Stephanie Choong

Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) is one of the first and last pieces of documents that every house buyer will sign in their ownership of a property, while stamp duty is a tax imposed on documents in the sale or transfer of a property.

Besides Strata Title, there is another piece of document that is equally important for strata homeowners – the Schedule of Parcels and its share units.

Many new home buyers are not aware that their interests are protected under the (HDA) Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966. Protections include defect liability period, management of strata title issues and safeguard against unscrupulous developers.

G&G communities are identified as a cluster of houses surrounded by walls or fences, where accessibility is controlled by guards coupled with security elements such as 24-hour patrol services and closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs). If you are thinking of residing in a gated community, this guide is for you.

Are noisy neighbours getting on your nerves? Find out what are the right course of action and legal reliefs available for homeowners when it comes to neighbourly disputes.