This is a question posted to me by one of our Tiram blog reader. Apparently, she came across a Proclamation of Sale (P.O.S) of a property in Kuala Lumpur which she's interested in buying. It so happened that the property has been caveated. She then sought advice from few registered estate agents on the issues on caveat, nevertheless she couldn't seem to obtain a satisfactory answer.
This is what i would do should i come across any caveated properties in auction:
(1) Talk to the P.O.S lawyer on the nature of the caveat in questioned, and the possibility of removing the caveat,
(2) Obtain second opinion from my panel lawyer on the possibility of removing the caveat,
(3) Should i get both negative answers from both lawyers, i won't even market the property to any of my client at the first place
(4) Should i get conflicting answers from both lawyers (and yes, lawyers do differ in their opinions sometime), i will also advise my client not to bid for the property.
I've always told my client that buying properties is a happy thing to do, but it may turn out to be some not so delightful event should you get yourself caught up with some legal predicament.
Always make sure that you know what you are buying.
Should I bid for a caveated property?
