What makes a property purchase valid?
The purchase must be made by a written document signed by both parties, stating the property, the price and a declaration that the property is transferred. Without these the purchase is void.
What the source says
- Chapter 4 section 1 of the Land Code: the formal requirements for the deed.
- Conditions such as loan approval must be included in the document to apply.
- Title registration is sought at the cadastral authority after the purchase.
Source rows
For the owner, landlord or seller
Put every condition in the deed; oral additions do not bind.
For the tenant, buyer or client
Check the property designation, easements and mortgages before signing.
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