No email sorry just dail 110 501 then the # if your in the states.

Elbert...I think that's 011 in lieu of 110.

I have been working in the real estate industry here in Belize for about 6 years and other than deals with a property that needed to be re-registered the process has never taken more than 3 months. I have had titles processed over the past 6 months without any delay and have certainly never waited 2 years for a title.

Unless you purchased property that had not yet received final subdivision approvals or you purchased land without a title or land that was given to someone by the government there is no reason I can see why your title should take this long.

If your agent is waiting for 38 titles from the lands department for 10 months I would suggest to you that he has some issues that go beyond a simple title transfer.

What I tell people who purchase properties from anyone here in Belize is that they should first of all do a title opinion which will and should verify the clean unbroken chain of ownership for a lot as well as verify that there are no liens or encumbrances on the property or the seller and also make sure that if it is a newly created subdivision the paperwork is in place (final approval to subdivide and that the property has been re-registered if need and that any combination of titles has also been completed.

It seems like the folks who are experiencing these problems did not use the recommended paralegals or attorneys and simply figured that by not paying for the service they were going to save money...

I just received my deed after a little less than 3 months. I had just emailed my lawyer last week and she told me that they were constantly in contact with the registry to move their paperwork forward. I didn't rely on the real estate agents for any legal work. You pay an attorney and they represent you and your interests. If I waited more than 4 or 5 months I'd be calling regular to my attorney.

Hi Scottybob - can you send me a pm? I'm really curious as to whether or not we may have the same realtor - he did provide though the names of people he is having to deal with (which seem to be correct) as well as the email of another Canadian couple who just received their title last week - their transaction took a little longer than ours. He sent the full emails of their back and forth exchanges. I do trust our realtor though and it just seems to be the way business works in Belize.

Thanks.

Connie

Just like Travelinman1, my office hasn't had any problem getting titles transfered. The standard amount of time is 3 months. Occasionally it only takes a couple of months and rarely a little longer if First Registration or a lost title certificate is involved.

Thanks Amanda - we are not really all that long past the 3 month deadline. From what we are being told the UDP rep. still has to sign off and provide a letter approving the transfer and that is pending quite soon. Our area did have to be re-surveyed also (Warree Bight) so that contributed to the delay.

Cheers.

Connie

There you go. That's an acceptable amount of time to wait. Just keep checking on it. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

One thing - is that normal - the UDP sign off bit? Although we believe our agent - that does seem a tad strange. We understand it has to do with the power struggle between the PUP and the UDP in our area.

Thanks a ton

Well, if you have bought a lot in a government subdivision then it might be under scrutiny by the new party to ensure that all of the correct procedures have been followed and that the funds have been paid to the right departments.

If it is a normal private land sale then the sign off could be due to the subdivision requiring final approval and authentication.

There are many reasons why delays would occur - but at the 3 month mark you are a little premature in thinking that your transaction is being held up.

You can ask your agent exactly what the status of the title is and what steps are required for it to be placed in your hands.