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I'm trying to rent a house in Singapore.I found a good apartment through a thread on the internet. I contacted the owner only through e-mails and on the phone, but the owner wants to make the contract without seeing each other. *Owner is away from singapore and has the keys.

In this case, what kind of document can I request to the owner to make sure to check the ownership of the Apt I'm trying to rent?

I'm quite worried about frauds, so I would like to check the ownership and make sure I'm getting in to a contract with the right person and with the right apt. Provide me advices! experts!
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Mike Lim
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Morning Alice,

Firstly, let me assume that you have seen the photos for the proposed unit which you are renting.
Secondly, you are aware of the proposed unit location, amenities and condition.
Lastly, you are ready to make an offer for the proposed unit.

Here are my concerns even though you get the proved of ownership document:

1) Since your proposed landlord would not be in SG, how are both of you going to sign the original TA?
2) Are you sure that the photos that you have seen belongs to the unit that you intend to rent?
3) The keys are with the landlord who is not in SG. How are you going to get the keys to move-in?
4) Viewing through photos against physically going into it will provide different feel and experience. Are you sure that would be the right unit for you?

Regards.
Mike Lim
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Geryl Lim
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Hi Alice,

Are you comfortable in making a commitment just like that in the first place? And are you going to handover the security deposit to the landlord prior to entering into any agreement? There are just so many questions marks I have in this transaction.

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Geryl LIM
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