A real estate lawyer in the country where the property is located
Purchase, sale, lease, construction, co-ownership: Lex Globo helps you find a lawyer registered with a local bar who knows the property rules of the country where the property is located.
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Why consult a real estate lawyer in the country concerned?
Property transactions are generally governed by the law of the country where the property is located. Rules on ownership, restrictions for foreign buyers, the role of the notary or registry, taxes and transfer formalities differ widely from one country to another.
A lawyer who practises in the country concerned can review the documents, check the points that require attention before you commit and assist you until completion. Lex Globo helps you find such a lawyer, in a language you understand.
Who is it for?
- Individuals buying a home or a second home abroad
- Investors acquiring property in another country
- Owners renting out or selling property abroad
- Companies leasing commercial premises in another country
When can a real estate lawyer help?
Some examples of situations in which a real estate lawyer can assist you.
Buying property
Review of the preliminary contract, checks on the property and the seller, and assistance until the deed of sale.
Selling property
Preparation of the sale, review of the documents to be provided and negotiation of the contractual terms.
Leases
Drafting or review of residential or commercial leases, and disputes between landlords and tenants.
Construction and renovation
Building contracts, planning permissions and disputes with builders or contractors.
Co-ownership
Relations with the co-owners’ association, charges, works and co-ownership disputes.
Property disputes
Hidden defects, boundary disputes, failure to complete a sale or disputes over property titles.
What a real estate lawyer can do for you
- Assistance with property purchases
- Review of preliminary contracts and deeds of sale
- Legal checks on the property and its title
- Residential and commercial leases
- Construction and building contracts
- Planning and zoning matters
- Co-ownership issues
- Real estate financing and guarantees
- Property disputes
- Real estate investment structures
How to hire a lawyer abroad in 3 steps
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Tell us your legal need, the country where you need help and the language you speak. We show you relevant local specialists.
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