Real estate · Slovakia
Property sale agreement review
An estate agency's or developer's agreement is written to protect whoever commissioned it, not you. We review it in full, identify the risks you face and return specific comments marked directly in the text. You do not have to guess what is standard and what is a trap. We identify the risks and propose how to address them.
- Redline directly in the agreement
- Risks ranked by severity
- Price agreed in advance
What we'll do for you
A review of another party's agreement covering everything involved, from checking consistency with the title deed to comments worded so that you can send them to the other party without further editing.
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Checking the subject matter and title
Whether the agreement precisely identifies the property, parcels, shares, appurtenances and common parts, and matches the title deed and the seller's acquisition document.
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Encumbrances and title deed status
We review Part C of the title deed, notes and pending-entry markers — security interests, easements, leases and indications of enforcement or insolvency — and check whether the agreement addresses them or stays silent.
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Payment, escrow and registration
How and when the price is paid, whether payment is linked to escrow and removal of the old security interest, who applies for registration and when, and what happens if the Land Register suspends proceedings or rejects the application.
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Handover, defects and penalties
Handover date and procedure, meters and keys, defects acknowledged in the agreement, contractual penalties and withdrawal rights — and whether sanctions apply equally to both parties.
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Redline and risk memo
An agreement with marked changes and proposed wording, plus a short memo explaining what is a serious risk, what is a detail and what is acceptable. We also recommend how to secure acceptance of the comments.
Deliverablea marked-up agreement (redline), a risk memo and negotiation recommendations
The review assesses the legal position and contractual risks. We do not assess the property's technical condition, structural soundness or tax consequences. If the documents reveal something requiring a specialist, we tell you.
How it works
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- Send the agreementday 0
The draft agreement and title deed are enough to start. We contact you to explain what else we need, when we can complete the work and what it will cost. You pay nothing until the price is confirmed.
- We review the agreement
We read it sentence by sentence, comparing it with the title deed and what you have actually agreed. We pay particular attention to omissions — risks are often in what is not written down.
- Receive the redline and memo
We return the agreement with marked comments and a memo ranking risks by severity. We discuss them together, and you decide which points we should pursue and which to let go.
No-obligation enquiry
Ready to start?
Send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours with a price confirmation and next steps. The first 30-minute consultation is free and commits you to nothing.
- 1Send your enquiry via this form
- 2Within 24 h you get a price confirmation and plan
- 3We start work only after your approval
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What clients ask
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Why is the estate agency's agreement not enough?
An estate agency has its own interest: completing the transaction. Its template is designed to work repeatedly and smoothly, rather than to protect you specifically. It often says little about what happens when something goes wrong — removal of an old security interest, suspended registration, defects or delayed handover. That is where your risk is greatest: signing the agreement does not yet make you the owner; ownership passes only through Land Register registration (§ 133(2) of the Civil Code). Our review therefore starts by examining how payment, registration and handover are linked.
What exactly will I receive after the review?
An agreement with marked changes and proposed wording — a redline you can send to the other party without further work. You also receive a short memo ranking risks by severity and recommendations on which points are worth pursuing and which are more cosmetic.
What if the developer or agency rejects my comments?
Some comments are negotiable and some are not — that is useful information too. The purpose of the review is not to secure every change, but to ensure you know what you are signing. If the other party rejects a point we consider serious, we explain the risk you are accepting and whether it can be reduced another way, for example through escrow or retention.
Will the review uncover encumbrances I do not know about?
We always compare the sale agreement with the current title deed — Part C, notes and pending-entry markers. If the property is subject to a security interest, easement or lease, we check whether the agreement addresses it or merely avoids it. Undisclosed encumbrances and defects commonly cause disputes after transfer (§ 597 and § 599 of the Civil Code), so we want them identified in the agreement beforehand.
How much does a review cost and how long does it take?
That depends on the agreement's length, the type of property and whether a mortgage or development project is involved. Within 24 hours of receiving the agreement, we confirm the final price and deadline — and honour what we agree.
Legal Q&A
Common questions on this topic
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What can a title sheet tell me?
A title sheet has three parts: A lists the properties and their details; B lists owners, shares and acquisition titles together with notes; C records encumbrances — easements, security interests and pre-emption rights. The data is reliable and binding, but only until proved otherwise. A title sheet does not reveal the amount of debt secured by a security interest or which specific agreement transferred each parcel to the owner.
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Must I approach the other co-owners before selling my share in a property?
Yes. When a co-ownership share is transferred, the other co-owners have a statutory pre-emption right. You must first offer them the share on the same terms as the intended sale to a third party. Transfers to a close person are exempt: a direct-line relative, sibling, spouse or another person meeting the statutory definition. An overlooked co-owner can challenge a transfer that bypasses this right.
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Defects appeared after I bought the property. What can I claim from the seller?
If a defect later emerges that the seller did not disclose, you are entitled to a reasonable reduction in the purchase price. If it makes the property unusable, or the seller gave false assurances about its qualities, you may withdraw from the agreement. Speed is crucial: notify the seller without undue delay, and no later than 24 months after taking possession, or your rights expire.
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Further reading
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The amendment would have required authentication to access ownership information and narrowed public data. Parliament did not advance it to second reading on 23 April 2026. We explain the proposal, its outcome and current access rules.
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The riskiest stage of a property transfer is the period between signing and land registration. Lawyer escrow of the purchase price protects both parties. We explain how it works.
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