How long does "Purchase of Land and Real Estate" take?

The estimated duration is 2–6 weeks. Actual timing depends on how complete your documentation is and the workload of the competent authority.

How much does purchase cost?

The estimated cost is €500–5,000. Takse i naknade za izdavanje lista nepokretnosti i upis u katastar

What documents are needed for purchase?

Required documents: Property certificate (not older than 30 days), Copy of cadastral parcel plan, ID card / passport of buyer and seller, Purchase agreement (notarial act), Tax return for property transfer tax and 1 more documents.

Who do I contact for purchase?

Administration for Cadastre and State Property — Issuing property certificates, registration of rights. Notary — Certification of purchase agreement. Tax Administration — Calculation and collection of transfer tax.

What are the steps for purchase?

The procedure consists of 5 steps: Ownership and encumbrance check, Negotiations and agreement, Contract conclusion at the notary, Property transfer tax payment, Cadastre registration.

Purchase & Ownership

Purchase of Land and Real Estate

Complete procedure for purchasing land or real estate in Montenegro — from ownership verification to cadastre registration.

2–6 weeks€500–5,0005 steps

Ownership and encumbrance check

Obtaining a property certificate from the cadastre to verify the owner, encumbrances and restrictions.

Responsible: Buyer / Lawyer

Deadline: 1–3 days

Documents:

Property certificatePlan copy

Negotiations and agreement

Negotiations on the price and terms of sale between the buyer and seller.

Contract conclusion at the notary

Drafting and certification of the purchase agreement at the notary.

Property transfer tax payment

Payment of property transfer tax (3% of market value).

Cadastre registration

Submitting an application for registration of ownership rights in the real estate cadastre.

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