Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Core legislation governing land registration and transfer of titles in Singapore. Covers registration requirements, transfer procedures, and establishes the principle of indefeasibility of title. Essential for ensuring legal validity of land transactions.
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Regulates foreign ownership of residential property in Singapore. Sets out restrictions and approval requirements for foreign buyers acquiring residential properties.
Planning Act (Chapter 232): Controls land use and development in Singapore. Establishes zoning requirements and development controls that may affect the permitted use of the land being sold.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Fundamental legislation governing property transactions in Singapore. Details legal requirements, procedures, and establishes rights and obligations of parties in property transactions.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Regulates various property-related taxes including Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD), and Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD). Critical for determining transaction costs.
Housing and Development Act: Governs public housing in Singapore. Relevant if the land transaction involves HDB properties or is near public housing estates.
Environmental Public Health Act: Sets requirements for environmental and public health standards that may affect land use and development possibilities.
Building Control Act: Establishes building control and safety requirements that may affect future development of the land.
Property Tax Act: Governs the taxation of property in Singapore, affecting ongoing costs of land ownership.
Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Regulations: Regulatory requirements from the national land authority governing land ownership, registration, and administration.
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Guidelines: Planning guidelines that affect land use, development intensity, and building requirements for different zones.
Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Requirements: Technical requirements and standards for construction and development that may affect future use of the land.
