Landed property in Singapore isn't cheap — we're talking $3 million to $20 million+ depending on whether it's a terrace house in Serangoon Gardens or a GCB in Bukit Timah. With that kind of money on the line, the last thing you want is to get scammed by a dodgy agent or a fly-by-night renovation contractor.
Unlike condos and HDB flats, landed property deals are murkier — less regulation, more cowboys, and way more room for things to go jialat. So before you sign anything, here are 10 red flags that should make you pause, Google harder, or just walk away entirely.
Every property agent in Singapore must be registered with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA). If your so-called landed property specialist can't produce a registration number, or gets cagey when you ask, that's your cue to run.
Legit agents will happily let you verify their details on the CEA Public Register. It takes 30 seconds. If they stall, something's fishy.
