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At the heart of any real estate finance transaction is the property itself and it is important for banking and finance lawyers to understand the nature of the asset being financed as this will impact on the terms of the finance documents.

Real estate lawyers are of particular importance in real estate finance transactions, working closely with the banking and finance lawyers and providing reports to both the lender(s) and the borrower in relation to the title of the property involved. For more information, see Practice Note: The role of a real estate lawyer in real estate finance transactions.

Key property related documentation

For information on the key property documents in a real estate finance transaction, see Practice Note: Key property related documents in investment finance transactions—This Practice Note sets out the key property related documents and information used or reviewed by real estate lawyers in an investment finance transaction along with details of who prepares and reviews

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