Legal due diligence asks not only who is registered, but what burdens the asset, how title arose, whether the building matches approvals and whether the contract can protect the buyer.
1–3. Owner, basis and history
Obtain a current extract and cadastral plan; match seller identity and signatory authority. Review the instrument creating title and any suspicious history—rapid resale, succession dispute, representative transaction or minor’s interest. An extract reflects the search date, not every historical risk.
4–6. Mortgage, seizure and third-party rights
Mortgage, tax security, seizure, easement, lease and other use rights have different consequences. A seller’s promise to remove them is not enough; define creditor documents, payment sequence and coordinated registration control. Check the status of actual occupants too.
7–9. Cadastre, construction and commissioning
Compare cadastral boundaries with occupation, survey and area. For buildings, review permit, approved design, amendments, commissioning and common areas. Legal and technical reviews complement each other; counsel does not certify structural safety.
10–12. Dispute, contract and payment safety
Check known disputes, notices, developer obligations and utility arrears. The contract should answer diligence findings through warranties, conditions, remedies and exit rights. Tie payment to required documents and title registration; a large uncontrolled advance weakens buyer leverage.
What the diligence report should deliver
The report should separate verified fact, unresolved issue, risk level and practical response: proceed, add a condition, restructure or walk away. Date every extract because the record can change before signing.
Important noteThis material is general information, not personalised legal advice. Recheck current law, official practice, fees and deadlines against your facts before acting.