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Top 5 Most Popular FAQs Requisition of Land Information
1.	How do I find out the particulars of the owner of a HDB flat? You can find out the particulars of the owner of the HDB flat by applying for "Image of HDB Leases" in INLIS. The photocopy of the Lease will show the name of the owner and any encumbrances affecting the property. As Leases are not available in digital format, SLA will send a hardcopy to you by fax. You can also request for it to be delivered by post.
2.	What information can you obtain from a land-register? The Land-register provides information on: Whether it is freehold or leasehold or others Land area of the property The name(s) of the registered owners The legal arrangement by which the registered owners own the property (eg, Joint tenants or Tenants in common) The addresses for service of legal notices on the registered owners Whether there are legal interests (eg, Mortgages, CPF Charges) affecting the property
3.	I lost the title deed for my HDB flat a few years back and I have not applied for a new one. Will I be able to get a photocopy for my records? Yes, you can apply for a copy via INLIS. As Leases are not available in digital format, a hardcopy will be sent to you by fax or alternatively, you can request for it to be delivered to you by post. Please contact INLIS Helpdesk at 6238 9353 if you require assistance. As a photocopy of Lease is not a document of title, it cannot be used for registration purpose. If you need the Lease for registration purpose, you will have to apply for the issue of a Subsidiary Certificate of Title (SCT). Please engage a lawyer or check with HDB on the Application for SCT.
4.	Who can make searches on the land-register? Anyone who is interested in the property such as potential buyers, lawyers acting for interested parties (eg, buyers, banks, CPF Board) and financial institutions who may be considering extending loan facilities.
5.	How can I find out if there is a caveat lodged against my property? To find out if there is a caveat lodged against your private property, you can conduct a search by using either the "Property Title Information" or "Property TItle Information - Encumbrances Information" service in INLIS. If there is a caveat lodged against your private property, you will be able see the details of the caveat reflected under the "Encumbrances" section of the title. However, if you own a HDB property, you can conduct a search by using the "Image of HDB Leases" service in INLIS. If there is a caveat lodged against your HDB property, you will be able to see a caveat endorsed on the lease. Please contact the INLIS Helpdesk at 6238 9353 if you require assistance.

Last Update : 01 July 2013


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