Sunday, July 28, 2019

How to beautify your rental unit?

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Are you looking for a place to stay? If you are looking for a place to rent, you can have a look at Pavilion Residence. Renting a place might not be as scary as it looks, as you can always beautify the place to make it look nice and homey. This article will guide you through some tips to beautify your rental unit.

1. Permission

First thing first, make sure you read the lease agreement before you start doing any major renovations or changes to your rental unit to avoid getting penalty. Some landlords can be flexible and allow minor renovation such as painting of the walls with minimal nail on the wall.

They might even be thrilled to get a free makeover of their unit that could possibly boost the value of their property. However, there are some landlords who are more inflexible to suggestion and changes. If that is the case, you will then have to restore the place back to its original condition after the lease ends. After all, it does not harm to ask.

2. Scent

Scent plays an important role in making your unit more presentable and homier. Imagine coming back to a home that smells good, it will definitely make you feel more at ease and reduce your stress level. Eliminate unpleasant odor by cleaning the house at least once a week and disposing your garbage daily.

If there is any funky unpleasant scent or smoke, try masking them with placing charcoals around the house. You could also experiment with air diffuser with essential oils, or any fragrance that suits your taste. Your olfactory receptor will thank you for that.

3. Set a theme

Have a style of your own or set a theme according to your preference. Be it minimalistic, European, traditional, contemporary, country or cottage. Explore some website such as Pinterest to find a style or theme that best suits you.

Paint them according to your preferred theme. If painting is not allowed, you can always opt for wallpaper instead, which can be really aesthetically beautiful too. You can mix and match as well, for example, you can have modern furniture in your house and at the same time, pair them with some vintage accessories. After all, it is all about balancing and making the place your home.

4. Make temporary changes

(a) If you are not allowed to make major changes to the unit, make temporary changes then. Use wallpaper instead of painting. You can also add arts or drawing to the wall without needing to drill a hole on the wall by sticking them on the wall instead.

(b) Change the design of the curtain. Replace dusty, old-fashioned curtains with something fresh and bright for an instant makeover. Sheer white would be good for a minimalistic theme or patterned curtains could be used for a theme that you have decided on earlier.

(c) Invest in a rug that brings out the uniqueness of your house. It does not have to be an expensive rug that costs you an arm and a leg, just a cotton rug with unique shapes and patterns would be enough to stand out on their own. In addition, it could also cover something on the floor that brings an eyesore to you.

(d) Additional cushions to your sofa could be one of the easiest and quickest ways to make a space yours. Cover your chair with a sheepskin to add some fluffiness to it for a homey feel.

5. Appreciate your storage

Get creative with storage. Most rentals often lack storage, which can lead to messy house in the future. Therefore, make full use of unused space. You can improve this situation by addition furniture that can help with storage, and at the same time, making a statement to your place.

For example, use suitcases as a side table in the living room, while treating it as storage where you keep your magazines or remote controls in it. Experiment with lighting that helps to brighten up the space. Add an eye catching floor standing lamp next to your suitcase that further enhance the feature of your home.

Adding mirrors could do wonders in making your unit appears more spacious. However, some Feng Shui master might go against the idea of adding a mirror, so do check out with your Feng Shui master if you are a believer of Feng Shui.

6. A garden

Plants and flowers are a way to liven up a space. However, most condominiums for rent do not come with a personal garden. Fret not if you do not have a garden in your condominium unit. You can create a garden that will move with you. You can try having small plants in a pot sitting on a table or on a bookshelf that will not occupy much of the space.

Be adventurous. Let your creativity runs free and do not restrict yourself. Treat your renter as your home instead of a 12 months contract. With so many home decorating ideas on the website, it can be easy to liven up your space even when you are on a budget.

Important Rental Terms

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Renting a home in Singapore such as renting Woodlands HDB does not have to be so difficult. But if you are dealing with a certain kind of landlord, it will be.

It happens that some rental terms frequently confuse tenants who are looking for a unit or room to rent in Singapore, especially when it is first time renting. Therefore, before you sign anything make sure you understand these rental terms. There are six important rental terms.

1. Good faith deposit

The most unluckily named deposit in the rental process. Because some landlords have no confidence in your seriousness or ability to rent, they might demand a good faith deposit for booking purpose.

But in all seriousness, the other reason is that the payment of the good faith deposit stops the landlord from searching for new tenants. The deposit is valid between the time that you sign, and the signing of the actual tenancy agreement.

The good faith deposit is usually needed upon signing the Letter of Intent (LOI). The standard amount is one month’s rent for each year of the lease.

2. Letter of Intent (LOI)

The Letter of Intent, or LOI in short, states the tenant’s interest in renting the unit. Once signed, the good faith deposit or booking deposit is paid along with it. The LOI is effectively a promise to rent the unit to that tenant.

