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Hi Ms Ling,

Based on your 2 questions, this is what i want like to share with you.

1) It is normal for agents to ask for a month commission for a year lease, as long landlord agreed to it.

2) As for the aircon maintenance fee, to me, I will still ask the tenants who will be staying in to pay for it. If they do not willing to pay for this little money for the maintenance, landlord can help to maintain it, provided that they are willing to increase monthly rental to you.

Hope that solve your questions.

Have a nice Happy New Year.

Regards,
Sim Lenghua
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
 9853 2365  Read More

Hi Ling, for 1 year lease commission charged by agent will be at half month rental plus gst. But in this case, if the landlord agent will to charge 1 month commission for a year lease, you could choose not to pay and skip this unit completely. As for the aircon servicing, it should be the tenant paying for it in every quarter.

Regards
Aaron
 9730 8455 
aaronchong2774@yahoo.com.sg Read More

Hi Ling,

Commission for rental, as a guide is 1 month (+ GST ) for every 2 year lease.

However, if the landlord (who is paying the comm) is agreeable and willing, there is nothing wrong with a 1 mth comm for a 1 year lease.

Just like some in many other sectors, 2 persons doing the same job, 1 can be paid alot more than the other.
The boss is happy to pay 1 more. There is no law against it.

Re the aircon maintenance.

I have several cases where landlord "pays for the aircon maintenance".
Some landlords are very proud of their high end aircon and want to be sure that they are well taken care of, hence they cover the maintenance themselves.

However, these landlords also charge a little more in terms of rent.

I hope i have answered your questions.

If you need further clarification or help in any real estate related service, do contact me.

Steven Wang
DTZ Property Network Pte Ltd.
khim.wang28@gmail,com
 9169 5023  Read More