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Good morning Nidhi! Yes it's correct. Each party (be it landlord or tenant) will pay the agent's commission to their respective agent. Who works for free? If you need any assistance in your rental, feel free to contact me. =) YT Tan ECG Property 9111 5171  yt.lovelyhomes@gmail.com Read More

Hi Mrs Nidhi, it depends on the rental amount too. For most cases, tenant don't usually pay commission but it is really a case to case basis. Regards Aaron 97308455  aaronchong2774@yahoo.com.sg Read More

Hi Mrs Nidhi, For a committed and professional agent to assist you in your homesearch, pls feel free to contact the undersigned. It depends on your rental amount. Generally, if the rental is 2yrs tenure and > $3,500/mth, tenant usually will not have to pay any commission. If its 1 yr tenure or if the rental is < $3,500/mth, tenant will have to pay 1/2 commission for every 12mths contract signed. Look forward to working with you soon Andrew Ngauw 8188 8887  andrew.ngauw@gps.com.sg GPS Alliance Pte Ltd Read More

Dear Ms Nidhi, There is no regulations here in terms of landlord or tenant to pay the service fees in Singapore. It should be agreeable between the parties involved. I was speaking to a landlord yesterday looking to rent out their 3 bedrooms apartment in the central region for $4500 and expects me to collect commission from tenant. I further shared with the landlord that if the agent is not being paid for the work he is doing and expects to share the commission with the other representative's agent, how committed is this salesperson going to be in carrying out his duties and obligations to the client being served? The same situation goes for you. Do you expect that an agent goes about finding the right apartment for you at a reasonable priced, and that your interests as a tenant is taken care of for the tenancy? If you are, then be prepared to pay the service fees. Otherwise, you need not pay a single cent and that you can be free to get in contacts with the listing agents and get around for viewings on your own when you arrive, as well as take care of all necessary paperwork required. Otherwise, 1 month of rental fees with 7% GST for someone to help you take care of all these arrangements is what you need to pay for a 2 months lease and if possible, I will try my best to get the landlord representative to share his commission with me. For 1 year lease, the service fees will be halved and there will be no sharing of commission between landlord's and tenant's agent. Let me know if you require further assistance. Visit and Like my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/propertyblogshop Regards, Geryl LIM Real Estate Director Masters Of Real Estate (L3010548F) CEA Reg R014783H Mobile: +65-81577565  /+65-92787772 Email: geryl7772@gmail.com M.O.R.E Landed Dynamic Alliance Home of *7772 Hotline Check out our latest Landed Dynamic Alliance 7772 mobile application on iOS or Android @ "Landed 7772" in Mobile Apps Store or Play Store now! Our next exhibition is on 2nd and 3rd August 2014. If you have missed out successful exhibition on 10th and 11th May, do not miss this opportunity again. Register your interest to attend this showcase event now! Read More

Sorry, just to add on, if the amount of commissions is small, the landlord's agent may also be unwilling to share the commissions. Hope my 2 cents worth help you in making a decision. Visit and Like my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/propertyblogshop Regards, Geryl LIM Real Estate Director Masters Of Real Estate (L3010548F) CEA Reg R014783H Mobile: +65-81577565  /+65-92787772 Email: geryl7772@gmail.com M.O.R.E Landed Dynamic Alliance Home of *7772 Hotline Check out our latest Landed Dynamic Alliance 7772 mobile application on iOS or Android @ "Landed 7772" in Mobile Apps Store or Play Store now! Our next exhibition is on 2nd and 3rd August 2014. If you have missed out successful exhibition on 10th and 11th May, do not miss this opportunity again. Register your interest to attend this showcase event now! Read More

Hi Nidhi! Commission is payable if you engage an agent to search for a unit for you. It usually is 1 month rental as comm for a 2 year lease signed and 1/2 month rental as comm for a 1 year lease signed. Perhaps you could furnish me with details such as which location you're looking to rent at, number of bedrooms, budget, lease term, etc. If I have any ready units available directly from landlord, then you will not need to pay comm. Thanks! Regards, Bhavina | Propnex | 91708295  Read More

Hi Mrs. Nidhi, like others agent said, the commission charge was the practice. Basically engage an agent to assist you will save time and find the right unit with your requirement. I can be reachable at my mobile. CK Ang 9046 3808  Vestor Realty Read More