Caution Landlords: If you have intend to reject a reasonabilty good offer please re-consider. We are seeing landlord missing out good tenants and the next offer will push back the start date for another month later. Talk to us and discuss on a realistic rent for your property. What you see in URA Transaction may not be a true Reflections. Given that there are different scenarios such as renting to a co-living company at a higher rent that does not mean those tenants with a family profile will be willing to match the prices. Current Market Asking Price and Offer Prices may have a gap of approximately up to 10%, 

The Rental are seeing softening by seeing the available units turnover has slown down by quite abit. There are more units there is available immediate vs to two years back the supply is based on a back locks with units are putting in the market three to five months ahead of the lease expiry.

For Landlords whom the leases is ending. You may want to review your pricing strategy.

One way to lease out the property faster and with a stable and tenancy landlord can also consider co-living. We have a panel of operators that worked closely with us as part of our property management services. We screen and shortlist the co-living companies that can provide sustainable, prompt payments and with maximise rental efficiently. Contact us and we can advise you accordingly.

Home Value Estimate

Private residential rents fall 2.2% in May: Savills
Despite the month-on-month decline, the average median rent for a three-bedroom home has still risen 17.8% year on year

The average median rent for pri­vate non-landed homes in Singa­pore declined 2.2 per cent in May
2023, in contrast to the 2.4 per cent increase in the previous month, the Savills May 2023 Rental Guide indi­cated.Savills said the softening of ren­tals for this one-to-four bedroom category was due to an increase in new housing supply in 2023, as more projects are near completion and construction delay issues have
been resolved. It also noted that the challenging macroeconomic situation has com­pelled companies to tighten their budgets for staff. Cost-cutting has
extended to measures such as a smaller budget for expatriates’ ren­tal use as well as staff layoffs.Savills’ executive director of re­search and consultancy, Alan Cheong, commented that the weaken­ing rental is a relief for people seek­ing to find accommodation, as ren­tal rates “in more districts start to soften”.
In Cheong’s view, the impact to landlords is marginal as their over­all yields remain healthy. Despite weakening in rents, healthy overall yields allow landlords to “effective­ly counterbalance higher interest costs”. For investors, Cheong add­ed that their financial positions are still well protected as the rental de­cine remains moderate. By unit type, the average median rent for a three-bedroom home de­creased 3.2 per cent month on month. Year on year, the average
median rent increased by 17.8 per cent. In terms of the sub-market with the highest median monthly rents, Savills noted that District 4 was
ranked the highest at SS9,300 per month. This includes areas such as Sentosa, Mount Faber, Keppel andTelok Blangah.
This was followed by District 1 (Chinatown, Boat Quay, Havelock Road, Marina Square, Raffles Place, Suntec City) at S$8,500 and District 9 at S$7,500 (Cairnhill, Killiney. Le­onie Hill, Orchard, Oxley). Marcus Loo, chief executive offi­cer of Savills Singapore, said he be­lieves the period of rising private home rents is over as more homes come onto the market with the passing of the pandemic. He added that as economic headwinds strain tenants’ budgets, the rental correction would “allow the
market to reset to a more sustaina­ble foundation for the longer-term good of the economy”. Analysts say that rentals have softened on the increase in new
housing supply, as more projects are near completion and construction delay issues have
been resolved.

THE BUSINESS TIMES
Wednesday Jul 12,2023

Rental Market in Singapore 2022-2023: 

Rental Market in Singapore FOR 2022-2023 has been on the rise, especially from the beginning of 2022, and this trend is expected to continue in the short term.

Inflation is hitting Singapore’s housing market hard, and the next step of the property journey will be much more expensive.

Now for the rental housing market in Singapore, the recent hike in rental rates is no secret, largely due to the Construction delays of the new HDB flats and residential development.

The rental market in Singapore is heating up, with prices rising 8.5% in the first half of 2022.

Price hikes are increased Rental demand due to the pandemic and delays in the supply of new housing developments.

Change of Lifestyle leads more tenants working from home to look for bigger spaces.

