CEA Compliance and Property Paperwork
Every Singapore property agent works under the Council for Estate Agencies, whose rules govern advertising, client money, conflicts of interest and the documents a transaction must produce. These guides cover the obligations that apply to a practising agent and the paperwork each stage of a deal requires.
Who this is for: Practising agents and the clients who want to know what their agent is bound to do.
CEA & Compliance Guides
Every PropKaki guide on cea & compliance, newest first.
AML Checks Property Agents Must Do in Singapore
Singapore property agents should do practical AML checks before materially progressing a deal: verify identity, confirm authority to transact, understand who really controls the transaction, and slow down when the money flow or explanation does not make sense. This guide focuses on workable red flags, internal escalation, client-friendly scripts, and the records that help show a clean compliance trail.
Can a Property Agent Charge Commission Without a Signed Estate Agency Agreement?
A verbal understanding may start the work, but it is a weak basis for a commission dispute. This Singapore guide explains the difference between verbal instruction, written authority, and a signed estate agency agreement, plus the records that make a commission claim easier to defend.
Can Property Agents Take Referral Fees in Singapore?
For Singapore property agents, the safer question is not just whether a referral fee is allowed, but whether it could influence advice, requires written disclosure, or needs agency approval first.
CEA Disciplinary Action Against Property Agents in Singapore: What It Means and What to Do
A CEA complaint is not the same as disciplinary action. This guide explains how complaints may progress, what conduct draws scrutiny, and what records to prepare before you reply.
CEA Rules on Handling Client Money for Property Agents in Singapore
A practical guide to CEA-related expectations on handling client money for Singapore property agents: what not to touch, how commission should be documented separately, why direct payment is usually safer for deposits and transaction monies, and what records should exist.
Conflict of Interest for Property Agents in Singapore: Common Situations to Watch
Conflict of interest for Singapore property agents is not just about commission. This guide covers personal ownership, family links, side benefits, dual representation pressure, disclosure, and when recusal is the safer move.
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CEA & Compliance — Frequently Asked
What does CEA & Compliance cover?
Every Singapore property agent works under the Council for Estate Agencies, whose rules govern advertising, client money, conflicts of interest and the documents a transaction must produce. These guides cover the obligations that apply to a practising agent and the paperwork each stage of a deal requires.
Who are these CEA & Compliance guides for?
Practising agents and the clients who want to know what their agent is bound to do.
How many PropKaki guides cover CEA & Compliance?
PropKaki publishes 17 guides on cea & compliance, most recently updated 7 June 2026. Every guide is built on real URA, HDB and data.gov.sg data, with the working shown.
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