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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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7 Costs to Prepare for Before Signing a Short Lease in Singapore
7 upfront costs every expat must budget for before signing a short lease in Singapore — security deposit, stamp duty, agent commission, and more with real SGD figures.
May 30, 2026
How to Turn 15 Months of Rent Into Miles Before You Buy Your HDB
How to earn KrisFlyer miles on rent during Singapore's 15-month HDB wait-out period using Rently Earn Rewards, HeyMax, and credit card miles stacking.
May 30, 2026
8 Questions Every Tenant Should Ask Before Signing a Lease
8 essential questions every Singapore tenant should ask before signing a lease — covering security deposits, IRAS stamp duty, diplomatic clause, repair caps, and more.
May 30, 2026
5 Best Ways to Handle a Rental Gap Between Property Transactions in Singapore
Rental gap between property transactions in Singapore? Explore 5 options — standard lease with ETC, co-living, family stays, staggered settlement, and Rently's deposit financing.
May 30, 2026
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
