When you are looking to purchase a piece of property, whether it be a parcel of land, a house or a business, there are a number of things you should do to protect yourself against any potential problems you may have with it in the future. Finding the right property to buy is just the first step in the process. You will need to know whether the home or business building is safe and conforms to all of the local codes that are in place and you also need to know if the title is clear.