Course

[21 May 25] Dimensions of state policy on land

OVERVIEW      

The course offers an in-depth exploration of current land policies, emphasizing land betterment, administration, and policy changes. It addresses vital aspects of land allocation, compulsory acquisition, and lease renewals that affect key stakeholders across industries. offers an in-depth exploration of land policy and administration.

The agenda is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge for addressing industry-specific land use issues, ensuring they can effectively navigate disputes and optimize land policy outcomes.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

• State Land Allocation & State Land Act including the Land Acquisition Act and its impacts.
•  Compulsory Land Acquisition including Legal frameworks, compensation valuation, mediation, and legal challenges in market-value-based acquisitions.
• Land forfeiture processes, risk mitigation, and the new State Lands Protection Bill.
•  Alienation of State Land
• Effective strategies for renewing/extending land leases
• Efficient use of land during interim development periods (Tender, Short-term Renewal, TOL Rate Table)
•  Land Betterment Charge and ways the charges are affecting land value and decision-making

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

•  Gain a clear understanding of state land allocation and alienation procedures.
•  Learn effective strategies to resolve land encumbrances and acquisition-related issues.
•  Be equipped with the tools to handle lease renewals, forfeitures, and other legal challenges tied to land use. 

TARGET AUDIENCES

• Real estate developers
• Surveyors
•  Architects
• Contractors
•  Public authorities 

Mr William Lai, Principal Consultant, Wlaw LLC

Mr William Lai graduated from the University of Singapore Law Faculty in 1975. He worked as a solicitor in M/S Lee & Lee and M/S Drew & Napier before setting up his own practice, Wlaw LLC. Whilst in National Service, Mr William served as Senior Investigation Officer with the Special Investigation Branch (Provost Unit). As a reservist, he received the “Most Outstanding National Servicemen” Award in 1995 and attained the rank of Captain. In 2021, he received an award from Minister Desmond Lee -Minister for National Development (MND) for his contribution to the “Digitalisation of Property Transaction Procession.” Mr William was also the Operational Advisor (together with Professor Summit Agrawal) to the Myanmar Financial Intelligence Unit (Anti Money Laundering Unit).

Mr Lee Chin Ping, Consultant, Wlaw LLC

Mr Lee graduated from the NUS in 1995 with a 2^nd Class Upper Honours Bachelor’s degree in law and in 1999 with a Master’s degree in Law. He was called to the Singapore Bar in 2000 and admitted as a Solicitor of England & Wales in 2004. Mr Lee has been in practice as a conveyancing lawyer since 2000. His extensive experience in conveyancing matters includes acting for purchasers or sellers (individuals and corporate entities) in the sale and purchase of real estate (HDB and private properties), acting for developers in the sale of real estate development projects, and acting for banks and financial institutions in the mortgage or refinancing of real estate.

Mr Alvin Wong, Senior Associate Lawyer, Wlaw LLC

Alvin is currently a lawyer with WLaw LLC.  His career spans across both the public and private sectors. Prior to becoming a legal practitioner, he was a law enforcer, having served the Singapore Police Force (SPF) as a regular senior police officer for 15 years.  Before joining the SPF, he was a Private Banker for about 10 years and has accumulated experience in the area of high-net-worth family wealth management and trust advisory.

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

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