Mr. Lim, a Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) who officially relinquished his Singapore citizenship on 15 Feb 2025, is required to dispose of his landed property, which was previously approved by the Land Dealings Approval Unit (LDAU). To whom must Mr. Lim sell this property, and within what timeframe from 15 Feb 2025 must this disposal occur?

An approved purchaser, within 2 years

Under the Residential Property Act, which of the following is not classified as Restricted Property requiring prior approval for purchase by a foreign person?

Vacant land designated for commercial use

Paper 1

Legislation, Regulations & Policies

Property-related laws and government policies

64 practice questions available in the app

Study Guide

Legislation, Regulations & Policies is part of Paper 1 — Real Estate Agency of the RES examination. This topic covers property-related laws and government policies.

Key facts

Part of Paper 1 (Law of contract, agency, property, land registration)
64 practice questions in the app
Multiple choice format — 4 options per question
Must score 75% or higher on Paper 1 to pass

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Ahmad, who was facing mounting business debts, decided to transfer his 50% share in a freehold luxury apartment in Orchard to his wife, Priya, as a 'gift' for no consideration (voluntary transfer). Eighteen months later, Ahmad was declared bankrupt by the court. The Official Assignee, acting under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (IRDA), seeks to reverse this transfer to satisfy Ahmad's creditors. Which term describes the Official Assignee's power to invalidate this transfer, and what is the relevant 'clawback' period for transactions at an undervalue?

Frequently Asked Questions

What key legislation should I know for the RES exam?

Key legislation includes the Residential Property Act (foreign ownership restrictions), Planning Act (development control and URA Master Plan), Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA for condominiums), and the Environmental Protection and Management Act.

Can foreigners buy property in Singapore?

Under the Residential Property Act, foreigners can buy private condominiums and apartments without restriction. However, they are restricted from purchasing landed residential property (houses, bungalows) and HDB flats without government approval. Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) of 60% applies to foreign buyers.

How many Legislation questions are in the RES exam?

There are approximately 64 practice questions on Legislation, Regulations & Policies. This topic requires staying current with Singapore government policies affecting property ownership, cooling measures, and development regulations.

Study Resources for Legislation, Regulations & Policies

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