified":"2022-12-14T10:59:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T02:59:53","slug":"transnational-couple-cultural-differences-home-buying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/transnational-couple-cultural-differences-home-buying\/","title":{"rendered":"Transnational couple shares cultural differences, including hiring a reno ID, in home-buying"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As J and C neared their two-year rental contract, they had to decide whether to renew their rental or consider a more permanent housing option. The couple, now in their early thirties, were renting a condo<\/a> after they married.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to explore how to live independently without our parents whilst exploring housing options. The rental market in Singapore was such that renting a furnished or partially furnished one or two-bedroom condo unit was comparable to renting an HDB flat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another reason for renting a condo was so that they could enjoy the convenience and condo facilities since they were newly married and had no children. In fact, J and C enjoyed living in the condo, as it was just a five-minute walk under the shelter to the train station and mall.<\/p>\n

But as the two-year contract was ending, J and C had to decide if they should continue renting or purchase a house. The couple eventually decided to buy a home.<\/p>\n