Renting guides
The renting process, HDB rules, costs and deposits, in plain language. For rules, the official sources prevail.
- Scam prevention
- "Can I rent?" rule check
- Rents by town
- The full renting process in SingaporeWhat to do at each step, from searching and viewing to signing and moving in.
- Can you rent out a whole HDB flat?Check the flat first, then the tenant’s status.
- HDB rental terms and number of occupantsLease length and occupants are regulated. Get clear on both before you sign.
- How deposits and advance rent workThe costs to ask about before you sign.
- How your pass type relates to rentingWhat to watch for in each residence status.
- A safety checklist for viewingsWhat to do before and after a viewing to protect yourself.