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Why property source dates matter
Check when a source was published, when it was retrieved and what has changed.
Publication and retrieval dates
Record both when available. Publication tells you when the source was issued; retrieval tells you when it was downloaded. A successful download can still return an old inventory.
Missing from a list
A property may disappear because it sold, was withdrawn, moved to another list or was omitted from an incomplete update. Look for the seller's explanation before assigning a final status.
Check before acting
Use research tools to narrow the field and keep evidence together. Before applying, registering, bidding or paying, return to the official instructions and confirm the record. Keep the date of that check in your notes.
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