ESSEC AP Accommodation Support

We at ESSEC AP strive to support you in your search for the ideal property that meets your needs and budget. A summary of our offerings:
Support ESSEC Offers
Student's Responsibilities
1. ​Information on budget, property type, location, transportation, and amenities, to help you decide on the property that meets your needs.
​1. Search for and decide on property for rental. In Singapore, ESSEC does not have properties to rent.
​2. Tools to assist you in your decision-making, e.g. Property Price Matrix, Condo Pricing Guide.
2. Agency Services. Only Property agents and registered service providers can offer properties for rent.
​3. Suggestions for property websites and service providers.
3. Decision making. You are responsible for deciding which property you will rent, including location, budget, and housemates.
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4. Connect with and look for housemates, if relevant.
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5. Property analysis and comparison between different properties.
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6. Legal advice and dispute resolution.

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Singapore

Short-Term Rental
Long-Term Rental
1. Duration – short term rental is defined as renting properties for a duration of less than 6 months
​1. Duration – long term rental is defined as renting properties for a duration of more than 6 months
2. Market – A majority of the tenants in Singapore are renting long-term. Similarly, a majority of the landlords want to rent out for long term, preferably 1 year and longer.
2. Market – A majority of the tenants in Singapore are renting long-term. Similarly, a majority of the landlords want to rent out for long term, preferably 1 year and longer
3. Property type Options for 3 to 6 months–        
     1. Condominiums that you can source directly via property 
          sites like Propertyguru or 99.co and also those
          managed by service providers like Cove & ST Residences
     2. Serviced residences like lyf by Ascott & Far East;
​     3. Hostels like Coliwoo and Assemblage
3. Property type Options for 6 months or longer                        
     1. HDB flats – you can rent a room from a landlord. You can search for rooms and flats at property sites like Propertyguru or 99.co
      2. Condominiums that you can source directly via property sites like Propertyguru or 99.co and also those managed by service providers like Cove & ST Residences
      3. Serviced residences like lyf by Ascott & Far East 
​      4. Hostels like Coliwoo and Assemblage
4.  Property type options for less than 3 months– 
     1. Serviced residences like Far East & lyf by Ascott;
     2. Hostels like Coliwoo and Assemblage
     3. Hotels like Travelodge
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5. You may also take over the lease from current students
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​6. AirBnB is illegal for short-term rental.
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Here's a short video prepared by our Student Ambassadors to help you along.