If you are contracting with an agent, there are a few other things to keep in mind.

1. be sure to see the agent's business card.

2. Be sure to ask to see the deed from the owner's building bureau.

The original is received by the Construction Bureau and the homeowner is a photocopy, but with the seal of the Construction Bureau.

Note that the seal of the construction bureau is not a copy, it is colored.

Also, remember to compare the IC number on the deed with the owner's IC number.

3. Be sure to check the contract.

The official contract is the agency's corporate contract, about 5 to 8 pages. Not one of those cottage contracts that has only one page with just you and the landlord.

4. Ask the landlord, the agent and yourself to put your handprints on the signatures of the contract, not just a simple signature, because he can draw a signature that he has not used.

5. If possible, it is better to communicate more with the landlord before signing the contract to deepen your understanding.

6. Never pay the rent in advance before getting the key, especially for several months in advance.

7. Ask for a copy of the owner's IC.

8. Make sure the owner's cell phone is valid.

9. Ask for the landlord's landline phone number.

If you sign a contract directly with the landlord, you also need to read the terms and conditions in the contract carefully. Things to note are usually:

1. Check the title deed to make sure that the person you are signing with is the real owner of the house, and you can ask him to show the miscellaneous bills or property income tax bills.

2. In a formal rental contract, there will only be a landlord and a tenant, there is no such thing as party A and party B.

3. Does the rent include wifi, utilities, and if not, how to calculate these costs.

4. What are the restrictions on the use of air conditioning? Some landlords only allow the air conditioner to be on for 10 hours a day.

5. Whether you can cook things, boil them in water, microwave or other light cooking, not stir fry, or stir fry.

6. whether you can bring friends or relatives home.

7. Whether the compensation terms are clear and reasonable.

Remember that moving out requires a month's notice, and this is specifically written in the contract.

Except in the case of leaving Singapore due to job transfer, it is generally recommended to complete the contract to avoid compensation.

Finally, regarding agents, it is not necessary.

To find one, Singapore is very formal. Remember to write down the information of the card worn by the agent on your chest so that you can refer any problems to CEA.