me listening attentively with zero intentions of moving to singapore: ✍️ 👁👄👁👂

To add on to what Sherry has shared: once u've narrowed your options to one, make sure u visit/view that property at different timings of the day before u sign on the dotted line; surroundings may be different during the day & at night.

Moved apartments twice in Singapore and I loved how accurate this was

This video was long but it doesn’t waste ones time by dragging the details out. I watched every minute of it. Thank you Sherry. I’m now subscribed.

1. Make sure you have your "profile" saved (nationality, job, etc), so you can copy and paste it is literally the first question the agent will ask you! Landlords prefer you to be working for a MNC with a stable salary and likely to stay for at least a couple of years. 2. When you sign a contract you usually need 1 month bond, 1 month in advance AND sometimes the agent fee (negotiable). 3. You are going to pay for the balcony, BBQ pit, pool, gym etc - better to use your friend's place and pay less rent. You will always use these amenities far less than you think!

For the transition, another option is to check with hotels on long stay rates, usually they are discounted although once past a certain price booking on Agoda/Trivago etc may be better. Do check road facing for potential noise also (small roads vs main roads vs expressways) and also the train tracks

Thank you Sherry! This video has been really helpful! I'll be moving in the next few months and have had a terrible time trying to find something that fits the budget. Everything seems so small, so expensive... and has terrible furniture. Your insights have given me new motivation to have a look again to compare prices, facilities etc so I'm better able to make a decision once I move.

A local realtor here, great video. Do bear in mind if your rent is above $3.5k for a 2 years lease - The market practice is that the tenant agent typically shares commission with the Landlord agent so the tenant doesn't have to pay commission to a tenant agent. Hv fun in SG!

As a Singaporean, I am really impressed with your video, you have clearly done some thorough research and scoped out some wonderful options! Kudos to you, have DM'd!

Some timestamps for you guys (although you should definitely just watch the whole video 😝) 01:02 Basics of renting 04:09 My criteria & budget 05:20 The searching process 06:30 Expat hotspots in Singapore 08:53 Apartment viewings! 21:02 Negotiating and tips

Love this, as I’m likely to move over later this year❤️

Super informative, I love Singapore. Planning a long term rental with my wife and kid. Video was great info

Moved to singapore last year and this is very accurate and probably super helpful to those looking to move here!

That’s a really huge budget but really like Sherry’s well presented & thought out video. Hats off👍🏻

I'm moving in December from Australia so thanks Sherry!. My budget is similar around $3 - 3.3K ... but first I'll be stopping at that Wakey Wakey cafe for sure!

Singapore was my home for 3 years, marks my independent living both overseas and out from my parents house. And I ended up living in the ULU area at Sengkang with another young local indian couple who doesnt allow me to cook anything than boiling egg and noodles.. nostalgia just hits hahaha 😅

Lived in Singapore for the past 10 years and recently left. My one regret during this time is that I didn't spend more time living in the East, I lived all over the island but for me the East is just superior in virtually every category and the nicest vibe.

I don't even live in SG, but I watched the entire video LOL much love from Toronto!! I always enjoy your videos 🥰

Hey Sherry, perhaps you can do a segment on your moving day, from hiring a mover, to getting your utilities set up etc..

I'm just here looking some tips to our new acquired duplex and found this...this video is nicely researched and done. Thank you!

Love the food scene in Singapore, but the humidity was a killer for me.

The view of Concourse Skyline condo is absolutely stunning. My colleague lives here and the rent is now $5,000!

At 20:36, it brought back weird and funny memories when I was in Taiwan for the first time. Like specifically, the roller windows in the bathroom

Super helpful tips! Thank you Sherry!! We have been in Bali for 6 months, but looking at options to go to Singapore for a year

Thanks so much for posting, I’m moving to Singapore next March so this is super helpful and informative. You mentioned cooking is important to you, I’m wondering if you have any vlogs on shopping etc or if you have any plans on creating any content on this? I’ve heard it can be a little tricky finding organic foods etc. cheers, Dan :)

Thank you for this detailed insight into the rental market. It would be interesting to see what kind of places you could get for the same budget in 2023

Used to live in Spottiswoode Residences. Really one of the best place to live!

for that budget you can try ICON - city views and amazing hot tubs on the 31st floor.

