How to Verify Property Documents in Lahore

Verification is about three questions: is the seller who they say they are, do they truly own the property, and is the property free of disputes and dues?

1. Verify the seller's identity

Match the seller's original CNIC against the owner's name on the document. If someone else sells on the owner's behalf, ask for a registered power of attorney and confirm it directly with the owner.

2. Verify ownership

For land and houses under the provincial land record system, obtain a fresh fard (ownership record) from the official land record service rather than relying on a photocopy. For schemes run by an authority or a private society, request the latest transfer letter and confirm the name and file number with that office.

3. Verify the property itself

• Visit the plot or house and confirm that the boundaries and area match the site plan
• Check there is no encroachment or construction violation
• Confirm approval of the scheme or building where applicable

4. Check for disputes and dues

Ask neighbours and the society office whether there are disputes. Confirm that electricity, gas, water and society charges have no pending dues. Ask a lawyer to search for court cases or liens where possible.

5. Pay safely

Pay by bank transfer or pay order to the registered owner, not to an agent's personal account. Get a stamped receipt for every payment.

6. Use a lawyer

A property lawyer can review the chain of title and draft the agreement. Their fee is small compared with the cost of a bad purchase.

ApnaGar's role

ApnaGar marks a listing as "Verified" only after our team has actually reviewed it. Even then, verification on a listing does not replace your own checks. Read our safety note on every listing: Never send money before verifying the property, owner/agent and documents.

This guide is general information, not legal advice.