Foreigners are looking to bring their families to Singapore (Such as Hongkong/China).

More Locals want to rent after selling their properties.

Home Owners that sold their homes but are still trying to prepare a new place in time.

Now either the renovation needs more time to be completed, or they can’t find a suitable new property at a reasonable price. 

While high rental prices might be unsustainable in the long run, they are there to support rising home prices.

In case of the market turns, it might need more willing renters due to shrinking demand from prospective tenants.

Before 2020, the rental market was on the decline, and in 2017 prices started to stabilize from 2018 onwards.

Once all the residential under-construction developments are obtained TOP, that will help to fulfil the demand of the renters.

Although we are seeing the volume of transactions (Depend Sectors) has been shrinking the rental prices have made a parabolic move upward.

The renter market is booming, including HDB and Private Residential Properties.

Landlords are not inclined to lower prices due to the vast number of enquiries flowing in at this stage. Especially with the Rising Interest Rates.

Private Properties vs HDB Rental Market in Singapore 2023-2024

The condominium and apartments are the largest rental market in Singapore by volume. 

In the event of a price decline, it will be private properties followed by HDB rental prices.

Alternatives to Renters (HDB Flats)

Renters might go to find more affordable renter options in the HDB rental market, pushing the prices there higher instead.

Rents are increasing at an alarming rate, if you’re still looking, do act on it.

So why are rental prices rising, and will they continue to rise? Numbers don’t lie.

Rental prices have risen, possibly due to a search in demand from people who want their place.

Get predictions for the rental market

Condo rents are the ones to watch to see if a bubble is forming in the rental market.

Unlike HDB, landed rentals still have the potential to keep rising in the short run. 

The rental market is constantly evolving

– Get ahead of the competition.

– Stay informed about market changes.

– Feel proud of yourself for outsmarting the system.

– Secure a place for your family in this ever-growing city.

– Feel like you’re on top of the world as you watch your investment grow.

– Will Your Rental Income Continue to Increase for Landlords?

Conclusion

Global citizens might choose to live in a haven like Singapore, so the demand for rental properties will continue to rise.

The rental market for condominiums and apartments will continue to heat up, which is undoubtedly good news for Landlords who own investment property

If you’re a real estate investor in Singapore, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest market trends.

Our Advocacy

Landlord wants to raise rent

Being a Property Agent in Singapore 2023

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Housing is a basic necessity for every human being.

Housing configurations vary significantly and may include single-family and multi-family homes in various classes based on flats, stand-alone houses, apartments, etc. 

Generally, housing demand largely depends on a tenant’s ability and willingness to pay the required rent to the landlord.

That being said, landlords are constantly seeking ways to maximise their rental incomes, and fortunately, this can be achieved with some effective strategies.

What is rental income? 

Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s describe rental income. 

Fundamentally, a rental income denotes any payment a landlord receives for the use or occupation of their property.

Mostly, it applies to residential and commercial properties, as well as specific ships and machinery (known as movable properties).

In Singapore, rental income is taxable, and one needs to report it when filing income tax returns.

However, certain rental expenses can be deducted from the gross rental income to get the net rental income subject to taxation. 

These include property tax, mortgage interest, repairs and maintenance, insurance, administrative costs, etc. 

When paying property taxes, one can claim some of these costs depending on how the property is utilised and the nature of the work. 

For example, Peter is renting out a residential property and has a tenant paying $5,000 monthly for the place.

However, on average, repair and maintenance cost him $300 per month. Therefore, Peter’s net rental income, which is subject to tax is $4700 per month. 

How can I increase my rental income in Singapore? 

There are different ways one can increase their rental yield. Here are several pointers:

1. Focus on key renovations (bathroom, bedroom upgrades)

Renovations on spaces like bathrooms and bedrooms may help reduce your property’s vacancy and, in turn, increase your rental yield.

You don’t have to necessarily paint the entire house since your costs will obviously add up quickly and exceed whatever increase in rental revenue you get. 

However, upgrading your bathroom and ensuring that sinks and sprayers are in good condition can help you charge a little more to offset your overheads.

