Several exciting new Executive Condominium (EC) developments are on the horizon across Singapore, bringing homebuyers more choices in well-connected and growing neighbourhoods. Here’s a quick look at the upcoming EC projects worth watching.
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Updated September 2026
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What to Do When a Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit
If your rental deposit has not been returned, begin with the tenancy agreement. Check the refund deadline, deduction clauses and tenant obligations.
Read insight : What to Do When a Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit
Your Rental Handover Checklist: Evidence That Can Save Your Deposit
Many deposit disputes are difficult to resolve because neither party has reliable evidence of the property’s original condition.
Read insight : Your Rental Handover Checklist: Evidence That Can Save Your Deposit
Can a Landlord Keep Your Rental Deposit in Singapore?
A security deposit is meant to protect the landlord against genuine financial losses. It should not automatically become extra income for the landlord when the tenancy ends.
Read insight : Can a Landlord Keep Your Rental Deposit in Singapore?
Cheap Condo Rental Areas in Singapore for Expats
Renting a condo in central Singapore can be expensive. Expats who are willing to live farther from the city centre can often find larger homes and better facilities at lower prices.
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Best Condo Areas in Singapore for Expats by Budget
Choosing where to live in Singapore is often a balance between rental budget, commute, apartment size and lifestyle. A central address may shorten your journey to work, while neighbourhoods farther from the CBD often provide larger homes and more family-friendly facilities for the same budget.
Read insight : Best Condo Areas in Singapore for Expats by Budget
Why Some Expats Fail to Rent Condos in Singapore
Renting a condo in Singapore may look easy, but some expats still face difficulties when trying to secure a unit.
Read insight : Why Some Expats Fail to Rent Condos in Singapore
7 Costly Rental Mistakes Expats Make in Singapore
Renting a home in Singapore can be straightforward, but unfamiliar procedures and tenancy terms can lead to expensive mistakes. A rushed decision could leave you paying above-market rent, losing part of your deposit or being locked into an unsuitable lease.
Read insight : 7 Costly Rental Mistakes Expats Make in Singapore
What Documents Do Expats Need to Rent?
If you are an expat planning to rent a home, it is good to prepare your documents early. This helps make the rental process faster and smoother.
Read insight : What Documents Do Expats Need to Rent?Singapore leasing reference points
Rules and common practice every expat tenant should know
Private homes
3 Months
Minimum private lease
URA sets a minimum rental period of three consecutive months for private residential property.
HDB flats
6 Months
Minimum HDB lease
HDB requires a minimum rental period of six months when an approved flat is rented out.
Tenancy clause
12 + 2 Months
Common diplomatic clause
Lets you end the lease after 12 months with 2 months' notice if you are relocated out of Singapore.
Maintenance
S$150–300
Typical minor repair cap
The tenant usually pays each minor repair up to this amount, depending on the agreement. The landlord covers anything above it.
Reference points reflect published URA and HDB rules and common Singapore tenancy practice. Always check the current rules and your own tenancy agreement.
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