{"id":69005,"date":"2023-09-14T15:45:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=69005"},"modified":"2023-09-14T15:50:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:50:09","slug":"dormitory-rental-rates-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/dormitory-rental-rates-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"The skyrocketing dormitory rental rates in Singapore: What&#8217;s up with that?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\r\n<p>Singapore, land of opportunity, delicious food, and&#8230; skyrocketing dormitory rental rates? Yep, you read that right. If you thought your HDB flat&#8217;s rent was high, wait till you hear about the recent surge in dormitory rental rates. Let&#8217;s dive deep into this pressing issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-shocking-rise-in-rental-rates\">The shocking rise in rental rates<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Construction firms see dormitory rental rates more than double\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hKxkY5kFKBA\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The dormitory rental rates have seen a significant increase in recent times. According to the video from Channel News Asia, construction firms in Singapore have reported that dormitory rental rates have more than doubled since the previous lease tenure. This surge in rental rates can be attributed to various factors, including increased demand for dormitory beds, especially with the reopening of the economy and the influx of foreign workers. The exact figures for the increase in rental rates vary, but the trend is clear: the costs are going up, and they&#8217;re going up fast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/how-save-on-rental-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renting in 2023? Here\u2019s how to save on rental rates<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-implications-of-the-dormitory-rent-surge\">Implications of the dormitory rent surge<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The construction sector, the backbone of our city&#8217;s ever-evolving skyline, has been hit hard. With construction work back in full swing, firms have had to hire more workers, leading to an increased demand for dormitory beds. However, the high rental rates have made some firms rethink their strategies. They&#8217;re now investing more in machinery and methods like pre-casting to reduce manpower needs. But it&#8217;s not all rosy for everyone. Smaller construction companies, which rely heavily on physical manpower, are feeling the pinch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The surge in dormitory rental rates has wide-reaching implications, especially for the construction industry. With the construction sector back in full swing post-pandemic, there&#8217;s been an increased demand for workers, leading to a higher demand for dormitory beds. The video from Channel News Asia highlights the challenges faced by construction firms due to these rising costs. High rental rates mean increased overhead costs for these firms, which can impact their profitability. Moreover, the increased costs are also felt by the foreign workers, who often have to bear the brunt of these hikes, leading to a higher cost of living for them. The government and related agencies are aware of these challenges and are looking into measures to address them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>[xyz-ihs snippet=&#8221;Property-Value-Widget-Code&#8221;]<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On the brighter side, the government&#8217;s stepping in. Since February 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/dorm-rentals-continue-to-climb-despite-more-beds-constraining-further-growth-in-foreign-worker-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">employers operating factory-converted dorms (FCDs) can rent out spare beds to other companies<\/a>. Plus, dorms with extra space can retrofit their premises to add more beds, provided they stick to the rules. But even dorm operators aren&#8217;t having a ball. Rising rates reflect not just the current shortage but also the increased costs for dorm operators. Johnathan Cheah of Dormitory Association Singapore Limited (DASL) mentioned the challenges of adopting easing measures, like converting communal spaces into beds for rent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-human-side-of-the-story\">The human side of the story<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-69011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908.jpg\" alt=\"dormitory rental rates in singapore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash)<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Behind these rising numbers are real people with dreams, aspirations, and families to support. Imagine being thousands of miles away from home, working hard, and then having to allocate a significant chunk of your salary to rent. It&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/rent-decline-foreign-worker-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a tough pill to swallow<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-silver-lining\">The silver lining<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-69012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627.jpg\" alt=\"dormitory rental rates in singapore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image credit: Faris Mohammed on Unsplash)<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the situation seems grim, it&#8217;s not all doom and gloom. With increased awareness and government interventions, there&#8217;s hope for a more balanced dormitory rental landscape in Singapore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/foreign-workers-singapore-more-living-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign workers in Singapore need more space, but how much?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rising dormitory rental rates in Singapore are more than just numbers. They impact real lives, the construction industry, and the economy. But with awareness, understanding, and collective effort, we can navigate these choppy waters. After all, as they say in the Lion City, &#8220;<em>Majulah Singapura<\/em>!&#8221; (Onward Singapore!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"portal-widget-tab-panel-6a78094ec1023\" class=\"portal-widget-tab-panel\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\" id=\"swiper-container-6a78094ec1023\">\n                        <div class=\"row-title-widget\">\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-left\"><h4 class=\"portal-widget-title\">Dormitories available for you<\/h4><\/div>\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-right text-right\"><span class=\"portal-widget-see-all-link link-top\"><a href=\"\" class=\"nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/commercial\/rent\/dormitory?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">See all listings<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card 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                       <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>120 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,200<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/679c-jurong-west-central-1-hdb-ctivpGSuwUbLHtvUqd4XwQ?