Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, including requirements for valid contracts, rules regarding consideration and contractual formalities
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Legislation governing real property transactions, including requirements for land title transfers and registration requirements with Singapore Land Authority (SLA)
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Regulates stamp duty obligations, including timing and payment requirements, applicable rates and exemptions for property transactions
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Covers requirements for property transfers, legal formalities for deeds, and defines rights and obligations of parties in property transactions
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Governs sales of goods and personal property, defining rights and obligations of buyer and seller, including conditions and warranties
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Establishes requirements for deed registration, priority of registered instruments, and legal effect of registration
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer and acceptance, consideration, and capacity to contract as applied in Singapore's legal system
Property Cooling Measures: Government regulations designed to maintain stability in the property market, including various restrictions and additional buyer's stamp duty
Tax Regulations: Various tax obligations related to property transactions, including property tax, capital gains, and other applicable taxes
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Regulations governing foreign ownership of property in Singapore, including restrictions on certain types of properties
Zoning and Land Use Regulations: Local planning laws and regulations determining permissible use and development of properties in different zones
