Property Purchase & Sale Advisory
Acquiring or disposing of real estate requires meticulous legal coordination. Our comprehensive advisory service covers every phase of the transaction, from initial offer to final settlement.
What's Included:
- Option to Purchase and Sale & Purchase Agreement review and negotiation
- Title search and encumbrance verification through Singapore Land Authority
- Caveat lodgment and interest protection
- Coordination with CPF Board for housing grant applications
- Stamp duty calculation and IRAS submission
- Completion account preparation and settlement coordination
Lease Agreement Drafting & Review
Tenancy disputes stem from ambiguous lease terms. We draft and review residential and commercial lease agreements that clearly define obligations, prevent common disputes, and remain enforceable under Singapore's tenancy framework.
What's Included:
- Customized tenancy agreement preparation for HDB, private residential, or commercial properties
- Deposit protection clauses and break clause structuring
- Maintenance responsibility allocation
- Subletting and assignment provisions
- Diplomatic clause inclusion for expatriate tenants
- Stamping arrangement with IRAS
Title Investigation & Due Diligence
Hidden defects in property title can invalidate transactions or create ongoing liabilities. Our forensic title investigation identifies issues that standard searches miss, giving you complete confidence before commitment.
What's Included:
- Comprehensive title search through Integrated Land Information Service
- Historical ownership chain analysis
- Encumbrance, caveat, and mortgage verification
- Planning permission and zoning compliance check with URA
- Outstanding property tax and conservancy charges verification
- Strata title and management corporation inquiry
Property Dispute Resolution
When property conflicts arise, swift legal action prevents escalation and financial loss. We represent clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation for all categories of real estate disputes.
Dispute Categories We Handle:
- Breach of Sale & Purchase Agreement and specific performance claims
- Landlord-tenant disputes including unlawful occupation and unpaid rent
- Boundary disputes and adverse possession claims
- Co-ownership disagreements and partition actions
- Defective property claims against developers and contractors
- Estate distribution disputes involving real property
Real Estate Financing Documentation
Property financing involves complex legal instruments that balance lender security with borrower flexibility. We prepare and review mortgage documentation, refinancing agreements, and security arrangements.
What's Included:
- Mortgage deed preparation and registration
- Security documentation for property-backed loans
- Refinancing agreement review and negotiation
- Guarantee and indemnity assessment
- Redemption statement verification and discharge coordination
- Bridging loan documentation
Strata Title & En Bloc Collective Sale
Collective sales and strata title conversions require coordination among multiple stakeholders and strict compliance with legislative requirements. We guide developments through the en bloc process and strata subdivision.
What's Included:
- En bloc sale committee formation and governance advice
- Collective Sale Agreement drafting
- Strata Titles Board application preparation
- Minority owner negotiation and dispute resolution
- Distribution methodology verification
- Completion and proceeds distribution oversight
