SEARCH
OF TITLE
Search
of title is the process of investigating or examining title to land
to ascertain true ownership and therefore, whether or not the vendor
owns the land. It will reveal the name(s) of owner(s) and other legal
details of the property such as the existence of any encumbrance
such as a restrictive
covenant,
mortgage,
long
term leases,
most easements
or a caveat. Most searches can be
quickly carried out by way of computer.
See:
conveyancing,
sale
process