Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, providing the fundamental legal framework for contracts and property transactions
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates property transactions and transfers, including provisions for joint ownership and property rights
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Governs the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore, crucial for property ownership documentation
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Controls land use and development in Singapore, affecting property rights and usage restrictions
Housing and Development Act: Regulates public housing (HDB) properties, including ownership and transfer restrictions for government-built housing
Executive Condominium Housing Scheme Act: Specific regulations for Executive Condominiums, including ownership and eligibility criteria
Residential Property Act: Controls foreign ownership of residential properties in Singapore, including restrictions and approval requirements
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement, based on English common law
Misrepresentation Act: Protects parties against false statements or misrepresentations in contract formation
Law of Equity and Trusts: Principles governing fairness and trust relationships in property ownership, particularly relevant for shared ownership
Singapore Land Authority Regulations: Administrative rules and requirements for land ownership and registration from the national land authority
Urban Redevelopment Authority Guidelines: Planning and development guidelines affecting property use and development potential
Monetary Authority of Singapore Rules: Financial regulations affecting property financing and monetary transactions
Property Tax Regulations: Tax obligations and requirements for property owners in Singapore
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty payments on property transactions, including additional buyer's stamp duty and seller's stamp duty