Great video. I used to stay at the stretch at RV Residences. Facing the road it is very very noisy.

can you do an apartment tour of your own space please? would be great to see what you finally chose! (but please censor all window views etc for your safety, it's easy to spot which area you are in just from the view since SG is small)

This is super helpful!! I’m moving to Singapore next month and am actually looking for a unit with a balcony too!

Thank you Sherry!!. THe video is very helpful. In Singapore now and I am following your tips.👍🏼

Thanks so much for this! Might you visit/compare any of the larger homes in a future videos?

Fell in love with your vibes. LOL💕👍 However there are great, bigger condos on the west coast too at much affordable prices.

Amazing video! Thanx for such a comprehensive overview!❤

so detailed! Great video Sherry! soooo which one was the final choice haha

OMG I just saw this from my explore page and I literally just moved to Canada and thinking about a move to Singapore 2 years later!

I just moved to Singapore back in April 2021 and wished you had made this video back then. You did an awesome job covering many topics surrounding renting. One of the most interesting comments you made was concerning how newer apartments are much smaller than older one. I was a little disillusioned when I found out that the condo I purchased for 1,000,000 Singapore dollars was much smaller than those purchased by my friends who live here. Your video help put into perspective why (their condos where much older). Thanks and keep up the good work. I have been watching some of your other videos as well. You have very good content and great energy.

"Never split the difference" changed my life!!!

love the editing!

Very elaborated and interesting video! I think I could never live in such big buildings with a lot of people though, so the heritage houses are the way to go. It’s interesting that the applicant‘s nationality is the first question they ask; it’s a taboo to ask that in Germany!

As a Singaporean, I see many Caucasians renting old HDB apartments instead of condos. I guess they are the wiser ones. The novelty of a ridiclously expensive claustrophic condo apartment will wear out very quickly. A good part of the high rent goes to the view.

Thanks for all the tips! They've been super helpful!

Super informative video, been searching for one.

Nice video. Well done. Small and expensive that's how it is in Singapore. It is still rough to imagine paying $4k for a 700 square foot unit. Yikes. Anything close to running is good, but then Singapore is not so big and if you run far enough you can get to East Coast or MacRitchie or Upper Peirce Reservoir etc.

Thanks for the book recommendation, already read 70 pages and it looks like a really good book. A lot of knowledge. Thanks!! Hopefully moving to Singapore in 2025

This is so educational. I didn't know about the diplomatic clause until now. Moving to Singapore Early next year and this is going to come in handy when I move. Thanks for making the video :)

if your budget 3300, you don't need to hunt. just easily choose any.

Looking for an apartment in Singapore now. Thank you for your video, it helps me a lot !!!

Thank u Sherrybyw, very informative on the lifestyle in Singapore, I learned a lot, congrarulations and always stay healthy with doc Arle ha

Thanks for the tips! Really great!

Hi Sherry! Great videos about SG, loving them! I was looking for housing via propertyguru but the prices seem so much higher than what you've mentioned here. Did it spike so much within a year? ☹ Is it possible to get a condo (around 600-700sft) within 2.5-3k preferably near Mapletree Business City/ River Valley area? Would be very helpful to know. Thanks!!

Singapore is a place of interest for me maybe after korea so this video !!! Will be helpful 🤩

Not even kidding I have a world cultures assignment where I need to choose a place around the world to live - this was legit so helpful in predicting what living there might be like lmaooo. Thank you sm!

I'm just 👀 viewing; not looking to move at this time; but, I just love those apartments with the awesome size balconies connections sweet.

I’m voting the last apartment, that view and that balcony! (inserts Italian hands emoji 👌🏻)

How are the noise levels in these apartments? Can you hear footsteps above you? Can you hear doors and drawers slamming in adjacent apartments? Can you hear neighbors talking/watching tv in adjacent apartments?

Areas like 8 courtyards is further from town area but has more space for the same price. Yet it is right outside a MRT and travel is fast to town area

Wow the Spottiswood one! 😍

Just watched your video. Am trying to find housing for myself and dont like sharing with people too. Great video.

