Our Story
Rooted in Singapore,
Built on Trust
Tembusu Haus was founded with a single conviction: that a home is too important to be treated as a transaction. We work differently — slowly, carefully, and always with the long view in mind.
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The Tembusu Haus Approach
Tembusu Haus began in 2014 when a small group of Singapore-based property professionals noticed something missing in the local market: a firm that treated landed properties not as inventory to be turned over, but as homes to be placed with the right people.
The Tembusu tree — known throughout Singapore for its broad, sheltering canopy and distinctive fragrance — gave us our name and our disposition. Like the tree, we grow slowly and deeply. We are not a transactional agency. We are a long-term partner for those who choose to make Singapore's landed landscape their home.
Over the years, we have refined three services that reflect the arc of a landed tenancy: finding the right property, securing a fair and thorough lease, and then caring for the estate across the full term. Each service is delivered by people who know this market intimately and who take genuine pride in the relationships they build.
Our office on Cluny Road sits within one of Singapore's most gracious neighbourhoods — chosen deliberately, because we believe our surroundings shape the care we bring to our work.
Our Mission
To make the experience of renting a landed property in Singapore feel unhurried, transparent, and genuinely rewarding — for residents and property owners alike.
Our Values
- Patience — we do not rush what should not be rushed
- Transparency — honest counsel, even when it is not what you hoped to hear
- Depth — we know Singapore's landed market from the inside
- Care — every property and every client is treated as singular
Our People
The Team Behind Tembusu Haus
Rachel Ng
Director & Co-Founder
Rachel brings seventeen years of experience in Singapore's residential property sector. Her particular knowledge of the Good Class Bungalow and conservation house markets shapes Tembusu Haus's approach to landed property search.
David Tan
Head of Lease Management
David trained as a solicitor before moving into property advisory. He now leads all tenancy agreement work, ensuring that every lease clause — particularly those relating to garden and structural responsibilities — is properly negotiated.
Priya Mohan
Estate Guardianship Lead
Priya coordinates all estate guardianship relationships and manages a network of trusted vendors across landscaping, pest control, and interior systems maintenance. Clients consistently praise her responsiveness and meticulous reporting.
How We Work
Our Standards & Protocols
CEA Registration
All Tembusu Haus agents hold current registration with Singapore's Council for Estate Agencies (CEA). We maintain full compliance with the Estate Agents Act and CEA's Code of Ethics and Professional Client Care.
Data Protection Compliance
Client data is handled in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). We collect only what is necessary, retain it only as long as required, and never share it without consent.
Property Due Diligence
Every property presented through our Landed Property Exploration service undergoes a structured assessment covering structural condition, garden health, utilities, and title status before viewings are arranged.
Transparent Contracting
All service agreements are presented in plain English before engagement. Fees are confirmed in writing and never subject to undisclosed additions. We believe clarity builds better relationships.
Sustainable Vendor Network
Our estate guardianship vendors are selected partly on environmental standards. Garden contractors use water-efficient practices, and we actively discourage chemical treatments where natural alternatives are available.
Regular Client Communication
Estate Guardianship clients receive detailed monthly reports. All clients have direct access to their Tembusu Haus contact throughout the engagement — no call centres, no automated responses.
A Firm Shaped by Singapore's Landed Heritage
Singapore's landed residential market occupies a particular place in the city's character. Bungalows, semi-detached houses, and terraced homes represent a form of living that emphasises garden, privacy, and permanence — qualities that stand apart from the efficient high-rise dwellings that define so much of the island's housing stock.
Tembusu Haus focuses on this market not because it is fashionable but because it is where our knowledge and passion genuinely lie. Our team understands the distinctions between Good Class Bungalow areas, Conservation areas, and standard residential zones. We are familiar with the covenant structures, boundary arrangements, and maintenance obligations that make landed leases more complex than standard residential agreements.
We serve a range of clients: established Singapore families seeking a larger garden for growing children; international professionals on multi-year postings who need both a fine home and someone to watch over it; and property owners who want a thoughtful firm to manage their asset with care and discretion.
In every case, our approach is the same: attentive, unhurried, and oriented towards the relationship rather than the transaction.
We Would Be Glad to Meet You
Whether you have a specific property in mind or are simply beginning to consider your options, a conversation with our team is always a good place to start.
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