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 Tax 3% (up to €150,000) + notary (from €180) + fees. Porez na promet nepokretnosti (3% / 5% / 6% progresivno) uplaćuje kupac opštini na osnovu poreske prijave. Takse i naknade za list nepokretnosti (2 € + 3 €) i za upis imaoca prava u katastar (taksa 2 € za zahtjev + 3 € za rješenje + naknada 10 €) potvrđene su tabelom Uprave za nekretnine objavljenom 1. 7. 2026. Plaćanje je moguće i karticom na eplacanje.gov.me; u polje „poziv na broj“ upisuje se broj predmeta (za upis: izvorni broj predmeta, UZZ ili URP).

What documents are needed for purchase?

Required documents: Property certificate (recent extract), Copy of cadastral parcel plan, ID card / passport of buyer and seller, Notarial deed of sale (copy), Tax return for property transfer tax and 2 more documents.

Who do I contact for purchase?

Real Estate Administration — Issuing property certificates, registration of ownership. Notary — Drawing up the notarial deed of sale. Local government tax body (municipality) — Assessment and collection of property transfer tax.

What are the steps for purchase?

The procedure consists of 6 steps: Check ownership, encumbrances and legality of the building, Agree the price and sign a preliminary contract, Notarial deed of sale, File the return and pay property transfer tax, Register ownership in the cadastre, Handover and utility accounts.

Purchase & Ownership

Purchase of Land and Real Estate

Complete procedure for buying land or real estate in Montenegro — checking ownership and encumbrances, the notarial deed, property transfer tax (paid by the buyer) and cadastre registration.

2–6 weeksTax 3% (up to €150,000) + notary (from €180) + fees6 steps

Checked against official sources: October 2026

eMapa — geoportal for checking a parcel

A free interactive map of Montenegro: search a parcel by number and cadastral municipality, see cadastral parcel and building boundaries, orthophoto, administrative boundaries and the Spatial Plan of Montenegro (PPCG 2040) layers: land use, protected areas and spatial restrictions. For information only; it does not replace the property sheet, the extract from the planning document or the UTU.

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Stanovina.me — official portal of licensed realtors

Stanovina.me is the official portal of licensed real estate agents in Montenegro: sale, purchase and rental of apartments, houses and land. Listings are published only by agents entered in the Register of Brokers. The portal advertises the offers on the internet and on social networks, so it is an extra sales and rental channel for agents and property owners.

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Before agreeing anything, obtain the property certificate (list nepokretnosti) for the parcel or building. Check who is registered as owner and in what share, and whether there are mortgages, annotations, disputes or easements. For a building, check that it is registered in the cadastre and has a use permit.

Responsible: Buyer / Lawyer

Deadline: 1–3 days

Documents:

Property certificate
Plan copy
Use permit (for a building)

Note: The seller must be registered as owner in the cadastre. An illegally built building that is not registered in the cadastre or for which no legalisation decision has been issued cannot be sold, and no business may be carried out in it (Article 33 of the Law on Legalisation of Illegal Buildings, OG MNE 91/25 and 18/26). Before signing, also ask the seller for proof that there is no property tax debt. See the checklist in the procedure “Checking Property Before Purchase”.

All Procedures

Purchase of Land and Real Estate

1Check ownership, encumbrances and legality of the building

2Agree the price and sign a preliminary contractBuyer and seller agree the price, payment deadline and handover of possession. To secure the deal, sign a preliminary contract and pay a deposit. The preliminary contract should contain the essential elements of the main contract.

6Handover and utility accountsHand over possession, keys and meter readings with a handover record. Then transfer the electricity, water and municipal service accounts to the new owner with the providers.