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/g8AmE3j969rVQu7fYurUn4?text=Simon+Neo&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=a275a1cb94b4a36af7822ba886cd88f6314fc4b4\" alt=\"517C Jurong West Street 52 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">517C Jurong West Street 52<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 643517 \u00b7 D22<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>250 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/517c-jurong-west-street-52-hdb-Qcm3meRFa6J3JBsz84TN8X?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/HncocbYwRcFcjSXeQtaiWT?text=Mark+Ng+S+W&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=a6eba11c9a3f14e516c8f02a67ad4ec922007c7c\" alt=\"Bartley Rise Estate Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Bartley Rise Estate<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Eden Grove \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,469 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 6,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/eden-grove-landed-LXiXd8z6XWcbdcUBrjMWTE?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/jnwSoSYuF8CvHvrL63a37M?text=Jacob+Ong&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=af6767288ec3fee8fac6cc327673a411ed2c8614\" alt=\"The Rivervale Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">The Rivervale<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">7 Rivervale Link \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,249 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 4,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/the-rivervale-condo-VSSXTFSTfGGrHeXRAH6pPp?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">PARTIALLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/X2gyznLhr4iGW3jfAxRo65?text=j+c&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=e7cc915602cea1cd1ab0a95196160d0f952c112b\" alt=\"Garlick Ville Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Garlick Ville<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Sixth Cres \u00b7 D10<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>5<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>5<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>2,700 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 9,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/sixth-crescent-landed-mEzCaPPZ8mi75Ykxokdh8L?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/HaEH9SYdwgNg9NwiUbQ776?text=Jeffrey+Liew&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=da33677f0e066164a3814e6d22eb76a3cfa5fd00\" alt=\"Sherwood Towers \/ Bukit Timah Plaza Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Sherwood Towers \/ Bukit Timah Plaza<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">3 Jln Anak Bt \u00b7 D21<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>100 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,250<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/sherwood-towers-bukit-timah-plaza-condo-KH82pFPfNDsuyJw4mEYhub?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/nVkVdzySkr6Qgxqg8DQf5i?text=Annie+Tan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=bdd94c1fd58c9db74295620352362e2aabcbbbf2\" alt=\"46 Lengkok Bahru Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">46 Lengkok Bahru<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 150046 \u00b7 D3<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>150 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 960<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/46-lengkok-bahru-hdb-3sgpQLYPHMt8cxuWjmEujP?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/7DtFuJe8eNRHjg3hx5yS3j?text=Emily+Foo&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=cb4d4e72d95338a938d3b69e9592c4de1b0dff8b\" alt=\"Kovan Melody Photo\">\n                        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      <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>120 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,400<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/kovan-melody-condo-SCxYBiGyHR7S7Fqnapweni?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">PARTIALLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/6Kb6gXRMLBgQtrYuopVidE?text=Ada+Lee&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=9be29b711f76f75d2f738d3e85e624eafff4b996\" alt=\"Ripple Bay Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Ripple Bay<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">2 Pasir Ris Link \u00b7 D18<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>786 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/ripple-bay-condo-bQFogUeHm2Vq8JbXuAsGBc?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/3eKLWZnuCzjoq9FqziGZXE?text=Ken+Lim&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=a01d6599ed73969eb5d0f45085d3abaf0dc49cb1\" alt=\"Seletar Park Residence Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Seletar Park Residence<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">17 Seletar Rd \u00b7 D28<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>528 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,100<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/seletar-park-residence-condo-QbveqgNJceWJzBjEFrcLhv?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">PARTIALLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/H7rPfqytso562UfF7p8fhG?text=Mac+Wee&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=cc882ad14304156d6157d5c43e6874c9ab0800e6\" alt=\"Stars Of Kovan Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Stars Of Kovan<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">980 Upp Serangoon Rd \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>734 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,900<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/stars-of-kovan-condo-7bt2UNveKbCHbeCMov7joE?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/HNn6XQTumi8S6hHFVLFEyD?text=Sheryl+Neo&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=0b1f854ede6a33fc8828625bcda72e2b49e19479\" alt=\"High Park Residences Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">High Park Residences<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">21 Fernvale Rd \u00b7 D28<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>667 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,500<\/div>\n                        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src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/RoviX6EDVFJUCzzPnppN9S?text=Patricia+Sim&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=602e14ebd896603f4365cdbe0e2defecb8950fe7\" alt=\"Marina Bay Residences Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Marina Bay Residences<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">18 Marina Boulevard \u00b7 D1<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,055 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 9,100<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/marina-bay-residences-condo-krYTspKsEptMQQ5srLazYp?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            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