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Dec 9, 2025
How to Pay Rent with a Credit Card in Singapore and Earn Rewards (2026 Guide)
Paying rent with a credit card in Singapore is possible through platforms like Rently, which offers double rewards—credit card miles plus Max Miles—and even lower-fee eGIRO. This lets tenants maximise rewards or minimise costs while turning rent into valuable travel benefits.
Oct 17, 2025
The Renter’s Survival Guide: 2025 Edition
Renting in Singapore in 2025 can be stressful from rising rental prices to tricky landlords and hidden costs. This guide breaks down practical renter tips to help you stay ahead: how to rent deposit-free with Rently Singapore , manage landlord relationships, save on maintenance with Rently Care, and avoid hidden fees. Learn how to find flexible leases, track your expenses, and even earn rewards on rent payments. Whether you’re a first-time renter or renewing your lease, this 2025 renter’s guide helps you rent smarter, save more, and stress less. Renting in Singapore 2025, renter tips Singapore, deposit-free rental Singapore, Rently Care, rental maintenance tips, landlord advice, hidden rental costs
Oct 10, 2025
What Your Rent Says About You
Discover what your rent reveals about your lifestyle in Singapore. From Orchard Road sophisticates to Punggol pioneers, find out how your neighbourhood reflects your personality, priorities, and stage in life. Explore how Rently helps tenants rent smarter—without big deposits or stress.
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Retrenched in Singapore: 8 Ways to Pay Rent While Job Hunting
Retrenched in Singapore and can't pay rent? Discover 8 options — from same-day rent deferral to ComCare SMTA and HDB instalment plans — to bridge the gap while job hunting.
May 26, 2026
7 Things That Actually Affect Your Credit Score When Paying Rent
Rent payment and credit score in Singapore: avoid utilisation spikes, cash advance fees, and missed payments. Discover which rent payment method protects your CBS score.
May 26, 2026
6 Ways Expats Can Cut Move-In Costs When Renting in Singapore
Cut Singapore expat move-in costs with 6 proven strategies: negotiate your tenancy agreement, finance your security deposit, defer rent, and earn KrisFlyer miles via eGIRO with Rently.
May 26, 2026
7 Deductions Landlords Cannot Make From Your Deposit in Singapore
Singapore tenant rights guide: 7 illegal security deposit deductions landlords cannot make, from wear and tear to missing receipts — plus how to fight back at the SCT.
May 26, 2026
Renting an Unfurnished Apartment in Singapore? Here’s the Hidden Cost Most Tenants Forget
Moving into an unfurnished apartment in Singapore can mean high upfront furniture costs, delivery hassles, and disposal headaches. Here’s how furniture rental can help tenants move in faster and more affordably.
May 22, 2026
5 Legal Ways to Break Lease Early in Singapore (And What Each Costs)
Learn the 5 legal ways to break a lease early in Singapore — diplomatic clause, en-bloc, mutual consent, landlord breach, and SCT rights — with full cost exposure for each pathway.
May 20, 2026
