Basic Inspection Checklist
Before purchasing a building or land, it is necessary to request registry extracts, check the history of ownership changes, and confirm whether there are any attachments, mortgages, easements, or litigation disputes. Without these steps, no matter how meticulously the contract is drafted, the buyer's interests cannot be effectively protected.
Key Focus Areas for Legal Review
We not only review the current owner but also deeply analyze the past transaction chain, the seller's corporate governance risks, permit documentation, the actual use of the asset, and its compliance with statutory purposes. Often, it is these "deep" documents that reveal underlying issues.
How to Mitigate Transaction Risks
Even if encumbrances are found, it does not mean you must abandon the purchase. Sometimes encumbrances can be lifted before closing, prices can be renegotiated, or the contract can explicitly define the seller's liability for breach. The key is to identify risks before signing the contract, rather than after completing the title transfer registration.