Losing the duplicate of a land title in Morocco can complicate a sale, inheritance, or banking procedure. To obtain a new document, the property owner must follow a precise procedure with the land registry office.
Parliament has adopted a major reform to secure real estate transactions. Private agreements and certain powers of attorney are now strictly prohibited under penalty of nullity, a drastic measure designed to permanently eradicate fraud.
Moroccan families established abroad must now anticipate an additional formality when an inheritance involves real estate in Morocco. Without a registration certificate, certain procedures with the Land Registry can be blocked.
Signing a deed in France to sell, donate or transfer property located in Morocco is not always sufficient. The DGI reminds that Moroccan formalities remain essential, particularly for registration at the Land Registry.
Moroccan expats who sign abroad a deed concerning a property located in Morocco must now closely monitor deadlines. A delay in registration can result in penalties, even if procedures abroad take time.
Facing an unprecedented blockade, the Ministry of Interior has just ordered the approval of exemption requests for penalty waivers on the tax for undeveloped urban land, specifically targeting small landowners.
The Ministry of the Interior is tightening controls on real estate transactions. A circular now prohibits the legalization of irregular private agreements , under penalty of severe disciplinary sanctions, in order to secure property rights.
Before buying an apartment in Morocco, certain documents related to the condominium must be verified. They ensure that the property is properly identified, that the division of the building is regular, and that each private unit has a clear land framework.
Before buying, selling or settling a family matter around a property in Morocco, a simple certificate can avoid unpleasant surprises. The property certificate allows you to verify the status of a property registered at the land registry .
An architectural competition launched in early June is reviving the development of Casablanca’s last waterfront. This project plans a high-end complex of 87,200 m² dominated by two towers, with 2030 as the target horizon.
Moroccan cities now have a new legal arsenal to compel real estate developers to honor their commitments. The law now allows municipalities to substitute themselves for failing contractors to complete infrastructure work.
Before buying, selling or contesting a property in Morocco, it can be useful to consult your land registry file . This process allows you to access documents filed with the land registry office and verify elements related to the property in question.