Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Primary legislation governing registered land transactions in Singapore, including requirements for instruments affecting land and registration procedures. Essential for ensuring proper registration and transfer of land titles.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Sets out legal requirements for property transactions, including specific mortgage provisions, requirements, and defines rights and obligations of mortgagors and mortgagees.
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Crucial for HDB (public housing) properties, containing special restrictions, requirements, and HDB consent procedures for mortgage transactions.
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Governs restrictions on foreign ownership and sets out specific requirements for residential properties in Singapore.
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Outlines stamp duty obligations and payment timelines for property transactions and related documents.
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Relevant when the mortgagee is a licensed moneylender, setting out specific requirements and restrictions for such transactions.
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Applicable when the mortgagee is a bank, containing relevant banking regulations and requirements for mortgage transactions.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting mortgage transactions and financial institutions.
SLA Circulars: Singapore Land Authority circulars providing guidance on land dealings and registration requirements.
CEA Regulations: Council for Estate Agencies regulations governing real estate transactions and related professional conduct.
