Turn island research into a confident property decision.
Use the guide as a decision framework: define your goal, compare the right options, verify the details and model the complete ownership picture.
- 1Define your brief
- 2Compare the market
- 3Verify the details
- 4Make the decision
A property is more than the building you tour. Title, cadastral identity, boundaries, access rights, easements and registered obligations determine what is being transferred and how it can be used.
The civil-law notary plays a central role in the transfer, but buyers should still raise property-specific questions and obtain independent advice where their interests require it.
Match the listing to the legal parcel
Confirm the cadastral description and compare it with the land, building, parking, storage and access presented. For condominiums, identify the unit and any appurtenant rights precisely.
A fence, driveway or garden wall may not mark the legal boundary. A current survey may be appropriate when the line matters to value or planned work.
Investigate rights and obligations
Ask about mortgages, liens, easements, rights of way, long leases, association obligations, restrictions and disputes. Confirm who has legal access and who maintains shared routes or utilities.
For rented property, review leases and occupancy. For additions or separate units, request permits and evidence that the transferred title covers what is advertised.
Resolve issues before closing
Define which documents and clearances the seller must provide, how defects are addressed and what conditions allow the buyer to withdraw. Keep deposit arrangements and deadlines in writing.
Do not rely on a future handshake solution with a neighbor. Rights important to use or value should be properly documented.
Buyer checklist
- Obtain the cadastral identity and title information
- Compare plans with physical occupation
- Verify access, parking and storage rights
- Review liens, easements and restrictions
- Use surveys or independent advice where needed
Często zadawane pytania
Does the notary represent the buyer?
The civil-law notary is a neutral legal professional in the transaction, not a substitute for independent buyer counsel where advice is needed.
When is a survey useful?
It can be important where boundaries, encroachments, access, land area or planned construction affect the decision.
Can an informal access arrangement be enough?
It may be used in practice, but buyers should understand whether a legally enforceable right exists.
Important: This guide is general market information, not legal, tax, financial, engineering, insurance or investment advice. Rules, costs and property conditions change. Obtain independent, transaction-specific advice from qualified professionals before making a decision.
