Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Primary legislation governing land registration and transfer under the Torrens system. Covers 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 special requirements for foreign purchasers.
Planning Act (Chapter 232): Controls land use, zoning restrictions, and development controls to ensure proper urban planning and development.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Governs various property-related duties including Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD), and Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD).
Housing and Development Act (Chapter 129): Regulates matters relating to HDB properties, including ownership restrictions and transfer requirements for public housing.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Sets out basic contract formation requirements and specific provisions for contracts relating to land transactions.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Details rules and requirements for property transactions and conveying interests in land.
Environmental Protection and Management Act: Addresses environmental obligations and land contamination issues in property transactions.
Building Control Act: Establishes building regulations and safety requirements that may affect property transactions.
Property Tax Act: Outlines tax obligations related to property ownership and transactions.
Singapore Law Society's Conditions of Sale: Standard conditions governing property sales transactions in Singapore.
REDAS Guidelines: Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore guidelines for property development and sales.
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations regarding property financing and related financial requirements.
