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Built from the property type and the listing details · these are documents you should ask to see not legal advice and having every document does not mean there is no risk

Before paying a deposit 9 items

  • The original title deed (Nor Sor 4 Jor) · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Ask the seller for it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The owner's name matches the seller's ID letter for letter · the area matches the listing · the deed and survey numbers match the actual location

  • The registration record on the back of the deed (photograph every page) · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Ask the seller for it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: Is it still mortgaged · is there a seizure by a court or the Legal Execution Department · is there a servitude letting another plot pass through

  • Check the deed at the Land Office yourself · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Buyer can obtain it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: Ask to inspect the land registry record at the local Land Office (the buyer can do this without waiting for the seller)

  • The seller's ID card and house registration · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Ask the seller for it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: First and last name match the title document · if the name was changed, the name-change certificate must come too

  • The latest common-fee statement and the rate per sq m Ask the seller for it

    Applies when: When there is a condo or village juristic person

    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The rate per sq m · how many periods are collected in advance at transfer · whether a sinking-fund contribution is also due

  • Construction or alteration permit (Or 1) and the plans Ask the seller for it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The plans match what you actually see · extensions (back kitchen, carport, awning) are in the plans or have an alteration permit

  • Any lease still in force Ask the seller for it

    Applies when: If a tenant lives in the property

    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: When the lease ends · the rent and deposit, and who returns it · whether there is a right to renew

  • Proof of access (a public road, or a registered servitude) · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Buyer can obtain it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: Whether the access route is a public road or someone else's land · if it belongs to someone else there must be a servitude registered on the back of the deed, not just a verbal agreement

  • The sale and purchase agreement (or a deposit receipt with full details) · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Buyer can obtain it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: States the deed or unit number · the price and payment schedule · the transfer date · who pays the transfer fee and taxes · the refund terms if the loan is refused

Before transfer day 9 items

  • Spousal consent letter and marriage certificate · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Ask the seller for it

    Applies when: If the seller is married, or the property was acquired during the marriage

    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: Marriage or divorce certificate · if the spouse has died, a death certificate is needed

  • Power of attorney (Tor Dor 21) with ID copies from both parties Ask the seller for it

    Applies when: If the owner does not attend the transfer in person

    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The deed or unit number is stated clearly · the grantor's signature matches their ID · duty stamps affixed · two witnesses

  • Company affidavit and the minutes approving the sale Ask the seller for it

    Applies when: If the seller is a company or partnership

    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The affidavit is no more than 3 months old · the signatory matches the authorised person · the objectives cover selling real estate

  • Debt-free certificate from the condo or village juristic person · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Ask the seller for it

    Applies when: Always required for a condo · required for a housing estate when there is a village juristic person

    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The balance really is zero · the issue date is still within the validity the juristic person sets (usually 30 days) · who pays the issuing fee

  • Bank letter confirming the mortgage payoff amount · missing this blocks the transfer or risks your money Ask the seller for it

    Applies when: If a mortgage still appears on the back of the deed

    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The payoff amount as at transfer day · whether the bank will send an officer that day · who pays the redemption costs

  • The latest land and building tax receipt Ask the seller for it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The latest year is paid · the taxpayer name matches the owner

  • Water and electricity bills, and the meter numbers Ask the seller for it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The meter number belongs to this house · nothing is overdue · who transfers the utility account and when

  • The property's house registration (Tor Ror 14) Ask the seller for it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The house number matches the one on the house · whose names are registered now · when the seller will move out

  • The plot shape and any boundary encroachment Buyer can obtain it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: The plot shape on the back of the deed matches the actual fence · if unsure, request a survey from the Land Office before transferring

Transfer day at the Land Department 1 items

  • What to bring on transfer day (both parties) Buyer can obtain it
    Why it matters, and what to look for

    What to look for: Original ID cards · house registration · the original title document · a cashier's cheque made out as agreed · the power of attorney if one is used