Similarly, adding small upgrades to your bedroom furnishings like a new closet, lightings, etc can increase your rental value.

2. Consider long-term and classic trends for furnishings

You can upgrade your furniture if you’re renting out furnished apartments. Newer and classic furniture may help in retaining customers and, in turn, increase your rental income yield. 

Look for those ‘forever trends’ that never miss catching one’s eye!

3. Arrange a mass viewing

When showing your property to potential tenants, arrange a mass viewing instead of showing it to individual tenants.

By nature, whenever humans see ‘competition’, the scarcity effect automatically kicks-in and the ‘fear of missing out (FOMO)’ can drive them to make quicker decisions.

This will work favourably to maintain occupancy rates, and thus, positively impact your rental income yields.

4. Provide value-added services

You can provide your tenants with value addition to maintain high occupancy.

For example, hire a part-time cleaner who comes once a month, then charge the tenants a little extra to compensate for the part-time cleaner.

Other value-added services may include pet-friendly policies, regular maintenance of common areas, etc. 

5. Meet the market rate

Property prices usually peak and decline in a dynamic interest rate environment. This indicates an unfavourable condition for landlords since rent can decline along with lower property prices.

However, a declining interest rate may also mean increasing property prices and possibly higher rental income.

As such, it’s imperative to keep abreast with the prevailing residential and commercial property market rates and increase rent accordingly.

If you are in tune with market rates, do not be afraid of your tenants suddenly leaving in response, as moving is a huge hassle that incurs a lot of time and money.

6. Shorter stays

Consider putting provisions to allow shorter stays at a more expensive rate to increase rental income. So, tenants who wish to rent on a short-term basis will simply pay a premium to enjoy this flexibility.

7. Research neighbourhoods that give the highest rental ROIs 

If you are looking to buy a property simply to rent it out in the future, do careful research on the area and the growth potential.

It’s essential to determine the return on investment in the long-term by assessing the neighbourhood amenities and other upcoming development projects that could help raise property value and demand.

8. Screen your tenants carefully 

Carefully check your prospective tenants’ previous rental records and focus on picking those with a good rental history.

This will help you eliminate tenants who constantly default and negatively impact your rental yield. You can also run a credit check, background check and even ask for contact references. 

9. Advertise your property on a reputed property management site in Singapore

When seeking a good flow of potential tenants, featuring your property on a reputable property management website lis perhaps the quickest way to get you in limelight. 

Reputed property management brands like Wing Tai Holdings can help potential clients to find your property with minimal hustle and maximum trust.

How do I reduce my rental tax in Singapore? 

Tax deductions can be a good way to reduce rental income taxes and maximise your rental income.

In practice, rental income tax can be approximately 10-15% of one’s monthly rent collection, which dramatically adds up over the course of a year. 

To reduce your tax expenditure, it is crucial to reduce your taxable income amount by deducting several expenditures against your rental income.

For example, interests on a mortgage, administration costs, depreciation & repairs, insurance, and legal & professional fees. 

Conclusion 

Generally, being a landlord comes with significant costs like property tax and the cost of upkeep that can impact your net rental income.

However, consider the useful tips shared in the article to maximise your rental income. 

Check out the property management services at Wing Tai Holdings for a free online rent assessment for landlords in Singapore!

The post 9 Powerful Advice to Maximise Your Rental Income in Singapore appeared first on Wing Tai Holdings Singapore.

The Rental are seeing softening by seeing the available units turnover has slown down by quite abit. There are more units there is available immediate vs to two years back the supply is based on a back locks. Units are putting in the market three to five months ahead of the lease expiry.

For Landlords whom the leases is ending. You may want to review your pricing strategy.

Luxury Property Rental units. The Price will be expected to be stable as the high property tax and income taxes have largely raised the cost of renting; these are deterring the foreign landlords to rent cheaper to subsidize the tenants.

Let me add my own insights just for reference given that we have been listing properties and see response and communications with the landlords and tenants.

