SingaporeI co-own property. Can I force a sale?
Yes, as a co-owner in Singapore, you can apply to the High Court for an order for sale of the property under section 105 of the Land Titles Act.
What the Law Says
The Land Titles Act gives co-owners a statutory right to seek court-ordered sale of jointly held land when agreement cannot be reached.
Under Singapore law, if you co-own property (e.g., as joint tenants or tenants in common), you have the legal right to ask the court to order the sale of the property — even if the other co-owner disagrees. This is not about 'kicking out' the other owner, but about realising your share of the asset’s value.
The court has discretion to decide whether a sale is just and equitable, considering factors like the nature of the co-ownership, the intentions of the parties, and practicality of partition or continued co-ownership.
Statutory TextThe High Court may, on the application of any person interested in land, make an order for the sale of the land.
— Land Titles Act, s. 105 — Sale of land by order of court
What to Do
Confirm your status as a registered co-owner (check the title at the Singapore Land Authority)
Attempt to negotiate a voluntary sale or buyout with the other co-owner(s)
Engage a lawyer to file an Originating Application in the High Court under section 105
Prepare evidence showing why a sale is just and equitable (e.g., deadlock, financial hardship, impracticality of shared use)
Attend court hearings and comply with any directions (e.g., valuation, sale method)
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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.