Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and obligations, including specific requirements for contracts relating to land
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Regulates land registration, property ownership and transfer regulations, as well as caveats and restrictions on property
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Sets out restrictions on foreign ownership of residential property and specific requirements for foreign purchasers
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Establishes legal requirements for property transactions and defines rights and obligations in property dealings
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Covers zoning regulations and land use restrictions for properties in Singapore
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty obligations including Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) and Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD)
Housing and Development Act: Contains specific rules for public housing, including eligibility criteria and resale regulations for HDB properties
Property Tax Act (Cap. 254): Regulates tax obligations related to property ownership in Singapore
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Addresses temporary measures affecting property transactions and force majeure considerations during the pandemic period
Singapore Land Authority (SLA): Key regulatory body overseeing land administration and property transactions in Singapore
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA): Regulatory body responsible for land use planning and conservation of buildings
Housing & Development Board (HDB): Statutory board responsible for public housing development and regulations
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA): Regulatory body that governs real estate agencies and agents in Singapore
