2026 LegislationProperty is where small drafting mistakes turn into expensive ones. In Singapore the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886 governs how interests in land are dealt with, the Stamp Duties Act fixes the duty payable to IRAS, and a flat bought under the HDB scheme follows its own rulebook. Whether you are renting out a condominium, taking a lease or buying a home, the right document -- correctly stamped -- is what protects you. These templates are built for Singapore property practice.
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When to use these templates
When you rent out or take a property. A tenancy agreement fixes the rent, security deposit, term, maintenance and the obligations of landlord and tenant. The deposit, diplomatic clause, minor-repair threshold and reinstatement terms are the clauses that decide most disputes.
When you grant or take a longer lease. A lease agreement records a fixed term, renewal options, permitted use and the responsibilities for outgoings and upkeep, whether for residential or commercial premises.
When you sell or buy property. A sale and purchase agreement and the option to purchase set out the price, the deposit, completion date and the warranties of title, before conveyancing transfers the legal interest.
When you support a transaction. Letters of intent, inventory lists, handover and condition reports and landlord or tenant notices keep the dealing clean and evidenced from start to finish.
What you will find in this category
- Tenancy agreements: rent, deposit, term, diplomatic clause, maintenance and reinstatement.
- Lease agreements: fixed term, renewal, permitted use, outgoings and repair obligations.
- Sale and purchase agreements and options to purchase: price, deposit, completion and title warranties.
- Inventory, handover and condition reports: to record the state of the premises on entry and exit.
- Landlord and tenant notices: notices to quit, rent reminders and termination letters.
Legal framework and key points to watch
Dealings in land are governed by the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886, while title to most land is registered under the Land Titles Act through the Singapore Land Authority. A short tenancy operates largely under common law, but the agreement still needs to be clear on deposit, term and termination because there is no general statutory rent control to fall back on.
Stamp duty is unavoidable. Under the Stamp Duties Act, a tenancy or lease must be stamped through IRAS, and the duty is calculated on the rent and the term. A sale and purchase of residential property attracts Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) and, depending on the buyer's profile and the number of properties held, Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD). An unstamped instrument is not admissible in evidence until the duty and any penalty are paid, so stamp on time.
Foreign ownership is restricted. The Residential Property Act and the Planning Act limit the acquisition of landed residential property and vacant land by foreign persons, and HDB flats are subject to the HDB Act and eligibility rules rather than ordinary conveyancing. Check the buyer's eligibility and the property type before committing.
Why our templates
- Drafted for the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886 and Singapore conveyancing practice.
- Built with the Stamp Duties Act and IRAS stamping requirements in mind.
- Reviewed by legal professionals, with clear terms on deposit, term and reinstatement.
- Ready to use as PDF and Word, so you can stamp or adapt them immediately.
- Practical structure: guided fields for parties, rent, deposit, term and property details.