{"id":32530,"date":"2022-04-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.honeykidsasia.com\/singapore\/?post_type=arrivals&#038;p=24977"},"modified":"2022-04-14T14:08:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T06:08:46","slug":"rent-or-buy-house-property-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/rent-or-buy-house-property-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying vs renting a home in Singapore: What\u2019s the best move for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of moving out of your parents\u2019 home for more personal space? Or perhaps you\u2019re planning to get hitched soon and need a place to start your new family. Maybe your <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/career-advice-wisdom-singapore\/\">career<\/a> has been taking off and you want to explore investing your <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/good-money-habits-singapore\/\">hard-earned money<\/a> in real estate. Ask yourself: do you want to rent or buy property in Singapore?<\/p>\n<p>Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in life. If it\u2019s done hastily, it can turn out to be a massive financial liability that impedes your future investment decisions and even milestones in life. By now, you would\u2019ve heard from friends in the market for a property about the increase in private home prices, coupled with HDB resale prices climbing to new heights. So it\u2019s hardly surprising that the government introduced a series of cooling measures. But the verdict is still out on this.<\/p>\n<p>Both renting or buying are viable options, but how do you decide which is the better choice for your current and future needs? No matter if you\u2019re looking at public housing or private properties; here\u2019s a handy guide on factors to consider as you ponder your next real estate move.<\/p>\n<h2>Renting vs buying a property in Singapore: Questions to ask<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252040\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-252040 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-apartment-swimming-pool-900x643.png\" alt=\"rent property singapore | apartment swimming pool\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-apartment-swimming-pool-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-apartment-swimming-pool-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-apartment-swimming-pool.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Kelly Ser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>1. Have you been saving or splurging?<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re buying a home, be ready to cough up at least 20% to 25% of the cost in cash and CPF. Mentally prepare yourself to take on home loans with a commitment of up to 30 or 35 years. If you\u2019re not ready to make such a big financial commitment, renting is the more affordable option in the short term. It comes without the stress of monthly home loan repayments.<\/p>\n<p>So you\u2019re an aspiring homeowner on the hunt for a good deal? Try a hybrid option. Commit to one- or two-year rentals while you hunt down the best real estate deal in the market. Tip: if you\u2019re looking at public housing, you can tap on government grants and subsidies (based on your eligibility) to help defray your financial burden.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Are you a swinging bachelor(ette) or happily coupled up?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252042\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-252042 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-couple-at-home-900x643.png\" alt=\"rent property singapore | couple at home\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-couple-at-home-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-couple-at-home-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-couple-at-home.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Andrew Wise via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a single, your purchasing options for public housing are limited, sadly enough. You can only get an HDB flat after you turn 35. Buying public housing in Singapore requires you to form a family nucleus with your spouse, children, parents and siblings, or children under your legal custody (if you\u2019re widowed or divorced).<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, when it comes to private properties, the playing field is more level. Your affordability depends on your financial capability rather than marital status.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Is change the only constant in your life?<\/h3>\n<p>With rental properties, your commitment to a particular location is limited to the duration of your lease. For those looking to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/live-in-singapore-neighbourhoods\/\">different neighbourhoods to live in<\/a>, renting provides that flexibility of relocation. On the flip side, if you prefer to customise your <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-furniture-decor-stores-singapore\/\">home decor<\/a> to suit your taste, there are limited opportunities to renovate a rental space to meet your needs. You&#8217;ll have a place to live in, but it may never truly feel like home.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Will your career take you on overseas adventures?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252039\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-252039 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/plane-flying-900x643.png\" alt=\"rent property singapore | plane flying\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/plane-flying-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/plane-flying-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/plane-flying.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Pascal Meier via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Moving out of the country for work in the near future? Unsure if you\u2019ll settle down abroad or return? For those with unpredictable career trajectories that can take you away from Singapore, it may be a better option to rent in the interim as you work out your next steps. But if you have strong financial power and end up moving abroad for work, it may be a good idea to purchase a property and rent it out. That will help generate passive income and offset your mortgage &#8211; you\u2019ll also enjoy capital appreciation.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Are you a Singaporean, PR or foreigner?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252043\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-252043 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-condo-900x643.png\" alt=\"rent property singapore condo\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-condo-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-condo-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/rent-property-singapore-condo.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: K8 via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Singapore, the additional buyer stamp duty (ABSD) applies to PRs and foreigners for their first property purchase at 5% and 30% respectively. That\u2019s why it\u2019s common to see foreigners renting properties in Singapore due to the prohibitively high ABSD rates. Typically, foreigners who attain PR status in Singapore will look at buying a property rather than continuing to rent as part of building their own equity.<\/p>\n<p>So, should you buy or rent a property in Singapore? It really depends. Weigh everything and think about what your life will look like in the next three to five years. There\u2019s no perfect formula to work out what\u2019s best. You can also consider seeking professional advice from experienced real estate consultants who can recommend the best way forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of moving out of your parents\u2019 home for more personal space? Or perhaps you\u2019re planning to get hitched soon and need a place to start your new family. Maybe your career has been taking off and you want to explore investing your hard-earned money in real estate. 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