Staff relocation is a critical function for corporations looking to spearhead or expand operations abroad. We provide comprehensive expatriate housing services to facilitate the relocation process.

Our services are designed to save your expatriates and human resource personnel the effort of securing and administering rental housing. CKS uses its in-house team of leasing agents to ensure a professional and consistent level of service. From arrival to departure, we are on hand to provide timely advice, assistance and support for all your housing needs.

As experienced consultants, we understand the key concerns facing expatriates. Finding an ideal home in an unfamiliar environment can be difficult, but our keen market insight and extensive coverage help expatriates to make well-informed decisions.

Home Search Package

• Pre-Arrival / Arrival
  • Assessing accommodation needs and criteria
  • Sourcing and recommending suitable housing units
  • Conducting quick housing orientation for expatriates on preview visits
  • Providing background information on the local rental market

• Home Viewings
  • Conducting extensive rounds of property viewing
  • Providing professional advice on housing choices and trade-offs
  • Providing information on neighbourhood profiles, transportation availability, and access to amenities and schools

• Negotiations
  • Negotiating terms of tenancy
  • Carrying out search of title deed
  • Attending to all tenancy documentation, including:
    • Preparing Letters of Intent and Tenancy Agreements
    • Collecting security deposit cheques
    • Verifying inventory lists
    • Applying for stamp duty certificates

• Tenancy Period
  • Conducting joint inspections at takeover of property
  • Applying for utilities, broadband/Internet connections and cable TV
  • Coordinating furniture rental and/or moving
  • Attending to housing maintenance and emergency repairs

• Lease Expiry / Departure
  • Negotiating lease extension terms and preparing new inventory list
  • Attending joint inspection at final handover
  • Assisting in recovery of security deposit

For expatriates or foreigners who are intending to relocate to Singapore, please visit our Expat Homes website where you will find useful information on home leasing and purchase. Contact us to enjoy a customised home search service that caters to your particular needs.