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BRIDGES guide

How to check a property before buying

Which documents prove ownership, how to check encumbrances and permits, and what to agree in the contract before paying.

PDF · currently in Russian

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Inside the guide

What you will learn from the guide

Title

Which documents prove who owns the property and their right to sell it.

Debts and encumbrances

How mortgages, arrears and restrictions on the property are identified.

Permits

What is checked in the building and use permits for the property.

Legal due diligence

How to arrange a check of the property before signing and paying.

Payment arrangements

Which payment and fund transfer terms to agree before the deal.

Contract terms

Which provisions on deadlines, liability and handover need attention.

Study the conditions and prepare your questions for a personal consultation.

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Guide sections

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Section 1The essentials first
Section 2Who checks
Section 3The order of work

The BRIDGES team

Who prepared the guide

  • Sergey Evdokimov
    AuthorSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner
  • Anna Kovalevskaya
    Legal reviewAnna KovalevskayaHead of Legal

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Anna Kovalevskaya, Head of the Legal Department at BRIDGES
Anna KovalevskayaHead of the Legal Department