Should You Stay or Should You Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Renew Your Lease or Move

Jul 4, 2025

Should You Stay or Should You Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Renew Your Lease or Move

When your lease is coming to an end, one big question pops up: Should you stay or should you go?

Maybe you’ve made your rental feel like home. Or maybe you’re dreaming of a new neighbourhood, more space, or better rent. Whatever your situation, it’s normal to feel a little torn. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out your next move—and how Rently makes it easier, whichever path you choose.

Reasons to Stay

Let’s be honest — moving is a whole thing. If your current rental still feels like home, there’s no harm in sticking around. Here’s when renewing your lease might actually be the smart (and sanity-saving) move:

You genuinely like your home (and your landlord isn’t a ghost).
You’ve figured out how to get the water heater just right, your WiFi never randomly dies, and your landlord actually responds to messages within this lifetime. That combo? Chef’s kiss. If it ain’t broke, maybe don’t fix it.

Your rent is still in the ‘okay lah, not bad’ zone.
Take a quick look at similar listings in your area. If your current rent isn’t making your wallet cry compared to what’s out there, renewing could save you money and the stress of negotiating a new deal elsewhere.

The idea of moving makes you want to lie down.
Packing up your life, hiring movers, deep cleaning, updating your address for every bill, delivery app, and online shopping account... It’s a lot. If your current place is ticking most of your boxes, maybe skip the cardboard boxes altogether.

Your neighbourhood feels like home now.
You’ve got your hawker stall order down to a science, the barista at your coffee spot knows your name, and the auntie at the fruit stall gives you the good mangoes. Sometimes it’s not just the flat—it’s the whole ecosystem around it that makes it worth staying.

Reasons to Move

But hey, maybe it’s time to turn the page and start a new chapter. Moving doesn’t always mean chaos — sometimes it means growth. Here’s when it might be worth scouting for a fresh place:

Your rent just got a little too ambitious.
If your landlord’s latest price hike has you rethinking your life choices, it might be time to check if there’s a better deal out there. Especially if the extra dollars aren’t coming with any extra perks.

Your needs have changed.
Maybe you're working remotely now and need a space that doesn’t double as your kitchen/dining/living room. Or you got a new job across the island and can't handle another hour on the MRT. Or maybe your new puppy needs a yard — and your current unit barely fits a yoga mat.

You’ve had one too many unresolved issues.
Still waiting on that leaky tap to be fixed from six months ago? Tired of hearing your neighbour’s karaoke attempts at 2am? Some things just don’t get better with time. If you’ve tried and things still aren’t working, it might be time to bounce.

You just need a change.
Sometimes, you just want new walls to look at. Maybe you want to live closer to greenery, nearer to friends, or in a building with an actual gym (not one treadmill and a sad yoga mat). A change of environment can do wonders.


How Rently Helps (Whether You’re Staying or Leaving)

Whether you’re renewing your lease or moving to a new place, Rently helps make the process smoother. If you’re staying, you can easily renew your lease online with secure e-signatures, keep all your contracts and payment records neatly organised, and use Rently’s built-in messaging system to communicate with your landlord in a professional, traceable way. 

If you’re planning to move, Rently lets you browse verified listings with real-time availability, apply smart filters to find options that match your budget and lifestyle, and submit applications and sign rental agreements—all from one streamlined platform.

Still Not Sure?

That’s okay. The decision to read this blog was a smart first step. Take a bit of time to weigh the pros and cons, and keep your options open. Rently’s here to support your decision, whether that’s settling into your current space or discovering somewhere new. 

Because finding (or keeping) the right home should feel a little less stressful—and a lot more straightforward.

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