$18,000 per month above Category. Rent Price will remain Strong.

Scotts Highpark For Rent

$10,000 -$17,999 per month above Category. Rent Demand slightly lesser. Tenants now have more choices.

St Thomas Suites For Rent

https://buycondo.sg/property/the-teneriffe-cluster-landed/

$8,000 – $9,999 Rent Price will remain Strong. Due the Expats relocating with the families these price range is expected and within their price when they move their entire family over.

Corals At Keppel Bay for Rent

$6,000 -$7,999 In this price range, The demand will be good if the size of the apartment is minimum 1,000sqft above. Below 1000sqft the rental price may drop to lower tier nearer to $5,000.

St Patrick’s Residences for Rent

$4,000 – $5,999 In this price range, Depends on the location and the Size.

Parc Clematis Condominium for Rent

$4000 and below. In this category, 1 bedroom rents would be weak, apparently a 1 bedroom in Geylang or Joo Chiat can ask for $3,300 and a similar rent or slight higher can get you brand new Condo Near Town. ( This Category landlords should review the price accordingly and not the held the price for too long. Renting out the property with less vacancy is the key)

Faber Crest Condominium for rent

One way to lease out the property faster and with a stable and tenancy landlord can also consider co-living. We have a panel of operators that worked closely with us as part of our property management services. We screen and shortlist the co-living companies that can provide sustainable, prompt payments and with maximise rental efficiently. Contact us and we can advise you accordingly.

Home Value Estimate

Real Estate Market Outlook for Final Quarter 2023 and 1st Quarter 2024 Not optimistic.

The market is experiencing a meltdown, and the ripple effects may surface after another six months later, perhaps.

The Asking Price and Number of units available do not match the actual demand. There will be more empty units given that more condos have also obtained TOP. Normanton Park, Avenue South Avenue, Sky Everton, Dairy Farm Residences and many more.

Tell Tale Signs.

Landlords not having enough viewing request after listing the property two months before lease expiry.

Sellers may experience a lot of viewing but still cannot sell due to low supply in the market.

The lowest transaction volume in the last 50-60 months is a warning sign for the Singapore property market.

The property market is in a confusing and contradictory period, causing prices to be balanced, corrected, and stabilized.

Interest rates dropping may not be enough to counter the negative impact of external factors on the property market.

Closer Working Relationship with Your Appointed Salesperson

A property’s marketing strategy and pricing can determine whether it is seen as a serious sale or just an over-priced “show unit”, impacting buyer interest and decisions.

Agents to add value by being a consultant and advisory role to proactively prepare customers and update the market.

Understanding how to strategize and plan in a down market is crucial for survival in the real estate industry.

Private residential rents fall 2.2% in May: Savills
Despite the month-on-month decline, the average median rent for a three-bedroom home has still risen 17.8% year on year

The average median rent for pri­vate non-landed homes in Singa­pore declined 2.2 per cent in May
2023, in contrast to the 2.4 per cent increase in the previous month, the Savills May 2023 Rental Guide indi­cated.Savills said the softening of ren­tals for this one-to-four bedroom category was due to an increase in new housing supply in 2023, as more projects are near completion and construction delay issues have
been resolved. It also noted that the challenging macroeconomic situation has com­pelled companies to tighten their budgets for staff. Cost-cutting has
extended to measures such as a smaller budget for expatriates’ ren­tal use as well as staff layoffs.Savills’ executive director of re­search and consultancy, Alan Cheong, commented that the weaken­ing rental is a relief for people seek­ing to find accommodation, as ren­tal rates “in more districts start to soften”.
In Cheong’s view, the impact to landlords is marginal as their over­all yields remain healthy. Despite weakening in rents, healthy overall yields allow landlords to “effective­ly counterbalance higher interest costs”. For investors, Cheong add­ed that their financial positions are still well protected as the rental de­cine remains moderate. By unit type, the average median rent for a three-bedroom home de­creased 3.2 per cent month on month. Year on year, the average
median rent increased by 17.8 per cent. In terms of the sub-market with the highest median monthly rents, Savills noted that District 4 was
ranked the highest at SS9,300 per month. This includes areas such as Sentosa, Mount Faber, Keppel andTelok Blangah.
This was followed by District 1 (Chinatown, Boat Quay, Havelock Road, Marina Square, Raffles Place, Suntec City) at S$8,500 and District 9 at S$7,500 (Cairnhill, Killiney. Le­onie Hill, Orchard, Oxley). Marcus Loo, chief executive offi­cer of Savills Singapore, said he be­lieves the period of rising private home rents is over as more homes come onto the market with the passing of the pandemic. He added that as economic headwinds strain tenants’ budgets, the rental correction would “allow the
market to reset to a more sustaina­ble foundation for the longer-term good of the economy”. Analysts say that rentals have softened on the increase in new
housing supply, as more projects are near completion and construction delay issues have
been resolved.

