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Applications for estate agent’s licence – Property for rent Singapore
Applications for estate agent’s licence – Property for rent Singapore 33.—(1) An application for or to renew an estate agent’s licence shall be made to the Council in such form and manner and with such information or evidence as the Council may … Continue reading
Eligibility of other persons to hold estate agent’s licence – Singapore property for sale
Eligibility of other persons to hold estate agent’s licence – Singapore property for sale 31. Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person (other than an individual) shall be eligible to be granted or to hold or continue to hold an … Continue reading
Salespersons to be registered – Singapore property for rent
Salespersons to be registered – Singapore property for rent 29.—(1) Subject to this Act — (a) a person shall not be or act as a salesperson for any licensed estate agent, nor shall he hold himself out to the public as being … Continue reading
Bank account for the Council – Singapore property for rent
Bank account for the Council – Singapore property for rent 23.—(1) The Council shall open and maintain one or more accounts with such bank or banks as the Council thinks fit. Singapore property for rent. (2) Every such account shall be … Continue reading
Moneys recovered or collected by Council – Singapore property for sale
Moneys recovered or collected by Council – Singapore property for sale 19.—(1) Subject to subsection (2), all moneys recovered by the Council, and fees and charges collected under this Act shall be paid into and form part of the moneys of the … Continue reading
Protection from personal liability – Property for sale Singapore
Protection from personal liability – Property for sale Singapore 15.—(1) No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie personally against any member, officer, employee or committee member of the Council or other person acting under the direction of the Council for anything which … Continue reading
Appointment of Executive Director and other employees – Property for rent Singapore
Appointment of Executive Director and other employees – Property for rent Singapore 13.—(1) The Council shall, with the approval of the Minister, appoint an Executive Director on such terms and conditions as the Council may determine. Property for rent Singapore. (2) The … Continue reading
Directions by Minister – Property for sale Singapore
Directions by Minister – Property for sale Singapore 11.—(1) The Minister may give to the Council such directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the performance of its functions, the discharge of its duties and the exercise of … Continue reading
Functions and duties of Council – Property for rent Singapore
Functions and duties of Council – Property for rent Singapore 9.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions and duties of the Council shall be (a) to administer the licensing and registration regimes under this Act; (b) to regulate and … Continue reading
Establishment and incorporation of CEA – Property for sale Singapore
Establishment and incorporation of CEA – Property for sale Singapore 6. There is hereby established a body to be known as the Council for Estate Agencies which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and shall, by that name, be capable … Continue reading
Reference to a property – Property for sale Singapore
Reference to a property – Property for sale Singapore (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) — Property for sale Singapore. (a) a reference to a property within the meaning of this section shall include a reference to a property which … Continue reading
Excluded activities and persons – property for rent Singapore
Excluded activities and persons – property for rent Singapore 4.—(1) This Act does not apply to anything done — Property for rent Singapore. (a) by an executor, administrator, trustee, liquidator, receiver, trustee or assignee of a bankrupt for the purposes of … Continue reading
Interpretation of a fit and proper person – Singapore property for sale
Interpretation of a fit and proper person – Singapore property for sale (2) For the purposes of this Act, a person is not a “fit and proper person” if the Council, after considering any relevant facts or matters, is of the view … Continue reading
Interpretation of Key Executive Officer – Singapore property for rent
Interpretation of Key Executive Officer – Singapore property for rent “key executive officer” means the person who is required to be appointed by an estate agent under section 38. “lease” includes a sub‑lease, tenancy and sub‑tenancy and an agreement for a lease … Continue reading
Interpretation of disciplinary panel – Singapore property for sale
Interpretation of disciplinary panel – Singapore property for sale “Disciplinary Panel” means the panel appointed under section 51(1). “disposition” means an act by a person whereby an interest he has in or over a property is affected, and “acquisition”, in relation to a … Continue reading
Short title – Estate Agents Act – Singapore property for rent
Short title – Estate Agents Act – Singapore property for rent 1. This Act may be cited as the Estate Agents Act. Singapore property for rent. Scope of application 2. This Act applies to estate agency work in respect of property situated … Continue reading
Misleading Potential Tenants Regarding Ownership of Rental Property – Property for sale Singapore
Misleading Potential Tenants Regarding Ownership of Rental Property – Property for sale Singapore Facts of Case. The Respondent represented the buyers of the seller’s former HDB flat (‘former flat’). The seller needed to rent a HDB flat for her family … Continue reading
Failing to Declare a Potential Conflict of Interest and Protect Clients’ Interest – Singapore property for rent
Failing to Declare a Potential Conflict of Interest and Protect Clients’ Interest – Singapore property for rent Facts of Case The sellers of a HDB flat engaged the Respondent on an exclusive basis to sell their flat (‘Flat’). Singapore property for … Continue reading
Use of CPF savings for purchase of land and construction of house – property for sale Singapore
Use of CPF savings for purchase of land and construction of house – property for sale Singapore a) A member is not allowed to use his CPF savings to pay directly for the land cost and the construction costs of the … Continue reading
Other conditions on use of CPF for bank loan – Property for sale Singapore
Other conditions on use of CPF for bank loan – Property for sale Singapore a) In the event that a member passes away after his application to use his CPF for the flat is accepted by the Board, but before the … Continue reading