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  • Profile photo of ChrisBedfordChrisBedford
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    I am aware in the US there is a need to take out Title insurance when purchasing property.

    Is this a symptom of having assumable loans? As we don’t have assumable loans in Oz, is this type of protection required?

    I would appreciate any comments on this subject and whether it is a non-issue in Aust.

    Chris B
    http://www.tradingsecrets.com.au

    Edited by – [email protected] on 28/06/2002 1:35:11 PM

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    Pardon me Chris, BUT what is title insurance ???

    Profile photo of Steve McKnightSteve McKnight
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    Hi,

    I did some surfing and found the following information that seems to be relevant about title insurance…

    Source: http://www.oldrepnatl.com/

    quote:


    What is Title Insurance?

    Title insurance is an exclusively American invention. Its purpose was well stated in the first advertisement for title insurance back in the late 1800s:

    “This company insures the purchaser’s of real estate and mortgages against loss from defective titles, liens, and encumbrances. Through these facilities [the] transfer of real estate and real estate securities can be made more speedily and with greater security than heretobefore.” [circa 1876]

    Protecting purchasers against loss is accomplished by the issuance of a title insurance policy, which states that if the status of the title to a parcel of real property is other than as represented, and if the insured suffers a loss as a result of title defect, the insurer will reimburse the insured for that loss and any related legal expenses, up to the face amount of the policy.

    Title insurance differs significantly from other forms of insurance. While the functions of most other forms of insurance is risk assumption through the pooling of risks for losses arising out of unforeseen future events (such as death or accidents), the primary purpose of title insurance is to eliminate risks and prevent losses caused by defects in title arising out of events that have happened in the past. To achieve this goal, title insurers perform an extensive search of the public records to determine whether there are any adverse claims to the subject of real estate. Those claims are either eliminated prior to the issuance of a title policy or their existence is excepted from coverage.


    Title insurance is a uniquely American concept and is not needed here in Australia as the process of conveyancing completes the checks that you would otherwise pay the Title company for.

    Hope this has helped.

    Bye

    Steve McKnight

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    Profile photo of ChrisBedfordChrisBedford
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    Thanks Steve,

    That about covers it! [:D]

    Some US-based investing education I encountered emphasised the seriousness of this subject in their market.

    Cheers

    Chris B
    http://www.tradingsecrets.com.au

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