: In some regions, this document confirms a newly built property is fit for habitation. 2. Key Financial & Transaction Terms

When people refer to the "papers" for a house, they usually mean the documents that prove you own it or the legal contract used to buy it.

: The primary contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the price, terms, and conditions of the sale.

: The legal concept of ownership. The Title Deed is the physical (or digital) paper that serves as evidence of that ownership.

: A framework suggesting you have three months of living expenses saved, three months of mortgage payments in reserve, and have compared at least three properties.