Legalities

The Legals

Once you have found your dream property, it is important to understand that buying costs, timescales and the legal process can be very different in a foreign jurisdiction.
Our Legal Partners can help guide you through the legal process, monitor the financial process of transferring funds and advise you with any problems by having an extensive knowledge of how a countries Law interacts with UK law. Personal regular contact can be had with English speaking staff every step of the way to reassure you that the buying process is safely and securely being handled.

A Notary will be required to represent the state, rather than either the buying or selling party. This means the Notary doesn’t act in either interests; what they do is make sure a good title is attained, all the required paperwork is filed, and taxes are paid.

For documents to be legally binding, they need to be signed in the presence of a state-authorised Notary. This includes initial Promissory contract (Contrato promessa) (Υποσχετική σύμβαση) and the final contract (escritura de compra e venda) (τελική σύμβαση πώλησης). Once you have brought your property, there could be other opportunities that you may require legal support and advice with:
• Overseas Wills - in most cases UK Wills will not cover your property overseas,a new Will will need to be devised to secure your asset
• Applicable Rental Licence applications
• Condominium contracts
• Non-Habitual Residency opportunities
• Visa programmes
Our Partners can offer help with any specific questions you may have.