Housing and Development Act: Primary legislation governing public housing (HDB properties) in Singapore, including regulations on ownership, transfer, and usage of HDB flats
Residential Property Act: Legislation controlling residential property ownership in Singapore, particularly restrictions on foreign ownership of private residential property
Estate Agents Act: Law regulating real estate agencies and agents in Singapore, ensuring professional conduct in property transactions
Land Titles Act: Legislation governing the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore, establishing the land titles system
Property Tax Act: Law governing the taxation of properties in Singapore, including annual property tax obligations
Stamp Duties Act: Legislation covering various property-related stamp duties including Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) and Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD)
ABSD Rules: Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty regulations that impose extra duties on certain categories of property buyers, particularly foreign buyers and entities
TDSR Framework: Total Debt Servicing Ratio framework set by MAS limiting the portion of gross monthly income that can go towards repaying property loans
LTV Limits: Loan-to-Value limits established by MAS determining the maximum loan amount available for property purchases
CEA Guidelines: Council for Estate Agencies guidelines governing real estate transactions and professional conduct of property agents
OTP Requirements: Option to Purchase requirements including validity period, exercise conditions, and deposit amounts
Good Faith Deposit: Regulations regarding the handling and amount of good faith deposits in property transactions
Timeline Requirements: mandatory timelines for various stages of the property transaction, including exercise of option and completion
GST Implications: Goods and Services Tax considerations for property transactions, particularly for commercial properties
