Rumavi takes aim at relocation, property advice

The startup plans to enter four more Asian markets within 18 months.

Rumavi Pte. Ltd. is building an advisory service for foreigners looking to move, invest or buy property in Southeast Asia, seeking to distinguish itself from property portals by screening developers and providing advice before clients commit funds.

“I'm essentially the first barrier, providing a sense check on what is feasible and realistic and helping people decide whether to invest or live somewhere that is genuinely right for their situation,” Rumavi founder and CEO Alexander Linton told Singapore Business Review via Zoom.

He said the service is aimed at retirees, families, investors, relocators, and digital nomads who need help assessing property, visa, and business options across Southeast Asia.

Rumavi, founded in December 2025, charges clients by the hour or through fixed packages for an initial assessment. It also works with licensed local partners that handle tasks such as visa applications, whilst Rumavi retains oversight.

Linton said the idea came from his own experience encountering misinformation when buying property and exploring relocation options in the region.

He cited developers that sold unfinished projects after misusing buyers' funds and agents in Thailand and Indonesia who promoted ownership arrangements that were ultimately unenforceable.

The startup does not promote developments from developers with poor track records. Its property listings include assessments of each project’s advantages, drawbacks, and developer history.

Linton said Rumavi remains self-funded and plans to enter Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan within 18 to 24 months. He expects to raise external funding after that expansion.

The company also plans to set up a Singapore-based investment fund within two to three years, letting clients gain exposure to Southeast Asian property and hospitality projects without buying properties.

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