Category Archives: Singapore property for rent/ sale.

Considerations when marketing offices – Singapore property for rent/ sale The following factors are important considerations when marketing offices, office buildings, association premises, commercial schools: Singapore property for rent/ sale. Location – convenient / accessible / public transport Floor plate … Continue reading →

Lapsing, extension and withdrawal of caveat – Singapore property for rent/ sale A caveat is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of notification. Singapore property for rent/ sale. An extension of caveat is a legal … Continue reading →

Assignment of a lease – Singapore property for rent/ sale Assignment of a lease refers to a take over of an existing lease by another party without having to ask for consent or agreement of the third party. For example, … Continue reading →

Termination of a lease – Singapore property for rent/ sale  Singapore property for rent/ sale – A lease may be terminated under the following situations: By expiry – A lease has a fix term. Once the term is up, the … Continue reading →

Landlord’s implied covenants – Singapore property for rent/ sale Singapore property for rent/ sale – In the absence of expressed covenants, the implied covenants of a landlord are as follows: To provide quiet enjoyment of the premises to the tenant … Continue reading →

Inventory list – Singapore property for rent/ sale Inventory list of what are the items that are to be included in the tenancy should always be prepared unless it is leased without any furnishing. The inventory list shall form part … Continue reading →

Stamp fee and legal fee clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale If the tenancy agreement is prepared by solicitors, the tenant may be required to pay for the legal fees charged by the solicitors. The market practice is for … Continue reading →

Diplomatic clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale It allows the tenant to legally terminate the lease usually on documentary proof that the tenant has ceased or is about to cease to be employed in Singaporeore is to be posted … Continue reading →

En-bloc sale clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale In the event of a successful collective/en-bloc sale, the landlord is entitled to give the tenant three (3) month’s notice in writing to terminate the tenancy. Singapore property for rent/ sale.

Maintenance of exterior clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale The landlord shall keep the roof and exterior of the said premises and the main walls and structure and the main drains and sewerage pipes thereof in good tenantable repair … Continue reading →

Minor repair clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale Usually, a tenancy will specify a minimum amount that the tenant must bear for any minor repair to the premises. Anything in excess of this minimum amount is normally bared by … Continue reading →

Compliance with local laws clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale The tenant shall comply and conform at all times and in all respects during the continuance of this agreement with the provisions of all laws, acts, enactments and ordinances … Continue reading →

Maintenance of air-conditioners clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale The Tenant is usually required to engage and pay a contractor to service (including chemical wash or top-up of coolant, if necessary) the air-conditioners in the Premises at least once … Continue reading →

Secure new tenant clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale The tenant shall permit persons with authority from the landlord at all reasonable times by prior appointment to enter and view the premises for the purpose of taking a new … Continue reading →

Subletting or assignment clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale The tenant shall not assign, sublet or otherwise part with possession of the premises or any part thereof without the written consent of the landlord such consent not to be … Continue reading →

Not to commit waste clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale The tenant is required to use and manage the premises and the furniture in a careful manner and to keep the interior of the premises and the furniture in … Continue reading →

Payment for utilities and phone bills clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale The tenant shall pay for all utilities and phone bills. Singapore property for rent/ sale.

The habendum clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale It specifies the fixed period of the term and the commencement date of the lease. Singapore property for rent/ sale.

The premises clause – Singapore property for rent/ sale It includes the address of the property also called the premises, the date of the tenancy, and the names of the landlord and the tenant. Often, the whole premise is leased … Continue reading →

Types of leases – Singapore property for rent/ sale Singapore property for rent/ sale – The various types of leases are as follows: Fixed term lease: The lease is for a fixed period of time with a commencement date. The … Continue reading →