Singapore Apartment Hunting w/ viewings & rent prices ✨ 2023 update ✨

00:00 Intro
00:43 Diff types of housing
05:05 My criteria & budget
06:58 Where to start
08:56 Expat hotspots in Singapore
15:10 Apartment viewings!
22:36 Tips for apartment hunting
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[@ca-ke9493]

Hi im a local so I'm just here kapo-ing 😂. But its such a strange experience seeing Singapore from the expat perspective since ALL these neighbourhoods mentioned are pretty much not on my radar as a local. For me I would classify all these areas as high SES (aka really rich and expensive) areas and central downtown. Most locals live in the heartlands and commute to work in the CBD since public transport is pretty good. Not to put down the recommendations since its probably a lot harder to get any rentals in the heartlands but it really shows how Singapore has such strongly segregated enclaves.

[@crystal2484]

I am also Singaporean living along River Valley and have another apartment for rent just right next to Tiong Bahru subway station (I know about 50% of the total units were rental units. When we go for our evening strolls or cycling, we see more foreigners than locals making use of the facilities and enjoying the beautiful places around the PCN. I guess, it is normal to see a lot of foreigners almost everywhere in Singapore because 40% of the population are expats but especially the central area as that's where foreigners usually settle whichever country they settle in initially. There was a time before COVID when I visited a lot of places for my business and I am surprise to find foreigners renting places that are quite far from the central. When I used to live in Woodlands 2 decades ago, there were already many Malaysians and Mainland Chinese working and living in that estate.

[@JohnAndJaneDoe65]

$3800 for a 1 room HDB is crazy. sg rental market has gone out of control after covid 😢

[@treezshaw]

agree! back in 2018 $4K can get you a 3BR condo unit around the north south line.

[@o0ohero]

its not really a 1 room hdb. but 3room hdb(2room + storage) flat that is renovated into 1 room

[@arsenal_84]

The first unit is not common for the HDB 2 room to be that spacious compared to current bto size. Is renovated with rooms being knock off. So it could be a 3 or 4 room flat in the past. 3 room hdb means 2 bedrooms. And 4 room hdb means 3 bedrooms for hdb context.

[@kathydavies4589]

Thats terrible rent

[@Chris-vz2kv]

Oh well

[@nanadecarvalho7840]

You’re back! So glad to see new video from you ❤

[@kaydkaydkayd]

thank u for making this so engaging !!! its a real talent to talk abt something like this w/o ever sounding boring

[@sleepy_dobe]

Tip for open concept spaces like that Beaumont unit you saw: use movable furniture or fittings as a separator. That way, you get a sense of separation of space without having to do anything permanent to the rented premises.

[@sywen9094]

V detailed and accurate! Both well edited and well put, lovely video.

[@coscorrodrift]

Great video, the information is so clearly laid out and well structured, the housing types, neighborhoods, etc. And the tours themselves were interesting as well. Great work

[@alexandracloete]

This was amazingly detailed and in-depth. Thank you for the effort you put into this video!

[@yishyanlee]

congrats on your new place! i live in bugis, it is a great area, looking forward to your apartment tour :))

[@yawarlol]

This was such a good video. Very informative and I could tell it’s well researched. I’ve been in Singapore for 3 years, locked in a condo at Katong about a year and a half ago. The condo search is brutal!!! Good luck to everyone.

[@lizaaaaaaaaa.1124]

I used to live in Katong (fr 2017 - 2021), rent was pretty affordable then which was below $2k for 750sqft studio shophouse (The Red House). The unit I rented was a duplex with a tiny backyard to dry laundry. I believe rental at this property spiked up since, which was one of the contributing factor for me leave SG.

[@eseetoh]

Welcome Back Sherry!!!

[@excmax]

Just... wow! 🤩 So informative and useful video from so amazing looking you, Sherry. Added to my Singapore playlist for my future moving to this dream city. Watching this from Bali currently. 🏝 Keep making so cute and contenful videos! 🙌

[@phng8316]

Well Done!! So informative!!

[@mavcly]

Great video, anyone looking to move to Singapore will find this helpful!

[@Smile96857]

Love this apartment hunting! So much more insights!! Subscribed!!!

[@sherrybyw]

this makes me so happy to hear!!

[@maichu6339]

Love this video. So detailed and organised. I moved here for 5 months already and can recall how stressful it was to find a place to live. Good luck to anyone whos looking for rent out there.

[@drewcorry5056]

Absolutely Outstanding And Loved Every Minute

[@Maino88]

Just moved to Singapore. About to move into a place in Tiong Bahru at the beginning of next month. 2 bed for S$ 5900. Really nice but...still....$5900. It's a lot. Originally was keen to explore River Valley but 2 beds between $7-10k. Yikes. And they were the opposite of spacious. Pocket the savings. Buy a new bike! Nice video!

