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