When you may need help
You have found an apartment, are selling a house from abroad or buying from a developer. Risks may involve the seller’s rights, encumbrances, ownership history and payment arrangements. Checks are best done before an advance payment: once obligations are signed, there is less scope to change the terms.
What we can do
- Check the seller’s documents, the property’s legal status and available information on restrictions.
- Review preliminary and final contracts, payments and property handover.
- Arrange legal support for the transaction and a representative’s involvement.
What to prepare for the consultation
- Draft contracts and documents supplied by the seller.
- The property address and details, and land documents for a house.
- Payment arrangements, advance payment information and planned transaction date.
If some documents are missing, start by describing the situation: we will identify what else needs to be obtained. In the first form, the country, the nature of the matter and important dates are enough; document numbers and scans are not needed.
What to bear in mind
Checks reduce legal risks but do not replace a technical inspection and valuation. For property abroad, we first identify local legal requirements.
Process and cost
- You describe the situation and the outcome you want.
- We clarify the circumstances, the country and the documents needed for review.
- Before paid work begins, we agree on its scope, cost and format: consultation, document preparation or representation.
The cost depends on the volume of documents, the stage of the case and the need for involvement in another country. Court fees, notarial acts, translations and expert assessments are discussed separately if required. The outcome depends on the circumstances, evidence and decisions of the competent authorities.
Frequently asked question
Can checks start before I pay an advance?
Yes, this allows obligations to be assessed in advance. Send a property description and a list of available documents; we will agree on the scope of checks before agreements are signed.
Can I get help with “Buying and selling property” if I live abroad?
We can start remotely while you are abroad. In your first message, state where you live and where the relevant party, property or authority is located. We will check whether a representative can take particular steps and whether the procedure requires your personal participation.
Does my country of residence decide which law applies to “Buying and selling property”?
No. Your place of residence alone does not decide which law applies. Relevant factors can include the countries connected to the parties, where an event or contractual duty took place, where property is located and which authority is handling the matter. We first check the connection to Ukraine, the potentially applicable law and whether local counsel in another country is needed.
What if I do not have all the documents for “Buying and selling property”?
You do not need a complete file to make an initial inquiry. Give us a short timeline, your desired outcome, important dates and a list of the documents you already have. Document numbers and scans are not needed in the first inquiry; after clarifying the facts, we will identify what is missing.
What determines the cost of help with “Buying and selling property”, and can I limit the scope?
Before paid work begins, we agree on its format, specific steps, deliverables and fee. The cost depends on the materials, stage of the matter and any work involving another country. Court or official fees, notarial acts, translations and expert reviews are discussed separately if needed.
Can you guarantee the outcome or timeframe for “Buying and selling property”?
No. We cannot promise a decision by a court or authority, or the actions of another party. After reviewing the facts, we explain the available options, evidence needed, risks and the timing of our own work. The overall duration can also depend on other parties, authorities and cross-border procedures; tell us promptly about notices and dates.