What are the common types of accommodation available?
• Shared accommodation
  This consists of a room in a flat or house which is shared by other student tenants. Facilities such as rent, utilities (E.g.: electricity, gas)  are usually shared amongst tenants.

• Room and Facilities
  Furnished room and use of facilities in a flat or house; whereby tenants may use the kitchen for simple cooking. Rent in this case is usually inclusive of utilities.

• Full Board
This consists of a furnished room and use of facilities in a flat or house. Meals like breakfast and dinner would be provided.

What is the meaning of ‘HDB?’
• ‘HDB’ refers to the Housing Development Board; the authority in Singapore for public housing.

Which is cheaper to rent? Public or private housing?
• With all things being equal, public housing (HDB) is generally more affordable.

What are some of the common courtesies to consider when sharing accommodation?
• Different religious practices (Muslims do not consume pork, some Buddhist believers abstain from beef etc).
• Basic household etiquette (Remove footwear as you enter the premises, seek permission from landlord if you are having guests, do not   smoke indoors etc).