- Embarking on a journey to purchase property in Lithuania may appear daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the local legalities.
- This service is tailored for you if you’re an international buyer, expat, or investor, looking to navigate through the property market in Lithuania.
- You might face challenges like dealing with language barriers, understanding complex property laws, and managing documentation — a tricky undertaking where errors can result in substantial financial loss.
- Engaging with this service, you connect with skilled English-speaking lawyers who ensure that buying property in Lithuania can be a smooth, compliant, and stress-free process.
Property Purchase in Lithuania
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04 Nov 2024
Service Details
Property Purchase
This service is available across Lithuania
Who Is This Service For?
Requirements
You'll be delighted to know that Lithuania warmly welcomes international property buyers, imposing no specific nationality requirements. However, certain essentials must be adhered to.
You must be of legal age (18 or above) and possess a fiscal identification number for foreigners (NIE number) to participate in the property market.
Additionally, depending on your nationality and intended length of stay, visa requirements might come into play.
For non-EU residents especially, exploring and securing the appropriate visa, such as the Golden Visa which involves certain investment thresholds, might be pivotal in your property acquisition journey.
Procedure
You can begin your property-buying journey in Lithuania with ease, knowing every legal step is managed meticulously:
- Initially, your lawyer conducts a thorough property check, ensuring it is free from debts and legal impediments.
- Following this, a reservation agreement is signed to secure the property.
- Your lawyer then performs due diligence, examining property licences and planning permissions, while managing financial arrangements like opening a bank account for you.
- Subsequently, a private purchase contract (PPC) is signed, detailing the terms of the sale.
- Upon verification of all aspects, you’ll sign the title deed in the presence of a Notary, and the lawyer ensures the property is registered under your name, culminating in you receiving the keys to your dream home.
Benefits
- Our property conveyancing service permits your property dreams to become reality with minimised hassle and maximised assurance.
- By utilizing this service, you gain the invaluable benefit of leveraging the expertise of proficient English-speaking lawyers in Lithuania.
- Your dedicated lawyer not only overcomes language barriers but also understands the nuances of property law in Lithuania, providing you with a seamless, comprehensible, and transparent property buying experience.
- Your interests are safeguarded at every juncture, ensuring that your investment is secure, and every legal protocol is adhered to with precision and due diligence.
What Does This Service Consist Of?
- Initial Consultation: Your journey commences with a thorough discussion, ensuring your lawyer comprehensively understands your needs and preferences.
- Property Verification: A thorough examination of the property’s legal status, ensuring it is free from debts, encumbrances, and with valid licensing.
- Legal Due Diligence: Meticulous scrutiny of legal documentation, ensuring every aspect adheres to regulations under the law.
- NIE Acquisition and Bank Procedures: Assistance in obtaining your NIE number and setting up a local bank account, as required (check to confirm if included in conveyancing fees)
- Contract Management: From drafting to reviewing contracts, every detail is meticulously managed to safeguard your interests.
- Title Deed and Registration: Ensuring the title deed is correctly signed, and facilitating the smooth registration of the property under your name.
- Post-purchase Support: Continued support, ensuring you’re abreast with tax obligations and other post-purchase responsibilities (not included in conveyancing fees)
Free Support Services Included
When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:
- Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
- Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
- Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
- Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
- All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
- Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
- Continuous quality controls and reviews.