Property Title/Due Diligence (Certificate of Tradition and Liberty Review)

Obtain and interpret the official property status/history record and identify risks (liens, encumbrances, ownership chain red flags).

Who this is for

Foreign buyers/sellers
Expats renting long-term with purchase options
Investors

Common documents

Property identifiers / matrícula inmobiliaria
Seller information
Draft purchase agreement (if available)

Typical next steps

Obtain certificate
Review for encumbrances and ownership risks
Provide risk memo + required remediation steps

Risks

Property transactions require careful verification; incomplete diligence can lead to severe financial loss

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Official sources

Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro — Portal oficial de certificados (Certificado de Tradición y Libertad)
GOV.CO — Trámite: Certificado de tradición y libertad de inmuebles