Real estate and property lawyer in Belgrade
Property law governs ownership and other rights in things, above all real estate. Typical matters are the sale of an apartment or house, entering rights in the land registry, dividing co-ownership and neighbour disputes. Before signing a contract you should check the ownership record, any encumbrances and the legal status of the building.
When you need a lawyer
- You are buying or selling real estate and want a check before signing.
- Ownership needs to be registered or a registry error corrected.
- Co-owners cannot agree on use or division.
- You have a dispute with a neighbour about a boundary, an easement or nuisance.
- Your property is subject to expropriation.
How the procedure works
- A check of the property record, encumbrances and building documents.
- Drafting or reviewing the contract and preparing it for notarisation.
- Land registry procedure or a court dispute.
- Representation in division, determination of rights or compensation proceedings.
What to prepare for the first meeting
- Property register extract and proof of how ownership was acquired
- Building and occupancy permits, or a legalisation decision
- Draft contract or preliminary contract
- IDs or passports of the parties
Frequently asked questions
Must a contract for the purchase of an apartment be notarised?
Yes. A contract for the transfer of real estate must be made as a notarised document, otherwise it is not valid.
What should I check before buying?
Whether the seller is registered as owner, whether there are encumbrances such as a mortgage or a noted dispute, and whether the building has a permit or has been legalised.
How is co-ownership divided?
By agreement, by physical division, or by selling and splitting the proceeds. If co-owners cannot agree, the court decides.