If you’re buying a property in Singapore, it’s important to have a

local qualified lawyer to help you. The bank will usually refer a

lawyer in their panel list, if you have a lawyer referred by your

friend, ensure that the lawyer is in the bank’s panel list.

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The lawyer has an important role drawing up the contracts,

performing searches to confirm details of the property and its

ownership and making sure the property won't imminently be

affected by any major infrastructure projects. The lawyer is also

responsible for due diligence checks on the seller (for resale

condominiums) and will liaise directly with the developer’s

solicitor, which can ensure you’re not victim of a scam.