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Jun 5, 2026

CardUp & ipaymy Fee Increase 2026: What Singapore Renters Should Compare

CardUp and ipaymy are increasing selected fees in June 2026. Compare rent payment options in Singapore, including credit card and eGIRO, before choosing.

May 20, 2026

5 Legal Ways to Break Lease Early in Singapore (And What Each Costs)

Learn the 5 legal ways to break a lease early in Singapore — diplomatic clause, en-bloc, mutual consent, landlord breach, and SCT rights — with full cost exposure for each pathway.

Dec 9, 2025

How to Pay Rent with a Credit Card in Singapore and Earn Rewards (2026 Guide)

Paying rent with a credit card in Singapore is possible through platforms like Rently, which offers double rewards—credit card miles plus Max Miles—and even lower-fee eGIRO. This lets tenants maximise rewards or minimise costs while turning rent into valuable travel benefits.

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Singapore Rental Deposit Guide: How Much and How to Pay Less

Singapore rental deposit guide: full cost breakdown (S$12K, S$20K upfront), tenant rights, LOI rules, and how Rently's S$12/month per S$1,000 deposit financing cuts move-in costs.

Jul 20, 2026

Singapore Rental Deposit Guide: How Much and How to Pay Less

12 Hidden Costs of Renting in Singapore (And How to Cut Each One)

Hidden costs of renting in Singapore: security deposit, agent fees, stamp duty, utilities, and 8 more. Real figures, plus how to cut each, including Rently's deposit spread.

Jul 20, 2026

12 Hidden Costs of Renting in Singapore (And How to Cut Each One)

HDB Public Rental Scheme Income Ceiling Explained (And What Changes When You Earn More)

HDB Public Rental Scheme income tiers explained: $800 threshold, first-time rent increase waiver, income band table, and steps to take when household income rises.

Jul 20, 2026

HDB Public Rental Scheme Income Ceiling Explained (And What Changes When You Earn More)

4 Sell HDB Buy Condo Timeline Scenarios (And What Each Costs You)

4 HDB-to-condo upgrade paths: sell first, buy first, contra sale, keep HDB. Month-by-month timelines, ABSD exposure, bridging loan costs, and rental gap cash drag compared.

Jul 20, 2026

4 Sell HDB Buy Condo Timeline Scenarios (And What Each Costs You)

Average Rent in Singapore by Budget (What You Actually Get)

Singapore rent tiers mapped: S$800 shared HDB room, S$2,000 whole HDB unit, S$3,500 city-fringe condo, S$5,500 prime 2-bed, S$8,000+ luxury, with districts and move-in costs.

Jul 20, 2026

Average Rent in Singapore by Budget (What You Actually Get)

Cheapest HDB Towns to Rent in Singapore (Ranked by Flat Type)

Cheapest HDB towns to rent in Singapore ranked by flat type: Woodlands from $2,500/month (3RM), $3,000 (4RM). Covers commute, amenities, and upfront deposit costs.

Jul 15, 2026