> I called the security company to transfer ownership but that couldn’t be done without authorisation from the previous owner, which probably makes sense. No,

> I called the security company to transfer ownership but that couldn’t be done without authorisation from the previous owner, which probably makes sense. No, that's how ownership of internet accounts works. Ownership of real estate is based on completely different principles; there is no earthly reason you'd need the previous owner to be involved. Who owns what real estate is a matter of public record.