Land — Strata titles

Singapore's proposal to purchase two plots of land belonging to Malaysia that will be affected by the redevelopment of the Woodlands Checkpoint (WCP) is still under deliberation by Malaysian authorities, according to Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar.

This article advances a principled approach to give certainty and finality to the registered title under the Land Titles Act 1983 (“LTA”). It requires the court to interpret the statutory exceptions to indefeasibility under the LTA as exclusive categories or instances of the prescribed causes of action that may defeat or encumber the registered title wholly or partially. It is argued that this approach gives effect to the purpose of the LTA.

This legal update discusses the different approaches taken by the Courts when dealing with the issue of exclusive use and enjoyment of common property.

The Vietnamese government is introducing amendments to the Land Law, Housing Law, and Real Estate Trading Law, aiming to curb real estate speculation and enhance efficient land usage.

This case update discusses when a decision of the Strata Titles Board is appealable to the General Division of the High Court, how the time for appeal is calculated and the principles applicable to an application for extension of time to file appeal.

In a recent law-building session chaired by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, the Vietnamese Government discussed three draft laws and two law proposals.

Civil Procedure — Appeals , Land — Strata Titles

Gifts — Avoidance , Land — Registration of title

Trust — Constructive trusts , Equity — Estoppel

Land — Strata titles

Land — Sale of land

Land — Interest in land , Evidence — Admissibility of evidence

Land — Sale of land

Land — Development , Land — Strata titles

Vietnamese property developers are looking to sell assets and shares to deal with debts, restructure, maintain cash flow, and keep operations going. High inventory and mounting debt have sent developers scrambling for funds, creating good opportunities for new players, including businesses and investment funds, to join the market by acquiring suitable lands for their future projects.

Land — Caveats

Land — Caveats

Landlord and Tenant — Agreements for leases

Personal Property — Passing of property