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What is Property Title Verification and Why Every Buyer Needs It?

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What Is Property Title Verification and Why Should Every Buyer Hire a Property Lawyer?

When you want to buy a property there are many factors you have to consider. How can one be sure that the property is marketable and has a clean title?

One Sale Deed or Registration Document cannot tell you that the property is free from encumbrances. There could be many earlier sales, inheritances, mortgage, family settlements, litigation, POAs, Tenancy agreements or defective papers. Which can become an issue while buying the property.

Why should one opt for Title Verification?

By conducting title verification you can come to know if the seller has the legal right to sell the property. And if the documents are sufficient enough to prove that the seller is the owner. Buying property in Delhi NCR or any part of India requires you to look into all these legal aspects before making your purchase. It will help you avoid getting involved into a legal battle.

Talk to us if you need title verification. Whether you want to buy a house, commercial property or an industrial property. Or if you want to know more about your Inherited property contact Advocate BK Singh / Property Lawyer Delhi today.

Why Does Property Title Verification Matter Before Buying a Property?

Title search of property is done to verify the ownership and check for any flaws in the property documents. There might be encumbrances or disputes that are attached to the property.

Sometimes property can seem fit for you but it can have a tangled title history.

Few questions that you must ask are;

  • Whether seller has the rightful authority to sell the property.
  • Whether chain of title looks correct.
  • Sale deeds and documents of past transactions are available.
  • If there is any chance of Heir's / Co owner's claim.
  • Any mortgage or charge over the property.
  • If any inconsistency is found in various property documents.
  • Previous Agreement, POA or any litigation.
  • Further search required due to title authority / leasehold / developer property.

This is where you can seek legal advice from an expert.

Why Should a Buyer Hire Advocate BK Singh for Title Verification?

Will you buy a property solely based on what the seller tells you?

A Property Lawyer will look at the property from buyers point of view when it comes to risk factors. Advocate BK Singh can help you go through the existing documents for the property and understand its possession history & point out any concerns which might need attention prior to completion of the deal.

Its not just about verifying if the documents are there.

Its about do those documents establish the possession and deal at hand.

If you are buying a property in Delhi NCR. Be it Delhi, Noida, Great Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Faridabad etc. Then getting a Professional to verify these can come in handy. Especially if there are some properties/authority document/inheritance etc which need to be looked into.

What Does a Property Title Verification Service Cover?

So what do you get from a title search done by professionals?

This will depend on the property and documentation available. Typically you may have your lawyer look at the documentation pertaining to title. Deeds of transfer, agreements, succession documentation and power of attorney and any other documentation that could be associated with the title.

They can find the following:

  • Problems with the owners: Does the seller actually own the property they say they own?
  • Problems with the chain of title: Do all the deeds of transfer link up properly?
  • Discrepancies between documents: Are there names, properties, sizes etc that do not correspond to one another?
  • Problems with third parties: Based on what we have access to does it look like someone else may have a claim, debt or interest on this property.
  • Legal problems: Is there anything specific we need to clarify prior to your purchase.

At the end of the day you want to know if you're getting what you pay for not fancy lawyer terms.

Could Property Registration Alone Guarantee a Clear Title?

No. Just because you register your property documents does not mean your entire title will be safe from defects.

Although your deal would be reflected on the title of the property it does not exempt you from knowing about the chain of title or how your seller got its rights over the property.

This is one reason you should check title before purchasing your property instead of learning of a problem when you take possession or pay for the property.

Why Is Title Verification Important for Delhi NCR Property Buyers?

How Professional scrutiny will help you in Delhi NCR?

There can be properties which are freehold or leasehold, authority allotment, property bought from a builder, inherited property, plotted development etc. In Delhi NCR region i.e Delhi, Noida, G.Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and nearby areas. You can find any type of property.

There can be many transactions associated with each of them.

Hence its better that a person who is buying property in Delhi NCR should get his documents scrutinized as per the requirement of the property he is buying.

What Property Documents May Need Legal Review?

What all documents should be checked by a property lawyer?

It will depend on the case. A few examples of documents that you may require are as follows.

  • Sale Deeds, Previous Title Documents
  • Deed of conveyance
  • Document of Allotment or Possession
  • Gift deed / Partition documents
  • Document of Inheritance / Succession
  • Power of Attorney if applicable
  • Lease deed & authorization document
  • Agreement for proposed purchase
  • Property documents & Documents related to the transaction
  • Any Mortgages, Charges etc.

Basically you want to get an idea about the history of that particular property and not just have a pile of documents in your hand.

