Estate Agents Act 2010 (Cap. 95A): Primary legislation governing real estate agencies and agents in Singapore. Establishes licensing requirements, professional obligations, and defines the responsibilities of estate agents.
Estate Agents (Estate Agency Work) Regulations 2010: Subsidiary legislation detailing operational requirements for property transactions, prescribed forms and procedures, and specific requirements for exclusive listing agreements.
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines including professional service manual, practice guidelines, and code of ethics and professional client care for real estate agents.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, relevant for handling client information in real estate transactions.
Contract Law (Chapter 53): Fundamental law governing contract formation, terms and conditions, and rights and obligations of parties in Singapore.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation ensuring fair competition practices, particularly relevant for exclusive arrangements in real estate listings.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Law protecting consumers against unfair practices, applicable to dealings with individual property owners in real estate transactions.
