Chapter 4.1.
Sale of uncompleted private properties

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

  • Apply the provisions in the Housing Developers (Control & Licensing) Act (HDCLA) and Housing Developers Rules, relating but not limited to:
    • Properties covered by the Act
    • Sale and no-sale licence
    • Duties of developers
    • Mandatory information on housing project to be provided to intending buyers, including scaled floor plans and breakdown in unit floor area
    • Controls on advertisements
    • Standard OTP (including its contents)
    • Standard S&P agreement (including its contents) e.g. buyers’ obligations on payment schedule
    • Interpret the respective stakeholder’s rights and duties at various stages of a property transaction, e.g. OTP, S&P agreement, Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP), legal completion (cross-refer to Paper 2, Unit 4.2)
    • Procedure for sub-sale
    • Remedies for breach by seller and buyer e.g. shortfall in floor area, defects, failure to deliver vacant possession, failure to pay, unauthorised alteration to premises
  • Compare Sale of Commercial Properties Act with HDCLA so as to draw out the similarities and differences.

Related Multiple Choice Questions

What licence must developers obtain before selling properties in Singapore?

A developer is planning a new condominium project. Which of the following is a requirement they must fulfill before selling any units?

Charles is selling his house to Diana. After Diana exercises the OTP by paying the remaining down payment, what document becomes binding between Charles and Diana?

What is the main purpose of the Sale & Purchase Agreement (S&P) in Singapore?

Marcus is an investor looking to convert his semi-detached house into a bungalow in Singapore. What is a critical factor he must consider before proceeding with the conversion?

Which unit oversees the approval process for foreign ownership of restricted properties in Singapore?

What type of properties does the Residential Property Act (RPA) classify as 'restricted'?

Tom, a foreign investor, wants to purchase a Good Class Bungalow in Singapore. Which authority's approval is necessary for him to proceed?

What is the purpose of the Option to Purchase (OTP) in Singapore real estate transactions?

When a developer in Singapore plans to convert an old warehouse into a residential complex, they must first seek:

Linda, who is not a Singaporean or PR, wishes to buy a property in Singapore. Which of the following properties does NOT require her to seek approval from the Land Dealings Approval Unit (LDAU)?

Which segment of Singapore's real estate market involves transactions directly from the developer to the buyer?

Emma is considering buying an apartment in Singapore. Which characteristic is unique to condominium developments compared to other apartments?

Which type of property in Singapore requires foreign investors to understand and comply with specific rules?

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?