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Find out more about the different aspects of the built environment and how you can play a part in our mission to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment for everyone.
Thinking of buying and staying in a condominium? The roles and responsibilities are different from staying in an HDB flat or landed property. It is important for first-time condominium buyers to fully understand the considerations of owning a condominium unit, before purchasing one.
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Pleasant condo living is only made possible when all stakeholders - including individual unit owners, perform their duties and responsibilities. For owners, apart from paying maintenance contributions, this entails abiding by all house rules and by-laws, as well as being considerate of others when using your unit and common property. While you are living in your own unit, it is located within a larger estate and within close proximity to your neighbours. Therefore, being thoughtful and considerate to one another such as keeping noise levels down at night or putting gym equipment back after use goes a long way.
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While the management council is responsible for most of the decision-making, certain decisions must be made by all unit owners via voting at meetings.
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You will be required to pay a monthly maintenance contribution which goes towards the maintenance and upkeep of common property and facilities, as well as any future major maintenance works.
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As you are living in close proximity with your neighbours, it is important to be considerate to one another such as keeping the noise level down at night.
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By-laws are voted on during general meetings. Even if you were not present to vote on the by-laws, you will be required to follow them once enacted by the Management Corporation (MC).
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Disclaimer This guide has been prepared by the Building and Construction Authority (“BCA”), and is not intended to be a legal interpretation of laws including the BMSM Act or legal advice. Potential condominium buyers should seek professional legal advice if they wish to better understand their legal rights and duties. The Commissioner of Buildings, BCA and any other agency shall not be liable for any reliance on any information contained in this guide by any person.
The Construction Workforce Registration System (CWRS) is an online portal for CoreTrade and Multi-skilling registration and the renewal of Direct R1 eligibility.
OTMS allows you to register the workers for Identity Verification and to check your registration status online.
Lift and escalator owners, contractors and Specialist Professional Engineers (SPEs) can apply for and view applications for Permit to Operate (PTO) here.
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development and transformation of the built environment sector, in order to improve Singapore’s living environment. BCA oversees areas such as safety, quality, inclusiveness, sustainability and productivity, all of which, together with our stakeholders and partners, help to achieve our mission to transform the Built Environment sector and shape a liveable and smart built environment for Singapore.