Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Primary legislation that governs the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore, establishing the Torrens system of land registration. Critical for ensuring proper title transfer and ownership rights.
Planning Act (Chapter 232): Controls land use and development in Singapore, including zoning regulations and permitted uses of vacant land. Essential for determining allowable uses of the property.
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Legislation that restricts foreign ownership of residential properties in Singapore. Particularly relevant if the vacant land is zoned for residential use.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Governs property transactions and transfers in Singapore, setting out legal requirements for property contracts and conveyancing procedures.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Regulates various property-related duties including Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD), and Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD).
Environmental Public Health Act: Addresses environmental requirements and land contamination issues that may affect vacant land transactions and future development.
Building Control Act: Sets out building regulations and requirements relevant for future development of the vacant land, including construction and safety standards.
Singapore Land Authority Regulations: Governs land survey requirements and property boundaries determination, essential for accurate property delineation and transfer.
Urban Redevelopment Authority Guidelines: Provides regulations on Master Plan zoning, plot ratio restrictions, and development potential for vacant land in Singapore.
