Chapter 1.8.
Registration of titles

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

  • Associate a property type with a property title: certificate of title, subsidiary strata certificate of title, or lease title.
  • Interpret dealings that are notified in the title document, e.g. transfers, mortgages, charges, and leases exceeding 7 years.
  • Understand the effect of registration and the priority of registered interests.
  • Understand the function of a caveat and the period of its effectiveness.

Related Multiple Choice Questions

Irene, who owns a property with a 30-year leasehold interest on a JTC industrial site, wishes to ensure her interest is legally recognized. What must she do?

Cindy is a developer looking to prevent changes to the façade of the building she is developing. Which legal tool should she register to ensure this?

Which document is not executed in the form of a deed?

Bob is completing the purchase of a new home. At what point in the process is the legal title of the property officially transferred to him under Singapore's Land Titles System?

What system is used in Singapore for the transfer of property titles?

What must be registered with the Singapore Land Registry?

What is the purpose of a restrictive covenant in the Subsidiary Strata Certificate of Title?

When does the legal title of a registered freehold estate pass to the buyer?

A homeowner in Singapore wants to ensure that their friend can live in their house for a year while they're abroad. This can be formally arranged through a:

What must be done for leases exceeding seven years?

Alice is interested in placing a formal notice to protect her interest in a property she is purchasing in Singapore. For how many years will this notice remain effective unless withdrawn or cancelled?

How long must a lease be in Singapore for it to require registration?

Grace, a solicitor, is handling a property transaction. Which system will she use to lodge documents electronically for the registration of this transaction?

In Singapore real estate, a 'trust of land' primarily separates:

Which system facilitates the electronic registration of property transactions in Singapore?