Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and civil matters in Singapore, providing the fundamental legal framework for real estate transactions
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Regulates the purchase and ownership of residential properties by foreign persons in Singapore, including restrictions and approval requirements
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Governs public housing (HDB) transactions, including eligibility criteria, resale procedures, and restrictions on ownership and transfer
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates the transfer of property rights and interests, including requirements for property conveyancing and legal formalities
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Establishes the land titles system in Singapore, governing property registration and title transfers
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Provides legal framework for sale transactions, although primarily focused on goods, some principles apply to property transactions
SLA Regulations: Singapore Land Authority regulations governing land ownership, registration, and administration
CEA Guidelines: Council for Estate Agencies guidelines regulating real estate agency practice and professional conduct
URA Guidelines: Urban Redevelopment Authority guidelines on property development, zoning, and land use
Stamp Duties Act: Governs various property-related duties including Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD), Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), and Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD)
Option to Purchase (OTP) Rules: Regulations governing the option to purchase process, including validity period and exercise procedures
Property Cooling Measures: Government interventions to maintain property market stability, including lending limits and stamp duty adjustments
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Regulations limiting or restricting foreign ownership of certain types of properties in Singapore
Anti-Money Laundering Requirements: Due diligence and reporting obligations for property transactions to prevent money laundering
Conservation Status Requirements: Special regulations and restrictions applying to properties with conservation status or historical significance
