Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and civil law matters in Singapore, providing the fundamental legal framework for property transactions
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Regulates the purchase of residential properties by foreign persons and entities, including restrictions on foreign ownership of certain types of residential properties
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Governs all matters related to HDB properties, including ownership, transfer, and eligibility criteria for purchase
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates the transfer of property and interests in land, including requirements for valid property transactions
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Establishes the land titles system in Singapore and governs the registration of property ownership and interests
CEA Guidelines: Council for Estate Agencies guidelines governing real estate transactions and agency practices in Singapore
MAS Property Financing Rules: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations concerning property financing, including loan-to-value limits and borrowing restrictions
ABSD Requirements: Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty rules that impose additional taxation on certain categories of property buyers
TDSR Framework: Total Debt Servicing Ratio framework that limits the portion of income that can be used for property loan repayments
SSD Requirements: Seller's Stamp Duty requirements that impose taxes on properties sold within specific timeframes
HDB Rules and Regulations: Specific rules governing HDB property transactions, including eligibility, resale procedures, and financing restrictions
Planning Act and URA Guidelines: Urban Redevelopment Authority guidelines governing private property development, use, and transactions
Option Writing Requirements: Legal requirements for valid Option to Purchase agreements, including written form requirement under Law of Property Act
Singapore Law Society Standard Option Format: Prescribed standard format for Option to Purchase agreements by the Singapore Law Society
Option Period Regulations: Rules governing option exercise periods (typically 14 days) and cooling-off period requirements