When Should You Consult a Property Lawyer?

  • Should I speak to an attorney once I buy a house?
  • Probably not.
  • It's always better to have things reviewed before you throw money at something you can't take back. Once a buyer is in trouble there may be more options but usually these will cost more money.
  • There are a few scenarios you may want to look into title search from a professional.
  • Buying a high dollar home.
  • Many changes of owner.
  • A deceased person left the property.
  • Several family members were involved in property.
  • Selling under power of attorney.
  • Lease or governing board involved with property.
  • Names/Acreage/Date do not match.
  • Seller wants you to give them money asap.
  • You're buying in an area you don't know well.
  • You just want peace of mind from a legal professional.

Why Choose Property Lawyer Delhi for Property Title Verification?

Why do you need help from Property Lawyer Delhi?

Property is always going to have some legal query involved so you will need to consult with someone who is independent of the deal.

BK Singh Advocate is here to help you find out what your legal standing is when buying a property. Whether its residential, commercial or any other kind of property we can help.

We look through your documents. Look at where your title has come from. If there are any queries we let you know. Its then up to you if you want to proceed or not.

We won't tell you that everything will go through but we can point you in the right direction.

Is Property Title Verification Useful for Inherited Property?

Can you buy inherited property without knowing who succeeded it?

The buyer should be aware when buying property that has been inherited. It could have went through succession or maybe there were other family members or previous sales of the property.

If there are many people who may have interest in the property you can have an attorney look over the documents to see if they properly state why the person selling it has the right to sell.

What Should You Do Before Buying a Property?

You may be looking to buy a house and need more legal insight about the property.

Don't trust what someone tells you verbally.

Get documents of the property verified and know where you stand as owner. What are the material facts of the property?

If you're buying property in Delhi NCR and around india you can hire Property Lawyer Delhi / Advocate BK Singh to help verify the title of your property.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is property title verification?

Title verification of a property means checking all the ownership documents of that property and its previous history of transfer. It will reveal if there are any obvious title defects, discrepancies, encumbrances or issues that may arise from such transaction.

2. Why to verify title of a property before buying?

When you buy a property its always wise to know if what your seller is telling you about his ownership of that property is backed up with documents. Also if there are any obvious legal issues that may come up after purchase it will be beneficial to know about them beforehand.

3. Does registration of property assure me clear title?

No registration alone can't assure you that the entire past history of title of that property is clear from any disputes or defects. You should still get a title verification done from a legal point of view.

4. Can Advocate BK Singh help me with property document verification?

Yes Advocate BK Singh can help you with verifying your property documents and can address any queries regarding title.

5. Should I verify title of a property which I have inherited?

Verifying title of an inherited property can be beneficial. There might be many persons involved in succession of that property so it would be good to know their status.

6. Can I get title verified before entering into sale agreement?

Yes you can get property title verified before entering into a sale agreement.

7. Is title verification helpful in the Delhi NCR area?

Yes, since there are many types of properties and authorities in Delhi NCR region it is wise to get your property verified if there are any issues with title or you want to know more about the history of that property.

8. What documents do I need to verify title of my property?

Every property will require different set of documents. These could be old sale deed, conveyance deed, allotment letter, succession certificate, mutation, lease deed etc.

9. Can my lawyer assure that no dispute will ever arise on that property?

A lawyer can not assure you that no dispute will arise on that property. He can only tell you about any risk which he can see in the documents provided to him.

10. How can I talk to Property Lawyer Delhi?

You can reach out to us at Property Lawyer Delhi / Advocate BK Singh and we will discuss your query regarding your property transaction and what documents you can provide us with.

Final Thoughts

Will you buy a property at such high cost without knowing if the documents are legally fit for the property?

We are not trying to create any fear here. Its simply better to know the legal facts when purchasing your dream home.

The property could look great and fit your budget. But you should verify its documents as well.

Advocate BK Singh / Property Lawyer Delhi will help you with verifying property titles and other legal advice regarding property based on your documents if you want to buy a property in Delhi NCR or any other part of India.

Author Bio

Advocate BK Singh is one of property lawyers in India working at Property Lawyer Delhi who helps his clients in all kinds of documentation related issues with their property be it title, ownership or buying/selling of the property. He has been helping people who require property law help regarding documents available and issues that may arise while buying or selling property in Delhi NCR and rest of the country.

There's no reason for concern. There is no difficult-to-understand legalese.

Someone who has helped many people with the same problems gives you clear, honest advice. We want to make the legal process easy to understand and use for everyone.

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