What is a caveat on a property title?

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What is a caveat on a property title?

Let’s unravel this legal jargon

30 January 2026

By Hannah Hilliam (Content Writer)

What exactly is a caveat? (And why you should care)

The 'hands off' warning

Who can actually lodge one?

Why are they so important?

How do you get rid of one?

Caveat FAQs

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