[@GooLid-eh4og]

>< Still 5900 is expensive ! It used to be in the range of 2700-3000 before all the interest rate hikes

[@contrarian2496]

Tiong Bahru is a prime location with excellent food. Great choice.

[@wenjun3751]

Can’t wait to see the new place!

[@zebaszd]

I would’ve love to see this updated video 6 months ago. I watched your first one that was a bit older than one year y didn’t expect to have this massive increase in prices.

[@j456t789]

I know the market is high and tough right now so congratulations! Enjoyed ur video :)

[@nulnoh219]

If you like Bugis, can consider Lavender. There are a bunch of cute Cafes at that area as well. That area is still quite Local if you wanna immerse in the local life.

[@sherrybyw]

I love Lavender - it’s so underrated!! Spot on about the cafes ☕️☺️ Tolido’s is one of my favs

[@yingqiantan]

soo informative even though i dont have any plans to live in sg haha. love how you drew the sg map when explaining the locations !! alsoooo irrelevant but what lipstick are you wearing? it's gorgeous!

[@hammstnb]

It’s interesting watching this video from a diff pov being explained , while I’m a local born Singaporean living here all my life haha .

[@tehsisiudai]

If you are looking at living in a shophouse. you can consider The Lotus Sanctuary with a few properties that they manage.

[@SeanWilliamsofficial]

As an expat, I took my time to look around various neighborhoods via Airbnb. Stayed at River valley, Chinatown, Novena, Bugis, Jurong and ended up in Spottiswoode. Having this 3 MRT lines is really handy, close to the city and work 🎉

[@CsTruth]

isnt airbnb banned in sg :o

[@SeanWilliamsofficial]

@@CsTruth no not at all. There is a minimum 90 day stay requirement (apart from hotel listings).

[@Potomacstud]

Superb analysis , reviewed all angles , covered all the bases , the best in my honest opinion

[@guestuser8232]

agreed!!

[@EGO0808]

Watching this video from my 4 bedroom 3000sqft condo opposite the Petronas twin Towers in KL and laughing my head off. So glad I left this citystate Singapore.

[@guestuser8232]

found you because of cycling, stayed because of the great lifestyle videos!

[@Zendefone]

Spottiswoode is great! Chill relaxing vibe yet get to enjoy the convenience of just being tucked beside the city center. Best of both worlds

[@sherrybyw]

Yesss I can’t believe how nice and quaint it is despite being so close to CBD! So many great cafes (esp the ones downstairs of the HDBs!) 🤭

[@maggie.mq77]

Yeah to a new video!! ✌🏻

[@sherrybyw]

🥹 I am back!!

[@challengesrefreshthemind3590]

Hello sherry, love your videos! You could actually get the bluetooth mini mic on your sleeve to catch your voice more clearer as well.

[@joseph2896]

what a gem! thanks

[@kbs7654]

Used to live in a shophouse in Joo Chiat. It was amazing. East Coast Park was also a stones throw away. :)

[@kenzone]

Just came across this video. As a Singaporean property owner and former landlord, I have to say you did a great job laying out all the available options. In fact, it is probably the most accurate and extensive coverage of the rental market options here. I’d highly recommend it to expats and would-be expats searching for rental housing here. Good job. What I would just add is that people should also look into the north-eastern suburbs like Punggol, Sengkang and Compassvale. These are newer public estates with also a range of private condos, and they are clustered with neighbourhood malls, train stations and bus interchanges, and beautiful park connectors along the Serangoon River and Punggol Waterway. Most importantly, they are also more budget-friendly and you actually get a chance to live among more Singaporeans instead of within an expat bubble.

[@marcusong9321]

Very little home owners in Sg will do a full renovation and rent it out for HDB or even condos. The cost of furnishing is too much for an owner to do a rent out. So, if there is renovation for rent, it's usually partially furnished or less than partial.

[@Paul-ch4sr]

Omg!!! I ha e missed youuu

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Great info!😊

[@sherrybyw]

It's been a while since I've posted a youtube video 🥹 Which of the apartment viewings do you think looks best / is worth the $$ price tag? 👀 00:00 Intro 00:43 Diff types of housing 05:05 My criteria & budget 06:58 Where to start 08:56 Expat hotspots in Singapore 15:10 Apartment viewings! 22:36 Tips for apartment hunting

[@carlofficial]

Loved your apartment hunting video! Used it as my reference 2 years ago and now I’m still here, also trying to move out because of the up charges haha

[@Jasmine_DD]

The tenant may be subject to higher rent and utility costs, as commercial properties typically have higher rates. It is important for tenants to clarify the type of lease they are entering into and to understand their rights and obligations under the lease agreement.

