Taukil: the main document of ownership in Hurghada
What is a Taukil?
The tawkil is the most important document confirming ownership of real estate in Hurghada. In fact, this is a general power of attorney that the seller issues to the buyer. The document cannot be revoked after it has been issued.
The main characteristics of the document
It is issued only after full payment of the property
It is issued to the persons specified in the purchase and sale agreement.
It may provide for both a joint and separate right of sale with several owners.
It does not contain information about the amount of the transaction and the grounds for the agreement.
Registration procedure
Important conditions:
The personal presence of the seller during registration is mandatory
The buyer may not be present
The document is drawn up only in Arabic at the state notary office of Hurghada Sharaa-Akari
Translation into other languages is possible at licensed translation centers.
Legal significance
The Tawkil is the basis for:
Inheritance of real estate
Donating an object
Resale of property
Storage and recovery Features
When buying a secondary property, it is necessary to check the availability of all previous properties.
The document can be restored via Sharaa-Akari in case of loss.
It has a standardized form approved by law.
Not subject to change at the request of the parties
Protection of property rights
Important security aspects:
The document cannot be disputed
In case of death of the seller, the signing date confirms his legal capacity.
It is recommended to include a clause on maintaining the validity of the document after the death of the seller
It is necessary to keep copies of all previous Taukils or their registration data.
Legal restrictions
The document acts solely in the interests of the owner indicated in it.
Third parties cannot use Taukil for real estate transactions
Even if the document gets to unauthorized persons, the rights to real estate remain with the owner indicated in the document.