SingaporeWhat is the process for en-bloc sale of a condo?
An en-bloc sale of a condo in Singapore requires approval by at least 80% of owners (by share value and area) for developments 10+ years old, or 85% for younger ones, followed by a collective sale agreement and application to the Strata Titles Board.
What the Law Says
The Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA) sets out the legal framework for collective sale — commonly called 'en-bloc' — of strata-titled developments like condominiums in Singapore.
To proceed with an en-bloc sale, owners must first form a Collective Sale Committee (CSC) if one does not already exist. The CSC then organises a general meeting where owners vote on a proposed collective sale agreement.
The law imposes strict ownership thresholds: at least 80% of the total share values and 80% of the total floor area must consent for developments that are 10 years or older. For developments less than 10 years old, the threshold rises to 85% for both share value and floor area.
All owners must be given at least 30 days’ written notice before the vote. Once approved, the CSC must submit the collective sale agreement and supporting documents to the Strata Titles Board (STB) for confirmation.
Statutory TextNo collective sale agreement shall be valid unless it has been approved by the requisite majority of the proprietors of the development, being not less than 80% of the total share values and not less than 80% of the total area of the lots in the development, where the development is 10 years old or more; or not less than 85% of the total share values and not less than 85% of the total area of the lots in the development, where the development is less than 10 years old.
— Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act, s. 84A — Collective sale agreement
What to Do
Form or appoint a Collective Sale Committee (CSC) with at least 3 owner-members.
Engage a qualified valuer and lawyer to prepare the collective sale agreement and valuation report.
Give all unit owners at least 30 days’ written notice of the general meeting to vote on the agreement.
Obtain written consent from the required majority (80% or 85%, depending on age of development).
Submit the agreement, consents, and supporting documents to the Strata Titles Board for confirmation.
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.