Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Primary legislation governing the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore. Establishes the Torrens system and sets requirements for instruments affecting land.
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Controls and restricts foreign ownership of residential property in Singapore, including specific requirements for foreign purchasers.
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Governs HDB properties and land, including restrictions and eligibility criteria for ownership and transfer.
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Regulates stamp duty obligations including Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) and Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD).
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Establishes land use restrictions and zoning requirements for properties in Singapore.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Sets out legal requirements for property transactions and formalities of property contracts.
Singapore Land Authority Regulations: Specifies requirements for land surveys and property boundaries.
Environmental Public Health Act: Covers environmental considerations and property maintenance obligations.
Building Control Act: Regulates building requirements and property modifications.
Real Estate Developers (Control and Licensing) Act: Regulates transactions involving property developers and development projects.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles applicable to property transactions in Singapore.
Tax Regulations: Various tax-related requirements and obligations pertaining to property transactions.
