Property documentation isn't exciting, which is exactly why it gets rushed and exactly why rushing it is where most disputes start.
A clean title means the seller can actually transfer full, unencumbered ownership. Verifying this isn't optional paperwork; it's the difference between owning a property and owning a lawsuit.
An encumbrance certificate confirms there's no outstanding loan or legal claim tied to the property. Ask for one covering at least the last 13 years, not just the last transaction.
Registration is what makes the sale legally binding, not the sale agreement alone. Until a property is registered in your name at the local sub-registrar, the transaction isn't complete in the eyes of the law.
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