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Buying land vs buying a built house

By Sara Al-Maliki

A vacant plot and a built house are different legal products. For land, confirm plot number, area, land use (residential / agricultural / commercial), and whether subdivision or building permits are realistic on that parcel. For a house, you still need a clean title — plus clarity on additions that may not match the registered description. Unlicensed extra floors are a frequent surprise after purchase. Bring a surveyor or engineer for boundary and structure checks when the price is large. Registry paperwork and physical reality must tell the same story.

By Sara Al-Maliki

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