There are several laws and regulations governing real estate activities. Some of which are:

• Building Control Act (Cap. 29)pertains to renovations and building works.
• Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004, Act 47 of 2004, relates to proper maintenance and management of buildings.
• Housing Developers (Control And Licensing) Act (Cap. 130), governs laws relating to the licensing and control of housing developers.

• Residential Property Act (Cap. 274) provides laws and regulations relating to the ownership of residential property by foreign individuals and companies.
• Sale Of Commercial Properties Act (Cap. 281), regulates the sale of non-residential properties.

• Land Titles Act (Cap. 157), contains legislations that relate to the registration of titles to land.
• Land Titles (Strata) Act (Cap. 158) governs laws relating to the subdivision of land into strata units and the disposal of these units.
• Planning Act (Cap. 232) & Subsidiary Legislation, includes laws relating to land development.

• Property Tax Act (Cap. 254) includes regulations for the levy of property tax on immovable properties.
• Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312), includes provisions for the imposition of stamp duties on documents relating to immovable properties.