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Hello there,

I hold HDB 5 room flat. Myself and my wife are both PRs and bought HDB before 8 years (no MOP)

I have a temporary assignment overseas for 1 year that requires myself and my wife to stay out of Singapore for 1 year.

My question is, Can I sub-let 2 bedrooms (Not whole unit) for 1 year during my overseas stay.

Thanks a lot in advance for response.
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good morning owner,

I am afraid to inform you that even for subletting of bedrooms, either one of you must physically occupy the flat in order to do so.

If not, you can try to seek approval from your HDB branch office but approval will be on a case by case basis.

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/renting-out-a-flat-room/renting-out-your-room/subletting-regulations

Hope my sharing is beneficial to you.

May I know how can I continue to value add?

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  • RY
    thanks for your quick response. Since I am planning to shuttle within 1 year, i am planning to keep one bedroom. Will that suffice
Hi,

For SPR households, subletting of rooms require the owners to stay there. You can try to appeal to hdb branch for approval, it will be on a case by case review basis. Thanks and hope to assist with your housing plans further.

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Afternoon,

For SPR HDB owners, you can apply for rental of entire unit, based on 12 months renewal basis. With company letter, you should be able to obtain the necessary approval for 1 year rental.

Do contact me further for detail discussion.

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Mike Lim
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YT Tan (陈永达)
Good evening landlord,

Sorry for the late reply as Propertyguru doesnt prompt me when there's any reply to my post.

I will still strongly advise you to seek approval from HDB branch office to rent out bedrooms or unit.

Because it is considered illegal for tenants to occupy the bedrooms without you physically not staying there most of the time.

Warmest Regards,
YT TAN 陈永达 | ACCA Graduate, RES
Vice President (Agency)
R043025D
Property Avenue Pte Ltd
Estate Agent no. L3010650D
Blk 420 North Bridge Road #03-30 North Bridge Centre S188727

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Hi Sir
You can email or go down to your designated town council and get a approval done up. Should you need moe assistance, i can be reached via 91442664  for a discussion.
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