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The agent is engaged by the landlord to find tennats for the property. That's why in all countries I know of, the landlord pays the agent's fee. To see a sensible amount of properties here you need to go to about 10 agents and each one shows you about 2-3 places. That service is not worth the money...

Agent fees paid by the tenant are the biggest con there is. I was told separately by two reputable (recommended by the company I worked for) agents that this is the case only after a certain monthly rent amount, are you saying that is not really the case? Yes, S$2,500 and below, guidelines by IEA (...