Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Primary legislation governing land registration and transfer of titles under the Torrens system in Singapore. Specifies requirements for instruments affecting land and title registration procedures.
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Regulates foreign ownership of residential property in Singapore, including restrictions and approval requirements for foreign purchases of residential properties.
Housing and Development Act (Chapter 129): Governs public housing (HDB) transactions, including eligibility conditions, restrictions, and Ethnic Integration Policy requirements for HDB property sales.
Planning Act (Chapter 232): Controls land use, zoning requirements, and development controls that may affect the property's permitted uses and development potential.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Determines stamp duty obligations including Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD), Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), and Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD).
Real Estate Developers (Control and Licensing) Act: Regulates the sale of uncompleted properties and licensing requirements for developers, particularly relevant for new development sales.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Sets out general principles of property law and specific requirements for contracts relating to land transactions in Singapore.
Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Provides temporary measures affecting property transactions during the pandemic period, including relief measures and procedural modifications.
Environmental Public Health Act: Establishes environmental requirements and restrictions that may affect property use and maintenance obligations.