[@unicorn8802]

Omg ur so fun! I’m a foreigner in SG too..how I wish I could hunt rentals with you!

[@marcusong9321]

Just a highlight on shophouse. For renting at shophouses, it is important to make sure that landlord has registered their unit for residential lease. Otherwise most, if not all are classified as commercial use from the authority's perspective. And if you do encounter 1 that did not register their address for residential use...the authority will penalise the landlord but you are require to vacate almost immediately...So in regards of deposit and the rent that has been paid; you may or may not be able to take back subject to case to case circumstances. Lastly, all rent....please please please......get a proper tenancy agreement when you are renting.

[@Jasmine_DD]

This means that the tenant may not be able to enjoy certain residential rights and protections, such as the right to terminate the lease early in certain circumstances or the right to have repairs made by the landlord

[@iamavaenergy]

Wow, that's really useful information. Thanks for sharing!

[@marcusong9321]

@@Jasmine_DD There are many landlords in Singapore lease on a verbal agreement and not tenancy agreement....mainly because they are not illiterate. But when a landlord lease illegally, even if you have a tenancy agreement; in the eyes of law it is still wrong. The authority will penalize the landlord but more importantly, those on work pass may or may not be suspended. I don't think anyone on WP wants that to happen

[@marki7275]

Well done on the video.

[@Milgram07]

Great vlog on apartment hunting as was the previous one you did 👍🏻 The important thing about heritage houses is it's history - I'm not surprised then about the weird feeling that you got, if you know what I mean 👻

[@claraf2967]

Thanks for the info ❤❤❤

[@sabrinawang4266]

Omg Sherry I also looked at the first apartment! Just moved to SG and that happened to be one of the first viewings I saw! I didn't end up taking it either but still think about it from time to time :)

[@sherrybyw]

Omg no way 🤣 that concrete floor still has a smol part of my heart 🥲 hope you managed to find a place since viewing it!

[@sabrinawang4266]

@@sherrybyw yup! I'm now in the RV area :)

[@user-hi2dh4ug4t]

Just a recommendation, you should put the square meters area for each of this apartments to get an idea of the usable space, nice vid btw!

[@Kworks86]

good luck to you! we just signed the TA to move in to east coast, rental price have almost double its not even funny =(

[@michellesantos435]

As a foreigner who has been staying here in SG for 5 years now, I hoped I watched this video before moving to a new place... I'll be moving this January... I find your video very informative...

[@yaoweiong]

Hope you have a smooth transition 🙂

[@weshz2429]

太有帮助了❤❤感谢🙏

[@hirev9359]

First 😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️. Finally you upload again 🤭

[@sherrybyw]

First!! 🥳🥳

[@lina_byoui]

omg cant believe its been 5-6 years already!!!

[@thepilgrim8457]

Hillview area and beauty world area is great too

[@masterfuture1]

any updates when u choosen the apartment? please do a video for it too!

[@Kaif08610]

Great video! I can't believe SG Apts are making HK flats look cheap now! 😅😅

[@hazecliff7173]

Numbers 4-5 is actually not bad at all. For 5, i don't believe in ghosts. I'd pick number 4 in a heartbeat. that closet is crazy.

[@guestuser8232]

me listening attentively with zero intentions of moving to singapore: ✍ 👁👄👁👂

[@guestuser8232]

^ still one of my favorite comments from your last apartment hunting video hahahah

[@averilt]

I do not recommend Tiong Bahru. It has so much f&b options but that also means a helluva lot of rats and roaches. I know two friends who left the area because of the pest issues.

[@gemasboy]

Makes sense 😅 Thank you, will keep this factor in mind for future consideration haha

[@randomforest_dev]

way to go 100k!

[@sherrybyw]

so close!!!

[@rizzzkii]

number 5 is actually a good one

[@bartrese]

Ugh I miss Singapore! I don’t miss Singapore prices though!

[@christophersorey8243]

Beautiful cities there

[@tssnmm]

I'm looking to rent out my two bedrooms (HDB). Me and my husband will be occupying the master bedroom. No kids. Woodlands. It's a HDB 5 room resale. Spacious and great amenities

[@fantouch]

Great video, question we are moving with 2 large dogs, do you have any recomendación? Zones?, Singapur is pet friendly? The buildings have issue with dogs? Any information regarding this subject will be much appreciated!!!

[@TommyDJr45]

Hi Sherry! Great vid! I'm actually buying a cyber security company in Singapore and I'm only going to be there for like 30 days. What are the best accommodations for something like that? Its been quite a frustrating process trying to find something and I've realized cheap just isn't an option lol

[@rycebabii]

She mentioned serviced condo

[@flodwu7268]

I saw there are quite alot condo complete and handover. Are there trends rental get down?

