Ian Bryzek, CPA
Finding old property purchase records
finding old property purchase records: what to set aside now, why the timeline matters, and record every source contacted and save copies with their source noted.
The original purchase file may be sitting with a former lender, an escrow company, or a relative who moved years ago. The original acquisition file may be held by an owner, lender, escrow company, or archive.
The original acquisition file may be held by an owner, lender, escrow company, or archive.
Start with the paper trail
The original acquisition file may be held by an owner, lender, escrow company, or archive.
What to do next
Record every source contacted and save copies with their source noted.
What to gather
- Documents created closest to the event
- Statements or records showing dates and ownership
- Record every source contacted and save copies with their source noted.
Who usually handles what
- Ian can help organize the tax records and identify the tax reporting question.
A practical next step
Record every source contacted and save copies with their source noted.
Related guides
This is general tax information, not tax or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on the documents, timing, ownership, and facts involved.