[EZLINK] Deceiving Housing Agent, need advice
Hi Johar
I really pity you. The only thing you can do is just disclose the
agent's name (if possible) and phone numbers to the group just to save
others !!
regards
sm
On 1/16/07, RN Johari <rnjohari@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
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> Singapore is seeing a major boom in the real estate market and I
> believe, expatriates are the most affected ones. Though newspapers
> quote a surge in rent by 20-30 % but practically it has gone up by
> more than 50 to 70%. I am sure many of us must have gone through some
> or other experience with the realtors in this phase. I wish to share
> my bitter experience with a housing agent and seek your suggestions
and comments.
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> I arrived in Singapore 5 years ago and spent 2 years in a HDB flat
> before renting a 2 bedroom condominium apartment, After my initial
> contract with my house owner Mdm A I had agreement for another year
> but with a new rental rate. By Dec 06, my term was going to expire and
> this time I decided to switch to a 3 bedroom unit, however by this
> time the rental went sky high and much much beyond my budget, I
> thought of continuing in the current unit by compromising on space, I
> discussed this with Mdm A with whom I enjoy good relationship, she was
> considerate and kindly agreed to allow me an extension of stay for a
> short term, of course with a higher rent consistent with new market.
No contract was signed.
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> Problem occurred when Mr B stepped in, Mr B is a housing agent who
> learnt about our housing need from the condo security guard, he
> offered his services to help us find a new house. We trusted him by
> sharing with him the information regarding our current status. but
> instead of showing us houses, Mr. B, somehow fished out Mdm A's
> contact details and approached her with new clients. Mdm A, declined
> initially since she wanted her current tenants
> (We) to finalise first.
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> However, Mr B brought one client and offered Mdm A unbelievably higher
> rent, he also persuaded Mdm A to drive us out so that the new client
> can occupy the unit. Mdm A though quite considerate towards us but is
> tempted by the rates this agent has offered.
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> When we contacted Mr B regarding this issue, he sternly stated that he
> is merely doing his business, he also declined to show us anymore
> houses because we have not paid him any money.
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> Friends!! You can understand how difficult the situation has become.
> Can this Forum comment where do I stand legally and where I can
> express my greivance against this agent who has unethically breached
> the trust and seems to be charging even for showing us houses.
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