Does a Power of Attorney make the agent the property owner?

No. The Supreme Court has repeatedly explained that a Power of Attorney creates agency and does not itself transfer ownership of immovable property. A sale requires a valid deed of conveyance executed by the owner or a duly authorised attorney.

What should a buyer verify in a property Power of Attorney?

Verify the original or certified instrument, identities, execution and registration or authentication requirements, exact property, express power to sell and receive money, current validity, revocation, death or incapacity issues, conflicts and the principal's title.

Is an irrevocable Power of Attorney always permanent?

No. The Supreme Court has stated that merely using the word irrevocable does not make an authority irrevocable. Its legal effect depends on the instrument, the agent's legally recognised interest and the surrounding facts.

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