Having just sold our place, I can confirm that no attempt is made to confirm your identity when releasing the lease at the land office. It did not even appear that my presence was required.
Everything was good on our building and selling experience, but it certainly is a case of buyer beware. As this boy points out, there is little legal protection for foreigners.
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Video on a lease gone wrong
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