Cheers Sherry super good video there, and there are lots of apartments and also public housing HDB to rent, and also renting in Singapore takes time to find a good room or an entire apartment or hdb flat to move in, how ever there are so many choices and also moving companies can be quite fast, condo are more expensive and also best is to look for a place near to MRT or LRT stations and also convenient with food and NTUC to buy your daily stuffs, recommended are near to sub areas and not near to the city, and actually some landed rooms can be cheap as well. i recommend to rent a room with toilet and not a share toilet :D thats really important cause last time i was renting my landed rooms and tenants do quarrel over where their things are placed or being moved by other tenants. And yes in Singapore dont need to contact agents you can search lots of websites or social media from Singapore and you can start viewing the room you like. cheers

This is so helpful. Thank you

awh this video helps a lot! thank you so much x

I’m going to move to Singapore, thx a lot for your tips which is pretty useful 😎

Hey Sherry, are there any notable places that have (a higher concentration of) fitness/calisthenics parks that are accessible to the public? (this includes fitness parks that, although located inside a government housing complex, doesn't actually require residency or security clearance)

I guess if you take into account the facilities - swimming pools, fitness centres, balconies and so on it is not so expensive.. comparing to Ireland where prices are probably higher for modern apartments and new builds - without swimming pools :)

I LOVE THE FOOD AND THE PLACE.... SINGAPORE IS THE SAFEST PLACE! HOW I WISH I CAN GO AND TRAVEL AGAIN IN SG...

im in singapore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yayaya, so proud that we have a sg tuber hereeeee!!!!!!!!!!!

Used to live at Spottiswoode Residences and love it. Sadly relocated back to my home country now.

Waahh! I so love this video!

Really informative and helpful! I find that we have similar housing preferences. But one year later now the housing price in singapore is rocketing😭

I can't wait for the Apt tour based on those requirements

i have noticed that all apartments feature tile floors in living spaces i am used to laminate or wooden floors more is it done out of convenience? easier to clean etc. but could damage your phone or other things if you drop them

You are a lifesaver!! ❤️

Now I've just noticed that you said "washroom" instead of "bathroom" because you come from Canada!!! 😱 Now everything makes sense to me 😂 and thank you for all the info here. Your videos would be the one of the reasons why I'd be fine when moving to Singapore ❤️❤️

Thanks so much, very informative!

nice vid! will be moving in singapore soon. Awesome info!

Just for your info, the sale prices and rents on these websites are marked up easily 10%-15%.

Sherry, do most apartments in Singapore come with furniture such as sofa, bed wardrobes etc?

i live in singapore between 2002 and 2010 on balmoral park. My favorite place ever

3.3k sgd is a really good budget for a flat, you can get a good furnished condo. Or maybe a small heritage apartment in geylang or outram?

Hi Sherry ! You made my day😊 Fr North Van. Planning to spend a summer in Singapore doing nothing

I’m 27 living in CA got my first house paid in c ash last week , I feel so happy for my self and my achievements so far watching this random video. I’m glad I made the right decision about my finances that changed me forever

Our issue with house hunting in SG is the agent. Once we signed the contract they disappeared and it has been 2 weeks now that they haven’t return us the deposit. Any tips? 🙏

ohhhh I live in Principal Gardens! it's amazing I must say!

LOVE this video which is very very informative and helpful for ppl who want to relocate to SG! Thank you Sherry!

Excellent video, thank you!

I know what you mean about smoke drifting from one balcony to another. Did you find a place that prohibits smoking on the balconies?

Hi Sherry, thanks for sharing these comprehensive tips. I was just wondering if you have any tips to find out if any of the neighbours are smokers? Because i'm actually facing this issue and i only came to know about it after moving in, which is too late now T_T

just rent a room at outskirt area. for 600/room. very good condition. such as punggol/sengkang .. anyway now work from home. the location doesnt really matters

Not sure why I am here, but I fell in love 🤣

This was really useful!

I find this very helpful!

Love this, I want to move to Singapore !

I wonder how much you earn, 3.5k SGD is almost a fresh local U graduate monthly salary

Love ur videos they're very informative! Also, may I know if two expats can live together in condos like these?

Sherry, you didn't choose anyone among the apartments you mentioned?

Thank you for sharing , very informative❤

New viewer. Planning to move to Bangkok when borders open from Australia. Rental price comparisons are astonishing! I get a heart attack if my boyfriend and I have to spend more than AUD $600 a month to live in a condo in Bangkok, not including power and amenities.