Land grabbing has become a major concern for the country\u2019s property market. Karachi\u2019s real estate is notorious for it, but the fact is that it exists all over the country. People can illegally settle down on your property \u2013 an uninhabited home or plot \u2013 and come up with fake rent or sales agreements. I have compiled a list of the measures you can take to keep your property safe.<\/p>\n
Make sure no one has prior possession of the plot you are buying. Doing a little research will go a long way in protecting your interests. After acquiring the documents, inform the concerned authorities in your area, like Karachi Development Authority (KDA) in Karachi and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in Lahore, about the transfer of property. Getting in touch with the authorities will be easier if they have been involved from the get go.<\/p>\n
It may come off as an obvious move, but trust me it\u2019s important. A wall is a signal to potential land-grabbers that the land isn\u2019t empty and actual owner of the place isn\u2019t far. Even if you don\u2019t build a complete wall, at least create a visible demarcation to let everyone know it belongs to you. In some cases, people have also put up signboards with the name and number of the actual owner to ensure that whoever is eyeing it knows that the owner is around.<\/p>\n
Keep visiting the place to make sure that there aren\u2019t any illegal construction starting on your property. You can get chummy with your neighbours so that they can inform you in case land-grabbers make their move. If you have invested in a society, make sure that you stay in touch with the management. And make sure that all property dealers in the area know that you are the owner of that particular piece of land. Socialise with the main players of the property business in that area. It may seem like a lot of work, but many of my sources suggest that these moves generally help you remain safe. This is especially important for areas that are prone to land grabbing.<\/p>\n
And be careful when you make copies of your property documents. Producing fake documents becomes easier if the forgers have access to copies of the original documents. If you try to pursue the matter legally, it will come down to the documentation in some cases.<\/p>\n
An empty home or plot \u2013 because the owner is out of city\/country \u2013 even in posh areas can invite illegal possession. A trustworthy guard will keep land-grabbers away or at least inform you of a problem. Having someone on the property can help you keep your property safer than if it is left on its own.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s all I\u2019ve got to share about this topic. Are there any other measures that you all think can be taken? Talk to me in the comments section below!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Land grabbing has become a major concern for the country\u2019s property market. Karachi\u2019s real estate is notorious for it, but the fact is that it exists all over the country. People can illegally settle down on your property \u2013 an uninhabited home or plot \u2013 and come up with fake rent or sales agreements. I have compiled a list of the measures you can take to keep your property safe. Possession is as important as acquiring documents Make sure no one has prior possession of the plot you are buying. Doing a little research will go a long way in protecting your interests. After acquiring the documents, inform the concerned authorities in your area, like Karachi Development Authority (KDA) in Karachi and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in Lahore, about the transfer of property. Getting in touch with the authorities will be easier if they have been involved from the get go. Build a boundary wall It may come off as an obvious move, but trust me it\u2019s important. A wall is a signal to potential land-grabbers that the land isn\u2019t empty and actual owner of the place isn\u2019t far. Even if you don\u2019t build a complete wall, at least create…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":26190,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11054],"tags":[122,235],"persona":[],"class_list":["post-26189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-real-estate-trends","tag-pakistan-real-estate-2","tag-possession","cat-11054-id"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n