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Hello, I visited a room and made an offer to an agent. Now the agent ask me to transfer one-month deposit to a bank account. However, I did not sign any agreement yet. Is it normal ? Is it common practice here in Singapore ?
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It is typically done simultaneously with the signing of the agreement. However, rental scams are also on the rise.

Do check that the agent is legitimate, and that the bank account belongs to a landlord who has the right to rent the place to you. It would also be a good idea to review the actual tenancy agreement in case there are clauses that you are going to disagree with.

I'm assuming you are not using a tenant agent, and there are typically many dangerous clauses on the contract that are pro-landlord, so you need to be careful about it before signing or you may get yourself into a bad contract.

All the best!

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sign to agree the terms then transfer $ to be safe ! if terms are not signed and agreed > what if the landlord deny you and said the $ is someone bless him and he did not agree to anything .

this type of " TRANSFER $ WITHOUT SIGNING ANYTHING TO AGREE ON TERMS: " OLD UNSAFE PRACTICE IN MARKET " SHOULD BE ABOLISHED PLUS ESP OLD BIRDS PROPERTY AGENT WHO ADVOCATE THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO CEA AS A NOT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AS IT IS NOT LOGICAL AND BAD TO TENANT.... ESP THIS IS THE ERA OF " SCAMS EVERYWHERE "
CEA HAS ALSO INCREASED ITS SAFETY STANDARDS TO PROTECT BOTH FOR LANDLORD AND TENANT UNLIKE COMPARED TO 20 YEARS AGO,,,, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION... DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY SOME OLD BIRD CO BROKE AGENT WHO REPRESENT THE LANDLORD STILL ADVOCATE THIS IN MY EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH SUCH AGENTS WHEN I REPRESENT THE TENANT ...ONLY I THREATEN TO REPORT THESE " EXPERIENCED" AGENT AND ASK TO CHECK WITH LAWYER AND REPORT THEM TO CEA , THEN THESE AGENTS RELENT AND SIGN PAPERS FIRST AND THEN TENANT TRANSFER $ .... SHARING MY EXPERIENCE AS A AGENT TO THE PUBLIC FOR EDUCATION :)

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sign to agree the terms then transfer $ to be safe ! if terms are not signed and agreed > what if the landlord deny you and said the $ is someone bless him and he did not agree to anything .

this type of " TRANSFER $ WITHOUT SIGNING ANYTHING TO AGREE ON TERMS: " OLD UNSAFE PRACTICE IN MARKET " SHOULD BE ABOLISHED PLUS ESP OLD BIRDS PROPERTY AGENT WHO ADVOCATE THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO CEA AS A NOT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AS IT IS NOT LOGICAL AND BAD TO TENANT.... ESP THIS IS THE ERA OF " SCAMS EVERYWHERE "

CEA HAS ALSO INCREASED ITS SAFETY STANDARDS TO PROTECT BOTH FOR LANDLORD AND TENANT UNLIKE COMPARED TO 20 YEARS AGO,,,, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION... DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY SOME OLD BIRD CO BROKE AGENT WHO REPRESENT THE LANDLORD STILL ADVOCATE THIS IN MY EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH SUCH AGENTS WHEN I REPRESENT THE TENANT ...ONLY I THREATEN TO REPORT THESE " EXPERIENCED" AGENT AND ASK TO CHECK WITH LAWYER AND REPORT THEM TO CEA , THEN THESE AGENTS RELENT AND SIGN PAPERS FIRST AND THEN TENANT TRANSFER $ .... SHARING MY EXPERIENCE AS A AGENT TO THE PUBLIC FOR EDUCATION :)

WhatsApp me at >> ✔✔9856 9255 or through this link.:https://wa.me/6598569255.

-----------------------99Years------------------------999Years---------------------->>>

IF YOU NEED more assistance with PROPERTY matters such as RENTING, SELLING, BUYING, or INVESTING, I’m here to help.

WhatsApp me at ✔✔ ABLE TOH (65) 9856 9255  , Property Agent (Director ) or via this link:

https://wa.me/6598569255

Unfortunately, this platform does not allow direct contact, but you can easily reach me on WhatsApp.

✔✔✔You can READ my REVIEWS here:Able S K Toh

https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/agent/able-s-k-toh-61591

For PRIVATE HOME BUYERS

✔✔ I offer solutions for sourcing resale and new PRIVATE homes at ZERO charge

✔✔ Most PRIVATE seller agents are willing to share commission with buyer agents

DEVELOPER SALES TEAM

✔✔ BEST PRICES ✔✔ NO AGENT FEES

✔✔ LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED

For UPDATED INFO, E BROCHURE, FLOOR PLAN, and PRICE LIST for New Launches Condominium in Singapore, contact me directly.

✔✔ Connect Singapore Line (ABLE TOH): (65) 9856 9255  , Property Agent (Director )

✔✔ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6598569255
✔✔ Email: Able.selling@gmail.com

---///------
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欢迎联系我。

✔✔ 房地产经纪(董事) 诗强:/ABLE TOH (65)9856 9255 
WhatsApp:https://wa.me/6598569255

✔✔✔查看我的客户评价:
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私人住宅买家服务
✔✔ 协助转售及新私人住宅
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✔✔ 电子邮箱:Able.selling@gmail.com

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