Civil law notaries give you security
Civil law notaries give you security. The law requires you to use a civil law notary when you sell land or a freehold apartment, i.e. a residential property.
That’s because the law recognises the particular importance of these transactions. By drawing up and notarising the purchase agreement, we ensure that the buyer and seller arrive at a legally equitable agreement. And, after the contract has been signed, we make sure that the buyer only pays the money and the seller only hands over the property once they have received the promised consideration.
Our commitment is to provide you with comprehensive advice at all times. When spouses or partners buy a property together, there are often a number of additional questions that need to be clarified: what happens if different amounts of equity are contributed by each partner or if money is contributed by the parents of one of the partners? Is the property they buy liable for future debts or maintenance obligations? What happens to the property if they separate or one of them dies? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to talk about your specific situation. Consultation is always included when you use a civil law notary.
Are you in a hurry? We know that speed is of the essence, particularly when it comes to property transactions. Our experienced team ensures that your contract is prepared and completed even when time is short. Please let us know if your transaction is especially urgent.
In our Guide: Buying a home (in German), we outline how the transaction works – from negotiating the contract to transferring ownership in the land register.
Read our Guide: Notary fees for buying property (in German), to work out the fees for buying a home. Notary fees are standardised and set by law. The sold property must be transferred to the buyer after the contract has been concluded.
Our Guide: Transferring property after a sale (in German) summarises what needs to be considered during the transfer. If you are using a loan to finance the property purchase, you must register a land charge (lien, mortgage) in favour of the lender in the land register. Our “Guide: Land charges” explains what a land charge is.