Woman wins 99-to-1 condo appeal in Singapore
Singapore's Court of Appeal ruled a woman owns 99% of a condo despite paying only 1%, overturning a lower court decision.
May 21, 2026
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SINGAPORE — The Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of a woman in a property dispute with her ex-boyfriend, granting her a 99% share of a condominium unit in Bukit Timah that the couple bought for about S$1.87 million in 2019. The woman had paid only 1% of the purchase price, but the court found that the man had intended to gift her the majority share.
The case, which has drawn public attention, centered on a 99-to-1 ownership arrangement. The lower court had initially awarded the man a larger share based on his financial contribution, but the appellate court overturned that decision, emphasizing the man's intention at the time of purchase.
The Court of Appeal noted that the man had contemplated the 99-to-1 split and had not been misled or coerced. The ruling underscores the importance of intent in property disputes involving joint purchases by couples.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was the 99-to-1 property dispute about?
A woman and her ex-boyfriend bought a condo in Bukit Timah for S$1.87 million in 2019, with a 99-to-1 ownership split. The woman paid only 1% but was awarded 99% by the Court of Appeal.
Why did the Court of Appeal rule in favor of the woman?
The court found that the man had intended to gift her the majority share, and there was no evidence of fraud or coercion.
What was the lower court's decision?
The lower court had awarded the man a larger share based on his financial contribution, but the appellate court overturned that decision.