THE BUSINESS TIMES
Wednesday Jul 12,2023

Rental Market in Singapore 2022-2023: 

Rental Market in Singapore FOR 2022-2023 has been on the rise, especially from the beginning of 2022, and this trend is expected to continue in the short term.

Inflation is hitting Singapore’s housing market hard, and the next step of the property journey will be much more expensive.

Now for the rental housing market in Singapore, the recent hike in rental rates is no secret, largely due to the Construction delays of the new HDB flats and residential development.

The rental market in Singapore is heating up, with prices rising 8.5% in the first half of 2022.

Price hikes are increased Rental demand due to the pandemic and delays in the supply of new housing developments.

Change of Lifestyle leads more tenants working from home to look for bigger spaces.

Foreigners are looking to bring their families to Singapore (Such as Hongkong/China).

More Locals want to rent after selling their properties.

Home Owners that sold their homes but are still trying to prepare a new place in time.

Now either the renovation needs more time to be completed, or they can’t find a suitable new property at a reasonable price. 

While high rental prices might be unsustainable in the long run, they are there to support rising home prices.

In case of the market turns, it might need more willing renters due to shrinking demand from prospective tenants.

Before 2020, the rental market was on the decline, and in 2017 prices started to stabilize from 2018 onwards.

Once all the residential under-construction developments are obtained TOP, that will help to fulfil the demand of the renters.

Although we are seeing the volume of transactions (Depend Sectors) has been shrinking the rental prices have made a parabolic move upward.

The renter market is booming, including HDB and Private Residential Properties.

Landlords are not inclined to lower prices due to the vast number of enquiries flowing in at this stage. Especially with the Rising Interest Rates.

Private Properties vs HDB Rental Market in Singapore 2023-2024

The condominium and apartments are the largest rental market in Singapore by volume. 

In the event of a price decline, it will be private properties followed by HDB rental prices.

Alternatives to Renters (HDB Flats)

Renters might go to find more affordable renter options in the HDB rental market, pushing the prices there higher instead.

Rents are increasing at an alarming rate, if you’re still looking, do act on it.

So why are rental prices rising, and will they continue to rise? Numbers don’t lie.

Rental prices have risen, possibly due to a search in demand from people who want their place.

Get predictions for the rental market

Condo rents are the ones to watch to see if a bubble is forming in the rental market.

Unlike HDB, landed rentals still have the potential to keep rising in the short run. 

The rental market is constantly evolving

– Get ahead of the competition.

– Stay informed about market changes.

– Feel proud of yourself for outsmarting the system.

– Secure a place for your family in this ever-growing city.

– Feel like you’re on top of the world as you watch your investment grow.

– Will Your Rental Income Continue to Increase for Landlords?

Conclusion

Global citizens might choose to live in a haven like Singapore, so the demand for rental properties will continue to rise.

The rental market for condominiums and apartments will continue to heat up, which is undoubtedly good news for Landlords who own investment property

If you’re a real estate investor in Singapore, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest market trends.

Our Advocacy

Landlord wants to raise rent

Being a Property Agent in Singapore 2023

The post Rental Market in Singapore 2023-2024 appeared first on Wing Tai Holdings Singapore.