The LOI is usually prepared by the tenant’s agent, and sometimes by the landlord’s agent. One of the advantages is that if there is no LOI, there is no good faith deposit.

There are tenants who never sign an LOI, as they do not want to risk losing the good faith deposit if they do not like the TA.

Also, many tenants who do not engage an agent may not bother drafting the LOI. It is up to you whether you want to go through this step.

3. Tenancy Agreement (TA)

The TA is a legally binding contract that sets out the terms and conditions of the lease. The landlord, or landlord’s agent, will prepare the TA. The TA is supposed to carry the agreed-upon terms and conditions that were in the LOI, but it is your responsibility to check. Be cautious of landlords who sneak in new terms and conditions.

Some key things that are covered under the TA include: the consequences of paying rent after the due date; acceptable modes of payment and diplomatic clause, which allows you to break the lease if you lose your employment in Singapore.

4. Security deposit

The security deposit is given to the landlord, after the TA is signed. It is generally one month for each year of the lease. The landlord can withhold the security deposit, to pay for any damages you cause when you move out.

Furthermore, the security deposit can be taken if you break the terms of the lease. If you unlawfully sublet the unit, the landlord can kick you out while keeping your deposit. Moreover, any unpaid rent, or late fees for unpaid rent, can be taken from the security deposit.

5. Tenant’s agent

This is the person who is supposed to be on your side if you are a tenant. In Singapore, it is illegal for property agents to represent both the landlord and the tenant in the same deal.

Your agent is supposed to help you guarantee the LOI and TA are fair, and to help negotiate the price. For example, your agent should be checking the rental rates of surrounding properties, to let you know if you are getting a good price.

6. Landlord’s agent

On the other side of the fence is the landlord’s agent. The landlord’s agent will vet you, and decide if you are eligible to rent to. They will also try and keep you from negotiating the price down. Note that some landlords never meet their tenants at all, and will request that you direct all issues such as a burst kitchen pipe to his/her agent.

Make sure you do not have a problem with your landlord’s agent as you may be dealing with this person more than the actual landlord. If you are not happy with this agent’s guts, then look somewhere else.

Soulja Boy Net Worth in 2019

Date of birth	July 28, 1990
Occupation	Rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, and social personality
Age	28
Residence	Chicago Illinois
Net worth	$30 million

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Introduction

Soulja boy or Soulja Boy Tell Em is a popular American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. His real name is Deandre Cortez way.

He is most popularly known for his debut single crank That (Soulja Boy) in 2007 that peaked up at the top of the list in Billboard Hot 100. This single became the internet sensation in the start and later it became the hottest number in the United States for around seven consecutive weeks and became the youngest artist to produce such a great single at this age in 20 years.

As of 2019, net worth of Soulja boy is estimated to be $30 million.

Early life

Soulja Boy was born on July 28, 1990, in Chicago Illinois. At age six he moved to the windy city down to Atlanta, where his journey as a rapper began. He practiced in Atlanta for seven years and then moved to Batesville Mississippi.

He was already an ambitious artist but in Mississippi, he found his main interest and decided to pursue a musical career seriously. His father provided him a recording studio so that he can explore himself as a musician.

In 2005 he posted his songs on the most popular website Soundclick. Later on, he also established his accounts on YouTube and my space and earned a huge fan following.

He is a very active celebrity and has millions of followers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

He has about 4.73 twitter followers and 9486555 likes on his Facebook page. Moreover, he has over 420 million views and 770,000 subscribers on his youtube channel.

According to aqwebs, As of 2019, Soulja boy’s net worth is roughly about $30 million.

Personal life

The young rapper is still single but dating girlfriend Nia Riley and had a daughter named Kamryn. In 2008 this poor soul was battered and robbed in his home by six robbers holding pistols in their hands. In 2011 way’s younger brother lost his life in the car crash accident which left a deep scar in his life.

He has been a part of several legal actions and controversies.

Career

After his first single, his first and second album didn't get much fame. But from 2011 to 2014 he found major success in releasing various mix tapes.

In 2014 he also signed a group called Universal Music Group and released many mixtures, videos, and albums that became the sole reason for his earning.

Achievements

The famous artist is nominated and awarded for his hard work.

He was nominated by Grammy awards in 2008 for his single Crank That (Soulja Boy). He was also nominated by BET Awards, Nickelodeons Kid's Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards.

He won BET Hip-Hop Award and Ozone Award for his contribution in the music industry.

Besides these achievements, Soulja Boy earned around $20 million by acquiring a contract from the company, World Poker Fund. He got 1.5 million shares by just promoting the company's product.

Other than music and rapping, the ambitious artist also invested in numerous business ventures.