Re: [EZLINK] 2+1 (3 room) flat HDB Rentals
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Thanks Umang for your informative mail.
Avoid agents , Bargain as much as possible.
Amit
On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 12:21 PM, Umang wrote:
> Hi friends,
>
> (Bedok/Tampines) and i observed that property markets are really
> slowing up here. Last year same time when i was looking for HDBs
> there used to be 10-12 prospective families for viewing a single
> unit. And by the time we see the unit completely the deal is fixed
> and closed. It seemed to be like a circus or an auction then. Now
> hardly 2-3 couples/families are to be seen and most of the times they
> are Indians. Also this time i observed that inspite of the asking
> rental of S$1700 - S$1800 the offered rents were much lesser, around
> S$1400 - S$1500. This really shows the slowdown. It is high time that
> we stop paying high rents and stop encouraging owners/agents. For a
> decent (i know nowadays we cannot find a decent livable HDB flat in
> Singapore but still…) 2+1 (3 room) i think the best offer can be
> around S$1200 - S$1400 and if the flat is exceptionally good then max
> S$1500. To avoid the last min hassles:
>
> 1) Do your homework before you go house hunting.. i mean which areas
> you prefer to stay
> 2) Make your requirements very clear to the housing agent
> 3) It is better to start house hunting early say from the 10th month
> of your contract start date. If you find a decent home tell the owner
> you will move before the contract end date. In most of the contracts
> the min lockin period is 6 months after that the tenant is free to
> look for alternative home. But we need to give the owner 1 month
> notice before we leave the flat.
> 4) Offset the deposit amount with the rental for last month. Make
> this clear to your landlord.
>
> I know the agents will laugh at you when you say the rentals are
> better deal”. These are some of the tricks the agents will use to
> lure you. Being Indians most of us may have faced racism in some sort
> or other when house hunting in Singapore and still we are the ones
> who can afford to pay rentals upto S$1600.
>
> Dear friends i am writing this in the benefit of all Indians who have
> come 4000 miles to Singapore to earn and save a few dollars for our
> good salaries and can afford to pay S$1600 - 2000 for 2+1 HDB but
> also think about the other fellow Indians who dont earn much but
> still dream of saving some money at the end of the day. By paying up
> high rents we are just encouraging the agents/owners to ask for more
> and more. Dont fall into the hands of malafide agents/owners, act
> wise.
>
> Regards
> Umang
>
>
>
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Regards,
Amit
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May 8th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Hi Umang, i really appreciate you. Keep it UP bro.
By the way, i am looking for a HDB 2+1 or 1+1 flat in/around Hougang ,sengkang or in the same line. I would like to occupy this flat at the end of July,08. my rental range is 1000 to 1300 S$.
Please contact: 93257867 ,
Thank you,
Abdul Vaheed
May 6th, 2008 at 3:10 am
I think Everybody should think like Umang.
May 5th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Need 2+1 room for rental immediately for one year…..looking in BEDOK… please call TONY 90556396 any time…
May 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Dear Sir/Madam,
I got jo in MODEC Offshore Production Systems Pte Ltd, Jurong, Singapore. I am from India.
I need a room/house near Jurong. If you find anything please mail me. My e-mail address is jeganmr2002@gmail.com.
Thanks.
Regards,
M.R.Jegan
May 4th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Need 2+1 room for rental from june 5th to next 3 months…..any place in singapore… please call MOHAN 92984892 any time…
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Thanks Umang we appericate your valuable time and suggestion!
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:21 am
Room available in master bed room for sharing for one month - Contact 93211947 .In farrer road area and close to all amenities