Real estate is often one of the most valuable assets that a person or company acquires.This is precisely why the legal check must not be reduced to a formal verification of a contract or a review of a single real estate document.
Buying an apartment, house, land, office space or building under construction can carry risks that are not immediately visible: unresolved property relationships, encumbrances, mortgages, notes, problems with permits, unclear land status, disputed transfer of possession, imprecise contractual obligations, delays by investors or obstacles to registration of ownership rights.
Our goal is that before making a decision, the client knows what he is buying, from whom he is buying, under what conditions, what risks he is taking and how these risks can be contractually, documented and practically reduced.
Areas of real estate law in which we provide support
- Purchase and sale of apartments, houses, business premises, garages, land and other real estate
- Pre-purchase real estate due diligence — title, encumbrances, mortgages, notes, disputes and restrictions
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating real estate sales contracts
- Purchase of real estate from investors and purchase of buildings under construction
- Contracts on the lease of residential and commercial space
- Contracts on construction, joint construction, reconstruction and adaptation of buildings
- Legal support for investors, contractors, land owners and buyers of special parts of the building
- Checking construction, urban and project documentation
- Registration of property rights, deletion of encumbrances and communication with the cadastre
- Mortgages, liens, easements, usufructuary rights and other real rights
- Legalization, legalization, conversion and land status issues
- Property-legal disputes, interference with state property, disputes over borders, lease, co-ownership and state property
- Expropriation, compensation for seized property and protection of owners in proceedings before authorities
With real estate, it is most important to recognize the legal risks before signing and before paying.When the money has already been paid and the problem has arisen, legal protection is possible, but it is often more expensive, slower and more uncertain.
How we can help you
Real estate legal check
We analyze real estate legal status, ownership, encumbrances, mortgages, encumbrances, restrictions, land status, seller documentation and circumstances that may affect the safety of a purchase or investment.
Purchase Agreements
We prepare and review contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate, with a clear arrangement of the price, payment dynamics, transfer of possession, seller's responsibility, registration in the cadastre, deposits, cancellation and consequences of delay.
Investor Purchase
We help buyers with the purchase of apartments and business premises under construction, including verification of investors, construction documents, deadlines, technical acceptance, occupancy permits, guarantees and protection in case of delays.
Construction law and investment projects
We provide support in construction contracts, joint construction, adaptation, reconstruction, relations with contractors, subcontractors and land owners, as well as in the legal structuring of construction projects.
Lease and real estate management
We draft and analyze lease agreements for apartments, business premises, premises, offices, warehouses and land, with a special focus on the duration of the lease, deposit, costs, maintenance, termination and protection against disputes.
Disputes and protection of rights
We represent clients in disputes related to ownership, statehood, lease, inter-state relations, co-ownership, interference with statehood, compensation for damages, breach of contract and other property-legal issues.
For whom this service is especially important
Legal support in the field of real estate is especially important for natural persons who buy an apartment, house, garage or land, sellers who want a safe and properly structured transaction, lessors and tenants of business premises, investors, construction companies, land owners, foreign nationals who buy real estate in Serbia and companies that expand their business through the purchase or lease of space.
Legal verification is of particular importance when buying real estate under construction, buying from investors, buying land, real estate with a mortgage, buildings with unclear documentation, family or inherited property, co-ownership relationships and transactions in which payment is made in stages.
The most common situations in which clients hire us
Before signing the pre-contract or contract
When the client wants to know if the real estate is legally secure and if the contract contains provisions that protect it.
Before payment of down payment or purchase price
When it is necessary to check whether there are conditions to pay the money without unnecessary risk.
When buying an apartment under construction
When a customer wants protection against delays, unclear deadlines, project changes, permit issues, or late registration.
Code of lease of office space
When it is necessary to precisely arrange the duration of the lease, investment in space, costs, termination, deposit and liability for damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer if the contract must be notarized?
Yes, in many cases it is recommended.The notary checks certain formal requirements for certification, but the lawyer represents your interest, analyzes the risks, negotiates the terms of the contract and makes sure that the contract protects your position in the particular business.
What should be checked before buying real estate?
It is necessary to check ownership, basis of acquisition, encumbrances, mortgages, notes, possible disputes, land status, construction and use documentation, transfer of possession, tax obligations and conditions for registration of property rights in the cadastre.
Is buying an apartment under construction more risky?
It can be, because the buyer often pays before the building is finished and registered.That's why it's important to check the investor, land, permits, construction deadlines, conditions for handing over the apartment, consequences of delays, guarantees and buyer protection mechanisms.
What if the property has a mortgage?
A mortgage does not always have to prevent a purchase, but it is necessary to precisely arrange the method of payment, cancellation of the mortgage, consent of the creditor and the moment when the buyer acquires a secure legal position.Such transactions should not be carried out without clear documentation and protective clauses.
Do you help with registration in the cadastre?
Yes.The support may include the preparation and verification of documentation, communication with the notary public, the cadastre and other participants, monitoring of cases and solving problems that may arise in the process of registration or deletion of encumbrances.
Do you do contracts for the lease of office space?
Yes.When renting office space, we specifically regulate the duration of the lease, rent, deposit, costs, investment in space, adaptation, maintenance, termination regime, surrender of space, responsibility for damage and consequences of non-fulfillment of obligations.
Do you support building rights and construction projects?
Yes.Support can include contracts with contractors, investors, landowners and subcontractors, document verification, legal structuring of the project, resolution of disputes during construction and protection of interests in case of delays or defaults.
What should be sent with a legal inquiry?
It is enough to briefly describe whether you are buying, selling, renting, leasing or building real estate, what stage the business is in, who the participants are, what documentation exists and whether there is a specific deadline for signature, payment, certification or registration.
Submit a legal inquiry
If you need legal support related to buying, selling, leasing, construction, document verification, cadastre, mortgage, investment project or real estate dispute, please send a brief description of the situation and available documentation.
Contact UsThis page is informative and does not constitute legal advice.For a specific legal opinion, it is necessary to analyze documentation, data from public records, contracts, real estate status, communication between the parties and all relevant circumstances of the specific case.