SINGAPORE HOME & OFFICE RENTAL
We do not display stale listing inventories. We first understand your budget, location, timing and space requirements, then manually shortlist homes and physical offices through compliant partner channels and coordinate viewings and lease discussions.
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Actual availability, rent, deposits, duties, fees and lease terms remain subject to final confirmation by landlords and partner channels.
For individuals and families preparing to work, study, live or settle in Singapore.
For newly incorporated companies, expanding teams and businesses requiring an actual workplace.
Work out the total before signing, not just the monthly figure.
| Item | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security deposit | 1–2 months' rent | Usually one month on a one-year lease, two months on a two-year lease |
| Stamp duty | About 0.4% | Calculated on total lease rent, borne by the tenant |
| Advance first month | 1 month | Paid together with the deposit on signing |
| Agent commission | Varies with term and rent | Charged by the registered agent per market practice; agree terms upfront |
| Utilities and internet | By usage | Confirm whether included; serviced apartments usually bundle them |
Added together, the cash needed before move-in is typically in the order of two to three months' rent. This is the most commonly underestimated part — budget on the monthly rent alone and the signing day arrives asking for triple.
The two categories have different access rules. Sorting that out before viewing saves a great deal of wasted time.
Private property (condominiums and apartments): any pass type may rent, with a minimum term generally of 3 months. The widest choice, and the highest rents.
Whole HDB flats: a valid pass is required and HDB approval must be obtained, with a minimum term generally of 6 months. Lower rents, but stricter eligibility and approval.
Renting before a pass is approved follows its own set of rules — see can I rent before my pass is approved. For the full costs, process and lease terms, see renting in Singapore.
1. Whether the address can be used for company registration. Not every office space accepts use as an ACRA registered address; check first, especially with shared space.
2. Lease term and early termination. Early-stage teams change size quickly, and a locked three-year lease carries real risk.
3. Handover condition. Bare shell, basic fit-out or furnished — and who pays for the works.
4. Deposit and reinstatement obligations. What condition the space must be returned in; this one often surprises on the way out.
5. Whether utilities, internet and service charges are separate. The quoted "monthly rent" frequently excludes them.
On the statutory requirements for a registered address (a P.O. box does not count), see company secretary and registered address.
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You do not need a live listing first. We use your budget, location, timing and space requirements as the starting point.
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