Frequently Asked Questions.

What do I benefit from listing my property(ies) on this website?

You benefit the following:

* It serves as a warning to the entire members of the public that your property is not for sale;

* If in dispute, it notifies the public that the property is disputed and therefore nobody should buy from anybody whomsoever;

* It saves you from people selling your property without your knowledge/consent.

Can someone post his property without posting the ownership details?

Yes, if your privacy is important to you, you can redact your details or you can use a proxy. What is important is that a prospective buyer should be able to get through to the contact you submitted in order to verify if the property is encumbered or not; for sale or not. This helps buyers to confirm information from whoever that might be marketing the property without your knowledge.

How do I know if /when my listed property is published on encumberedproperties.com?

You are notified through the email you used in signing up to this site on when your listed property is published.

What do I gain by searching at this website before I pay for any property?

Searching at this website enables you to confirm if the property you are planning to buy has been listed by anybody as encumbered/disputed or  Not for Sale. This saves you from buying trouble!

Do we accept donations/support?

Yes.

As listing and searches are being made free, we accept good spirited donations and support to enable us keep improving on our service delivery.

Can I enlist a jointly owned property?

Yes 

You can singularly enlist a property you jointly own. This can include family, communal properties so that no part owner can sell it without recourse to you and others.

How do I know that the information I enlisted has been published on the website?

 The website automatically notifies you through the email and whatsapp contacts you submitted.

Who are the owners/managers of the website?

Encumberedproperties.com is the official website of Encumbered Properties Limited,  a service based real estate company inspired towards protecting genuine property owners and innocent buyers against fraudulent sells.

Will the information I supply while listing my property be used against me?

No.

Every information given here is for the purposes of protection of your proprietary interest against fraudulent sells. It is also meant to protect you and innocent buyers from land grabbers.

How long does it take for the property I enlist to be visible on the search section of the website?

2 hours maximum.

After you fill and submit the property listing form, it takes less than 2 hours for the information of your property to go live.

Can I update/vary the information I listed regarding any property?

Yes.

You can update the property information any time the need arises. You can at any time fill the update form removing a property from Not For Sale listing so that members of the public can be free to buy it. 

You can also at any time remove a property from encumbrance listing the moment the reason for the encumbrance has elapsed.

Can I list my property irrespective of the country where it's located?

Yes you can. 

We have options for different countries on our listing page. This also makes it easier for property speculators/buyer to go straight to the country/state, county, and district where the property is located for his /her search.

How much do I pay to list my property on this platform?

 It’s FREE.

Listing your Properties on this website is completely free.

How much do I pay to search for properties listed on this website?

It’s FREE.

We charge you nothing for your searches.

Is it only Encumbered/disputed properties that you can enlist on this website?

No. You can also enlist Un-encumbered/Undisputed properties that are not for sale.

Is it only Encumbered/disputed properties that you can enlist on this website?

No. You can also enlist Un-encumbered/Undisputed properties that are not for sale.

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