Registered owner
Check whether the seller is actually registered as owner and whether co-owners or permissions are involved.
Ownership check
Property ownership check abroad
Before buying a home, apartment, villa, building plot or new-build property abroad, it must be clear who legally owns it and whether transfer risks exist.
Before commitment
Ownership is one of the first checks before commitment
BSP helps buyers keep ownership, cadastre, seller authority and documentation questions visible so qualified local specialists can review them before decisions are made.
Ownership checks, contract review, tax assessment, registration, permits and local obligations must always be assessed by qualified local specialists. BSP gives no guarantees on outcome, rules or tax treatment.
Service blocks
What does an ownership check focus on?
Title documents
Review deeds, title history, legal basis of ownership and documentation supporting transfer.
Cadastre or property register
Check official registration, cadastral data, object identification, surfaces and boundaries.
Debts and encumbrances
Review mortgages, liens, claims, easements, debts, third-party rights or other restrictions.
Seller authority
Confirm whether the seller, company or representative is legally allowed to sell and sign.
Transferability
Assess whether the property can be transferred to a foreign buyer under local rules and circumstances.
Control points
Control points for ownership review
Is the seller registered as owner?
Are there co-owners?
Is a valid power of attorney needed?
Are mortgages, debts or claims registered?
Are third-party rights visible?
Do cadastral boundaries match the property?
Do surface areas match documents?
Are permits and legalization documents clear?
Can a foreign buyer acquire the property?
Are local taxes or charges known?
Are documents translated or explained?
Has an independent local specialist reviewed ownership?
Important
Legal and tax conclusions require qualified local specialists
BSP does not provide legal advice, tax advice or notarial advice. We help buyers structure the process and involve local lawyers, notaries and tax specialists where appropriate.
Ownership checks, contract review, tax assessment, registration, permits and local obligations must always be assessed by qualified local specialists. BSP gives no guarantees on outcome, rules or tax treatment.
How BSP helps
How BSP includes ownership checks in the process
Step 1
Understand property and purchase goal
Step 2
Map country and property type
Step 3
List ownership questions
Step 4
Involve local specialist
Step 5
Use findings before commitment
FAQ
Questions about legal and tax checks
What is an ownership check?
It is the local review of who legally owns the property, which documents support ownership and whether encumbrances, claims or restrictions exist.
Can BSP guarantee ownership?
No. BSP does not provide ownership guarantees and does not perform legal checks. Local specialists must review ownership.
When should ownership be checked?
Preferably before reservation, deposit, preliminary agreement or any binding purchase commitment.
Who checks ownership?
Usually a local lawyer, notary or qualified specialist, depending on the country and property type.
Next step
Do you want legal and tax checks visible before you commit?
Tell us the country, property type and purchase phase. We help map which local checks and specialists should be involved.