Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Primary legislation governing land ownership and transfer in Singapore. Covers registration of land titles, requirements for valid land transactions, and provides the legal framework for land ownership system.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Fundamental law governing contracts in Singapore, including provisions for contract enforcement, requirements for valid consideration, and rules regarding interest rates and payment terms.
Bills of Exchange Act (Chapter 23): Legislation governing negotiable instruments including promissory notes, defining requirements for validity, and establishing rights and obligations of all parties involved.
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Regulates foreign ownership of residential property in Singapore, including approval requirements and special conditions for certain property types.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Governs the payment of stamp duties on property transactions, including applicable rates, timing requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.
Property Tax Act (Chapter 254): Establishes framework for property taxation, including assessment of property value and payment requirements.
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Sets time limits for enforcement of rights and prescription periods for claims related to property transactions.
Singapore Land Authority Regulations: Administrative rules and guidelines issued by SLA governing land administration and management in Singapore.
MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore guidelines on financial instruments and transactions, including requirements for promissory notes.
Planning Act: Legislation governing land development and usage, relevant if the land purchase involves development plans.
