Guide: how to verify a Dhaka apartment's ownership documents before you pay
গাইড: টাকা দেওয়ার আগে ঢাকার ফ্ল্যাটের মালিকানা কাগজপত্র যাচাই করবেন যেভাবে
A checklist of the records to request, where each is issued, and the red flags that should stop a deal.
Key points
- Request the deed chain, the mutation record and the current tax receipt before any advance.
- Cross-check the plot number on every document; mismatches are the most common problem.
- Ask for the building approval and the developer's allocation letter for new projects.
Documents to ask for
- The chain of deeds back to the original allotment.
- The mutation (namjari) record showing the seller as current owner.
- The latest land tax receipt.
- For new buildings: the approved plan and the developer's allocation letter.
Where to verify
Each record is issued by a specific office. Ask the issuing office to confirm the document number; do not rely on photocopies alone.
Red flags
- Plot or holding numbers that differ between documents.
- A seller who cannot produce the mutation record.
- Pressure to pay an advance before documents are shown.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Use a licensed lawyer for the final check.
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