What due diligence covers
Property due diligence encompasses a comprehensive review of several key aspects to ensure the security of your investment.
Ownership verification
Tracing the ownership history of the property — prior transfers, inheritance rights, co-ownership, marital community property and the existence of a valid legal basis for acquisition.
Encumbrances and restrictions
Review of mortgages, liens, claims, usufruct rights, easements and other property encumbrances registered with the Registry Agency.
Permits and construction documentation
Verification of the building permit, approved designs, the certificate of commissioning (Act 16), compliance with approved plans and any unauthorised construction.
Regulation and zoning
Review of the detailed development plan (DDP), land zoning, permitted construction and building restrictions.
Seller / landlord verification
For legal entities — verification of current status in the Commercial Register, representative authority, and resolutions of the competent body for property disposal.
Why it is essential
Purchasing property without a prior legal review entails serious risks that can lead to significant financial losses.
Examples of risks:
- Hidden mortgage — the property may be encumbered with a mortgage that the buyer will inherit along with the property
- Unauthorised construction — building without a permit or deviating from approved designs may result in demolition of the structure
- Missing Act 16 — without a certificate of commissioning, the property cannot be legally inhabited and is not eligible for mortgage financing
- Disputed ownership — existence of inheritance disputes, restitution claims or pending litigation over ownership
- Liens and claims — existence of liens on the property due to the seller's obligations to third parties
Our report
Upon completion of the due diligence procedure, we provide you with a detailed written report that includes:
- Factual description — property identification, location, area, boundaries, owners
- Legal opinion — analysis of ownership rights, chain of transfers, validity of documents
- Risk assessment — identification of potential legal risks with severity classification
- Recommendations — specific steps to minimise risks, conditions for safe conclusion of the transaction
The report serves as the basis for an informed decision — to proceed with the transaction, renegotiate the terms or walk away.
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