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Post by James on Feb 21, 2004 17:00:08 GMT 1
Thank you for this. It seems like a good idea!
How does it work with solicitors in Croatia if I want to buy a flat?
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Post by Ksenija on Feb 21, 2004 17:26:26 GMT 1
Much the same as in the UK, although it doesn't always seem to go the best way. Most agents offer a lawyer and most people seem to just use the one lawyer, but it isn't such a good idea. After all, who is the lawyer working for? You really want your own as well, just as you would at home and for the same reason. They are there to watch out for YOU.
We offer legal services when we sell property and try to ensure that the buyer gets a good deal and so recommends us to their friends. If both sides are happy that we did an honest job this brings in more business. We don't just look at one off deals. We look to future business. Of course, this means that we would not agree to sell anything we knew had problems with the paperwork in the first place. Obviously there is often property for sale that does have problems and if people who are wanting to sell it use their own lawyer, a buyer might only discover the problems when it was too late. We do a preliminary check when we are offered something to sell and if there is any obvious problem with papers, planning permission, etc. we turn it down. It isn't worth the hassle! However, we wouldn't be the least put out if a buyer said they wanted their own lawyer as well.
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Post by Tom on Feb 21, 2004 21:05:04 GMT 1
I'm buying an apartment in an older building in Opatia and I'm not sure about something. I want to be sure that the guy selling it has got clean papers. Is there any way of checking before I buy?
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Post by Peter Ellis on Feb 22, 2004 0:02:07 GMT 1
Hi Tom,
I covered most of this in my reply to your other query. We can do a search for you on any property that you are interested in. Just contact info@croatiapropertyservices.com and ask about searches. HTH
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Post by AnneF on Mar 13, 2004 12:05:49 GMT 1
Good Morning again!
What sort of legal services do you offer? Thanks Anne
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Post by Peter Ellis on Mar 13, 2004 21:35:24 GMT 1
Hi Anne
Welcome to the board. Our legal department does specifically property related legal work, including setting up property companies in Croatia for clients who want to buy using one. The other sorts of things we do are searches for buyers who are buying from other vendors, property contracts, and submissions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as ongoing legal advice. We also help clients with things like setting up local bank accounts which they need, particularly after they purchase, for setting up direct debits for utilities and local commune payments. As an adjunct and because we relate to other professional organisations, we introduce you to people like English speaking accountancy practices.
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Post by paradise on Jun 3, 2004 17:34:14 GMT 1
Just about to buy in Cavtat. Preliminary contract sent to me with summary in English. Vendors solicitor willing to act for both - fees quoted to me €2000 - is that reasonable? Purchase price of property (Apt Furnished) approx €150k. 63sq.mtrs. Good sea views walking distance to centre. Other question: what about survey of apt. (1 of 3 in house) refurbished in last 3 years, vendor lives in one apt. have stated all papers available and clean. What is likely to happen to prices in this area?
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Post by Peter Ellis on Jun 3, 2004 20:13:01 GMT 1
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At nearly €2400/m2 that sounds quite dear, although I'm not up to date on prices in Cavtat. Much will depend on how close to the sea it is and how good the finishes are. You also mention that it is furnished so that may not be too bad. For comparison, reasonably high spec apartments with lots of extras included and next to the sea in Istria(Novigrad) are running at just over €2000, although they are not furnished. If the quote of €2000 for legal fees includes disbursements and possibly the submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then it is about right as the usual rate for fees is 1% of contract price. Ask whether the lawyer is happy to submit your application to the MFA. A lawyer provided by the vendor may do a contract but your MFA application will entail producing other papers in addition. If the lawyer demurs, it may be because he knows something is missing. If he seems happy to do it, you are probably alright using the one lawyer.
We can arrange a survey for you if you want one.
I would have thought that prices there would continue to rise. What is the position of the apartment relative to the runway at the airport? Would it be affected by any increase in flights and resultant aircraft noise?
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Post by paradise on Jun 4, 2004 12:46:54 GMT 1
Thanks Peter you reply is helpful. Preliminary contract is due for return, no money yet paid. I have emailed solicitor asking if he will take through to getting my name on the land register. Response awaited.
Question on the airport is relevant, but having spent a week in the location flights at this point were not too low. I was looking at another property in Zvekovica, where I believe aircraft noise could be a real issue - even though it is not far away. This apt. has an attic space that could be converted?
Finally I would like a survey, what do I have to do, how much and when can it be done? Sooner rather than later, please.
If I wanted to use your legal service - what price?
Great service this. Thanks
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Post by Peter Ellis on Jun 5, 2004 8:23:53 GMT 1
Hi Attics are often converted although if one is already done it is worth checking as to whether the living space has been added in the Land Registry. I was once offered a complete and very nice apartment in an attic but soon discovered that legally it was still storeage space for everyone in the apartment building. No doubt they sold it, but not through us! For your survey, please email info@croatiapropertyservices.com with as much detail as you can, including the full address. We can check with our surveyor in the area to see what his workload is like and to get a price from him. Depending on the work involved I would expect EUR 4to500 in that area. (It tends to be dearer in some parts) For that you get a comprehensive report. Our legal fees can be found at www.croatiapropertyservices.com under Fee Scale. Thanks & regards
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Post by nanto on Jul 31, 2004 14:15:11 GMT 1
I am buying property in Orebic. A house on 500 m2 of land. No agency involved. The owner suggested the solicitor he knows well who is based in Zagreb. What do I do? Go with local solicitor or accept the solicitor in Zagreb. Can the solicitor in Zagreb do the appropriate checks if he/she is not local?
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Post by Peter Ellis on Jul 31, 2004 20:29:23 GMT 1
A Zagreb solicitor is not necessarily a problem. We are Zagreb based, but our legal department did a search for a client in Orebic only this week, as we have someone there at the moment dealing with another matter.
HTH
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Post by Teresa on Sept 8, 2004 13:54:27 GMT 1
I'm in the process of buying a brand new fully-furnished flat on the island of Krk for £65,000. Seller is a contact made through my employment. We have agreed to avoid solicitors etc and save some money. The seller is also a UK citizen and is getting a contract issued at the Croatian Embassy here, we are then going out to Croatia to pay the Stamp Duty and Land Registry Fee, with the final paerwork the permission from the Foreign Ministry for a Foreign Individual to buy in Croatia to be completed in the near future, (been told it can take up to a year). Does the price sound right have not yet paid anything (50% transfer will be made to her in the UK) and is there anything else I need to sign, look for??
Teresa
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Post by Peter Ellis on Sept 12, 2004 15:35:53 GMT 1
Hi Teresa
The price could be OK. You didn't say how big it is. DIY may not have been the best option. Have you checked that your colleague has good title to the property? Do you read Croatian? You will not be able to register in the Land Registry (which is actually an extension of the Municipal Court) without a properly accredited lawyer. Even if you had not, you could have been faced with having to make several trips to deal with questions arising, which would have cost you more than you'd save on a lawyer. Things here are not always as simple to resolve as in the UK.
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Post by Peter on Sept 13, 2004 17:14:52 GMT 1
Thank you for your reply.
Flat is approx 48sqm.
The seller has just arranged for all the papers to go in her name. The flat is brand new and just been registered by her. I understand about a solicitor registering the Land Registry, we will be using one when everything is ready for final completion.
If I apoint a Power of Attorney in Croatia can they act on my behalf??
Many thanks Teresa
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