Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and obligations in Singapore. Forms the fundamental basis for contract law and enforceability of real estate agreements.
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Legislation restricting foreign ownership of residential property in Singapore, including definition of foreign persons and approval requirements for foreign ownership.
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Governs regulations regarding HDB properties, including restrictions on ownership and investment of public housing in Singapore.
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Covers property registration requirements, land ownership rights and transfer procedures in Singapore's land registry system.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Specifies legal requirements for property transactions, including rights and obligations in property dealings and transfer of real estate.
Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD): Regulatory framework imposing additional stamp duties on certain categories of property buyers, affecting investment costs and considerations.
Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR): Financial framework limiting the portion of a borrower's gross monthly income that can go towards servicing all monthly debt obligations.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting real estate financing and investment regulations.
Real Estate Developers (Control and Licensing) Act: Legislation controlling the licensing of housing developers and regulating their business activities in Singapore.
Property Tax Regulations: Tax framework governing the assessment and collection of property taxes on real estate investments in Singapore.
Legal Profession Act: Legislation governing the conduct and requirements for legal professionals involved in real estate transactions.
Singapore Law Society Requirements: Professional guidelines and requirements set by the Law Society for lawyers handling real estate transactions.
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) Regulations: Regulatory framework governing real estate agencies and agents, ensuring professional standards in property transactions.
