The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is a common feature of Singapore real estate listings in Singapore with more than 80% of Singaporeans living in public housing. Purchases of HDB flats are restricted to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. For the HDB flat classification system, please note that the living room is counted as 1 room. Please refer to the HDB Website for more information.

Private apartments and condominiums come in various sizes from as small as 500 sq ft to 8,000 sq ft. The units in private residential projects range from studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units to penthouses. Residents, both Singaporeans and foreigners, share a common compound and facilities such as clubhouses, playgrounds, gymnasiums, swimming pools, tennis courts and BBQ pits. Most condominiums also come with 24-hour security surveillance and intercom systems.

Conventional landed property on Singapore real estate listings refer to houses which come with private garden compounds and/or garages. Please note that the Singapore Government has imposed restrictions on foreign ownership of private residential property in Singapore. Please refer to the Singapore Land Authority website for more information.

Optional, but recommended. A professional agent will not only help you to find the right property, but also ensure you get the right location & price, ensure all small details are covered prior to renting, guide you through the documentation process and taking & handing over of property.

Deciding on the right location is very important and it will determine the convenience for you and your family. Price - Budgeting yourself will also evaluate the size areas of the apartments or houses that are suitable for you.

After you have decided to rent your ideal property and you will need to prepare the following:
  - Photocopied passport
  - Photocopied employment pass
  - One month's rental for the good faith deposit
Your agent will then prepare the necessary documents for you such as the Letter of Intent and Tenancy Agreement.

The Letter of Intent, LOI for short, is a letter proposing your intention to lease the property. It will also state your requirements to the landlord. You should take note of the following:

After the Letter of intent is duly signed, the landlord’s agent will prepare the Tenancy Agreement. Any legal fees incurred for the drawing up of the agreement is usually borne by the tenant. However, if the landlord's agreement is acceptable, there will usually not be any legal fees involved. You will need to prepare the rest of the security deposit and advance rental upon signing of the Tenancy Agreement.

   - For 1 year lease - 1 month's deposit and 1 month's advance rental.
   - For 2 years lease - 2 month's deposit and 1 month's advance rental.

The landlord will prepare an Inventory List on or before the day of handing over. Check the items listed in the inventory. Check all electrical appliances, air-con, lightings, water heater etc. If there is anything unsatisfactory, do not panic; note it down on the inventory. Even brand new houses have defects, therefore be understanding and allow the landlord to rectify it within a reasonable period.