The stages of buying a vacation property are as follows:
1. Selecting a vacation property. If you cannot find what you are looking for yourself, we can help you with the selection. Send us the main criteria of the property you are looking for using the inquiry form above and we will contact you.
2. Arranging a viewing. Once you have selected properties, we will arrange a viewing at a convenient time for you so that you can get to know the property on site.
3. Selecting a property. One of the most important steps is to make the right choice of vacation property. To this end, we will help you with advice, and we will not spare you the shortcomings that we know about.
4. Negotiating terms and price. Once you have made your choice, we will negotiate with the owner about the terms of the transaction, and we will agree on the price you are willing to pay.
5. Payment of a deposit. At this stage, a “stop deposit” must be paid to stop the property from being sold. The amount depends on the price of the property, but most often it is in the amount of 1000 euros.
6. Inspection of the property. One of the most responsible stages is to determine whether the property has any encumbrances or court foreclosures.
7. Preliminary contract. A stage that is recommended but not mandatory. The owner may request payment of part of the sales price (10%) before starting the preparation of the documents. For this, it is good to conclude a preliminary agreement. According to Art. 19 of the ZZD, the preliminary contract must be concluded in writing. It describes the conditions under which the transaction will be finalized through a notarized contract (Notarial Deed), the rights and obligations of the parties, the method of payment, deadlines, penalties, etc.
8. Preparation of documents. After a preliminary contract has been signed and the buyer has paid part of the price, the seller must obtain the documents necessary to finalize the transaction before a notary. Usually, the transaction is finalized within 1 month, but this can also happen in a shorter period, since the documents can be issued by express order. At this stage, a draft Notarial Deed is prepared.
9. Finalization of the transaction. The last stage is the signing of a final purchase and sale contract through notarial certification (Notarial Deed), through which the seller transfers ownership of the property to the buyer. It is mandatory that a second inspection of the property be carried out on the day of the transaction for the absence of encumbrances and foreclosures. The buyer may require the seller to provide a “Certificate of Encumbrances” (CE) on the day of the transaction, which is issued on the same day, or to obtain one from the Registry Offices.
10. Declaration of the property after purchase. After the property has been acquired, it must be declared to the tax office at the location of the property, by submitting a tax return under Art. 14 of the ZMDT. This is an obligation of the new owner, for which he is responsible. The legal deadline within which the acquired property must be declared is 2 months from the date of the transaction.