property transfer

[/ˈprɒpərti trænsˈfɜr/]
nounpl: property transfers
transferência de propriedade
1. The legal process of conveying ownership of real estate or personal property from one party to another
The property transfer was completed after the buyer paid the full amount and signed all documents.
A transferência de propriedade foi concluída após o comprador pagar o valor total e assinar todos os documentos.
2. The act of changing ownership rights of an asset through a formal legal transaction
The property transfer included a title search and inspection of the building.
A transferência de propriedade incluiu uma busca de título e inspeção do imóvel.
3. The documentation and registration process required to officially change ownership records
The property transfer must be registered at the municipal property registry office.
A transferência de propriedade deve ser registrada no cartório de imóveis municipal.
In Brazil, property transfers are highly regulated and typically require involvement of a notary public (tabelião) to ensure the legality and authenticity of the transaction. The process includes registration at the municipal property registry (cartório de imóveis). In the USA, the terminology and process vary by state, but property transfer is a fundamental legal procedure in real estate transactions. The complexity and cost of property transfers differ significantly between countries, with Brazil generally requiring more extensive official documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conveyancedeed transfertitle transferownership transferreal estate transfer
Antonyms / Antônimos
property retentionownership maintenance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transferência de propriedade
Most common term used in legal and real estate contexts
General Brazilian
transmissão de propriedade
Alternative formal legal term used in contracts and official documents
São Paulo
transferência imobiliária
Commonly used in real estate transactions in the state
Portugal
transmissão de propriedade
Standard legal terminology used in Portuguese property law

Related Words

deedtitleconveyanceescrowmortgagereal estateregistrationnotary

Related Idioms & Phrases

close on a property
pass the deed
change hands
transfer of ownership papers
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