Perpetual usufruct vs. ownership of land
How does perpetual usufruct of land differ from owning it? What are the rights and obligations of an owner and of a usufructuary? How does it affect the legal...
Tag: buying property
Posts tagged “buying property”.
What is an open residential escrow account?
Banks are increasingly reaching out to clients with interesting offers. One example of an interesting banking mechanism is the open residential escrow account. Who is...
Converting a cooperative ownership right to a flat into separate ownership
Many of the questions we receive from clients concern cooperative flats. Are you wondering how the conversion of a cooperative ownership right to a flat into separate...
A developer's liability for defects in a flat
Did you buy a property on the primary market, only to find that not everything was finished as it should be? Have unexpected defects appeared in the building? Find...
Pros and cons of flats in prefabricated concrete-panel blocks
In Poland you will find many flats for sale in multi-storey blocks. Our clients often ask us about the condition of these properties. In this article we will show you...
How to negotiate the price of a flat on the secondary market?
Have you decided to invest in property? Price is a factor that very often influences our decision. That is normal! Are you wondering how to negotiate the price on the...
New Karoliny estate in Katowice
Katowice is a city that young people are keen to move to. Just as often, they choose flats on the primary property market. The new Karoliny estate is currently under...
Withdrawing from a preliminary agreement for the sale of a property
A preliminary agreement (umowa przedwstępna) is concluded between the buyer and the seller. Its purpose is to protect both parties to the transaction. It is most...
Property valuation methods
One of the steps in a real estate transaction is valuation. Only a property valuer can carry it out. A valuation will be of interest to people who need a mortgage or...
Preliminary agreement – information
Buying a flat is an important and substantial investment. Wondering what to do to be sure the terms agreed with the seller will be honoured on the day of purchase?...
Don't make these mistakes when buying a flat
Buying a flat is a serious investment. The first time is harder still. When carrying out a transaction on the property market, you need to pay attention to many...
The characteristics of cooperative flats
Housing cooperatives still manage a very large number of properties. Many people buy or rent flats of this type. Interested in a transaction involving such a unit?...