Property and Real Estate

The Board of Valuers and Real Estate Agents (BOVEA) regulates the profession of valuation services and real estate agents who provide valuation, management and real estate marketing services.

BOVEA has three objectives: granting authorisation to the valuers and estate agents to practise in Brunei Darussalam; maintaining and developing standards of professional conducts and ethics of the valuers and estate agents; and assuring continuing professional education to registered valuers and estate agents. The part enforcement of the Land Code (Amendment) Order 2016 in particular Sections 5 (with exception), 6 and 7 took effect on January 1, 2021.

Registering a caveat on a land title will prevent any dealings with the land. As a result, landowners may not transfer, sell, mortgage or lease the land or have any other dealings that will affect the interest of the parties who have registered the caveat until the matter is removed or has automatically expired.

Section 5 of the amended order deals with the implementation of caveat provisions to protect the interest of relevant parties on the respective land by entering or registering those interests in the land register.

Registering a caveat on a land title will prevent any dealings with the land. As a result, landowners may not transfer, sell, mortgage or lease the land or have any other dealings that will affect the interest of the parties who have registered the caveat until the matter is removed or has automatically expired.

Caveat applications can be made to the Land Officer at the respective District Land Office in accordance to the land location, using the forms set out under Section 6. Caveat fees will be imposed as detailed in Section 7 of the Order.

The caveat is valid for three years, unless earlier removed from the land register by the Land Officer. It can be renewed for another three years subject to a renewal fee payment.

The development is made up of 84 condominium units, with private courtyard gardens and a riverside promenade. Spacious and elegant, each apartment comes with three bedrooms, a study, a utility room and a kitchen.

One Riverside

Situated along the scenic Kedayan River in the heart of Gadong, One Riverside is Brunei Darussalam’s first luxury residential and commercial development. The development is made up of 84 condominium units, with private courtyard gardens and a riverside promenade. Spacious and elegant, each apartment comes with three bedrooms, a study, a utility room and a kitchen.

Residents also have access t o a private parking area on the first level. Gadong and Kiulap are a five-minute drive away. A pedestrian bridge connects the promenade to Kiulap, ideal for those looking for a breezy stroll. Alternatively, one can ride a boat from the promenade to Gadong or Kiulap for a unique commuting experience.

Brunei’s premier supermarket, Supa Save, opened its fourth branch at One Riverside in 2019. The supermarket offers a wide range of gourmet and organic products from overseas, while the Supa Save Café offers popular local delights.

Patrons can also find popular eateries such as Excapade, Nanyang Food Garden, Margherita Pizzeria, Area 8, Twinkle Kids Café, Amsarra, Bloom Café, Chocolate Origins, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Brunei, Iskandar Curry House and Ximply Chriz. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy shopping at Run Trail Nation and Under Armour. There is also Bloom Project Co with beautifully designed bouquets and flower arrangements for all occasions.

Fitness enthusiasts can head to the boutique gym TKO at One Riverside for an invigorating workout. The Copper Kitchen is located on the ground floor of TKO.