First—understand what you’re dealing with
Imagine you’re about to embark on a property project, only to discover an invisible hand is holding the keys. That’s essentially what a caveat does. It’s a notice recorded at the National Land Agency (NLA) that prevents the Registrar from registering any dealings—be it a transfer, mortgage, or other legal interest—until the caveator consents or the caveat is withdrawn or lapses. When a caveat is lodged, it’s not just filed away—it’s prominently noted on the title itself and recorded in the caveat register.
