Many UK students decide to complete their further education in Asia and Singapore is high on the list of countries to visit and get the qualifications they need to get their chosen career.
Of course, spending 3-4 years studying in a foreign country is a significant investment; aside from the tuition fees, there are accommodation costs to find and if you are planning to study for a BA in Singapore, you need to factor in your accommodation. Here’s what you should know when studying in Singapore.
Top real estate agents
While accommodation can be expensive in Singapore, if you are looking for a HDB flat for rent, there are established real estate agents that offer accommodation at reasonable rents. Sharing is one option if you can find other foreign students in the same area and they have small 1-bedroom flats that you can rent for a reasonable price.
Online solutions
If you are planning to start your studies at the start of 2025, now is the best time to start looking for nearby accommodation; if you are studying in the city area, there is a good mass transport system and you can find a quiet part of Singapore for your accommodation.
Virtual viewing
Using digital tech, you can enjoy a virtual tour of any potential flat, which means you can make a decision there and then. The rental market is brisk in Singapore and good places are quickly snapped up, so if you find something just right, don’t delay and make a deal with the landlord. They also have luxury apartments if you are looking for something upmarket.
Fully furnished apartments
As a student, you would need a fully furnished apartment for convenient living; the real estate agent would have a lot of budget accommodation for foreign students
Deposit
The standard requirement is two months’ deposit and one month in advance, which means 3 months’ rent sees you ready to move in; there are fully furnished flats so you don’t need anything other than clothing and your personal possessions. Search online for a reputable real estate agent in Singapore and you can arrange everything before you arrive.
Study with confidence
It can be daunting to relocate to a foreign country and if you are enrolling in a learning institution, that adds stress to the experience. Make sure that your accommodation is booked as soon as you are confirmed as a student; colleges and universities usually commence their academic year at the same time, so you can expect to see many young people looking for budget accommodation. Booking early ensures that you have a prime location and a nice fully furnished flat for the duration of your stay.
To summarise, finding rented accommodation in Singapore is best done by contacting a leading real estate agent, then you can relax and get ready for the next exciting chapter of your life.
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