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Was ist Eigentumstitelversicherung?

Die Eigentumstitelversicherung ist eine einmalige Versicherung, die Käufer und Kreditgeber vor finanziellen Verlusten durch Mängel am Eigentumstitel schützt – beispielsweise unentdeckte Pfandrechte oder Ansprüche Dritter.

There are two policies: the lender's policy (mandatory in the US, protects the bank up to the loan amount) and the owner's policy (optional but advisable, protects the buyer up to the purchase price for as long as they or their heirs own the property).

Title insurance is common in the US but rarer in Europe, where Land Registries provide stronger statutory guarantees. In Switzerland, the Grundbuch system is so reliable that title insurance is almost unknown — registered ownership is conclusive.

Beispiel

A US buyer pays a one-time premium of around USD 1,000–2,000 for an owner's title insurance policy on a USD 500,000 home, protecting against any title claim that emerges after closing.

Verwandte Begriffe

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Why is it needed if there is a title search?+

The search catches known issues; insurance covers anything missed or that arises later — fraud, missing heirs, undisclosed liens.

Is it required by law?+

No, but lenders typically require their own policy for the mortgage.

Does it expire?+

Owner's policies last as long as you (or your heirs) own the property; one-time premium, no renewals.