Buying or selling real estate is one of the most important actions in a person’s
or a business’s financial activity. Recently, there has been a significant
increase in interest in real estate sales and purchases in regions of Northern Greece and especially for seaside properties in the regions of Kavala, Thassos, Ofrynio (Touzla), Nea Iraklitsa, Nea Peramos and others.
Although some people consider it to be a routine process, purchasing real estate
comes with real and legal risks that can cause serious problems in the future
if not handled with due care and legal advice in advance.
Our Law Office offers a reliable guide on the risks when buying or
selling property.

1. Deficiencies or Errors in Property Titles
   One of the most serious risks is the presence of defective or incomplete
   property titles. There have been many cases where prospective buyers fall
   victim to fraud by sellers who do not even own the property. Special attention
   must also be paid to whether the property is correctly registered in the Land
   Registry and Cadastre office. Additionally, when buying property through an auction, it is important to ensure that all required procedures have been followed.
   Neglecting to check the titles and the transfer process may lead to loss of
   property or lengthy and costly legal battles.
2. Encumbrances and Easements on the Property
   Many properties may be burdened with pre-notations of mortgage, mortgages,
   or easements in favor of third parties. It is crucial that the buyer ensures that
   all such burdens are removed before proceeding with the purchase. Similarly,
   the seller must ensure the property is free of encumbrances before transferring it, to avoid future civil and criminal liability (such as liability for damages or fraud).
3. Urban Planning Violations
   Another critical risk involves urban planning violations. Properties with
   unauthorized constructions or lacking the necessary building permits may be
   non-transferable or may require costly legalizations. It is therefore essential to
   work with a reliable engineer and legal advisor to ensure no urban planning
   issues arise during the transfer.
4. Language Barriers and Poor Communication
   Foreigners prospective buyers and sellers may face difficulties in communication with the other parties, the proffessionals and public services.
   Our Law Office ensures immediate and effective communication with clients,
   as our staff speaks English fluently and ensures accurate and clear transfer of
   all information. We also offer collaboration with specialized interpreters or
   professionals fluent in the client’s native language (German, French, Bulgarian, Russian, Romanian), ensuring excellent cooperation.
   

How Our Office Can Help
Our law firm in Kavala has specialized experience in real estate law and offers
comprehensive legal services for the safe transfer of property ownership, for
both buyers and sellers.
We undertake:

• Full legal inspection of titles and encumbrances
• Collaboration with engineers for urban and technical inspections and with accountants for all the tax issues
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Representation at every stage of the process
• Communication and support in fluent English or the client’s native language,
  when required
  If you are considering buying or selling property in Kavala or the wider region,
  contact us for reliable, personalized, and completely secure legal support.