Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, including basic contract law principles applicable to property transactions
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates the conveyancing of property and provides legal framework for real estate transactions in Singapore
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Establishes the land titles system and regulates the registration of property ownership and interests in Singapore
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Controls land use and development in Singapore, ensuring compliance with urban planning requirements
Building Control Act (Cap. 29): Regulates building works and ensures compliance with building safety and construction standards
Property Tax Act (Cap. 254): Governs the taxation of properties in Singapore, including commercial real estate
Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A): Regulates GST application on commercial property transactions
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duties payable on property transactions, including Buyer's Stamp Duty and Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty
Environmental Protection and Management Act (Cap. 94A): Ensures environmental protection standards are met in commercial properties
Environmental Public Health Act (Cap. 95): Regulates public health aspects of commercial properties
URA Master Plan: Urban Redevelopment Authority's statutory land use plan guiding Singapore's development over the next 10-15 years
Development Control Regulations: URA guidelines controlling the development of land and buildings in Singapore
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Regulates foreign ownership of properties, including mixed-use developments
Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161): Governs the conduct of legal professionals involved in property transactions
Council for Estate Agencies Act: Regulates real estate agencies and agents involved in property transactions
