§ 02Practice areas
Property & real estate
Buying, selling or leasing property is a big decision. We check the title and any encumbrances, read the contract before you sign and explain the transfer fees you may face.
Who it's for
- Buyers of houses, land or condominiums
- Foreign buyers purchasing a condo unit within the foreign quota
- Owners planning a long lease
- People in a boundary or ownership dispute
What we can do
- Check the title deed and encumbrances at the Land Office
- Draft and review sale, purchase and lease agreements
- Coordinate transfers and lease registration
- Negotiate and litigate land disputes
Typical steps
- 1
Receive the paperwork
A copy of the deed, the draft contract and seller or landlord details
- 2
Check
Ownership, mortgages, servitudes and condo-juristic-person rules
- 3
Revise the contract
Deposit terms, transfer date and remedies for breach
- 4
Transfer day
Coordinate with the Land Office and all parties until registration is complete
Rough timeframe
A title check usually takes 3–7 business days, depending on the Land Office and how complete the papers are.
What to bring
- A copy of the title deed or condo title
- The draft contract or reservation form you received
- ID card or passport
- Proof of funds transferred from abroad (foreign buyers)
- Messages or emails agreed with the seller
Lawyers for this area
Common questions
Can foreigners buy a condo?
Yes, within the share the Condominium Act allows for foreign ownership and with proof that the funds came from abroad. We check the building's quota before you pay a deposit.
Should the contract be checked before or after the deposit?
Before. Whether you can get the deposit back is usually decided by the document you sign at that moment.
Tell us what's happening
Start with a short message. We'll run a conflict check and reply within one business day.