Iam planning fr property purchase. Currently there is an offer from a guy who is mediating between the owner and me. This guy does not hold any power of attorney and is selling this property on owner’s (her) behalf.

Would it be legal to present a cheque in the name of the mediator and record the cheque nos in the sale deed? If not what could be done while purchasing the property, to avoid any future claims from the owner or her legal heirs.?

[erroneously posted in blogs]

Response:

If the present owner is signing the sale deed and acknowledges in the sale deed that the payment made to the mediator is towards consideration for the sale, then it’s okay. To be safe, it’s best if you make the payment in the owner’s name even if the mediator has a power of attorney.

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