TOP and CSC Permit Certificates

Make sure to check that your prospective property is permitted and ready in condition to be occupied

Stepping into another echelon of society, your home not only renders you with a sense of gratification but also security. But wait! Are you sure if your building is constructed according to law and the approved plan? Sure, if your new home has been constructed in compliance with the building code and rules? Are all the required clearances obtained?

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Why should you be concerned about these permits?

Did you know that when you buy a new property that’s still under construction, you won’t be able to move into a newly purchased property that is still being built or constructed until the developer receives the Temporary Occupancy Certificates (TOP)?

While if your property is procured with TOP, you can move into your brand-new home even if the remaining amenities’ constructions are still in progress. For instance, while the units are completed, facilities like the swimming pool and barbeque pits, you can still apply for TOP and collect your keys and begin their stay in your new development, instead of waiting for the project to be fully completed.

Conversely, when building plans have moved away from the initial proposal, your developers will need to fully complete both essential and additional facilities before they can be granted the Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC), which means your new home complies with construction standards.

Check for the TOP and CSC project and allow yourself to start on a clean slate

If you’re thinking of speeding up your move into a new HDB or condo unit, but all the paperwork related to buying a new home gets too confusing for you, then ground-breaking i-PAP, the property database is up for you!

With the keying in of vital information pertaining to your property, you can check that your property has obtained TOP and CSC from the inspection authority and assure that your project is built according to the approved construction plan and mandatory standards.

Then why take a chance? Verify the necessary permit certificates and make your possession of the property a safety haven!

All about TOP and CSC

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FAQ's

What is a Temporary Occupation Permit(TOP) ?

While if your property is procured with TOP, you can move into your brand new home even if the remaining amenities’ constructions are still in progress.

When will TOP property become eligible to move in?

For instance, while the units are completed, facilities like the kids play areas and workout facilities, you can still get TOP and collect your keys and begin their stay in your new development, instead of waiting for the project to be fully completed.

What is a Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC)?

CSC is an essential certification given to safe, functional developments that have met all the building requirements.

Why has my development not obtained CSC yet?

The reason why your developments have not attained CSC yet may be due to renovations in amenities or additional features in the area or perhaps due to minor deviations in building plans.

Why is getting TOP is a great option?

Getting the TOP is great as residents can move in earlier instead of waiting for the estate to be fully completed which could take some time.

When do developers qualify for TOP?

When the pipelines, windows, safety features within the estate are all in order and homeowners can move in with no worries, the developers get qualified for TOP.

When will the developers be granted CSC?

As building plans move away from the initial proposal, developers will need to fully complete building all areas of the estate before they can be granted the CSC.

How can I search for TOP and CSC in i-PAP?

With the keying in of vital information pertaining to your property such as project name block name street name postal code and Unit in i-PAP; you can check that your property has obtained TOP and CSC from the inspection authority and assure that your project is built according to the approved construction plan and mandatory standards.