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Explore the RES syllabus, one topic at a time.

A structured roadmap covering the topics in your RES course. Start with the fundamentals, explore each competency unit and deepen your understanding with our existing article library.

41 topics4 competency units2 exam papers

How to use this page: Browse the topic outline below. Individual topic guides will be added progressively; until then, explore our existing detailed RES articles. Topic headings follow the syllabus structure provided. For clarity, 1.3 is displayed as “Introduction to Basic Land Law Concepts” rather than “Introduction”. Check the syllabus applicable to your examination sitting.

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Paper 1Land law & interests in land

CU 1

Real Estate Agency Industry Overview & Basic Land Law Concepts

8 topics · Paper 1

Real Estate Agency Industry Overview

1.1Real estate market and submarketsRead guide →

1.2Real estate market players and government interventionRead guide →

Basic Land Law Concepts

1.3Introduction to Basic Land Law ConceptsRead guide →

1.4LandRead guide →

1.5Estates in landRead guide →

1.6State Lands Act 1920Read guide →

1.7Rights in another’s landRead guide →

1.8Registration of titlesRead guide →

CU 2

Dealings with Interests in Land

13 topics · Paper 1

2.1Law of contractGuide coming soon

2.2Law of agencyGuide coming soon

2.3Landlord and tenant lawGuide coming soon

2.4NegligenceGuide coming soon

2.5Conveyance inter vivosGuide coming soon

2.6MortgageGuide coming soon

2.7GiftGuide coming soon

2.8TrustGuide coming soon

2.9SuccessionGuide coming soon

2.10Future interestsGuide coming soon

2.11Co-ownershipGuide coming soon

2.12Restrictions on capacity to hold landGuide coming soon

2.13Planning and development of landGuide coming soon

Paper 2Regulation, marketing & transactions

CU 3

Regulation of Real Estate Agency Industry & Real Estate Marketing

11 topics · Paper 2

3.1Regulation of real estate agency industryGuide coming soon

3.2Role and functions of salespersons and their requisite knowledge and skillsGuide coming soon

3.3Principles of real estate marketingGuide coming soon

3.4Types of listingGuide coming soon

3.5Methods of saleGuide coming soon

3.6Regulations on advertisementsGuide coming soon

3.7Marketing of residential propertyGuide coming soon

3.8Marketing of commercial propertyGuide coming soon

3.9Marketing of industrial propertyGuide coming soon

3.10Marketing of special propertiesGuide coming soon

3.11Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003Guide coming soon

CU 4

Property Transactions

9 topics · Paper 2

4.1Sale of uncompleted private propertiesGuide coming soon

4.2Sale of completed private propertiesGuide coming soon

4.3Collective sale of private propertiesGuide coming soon

4.4Sale of HDB flatsGuide coming soon

4.5Leasing of private propertiesGuide coming soon

4.6Renting out HDB flats/bedroomsGuide coming soon

4.7Foreign worker housingGuide coming soon

4.8Taxes on propertyGuide coming soon

4.9Property finance and financial calculationsGuide coming soon

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