Estate Agents Act 2010 (Cap. 95A): Primary legislation governing real estate agencies and agents in Singapore. Establishes the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA), sets out licensing requirements, and defines duties and obligations of estate agents.
Estate Agents (Estate Agency Work) Regulations 2010: Detailed regulations on conducting estate agency work, including prescribed forms and procedures, and specific requirements for exclusive agreements.
Code of Ethics and Professional Client Care: Professional standards framework for estate agents, including guidelines on fair dealings and requirements for transparency in client relationships.
Contract Law (Chapter 53): General contract law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including remedies for breach of contract.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation governing exclusive arrangements, anti-competitive practices, and fair competition requirements in business relationships.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including provisions on unfair practices and cooling-off periods.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Framework for handling personal data, including consent requirements and data protection obligations for businesses.
CEA Practice Guidelines and Circulars: Regulatory guidelines and updates issued by the Council for Estate Agencies, including professional service fee guidelines and industry standard practices.
