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More than just title series - Part 7

Written by DUAL | Feb 11, 2026 2:42:51 AM

Title insurance may assist in commercial real estate transactions and can help protect your investment and safeguard you against potential financial losses caused by legal matters impacting either the use of a property or the ownership of a property.

There are two main policy options that should be of interest to buyers of commercial real estate:

1. ‘Unknown Risks Cover’ provides cover for title issues that existed at the time the property was acquired but were unknown at that time. This is the most common form of title insurance.

2. ‘Known Risks Cover’ should be considered if a specific title issue or defect affecting the property has been identified.

 

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how title insurance cover can support your clients, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the title insurance team.

 

Chris Hammond

Head of Title Insurance -  Asia Pacific
+61 (0)481 130 382

chrishammond@dualasiapacific.com

 

Edward Birrell

Senior Underwriter - Title Insurance
+61 (0)450 363 361

ebirrell@dualasiapacific.com

 

 

The examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee coverage. Actual claims are assessed individually and subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant policy. Any product information discussed in this blog is subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, eligibility criteria, any additional premium for optional cover, limitations and exclusions.

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