Rently Stories

Step into the fascinating world of rentals with Rently Stories—a captivating series of mini-interviews that uncover the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of the Singaporean rental market. From outrageous landlords to tenants caught in scams, hear from ordinary people who have lived through extraordinary experiences.

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Renting in Singapore: From Scammers to “Crime Scenes”

Sep 5, 2025

Renting in Singapore: From Scammers to “Crime Scenes”

Scams and tenant negligence are among the biggest threats in Singapore’s rental market, with fraudsters impersonating agents and rogue tenants leaving properties in ruin. PropNex top agent Matt Lam stresses the need for vigilance — from verifying IDs to avoiding suspiciously cheap listings — to protect landlords, tenants, and agents alike. Rently aims to solve these challenges by offering secure digital processes, agent verification, and deposit-free rentals, making renting safer and smarter for everyone.

Rise Above with Roza; The Agent Who Does It All with Heart (and a Dash of Ghostbusting)

Aug 4, 2025

Rise Above with Roza; The Agent Who Does It All with Heart (and a Dash of Ghostbusting)

In her Rently Stories feature, Roza Sure Bagus shares her journey from selling her parents’ flat in Taman Jurong to becoming a trailblazing property agent and content creator in Singapore. Known for her intuition, resilience, and storytelling flair, Roza has built a career balancing motherhood, personal struggles, and a passion for real estate. She creates engaging property videos with heart and humor, builds long-lasting client relationships, and even calls in ghostbusters when properties feel “off.” Her story is one of grit, growth, and empowering others especially women to rise above life’s challenges.

The Reddit Robin Hood of Tenancy: Rently Stories with Xuan Ming

Jun 30, 2025

The Reddit Robin Hood of Tenancy: Rently Stories with Xuan Ming

This blog highlights Xuan Ming, a Singaporean legal counsel who helps tenants navigate rental disputes via Reddit. He exposes common issues like unreturned deposits, lopsided contracts, and legal misunderstandings, especially for expats. Through public education and community support, he empowers renters to stand up for their rights using accessible tools like the small claims tribunal.

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Renting in Singapore: From Scammers to “Crime Scenes”

Scams and tenant negligence are among the biggest threats in Singapore’s rental market, with fraudsters impersonating agents and rogue tenants leaving properties in ruin. PropNex top agent Matt Lam stresses the need for vigilance — from verifying IDs to avoiding suspiciously cheap listings — to protect landlords, tenants, and agents alike. Rently aims to solve these challenges by offering secure digital processes, agent verification, and deposit-free rentals, making renting safer and smarter for everyone.

Sep 5, 2025

Renting in Singapore: From Scammers to “Crime Scenes”

Rise Above with Roza; The Agent Who Does It All with Heart (and a Dash of Ghostbusting)

In her Rently Stories feature, Roza Sure Bagus shares her journey from selling her parents’ flat in Taman Jurong to becoming a trailblazing property agent and content creator in Singapore. Known for her intuition, resilience, and storytelling flair, Roza has built a career balancing motherhood, personal struggles, and a passion for real estate. She creates engaging property videos with heart and humor, builds long-lasting client relationships, and even calls in ghostbusters when properties feel “off.” Her story is one of grit, growth, and empowering others especially women to rise above life’s challenges.

Aug 4, 2025

Rise Above with Roza; The Agent Who Does It All with Heart (and a Dash of Ghostbusting)

The Reddit Robin Hood of Tenancy: Rently Stories with Xuan Ming

This blog highlights Xuan Ming, a Singaporean legal counsel who helps tenants navigate rental disputes via Reddit. He exposes common issues like unreturned deposits, lopsided contracts, and legal misunderstandings, especially for expats. Through public education and community support, he empowers renters to stand up for their rights using accessible tools like the small claims tribunal.

Jun 30, 2025

The Reddit Robin Hood of Tenancy: Rently Stories with Xuan Ming

From Swiss Alps to Singapore HDBs: A Rent-tastic Journey with Marion and Dominic

Swiss content creator Marion and Rently co-founder Dominic explore the gritty reality of Singapore’s rental scene—from scams and shady agents to vanishing deposits. They share personal war stories and reveal how Rently steps in to protect tenants with tech-savvy solutions and verified support. Despite the housing chaos, their conversation is peppered with humor, cultural insights, and a shared mission to make renting better for everyone.

May 23, 2025

From Swiss Alps to Singapore HDBs: A Rent-tastic Journey with Marion and Dominic
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