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September 12, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Viewing Property Before Renting: Don't Miss These Key Points

A comprehensive guide for prospective renters to effectively navigate property viewings before committing to a rental. It covers the importance of viewing a property in person, offering tips on how to prepare, such as researching the property and neighborhood, creating a checklist, and asking key questions. It emphasizes evaluating both the exterior and interior of the property, paying attention to factors like layout, natural light, storage space, and the condition of appliances. Additionally, it highlights the importance of assessing safety features, functionality, and understanding lease terms.

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September 5, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Offering Short-Term Rentals in Singapore

Property owners in Singapore often face the decision of offering short-term rentals instead of traditional long-term leases. While short-term rentals can provide higher income and flexibility, they also come with challenges like regulatory compliance, management demands, and potential neighbour conflicts. This article explores the growing short-term rental market in Singapore, highlighting popular areas, regulations, and best practices. By carefully evaluating the pros and cons—higher income potential vs. management efforts—property owners can make informed decisions about entering the short-term rental market.

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August 29, 2024

How to Find Budget-Friendly Rentals in Singapore: a Step-by-Step Guide

Singapore, often seen as an expensive city, offers diverse rental options for various budgets, including affordable housing. Rently's guide helps navigate Singapore's rental market, providing essential knowledge for finding budget-friendly accommodations. It covers rental costs in different areas, from high-end regions like Orchard Road to more affordable districts such as Tampines and Woodlands. The guide also discusses rental trends, the importance of finding budget deals, and offers a step-by-step approach to securing affordable rentals. With patience and strategy, affordable housing in Singapore is achievable, even in a city known for its luxury.

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August 7, 2024

Top Strategies for Landlords Looking for Tenants in Singapore

Navigating Singapore's competitive rental market requires strategic finesse and a keen eye for detail. With dynamic cityscapes illuminated by dark plum and mint green hues, landlords can attract high-quality tenants by leveraging effective marketing and tailored property presentations. Achieve rental success and long-term stability with these proven strategies.

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July 19, 2024

The Ultimate First Apartment Essentials Checklist for Renters

Moving into your first apartment is a thrilling adventure of independence and new beginnings! With the right essentials, you can transform your new space into a cozy, stylish haven that truly feels like home. Get ready to unpack and make memories!

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July 8, 2024

Tips for First-Time Home Renters: What to Know Before Signing Your Lease

Get essential tips for first-time renters in Singapore. Rently's guide covers everything you need to know to find and secure your ideal rental home.

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September 2, 2024

How to Reclaim Your Rental Deposit Even After Leaving Singapore

Leaving Singapore and struggling to reclaim your rental deposit? Many expats face this challenge, dealing with unresponsive landlords and the complexities of reclaiming their deposit from abroad. This guide outlines essential steps to ensure you get your money back, including reviewing your lease, documenting everything, and communicating clearly with your landlord. If needed, seek mediation or professional help. Rently specialises in assisting tenants in reclaiming deposits, handling everything from legal work to landlord communication. Don't let your hard-earned money slip away—Rently can help you reclaim what's rightfully yours.

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August 22, 2024

How to Find Homes for Rent With No Deposit Required

This blog explores the growing trend of no deposit renting, a popular option for renters looking to avoid the upfront cost of a traditional security deposit. It provides insights into the benefits and potential drawbacks of no deposit rentals, such as financial flexibility and the possibility of higher rent or limited options. The guide also offers tips on finding no deposit rentals, evaluating their legitimacy, and negotiating terms with landlords. It emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions to ensure a smooth rental experience while navigating the process of securing a home without a deposit.

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August 14, 2024

How to Attract Tenants: Enhancing Appeal of Your Rental Property

Want to attract top-notch tenants to your rental property? It's not just about location—discover how strategic upgrades, modern amenities, and effective marketing can turn your space into the hottest rental on the market. Read on to learn how to create a property that tenants will be lining up for.

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July 11, 2024

Understanding the Basics of Security Deposit for Rent

Understanding security deposits is crucial for both tenants and landlords to ensure a smooth rental process and protect their interests. This article delves into the purpose, legal aspects, payment methods, and dispute resolution related to security deposits, offering essential insights for a fair and transparent rental experience.

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July 4, 2024

Tenant Move-Out Cleaning Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Spotless Exit

This article provides a comprehensive tenant move-out cleaning checklist to ensure a smooth and efficient exit from a rental property. Emphasizing the importance of thorough cleaning for securing a full security deposit and positive landlord references, it outlines essential tenant responsibilities and legal implications of neglect. Additionally, it offers practical tips on organizing and executing a meticulous cleaning process, highlighting specific areas and tasks to focus on for a spotless final impression.

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June 28, 2024

Rental Repairs and Maintenance: Understanding the Differences

Navigating the blurred lines between rental repairs and maintenance is crucial for a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. This guide clarifies responsibilities, offering practical tips and legal insights to ensure smooth property upkeep. By understanding their roles and communicating effectively, both parties can maintain a comfortable living environment and protect property value.

