Strata Title
What is a strata title?
A strata title is the form of ownership used for condominium units and other subdivided buildings in Singapore. You own your unit (a strata lot) outright and share the common property, such as the pool, lifts and grounds, with the other owners, who together form the management corporation (MCST). Each unit's share value sets its share of costs and votes.
Key facts
- Used for
- Condominiums, apartments, executive condominiums, and strata landed homes such as townhouses and cluster housing
- You own
- Your strata lot, shown on a Subsidiary Strata Certificate of Title issued by SLA
- Shared
- Common property, such as gardens, playgrounds and the external walls of units
- Managed by
- The management corporation (MCST), made up of all the unit owners
- Share value
- Each lot's whole-number share, which sets its share of maintenance and sinking fund contributions
- Governing laws
- The Land Titles (Strata) Act 1967 and the Building (Strata Management) Act 2004
As of 6 Nov 2026. Source: URA, SLA, BCA, Singapore Statutes Online.
How strata title works
When a developer builds a condominium, the building is subdivided into strata lots under the Land Titles (Strata) Act, with strata subdivision approval from URA’s Chief Planner. SLA then issues a Subsidiary Strata Certificate of Title for each unit, which lets the legal title to each unit be transferred on its own. For new developments of three or more units, titles can be issued once the building is completed up to roof level.
| Part of the development | Who owns it |
|---|---|
| Your unit (strata lot) | You, as the “subsidiary proprietor” |
| Common property | All owners together, through the MCST |
When you buy a strata unit, you automatically become a member of the MCST, must contribute to the upkeep of shared property, and must follow the development’s by-laws.
Share value
Every lot has a share value, listed in a schedule when the development is subdivided. It determines:
- your share of the maintenance and sinking fund contributions; and
- part of the consent count in a collective sale.
Example
A condo has 200 units with share values totalling 2,000. Your unit has a share value of 12. The MCST’s annual budget is $800,000.
| Item | Calculation | Your share |
|---|---|---|
| Your share of contributions | 12 ÷ 2,000 | 0.6% |
| Your yearly contribution | 0.6% × $800,000 | $4,800 |
| Per quarter | $4,800 ÷ 4 | $1,200 |
Common mistakes
- Comparing condo fees without checking share values. Two similar units can pay different fees if their share values differ.
- Ignoring the by-laws. You must follow them once they are passed, even if you didn’t vote.
- Falling behind on contributions. Unpaid contributions can bear interest after 30 days, and failing to pay after a written demand is an offence.
Frequently asked questions
Is an HDB flat strata-titled?
No. HDB flats are sold on leases from HDB and have no MCST. Executive condominiums are strata-titled, like private condominiums.
What is share value?
Each strata lot is given a share value in whole numbers when the development is subdivided. Your contributions to the management and sinking funds are levied in proportion to your share value.
Can a strata development be sold as a whole?
Yes, through a collective sale (en bloc). The consent threshold under the Land Titles (Strata) Act is based on both share values and strata areas.
Related terms
Sources
- Glossary (strata-titled executive condominiums) (URA)
- Issue of titles (Subsidiary Strata Certificates of Title) (SLA)
- Strata title application form (share values of strata lots) (SLA)
- What to know as a condo owner (BCA)
- Building (Strata Management) Act 2004, sections 24 and 40 (Singapore Statutes Online)
Every figure on this page was checked against the official government sources above on 6 Nov 2026. See our editorial policy.
This is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice.