Estate Agents Act 2010: Primary legislation that regulates the real estate agency industry in Singapore, establishes the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), and sets requirements for licensing and registration of property agents
Estate Agents (Estate Agency Work) Regulations 2010: Secondary legislation detailing operational requirements, mandatory practices, and procedures for estate agents, including guidelines for handling client money
CEA Professional Service Manual: Comprehensive guide containing prescribed practices, procedures, standard forms, documents, and ethical guidelines for property agents
Residential Property Act: Legislation governing residential property ownership in Singapore, including restrictions on foreign ownership and definitions of residential property
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, affecting how client information must be handled and stored in real estate transactions
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumers against unfair practices in transactions, including requirements for property marketing and sales
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism requirements, including due diligence and reporting obligations for suspicious transactions
CEA Practice Guidelines and Circulars: Regulatory guidelines and updates issued by the Council for Estate Agencies providing current interpretations and requirements
Code of Ethics and Professional Client Care: Professional standards and ethical guidelines that must be followed by real estate agents in their dealings with clients
Commission Guidelines: Guidelines governing the structure and payment of real estate agent commissions in property transactions
