Safety and verification

Property fraud is real. These are the habits that protect you, and what we do on our side.

• Pay through the platform

  Agree prices in chat and pay through Authority Properties so there is a record and access to dispute support. Be wary of anyone who asks you to pay into a personal account or “off the app”.

• Inspect before you confirm

  Visit the property. Check it matches the photos and the listing. Your protection period exists so you can do this before money is released.

• Know who you are dealing with

  Every listing says if it is from the owner, an agent, a developer or a property manager. Ask an agent to show their authority from the owner.

• Understand what a badge means

  Badges are granted by our team after reviewing documents, and they expire. A verified property badge is not a legal title search. For land and sales, use a lawyer and a surveyor.

• Be suspicious of prices that are too good

  A price far below similar properties is a common sign of fraud. We flag these for review, but you should also question them.

• Report anything that looks wrong

  Use Report on any listing or conversation. People on our team read every report.