Practical points for your situation
Checks before paying a deposit
Before a reservation or advance payment, identify the owner, exact property and signatory’s authority. Compare the offer with the documents and available cadastral information. Clarify repayment conditions before committing funds.
Legal status and physical condition
Area, permitted use, access, occupation and alterations need to be considered together. A sales description does not replace documents. Discrepancies may require additional cadastral, technical or documentary checks.
Co-ownership and use
Identify ownership shares, actual use and existing agreements between co-owners. Separate ownership disputes from issues of access, expenses or occupation. The approach depends on acquisition documents and the applicant’s specific objective.
Existing proceedings
Prepare the claim, responses, court orders and relevant registration records. Report proposed sales or alterations during the dispute, with available evidence. Protective measures require individual assessment; a transaction cannot be promised to be automatically blocked.
Preparing for the first discussion
When arranging an appointment, briefly describe the issue, intended result and any approaching deadline. Prepare a timeline and a list of available and missing documents. Send sensitive records only after agreeing a communication channel. The consultation should clarify options, risks and steps requiring further evidence. Document preparation, representation and related expenses depend on the agreed scope of engagement; making an appointment should not be assumed to include all these services.