At a glance: the fourteen checks
At a glance: the key points of the report “Buying land in Suriname: fourteen checks before you sign” in one table, with source and reference date.
| # | Check | Key question | If "no" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Form of title | Ownership, grondhuur (leasehold of state land) or old title? Is the allocation decision registered? | Stop |
| 2 | Title holder and authority | Is the seller registered and authorised? Does the spouse cooperate? | Stop |
| 3 | Encumbrances and history | Mortgage, attachment, easement or dispute? | Condition |
| 4 | Heirs and estate | Are all heirs known and do they cooperate? | Stop |
| 5 | Parcel and boundaries | PerceelsID, boundary markers, acknowledged by neighbours, who uses the parcel? | Stop |
| 6 | Remaining term of grondhuur | Remaining term and timely renewal? | Condition |
| 7 | Subdivision and access | Approved plan with date and number? Access secured? | Stop |
| 8 | Consent to transfer | Ministerial consent for grondhuur? | Stop |
| 9 | Grondhuur fee | Arrears or notice of default? | Condition |
| 10 | Designated use and development | Does the intended use match the designation? | Condition |
| 11 | Buildings | Are the buildings permitted? | Condition |
| 12 | Elevation and drainage | Above road level? Drainage and land-raising costs? | Price |
| 13 | Nationality of the buyer | May the buyer acquire grondhuur in this capacity? | Stop |
| 14 | Costs and currency | Stamp duty, notary, MI-GLIS and valuation budgeted? | Budget |
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