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September 12, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Viewing Property Before Renting: Don't Miss These Key Points

A comprehensive guide for prospective renters to effectively navigate property viewings before committing to a rental. It covers the importance of viewing a property in person, offering tips on how to prepare, such as researching the property and neighborhood, creating a checklist, and asking key questions. It emphasizes evaluating both the exterior and interior of the property, paying attention to factors like layout, natural light, storage space, and the condition of appliances. Additionally, it highlights the importance of assessing safety features, functionality, and understanding lease terms.

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September 2, 2024

How to Reclaim Your Rental Deposit Even After Leaving Singapore

Leaving Singapore and struggling to reclaim your rental deposit? Many expats face this challenge, dealing with unresponsive landlords and the complexities of reclaiming their deposit from abroad. This guide outlines essential steps to ensure you get your money back, including reviewing your lease, documenting everything, and communicating clearly with your landlord. If needed, seek mediation or professional help. Rently specialises in assisting tenants in reclaiming deposits, handling everything from legal work to landlord communication. Don't let your hard-earned money slip away—Rently can help you reclaim what's rightfully yours.

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August 29, 2024

How to Find Budget-Friendly Rentals in Singapore: a Step-by-Step Guide

Singapore, often seen as an expensive city, offers diverse rental options for various budgets, including affordable housing. Rently's guide helps navigate Singapore's rental market, providing essential knowledge for finding budget-friendly accommodations. It covers rental costs in different areas, from high-end regions like Orchard Road to more affordable districts such as Tampines and Woodlands. The guide also discusses rental trends, the importance of finding budget deals, and offers a step-by-step approach to securing affordable rentals. With patience and strategy, affordable housing in Singapore is achievable, even in a city known for its luxury.

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August 22, 2024

How to Find Homes for Rent With No Deposit Required

This blog explores the growing trend of no deposit renting, a popular option for renters looking to avoid the upfront cost of a traditional security deposit. It provides insights into the benefits and potential drawbacks of no deposit rentals, such as financial flexibility and the possibility of higher rent or limited options. The guide also offers tips on finding no deposit rentals, evaluating their legitimacy, and negotiating terms with landlords. It emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions to ensure a smooth rental experience while navigating the process of securing a home without a deposit.

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July 19, 2024

The Ultimate First Apartment Essentials Checklist for Renters

Moving into your first apartment is a thrilling adventure of independence and new beginnings! With the right essentials, you can transform your new space into a cozy, stylish haven that truly feels like home. Get ready to unpack and make memories!

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July 11, 2024

Understanding the Basics of Security Deposit for Rent

Understanding security deposits is crucial for both tenants and landlords to ensure a smooth rental process and protect their interests. This article delves into the purpose, legal aspects, payment methods, and dispute resolution related to security deposits, offering essential insights for a fair and transparent rental experience.

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May 3, 2024

Where to Post Property for Rent in Singapore for Maximum Visibility?

By understanding the local rental market and utilising effective listing strategies, you can maximise visibility across the right platforms.

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April 29, 2024

7 Benefits of Automated Rent Collection for Property Owners

We'll give you the skinny on how to automated rent collection. Why? Because we are in the grips of a cultural shift — a revolution.

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April 26, 2024

HDB Renting Out Room Rules: A Comprehensive Guide

We'll explore the HDB rent out rules and regulations set, ensuring you stay compliant throughout the process and also delve into valuable tips to optimise your rental experience.

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April 23, 2024

The Future of Renting: Trends to Watch in Singapore's Property Market

Let’s look at the future, or more to the point, the future of Singapore's property market and how you can get in on the action.

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April 16, 2024

10 Must-Know Tips for New Landlords

These 10 tips will give you the right knowledge and strategies you need, to navigate tenant screening, manage finances, and foster positive relationships.

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September 14, 2023

Rent Payments: Embracing Digital Solutions

Embrace digital and innovative solutions in rental payments. Explore the benefits and understand more about RentlyCare's innovative fintech model.

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April 23, 2024

The Future of Renting: Trends to Watch in Singapore's Property Market

Let’s look at the future, or more to the point, the future of Singapore's property market and how you can get in on the action.

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August 31, 2023

Guarding Your Real Estate Journey: Unveiling the Shield Against Money Laundering

Automated AML checks and SingPass verification create an impervious shield against money laundering in real estate transactions. Your security is Rently’s priority.

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August 25, 2023

The Rental Maze: What Really Matters to Tenants

Unveiling the Top Rental Struggles: From deposits to legitimacy, discover insights that help us understand the path to a smoother renting experience.

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August 18, 2023

Expanding Horizons: Rently Joins REDAS

Elevating Singapore’s real estate with innovation and partnership. Rently joins REDAS and contributes to shaping Singapore's future.

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July 27, 2023

Sailing Away from Rental Inventory Woes

Discover the art of seamless rental inventory management. Explore smart ways for tenants and real estate agents to track, maintain, and improve rental properties.

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July 20, 2023

Navigating Tenant-Landlord Disputes: The Quest for Fair Resolutions

Navigate tenant-landlord disputes with ease. Rently Care streamlines resolutions for a fair and hassle-free rental experience.

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