Legal Tidbits

Guide to Buying Property in Grenada- First Actions

Inspect the boundary marks on the ground and obtain a copy of the lot plan;
Ask whether there are covenants, eg, restrictions on use;
Request a copy of the seller’s title deed;
Hire a land surveyor licensed in Grenada to verify the boundaries;
Consider getting a competent construction professional to advise you on the structural integrity of any building or suitability of the land for the use you wish to make of it;
If there are contents, eg, appliances and furniture, create a list with the vendor and agree their value;
Consider obtaining a valuation from a competent valuation professional whose work is accepted by the banks or credit unions in Grenada; and
Armed with 1-7, identify and contact an attorney-at-law/a lawyer in Grenada.

Attorney-at-Law/Notary Public/Arbitrator, Samuel Phillip & Associates, Law Firm in St. George's, Grenada, W.I.