Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Primary legislation governing the registration and transfer of land titles under the Torrens system in Singapore. Essential for establishing ownership rights and transfer procedures.
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Legislation that restricts and regulates foreign ownership of residential properties and vacant land in Singapore, determining eligible purchasers.
Planning Act (Chapter 232): Controls land use, development, and zoning requirements. Includes Master Plan considerations and development restrictions for vacant land.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Governs property transactions and establishes legal requirements for property transfers in Singapore.
State Lands Act (Chapter 314): Regulates matters relating to state land, including acquisition and management procedures.
Singapore Land Authority Regulations: Administrative requirements for land lots and surveys, established by the primary land management authority.
Urban Redevelopment Authority Guidelines: Development control regulations including plot ratio restrictions and land use zoning requirements for vacant land.
Environmental Public Health Act: Environmental protection requirements and regulations regarding land contamination issues that must be considered in land transactions.
Building Control Act: Regulations concerning future development possibilities and building restrictions that affect vacant land value and use.
Stamp Duties Act: Governs various property transaction taxes including Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD), Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), and Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD).
