Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Primary legislation governing registered land in Singapore. Establishes the Torrens system of land registration and handles the registration and transfer of land titles.
Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158): Legislation governing the subdivision of land into strata units. Essential for properties involving strata titles.
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Legislation that restricts and regulates foreign ownership of residential property in Singapore. Important for verifying eligibility of the receiving party.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Legislation governing stamp duty payments and requirements for property transactions. Crucial for documenting duty payments in the receipt.
Singapore Land Authority Act (Chapter 301): Defines the powers and functions of the Singapore Land Authority and establishes proper documentation procedures for land transactions.
Property Law Act (Chapter 242): Contains general provisions about property transactions and legal requirements for property documentation in Singapore.
Contract Law: Fundamental principles of contract formation under Singapore law, including requirements for valid acknowledgments and agreements.
SLA Guidelines and Circulars: Current regulatory guidelines and circulars issued by the Singapore Land Authority that affect land title transactions and documentation.
Land Dealings (Approval) Act: Legislation governing the approval process for certain types of land dealings in Singapore.
Property Cooling Measures: Current government regulations and measures designed to maintain stability in the property market, affecting transaction procedures and requirements.
