The best property consultancies in Singapore for foreigners and new immigrants

Founded in 2019 and operating as SHL Consulting Pte. Ltd. since April 2023.

A property advisory and consultancy that advises on and assists with buying and selling private residential and commercial property, with mortgage, relocation and banking support.

Advice is given in fluent Chinese and in English, and the mortgage is arranged by the same firm, so property, financing and settling-in are handled together.

Has advised on more than 60 property transactions worth over S$210 million in total, for more than 20 high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients and families.

It also publishes a reference library in Chinese, English and Vietnamese, with about 600 articles in each language and more than 250 new-launch project pages.

The firm’s founder has been quoted by CNA in three articles on foreign buyers, stamp duty and property compliance, was featured by EBC Taiwan’s financial news channel, and appeared in a video feature by ERA Singapore.

The foot of its site calls BeyondSGProp a service by Eternal Inheritance Pte. Ltd. and prints that company's UEN. ACRA's dataset shows the company incorporated in March 2023 and live.

Its site is written for new Singapore permanent residents and people applying for citizenship, and covers additional buyer's stamp duty (ABSD), eligibility for HDB flats and the use of CPF savings.

For buyers it lists HDB eligibility checks, ABSD calculations, advice on CPF use and on loan eligibility, and support with viewings and negotiation, for HDB resale flats, executive condominiums and private property.

For sellers it lists valuation, marketing, viewings and advice on seller's stamp duty; it also handles HDB and condominium rentals and offers furnished co-living rooms on flexible leases.

Offers a free consultation, arranged over WhatsApp.

Its site lists its agents' languages as English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese in one place, and adds Cantonese in another.

The foot of its site names SEPE (Singapore) Pte Ltd. ACRA's dataset shows that company incorporated in January 2010 and live, registered at the Alexandra View address the site gives.

Calls itself the Singapore Expat Property Experts and writes for expatriates relocating to Singapore, with pages on living in Singapore, residential areas and property types.

Handles residential rentals and sales, lists commercial property for sale or rent, and offers overseas property in Perth and Phuket.

Says its service costs the client nothing, because commission on a standard lease or purchase is paid by the owner.

Sets out the rental process in six steps and the purchase process in seven, from a first call before arrival to the handover of the property, and says it narrows the choice down to one or two viewing sessions.

Lists further services for tenants, among them tenancy management, moving, car leasing, orientation programmes and property finance.

Its site's terms name Savills (Singapore) Pte Ltd at 30 Cecil Street. ACRA's dataset shows that company incorporated in October 1987 and live, registered at the same address.

Advises on buying, selling, letting and renting homes, and leases residential property for companies as well as individuals.

Lists a relocation service, which it says aims to minimise the stress of relocation for its clients' staff.

Has a private office service, which it says gives high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals a single point of contact across its services.

Sells homes abroad from Singapore, with pages for the United Kingdom, Australia and Asia.

Its commercial work covers buying, selling and leasing offices, retail space and industrial and logistics property, with valuation, research and property management alongside.

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm.

The foot of its site names Citiprop Property Management Pte Ltd and prints its ACRA registration number. ACRA's dataset shows that company incorporated in September 1999 and live.

Describes itself as a boutique real estate agency with a largely expatriate clientele.

Began with residential leasing and now also offers property sales and purchases, property management and corporate services.

Its corporate services for employers include home finding, tenancy management, lease administration and rent payment, relocation services with partner companies, and coordinating employees' visas, work permits and dependant's passes.

Says a tenant's agent is generally paid by the landlord's agent, and explains the rental process from the letter of intent to the handover.

Says foreigners are eligible to buy condominiums and that its agents assist a purchase from viewings to financing, legal work and completion.

Says it answers enquiries within one working day.

Its pages name no company and give a registered office at 88 Club Street. ACRA's dataset shows Vesper Homes Pte. Ltd. registered at that postcode, incorporated in March 2019 and live.

Offers sales, rentals and property management, with separate pages for tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers, and a commercial arm, Vesper Commercial, for office and industrial leasing.

Says it works with international clients every week, including people finding a home from abroad or on a short relocation timeline, and helps compare districts by commute, lifestyle, schools and amenities.

Says its service continues after the tenancy is signed: move-in coordination, condition reporting and support until the deposit is returned.

Sets out the rental process for tenants: a letter of intent, a one-month holding deposit, the tenancy agreement, the remaining two-month security deposit, then stamp duty and utility deposits.

Says it has been featured in The Business Times and EdgeProp.

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.