Who we help · Slovakia
Buying and selling property
For most people and businesses, a property transfer is one of the largest transactions they will ever make. We handle its legal side through the contract, purchase price escrow and land register filing, backed by a lawyer’s insured professional responsibility.
Services found: 27
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- Complete property transfer service Real estate Your entire property transfer in one place, from the sale agreement and lawyer authorisation through purchase price escrow to the Land Register application. View service
- Property sale agreement review Real estate Review of a sale agreement prepared by the other party, an estate agency or a developer, with specific comments you can send straight back. View service
- Lawyer authorisation of a property transfer agreement Real estate We draft and authorise property sale, gift or exchange agreements, without signature certification, with insured lawyer liability and an application for registration. View service
- Lawyer's escrow of the purchase price Real estate Lawyer's purchase-price escrow for property transfers. Funds are released only when the agreed condition is met, usually Land Register registration. View service
- Land Register registration application Real estate We prepare and file your application to register ownership in the Land Register. We check the agreement and attachments so the proceedings can run without suspension. View service
- Buying a property with a mortgage Real estate Coordinating the legal aspects of a property purchase and mortgage loan. A sale agreement aligned with the bank's drawdown conditions, security documents, registration order and secure payment. View service
- Settlement of co-ownership Real estate Termination and settlement of co-ownership of a house, flat or land, preferably by agreement and, where agreement is impossible, by a court claim. View service
- Easements Real estate Creating, varying or terminating an easement (access, utilities, lifetime use), including the agreement and Land Register registration. View service
- Legal assistance with buying a property Real estate Legal protection for buyers of flats, houses, land and commercial premises. Legal due diligence, agreement review, secure payment and transfer through registration and handover. View service
- Property reservation agreement Real estate Reviewing a reservation agreement before signing and paying the fee, and preparing a fair, enforceable template for estate agencies and sellers. View service
- Property defects and withdrawal from the agreement Real estate Property defect claims: hidden defects, a purchase-price reduction, withdrawal and damages, for buyers and sellers in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Flat sale agreement Real estate Drafting or reviewing a flat sale agreement with all requirements under the Flat Ownership Act, for sellers or buyers, with the option to extend to a complete transfer. View service
- Property legal due diligence Real estate Legal due diligence on land or property before a purchase or development project. Ownership title, encumbrances, access and leases in a clear report with recommendations. View service
- House sale agreement Real estate Drafting or reviewing a house sale agreement, covering all parcels, appurtenances, encumbrances, mortgages and liability for defects in an older building. View service
- Buying and selling land Real estate Preparing a land purchase or sale around your plans. An agreed legal review, purchase agreement and steps towards payment, handover and registration. View service
- Land subdivision and consolidation Real estate Legal guidance through land subdivision and consolidation, from survey plans and necessary consents through agreements and easements to registration of the new parcels in the Land Register. View service
- Agricultural land transfers Real estate Legal services for agricultural land transfers. Sale and lease agreements, settlement of co-ownership and representation in proceedings involving the Slovak Land Fund. View service
- Duplicate land ownership (C and E register parcels) Real estate The same land is recorded twice in the Land Register, as a C register parcel and an E register parcel, each with a different owner. We compare the ownership titles behind both entries, prepare a settlement agreement or a claim for a declaration of ownership and resolve the duplication through to a clear Land Register entry. View service
- Property gift agreement Real estate Gifting a flat, house or land within the family. A gift agreement, a lifetime right of residence for the donor and Land Register registration in one service. View service
- Property exchange agreement Real estate Exchanging land, flats or co-ownership shares through an exchange agreement, from checks on both properties through balancing payments and encumbrances to registration. View service
- Transfer of a housing cooperative interest Real estate Transfer of a housing cooperative interest — the sale of a cooperative apartment. Membership transfer agreement, notice to the cooperative and secure payment in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
- Security agreement Real estate A security agreement securing a loan, purchase price or other debt against property or another asset of the debtor, from the agreement to Land Register or NCRzp registration. View service
- Suspended Land Register proceedings and refused registration Real estate When the Land Register suspends proceedings or refuses registration, we prepare supplements, agreement addenda or appeals and pursue proceedings with the aim of obtaining approval. View service
- Declaration of ownership Real estate Property ownership disputes. Duplicate title deed entries, invalid historical transfers, acquisition by prescription and claims for a declaration of ownership followed by Land Register registration. View service
- Letting a flat or house Real estate A flat or family house tenancy agreement prepared from the landlord’s perspective, including the short-term letting regime, deposit, handover record and carefully structured termination provisions. View service
- Rent recovery and eviction Real estate Helping landlords deal with non-paying tenants. Recovery of rent arrears, proper termination and claims to vacate flats, houses or premises, in Slovakia and Czechia. View service
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Tell us about your matter →Why sellers and buyers work with us
Our team is four attorneys and an assistant. Your matter is always handled by an attorney.
- Purchase price in escrow
The purchase price is held in lawyer escrow and released to the seller only after registration is approved. Release conditions are agreed in writing in advance and apply equally to both parties.
- Lawyer authorisation
We authorise the contract as lawyers and assume responsibility for its content. Land registration proceedings are generally faster and less likely to be suspended.
- Across Slovakia, including remotely
We handle the transfer without unnecessary travel: the agreed parts of communication can take place electronically and by post. Where an in-person meeting is required, we tell you in advance and arrange it in Košice.
Legal Q&A
Common questions from sellers and buyers
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When do I become the owner of a property: on signing the agreement or on land registration?
You become the owner only when ownership is registered in the land registry, not when the agreement is signed. Signing creates contractual obligations only; the seller remains the owner until the registry’s decision. That is why the price should be paid through escrow, releasing funds only after registration, rather than paid to the seller before registration is permitted.
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Part of our land is being expropriated for a road. What happens to compensation and encumbrances?
On the date the decision becomes final, ownership passes to the expropriating party and security rights, including enforcement and tax security rights, easements other than statutory easements, rights of pre-emption with proprietary effect and the land tenancy end. The Land Register deletes these rights. If you disagree with the compensation amount, you must bring a claim within 30 days of finality, and a missed deadline cannot be excused.
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Which documents should we bring for a lawyer to authorise our agreement?
Bring two valid official photo identity documents, at least one being an identity card or passport. Under professional rules, one is normally insufficient. If you have no second physical document, alternatives include eID, qualified electronic identification or two identity witnesses. A representative also needs a power of attorney bearing an officially certified signature; authorisation does not replace that certification.
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Further reading
The lawyer in a transaction brokered by an estate agency: whom do they work for and what follows from that
The agent recommends a lawyer who prepares the contracts for both seller and buyer, and the agency pays them a retainer. Whose interests does the lawyer then protect, what may they tell the agent, and what happens if the parties fall out? We explain what the Act on Advocacy says and how to set the arrangement up so that everyone can trust it.
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The contract was drawn up by the agency or the developer: review, or authorisation by a lawyer?
Buyers often want to have the estate agency’s contract “authorised”. Authorisation and review of someone else’s contract are, however, two different services with a different outcome both for the Land Register and for you. We explain what each of them delivers and when each makes sense.
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Gifting property to one of the children: what it means for the siblings’ inheritance
Parents often give a flat or house to one of their children during their lifetime. The gift may be set off against that child’s inheritance share in the succession proceedings, but not always and not automatically. We explain when a set-off occurs, why a gift is not disinheritance and what to consider when drafting the deed of gift.
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