[@omkar_121]

Where were you for so long. We missed your Singapore content.

[@user-wj7of9jr5i]

East Coast for the win!

[@cfu8909]

Good info

[@mithul6170]

hi, thanks for the video, is it possible to pay the monthly mortgage from CPF OA every month apart from using it to give the property down payment ?

[@user-ve5ie4ns5f]

What are the 2 bedrooms like? None of these seemed like they actually had 2 full bedrooms.

[@Waltaere]

Sherryyy 😃

[@sherrybyw]

Hello! 😄

[@arthurwatts1680]

Expensive - sure, but a big part of what people are paying for in Singapore is safety. I didn't encounter any problems walking around Singapore at any hour of the day - don't try that in Sydney or Melbourne, and if YT is any guide Canadian cities have their own problems.We don't have fentanyl zombies in Australia but it's only a matter of time - Singapore's harsh penalties for drugs are warranted IMO. Good luck.

[@jsp001]

Long time no see! Glad to see you still got 'em cycling tan lines round ur wrists...

[@practicalgigabit769]

Hi Sherry, if you are looking for a 1 room condominum near the Bus Stop and MRT, please let me know! My current Tenant is moving out mid of December and the unit will available from then. :)

[@Patricia-dz8je]

Hi! May I know more details?

[@amyg1073]

❤❤❤

[@redking-tj9rg]

nice

[@winstonliao]

are the prices in SGD or USD?

[@HelloNamNam]

❤

[@caylafoo5564]

if you are looking into cosharing toa payoh is a nice place to look into its very central, has plenty of hdb flats and its wear many eldery stay some are lonely and like to rent out a room or 2 for company and mostly rent out for 1k ish plus utilities but thats just some and if you have kids theres 3 primary and secondary school in the area! also look out for units that have "west sun" which means the sun shines directly into your unit as it sets which sucks cuz singapore is hot enough and from experience you sweat like crazy in the evenings too cuz the walls absorb the heat as the sun sets

[@amazingrace238]

Based on experience, co-living with elderly landlords is not advisable. They tend to be very fussy on electricity and water use. And impose all sorts of restrictions. Plus they are retirees, they have a lot of time to interfere in your personal business.

[@darknesstj66]

Renting out my entire 2 room hdb for 3400 available in 11 May .. has a huge bedroom 160sq ft.

[@cryptobyt2403]

Dunno i prefer compact room and bathroom with tall ceiling. I can do stacked design.

[@MarouenBenMessaoud]

Are u back in SG ?

[@jerikhowijaya8844]

Sorry I took the River Valley HDB unit…

[@endtimeslips4660]

with your capacity can rent this expensive appartement. probably you can own land and home if you lived in Vietnam. in place like Da nang home with back yard in range $200K-1.400k 1.400K home with 500square meter land is like Obama home it huge for big family.

[@101cabinet]

👍

[@kbar6644]

where's the love for westsiders in Jurong? 😄 yeah a lot of locals here everywhere

[@ivanyeo8575]

Welcome back to Singapore. You may want to consider rental along the North East Line MRT along Boon Keng to Hougang. But of course not to Seng kang ~ Punggol since you work from home. Within the flight path of our fighter jets. Your meeting or conversation with clients will be affected.

[@sherrybyw]

This is great advice! Esp about being strategic with where you pick with regards to the fighter jet sounds 🛩️

[@JohnAndJaneDoe65]

Cut off is Serangoon. kovan onwards is too far from central.

[@ivanyeo8575]

@@JohnAndJaneDoe65 She works from Home. But Hougang won't be too far for her to get to PCN. She can start cycling again.

[@anonymousman9824]

Hougang and Buangkok is affected too, best is not to go further than Serangoon

[@michaelw6385]

Nice

[@caesarp9132]

3,5k - 4k SGD per month?

[@stevenchai9725]

Is the dollar amount in Singaporean $?

[@HiddenName668]

😄

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

I lived in a serviced apartment but in India.

[@90taetaeya]

Housing rental Prices going crazy cause of all the foreigners!!!!

[@lishr4536]

I can't find the "The Only Way is.... Singapore!" group on facebook. can someone link me please?

[@kellerg1995]

This is for a single person..Just out of curiosity, how much per month would a decent condo be for a family of 3??

[@khensley7057]

Whats the average salary of residents? White collar and blue???

[@ShoMac]

almost perfect video but for the life of me i could not tell if you meant USD or SGD ahh how frustrating

[@exploringapis4495]

To experience the true local living, you should live in Yishun or Jurong

[@anonymousman9824]

you mean true low SES living?

[@applehead7942]

there were a lot of foreigners there recently in yishun. A lot of black people and white families. (Not being racist).