Before you take the next step.
A practical land due-diligence checklist, from the person listing it to the rights, access and permissions you will need.
An enquiry is a starting point.
A listing helps you find land to investigate. It does not establish that the seller owns it, that it can be sold to you, or that your intended use is permitted. Rules vary by country, region and individual parcel.
Do not send a deposit or purchase money to Orbitty. We do not hold land-purchase funds, complete a conveyance or provide legal or investment advice.
Check the seller and their authority.
Ask who holds title and in what capacity the advertiser is acting. If they are a representative or professional, request the relevant authorization and local licence or permit. Verify important documents with the issuing authority or an independent qualified adviser.
- Do the names and legal entities match across the documents?
- Does the advertiser have current authority for this particular land?
- Are there co-owners, mortgages, liens, disputes or other restrictions?
Confirm the land and its legal extent.
Obtain official title and parcel records through the relevant local authority. Arrange a qualified survey where appropriate. Public Orbitty outlines, seller sketches and satellite imagery are not substitutes for those records.
- Check parcel identifiers, boundaries, registered area and access rights.
- Visit the site where practical, including the road or route used to reach it.
- Investigate easements, rights of way, utilities and encroachments.
Investigate the intended use.
A seller’s description of “agricultural”, “residential” or another land use is not planning permission. Ask the competent authority about the use you intend.
- Zoning, construction, subdivision and change-of-use permissions.
- Environmental protections, flood or terrain conditions and contamination.
- Water, electricity, drainage, road access and the cost of connecting services.
- Foreign ownership, agricultural and residency restrictions applicable to you.
Understand the whole commitment.
Have qualified local advisers explain the contract, taxes, fees, financing and registration process before committing. Consider currency risk and ongoing obligations. Use independently verified contact details rather than relying only on links or bank instructions sent in a message.
If something seems misleading, impersonated or unsafe, use Report a concern on the listing or contact Orbitty support. Do not include identity documents or financial credentials in a public enquiry.
Sources and scope
General information, not legal, survey, tax or investment advice. Availability and requirements vary by location and listing.
