How much cash is needed to rent in Singapore?

Typically a deposit of one to two months, one month's rent in advance, plus lease stamp duty (0.4% of total rent for leases up to 4 years) and agent commission. The one-off outlay usually lands in the order of two to three months' rent.

Can an office address be used to register a company?

Not always. Not every office space accepts use as an ACRA registered address, and shared space in particular needs checking first. A registered address must be a real address that receives mail — a P.O. box does not qualify.

Do you offer virtual offices?

No. We refer physical-space needs only, and do not offer virtual office or address-only products.

SINGAPORE HOME & OFFICE RENTAL

Singapore Home & Office Rental

Q: Do private property and HDB have the same minimum lease?

No. Private property may be rented on any pass type, with a minimum continuous stay of 3 months (URA); a whole HDB flat requires a pass with at least 6 months' validity from the application date plus HDB approval, with a minimum term of 6 months, and non-Malaysian non-citizens are subject to the 8% neighbourhood / 11% block quota (HDB).

We do not display stale listing inventories. We first understand your budget, location, timing and space requirements, then refer you to partner CEA-registered estate agents, who provide listings, arrange viewings and handle the lease; we handle needs assessment and progress follow-up.

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One process for two kinds of space

Actual availability, rent, deposits, duties, fees and lease terms remain subject to final confirmation by landlords and partner channels.

Home rental

For individuals and families preparing to work, study, live or settle in Singapore.

✓ Condominiums, HDB flats, whole units or rooms
✓ Serviced apartments and compliant medium-to-long stays
✓ Needs brief by commute, budget and lifestyle preferences
✓ In-person or remote viewings arranged by a partner CEA-registered agent
✓ Checklist for move-in timing, term and basic terms
✓ Referral to partner CEA-registered estate agents, who handle listings, viewings and the lease

Physical office rental

For newly incorporated companies, expanding teams and businesses requiring an actual workplace.

✓ Traditional private offices
✓ Coworking and serviced physical offices
✓ Needs brief by district, size, budget and workstations
✓ Space, facility and transport viewings arranged by a partner CEA-registered agent
✓ Comparison of term, deposit and handover conditions
✓ No virtual-office or address-only products

What it costs beyond the rent

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	0.4%	0.4% of total rent for leases up to 4 years (different method beyond 4 years); payable by the tenant under IRAS rules unless the lease provides otherwise (IRAS, verified 2026-09)
Advance first month	1 month	Paid together with the deposit on signing
Agent commission	Varies with term and rent	Amount and who pays are agreed in writing in advance with the registered agent (CEA sets no fixed rate; verified 2026-09)
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.

Residential: private property and HDB follow different rules

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 continuous stay of 3 months (URA rule). The widest choice, and the highest rents.

Whole HDB flats: a pass with at least 6 months' validity from the application date is required and HDB approval must be obtained, with a minimum term of 6 months; non-Malaysian non-citizen tenants are subject to the 8% neighbourhood / 11% block quota (HDB, verified 2026-09). 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.

Office: five things to confirm before signing

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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Share your criteria, then we refer you to a partner agent

You do not need a live listing first. We organise your budget, location, timing and space requirements and pass them to a partner CEA-registered estate agent as the starting point.

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