Pros and Cons of Co-living in Singapore | short term communal living for expats overseas

Looking into co-living in Singapore? I give you my honest opinion on the pros and cons of co-living here in this city-state.
Cons of Co-living
0:57 co-living in Singapore is expensive $$$
2:52 getting your housemates is like picking a raffle
Pros of Co-living
3:58 it can be one way of meeting new people
4:51 co-living generally has a 3 month minimum lease (shortest I've seen)
5:08 it's meant to be frictionless - it's already furnished and the rent price is bundled with utilities
6:25 there's always a team on hand that can attend to your requests
My afterthoughts
8:15 it's a renters' market so negotiate as much as possible
8:43 really do your research at the unit you're looking at
9:18 a lot of my Singaporean friends want to move out of home
12:20 why I left co-living
Co-living resources (not affiliated that you can use while searching for a place):
www.hmlet.com
www.cove.sg
www.easycity.s...
www.commontown.co
www.figment.live
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[@dantlanz2225]

Actually an HDB flat is good enough, IF the landlord and/ or other tenants are friendly. You get to cut down your rental by almost 1k.

[@miroticfashion]

this is super useful, I hadn't considered this option that seriously before!

[@TheFangGirl]

Thanks for your comment! Yes co-living is an interesting option

[@FirewalkingJourney]

Thanks for the info on Cove! My friends/family told us we should be able to get a suitable HDB condo for our family of 4 for around 2500 USD. At the same time we had friends, also with two kids, on an expat housing package living in a 10,000 USD condo. So, very wide range of options depending on the location, quality and amenities!

[@TheFangGirl]

Definitely, I'd also use cove temporarily for 3 months, and then that'll give you and your family time to explore different neighborhoods and commit to one place / sign a lease!!

[@TheKrazyKoala]

I'm moving home. am considering Airbnb or Hotel or co-living for a month or two before moving to a new place. I did look at Hmlet, but it seems all their homes are shop houses kind of style.

[@TheFangGirl]

Consider cove and figment for temporary living too! It's good to take your time before you sign a 1-2 year lease :)

[@happy_pastry5481]

Thank you for your vdo , really helpful

[@jasonyeong465]

i am looking bck at all ur moving and finding a place video as I am in a situation I am force to move out of my place. Planning to try out co-living currently, but its so fully booked.

[@TheFangGirl]

It's not a renters' market right now..my best advice is to join one of those Facebook rental groups and take over someone's lease. The prices right now are ridiculous! I have a few friends who want to move but there's been massive increases everywhere.

[@jasonyeong465]

@@TheFangGirl Yup, the prices are really outrageous. It is really crazy how things have changed over the year since your video. Trying to see what I can do now.

[@TheFangGirl]

@@jasonyeong465 We pay $2,800 SGD and just found out our neighbors are paying $3,300 SGD!! Same layout too

[@jasonyeong465]

@@TheFangGirl oh my goodness. what on earth. This is getting out of hand. Hahahahahaha.

[@NicheArchDesign]

thanks for sharing this :)

[@TheFangGirl]

Hope you found it helpful! :)

[@TyrellzArt]

..wait so the minimum stay is 3 months or 6 months for expats? O_o great video btw

[@TheFangGirl]

Oops, sorry if I was confusing. Most apartment/condos require at least a year for long term leases, but co-living is 3 months minimum. It's good for those who want to stay longer, but don't want to pay crazy prices - imagine living and paying for a hotel for 3 months eek

[@TyrellzArt]

@@TheFangGirl lol thanks!

[@junjima2365]

thank you for your sharing ~~~~

[@TheFangGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mollymostly2460]

Definitely more efficient in some parts of Asia vs America. So for sure aint an american thing to want to get things done fast and efficiently. Common need

[@TheFangGirl]

I saw it as people approached urgency in different ways or people are used to different turnaround times - definitely a common need, but different perspective.

[@felicia32]

Thanks for the helpful and clear vid! i’m moving to singapore for studies this april and haven’t had any luck with finding apartments, would u recommend cove to a university student?

[@TheFangGirl]

Nicee :) welcome to the little red dot. It would be way more convenient for you, but all your housemates at Cove are most likely going to be working employees who will be out mostly 9-5pm; their ages vary from late 20s-40s. If you are okay with that, then look into co-living. You can also ask Co-living to place you with other students if any! If you want a uni experience, I'd try to find people my age

[@bondell1840]

I was about to ask the same thing haha, glad i came across this. Anyway dis you decide to chose cove for your study there ? I am planning to use cove but still having second thoughts 💭

[@mimimi5140]

Thank you!

[@TheFangGirl]

Hope it's helpful :)

[@Rrjat-xw6nx]

I'm coming Singapore next month in a young boy .24 years old.i want to work in Singapore .I'm graduat I can speak pretty good english. please any brother sister friend help mee for get job in Singapore please 🙏❤️

[@nethrajayasinghe5617]

Thank you for the vid ! Is cove the better option when it comes to international students knowing not much about Singapore and are on a budget ?

[@TheFangGirl]

Cove Coliving has a variety of prices depending on your needs. Check on the website for prices. To me it was like basically moving into a service apartment. If you’re someone who doesn’t want to find an agent and go through the tedious process of finding housing and furniture, Cove is a good option!

[@keerthana7353]

Stay at Uni it’s the cheapest option plus you’ll meet your course mates there and meet locals to bring you around. Don’t stay at these expensive places.

[@nethrajayasinghe5617]

Do you have to pay a deposit and they give it back ? If so when do you give it ? Or do you have to pay +1 month

[@TheFangGirl]

Hi there! yes, you will have to give a deposit as well as first months rent and it’s all upfront.

[@bearbearebar]

Too soft