Transaction support · Real estate
Nº 04 · MMXXVILegal support for a property purchase in Germany conveyancing done right
Buying or selling an apartment in Germany runs through a notary — but the notary stays neutral and does not protect the interests of one particular side. A lawyer accompanies the transaction from the first document check to the signing of the contract: monitoring deadlines, identifying risks and securing wording in your favour.
ReviewPurchase contract, land-register extract and WEG documents — checked before the notary appointment.
NegotiationAgreeing terms, warranties and deadlines with the seller, the buyer and the notary.
No barriersSupport in English, German and Russian — in Frankfurt, Königstein and across Germany.
Stages
The stages of legal support
From the first document check to the transfer of ownership — your interests are protected at every step.
Document review
Analysis of the draft notarial contract, the land-register extract (Grundbuchauszug) and the owners' association documents (WEG, Teilungserklärung).
Risk assessment
Identifying hidden obligations, special levies (Sonderumlage) and disputed rights of use before the contract is signed.
Negotiation and contract amendments
Agreeing protective wording, warranties, penalties and deadlines with the seller and the notary.
Notarisation
Preparing for the notary appointment and checking that the contract matches the terms actually agreed.
After the transaction
Overseeing the transfer of ownership, the payment of the purchase price and the actual handover of the property.
Parties
For buyers and sellers
The support is built around your role in the transaction.
For buyers
Protection against hidden risks: reviewing the financial state of the WEG, the rights to private and common property, and obligations for future repairs.
For sellers
Unambiguous contract wording, minimised liability for defects, and support through to full payment.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a lawyer if a notary already handles the deal?
The notary certifies the contract neutrally and does not protect the interests of one side (§ 14 BNotO). The notary does not warn you about risks and does not analyse the WEG documents. That is the lawyer's job.
What is checked before buying an apartment in Germany?
The draft notarial contract, the land-register extract, the declaration of division (Teilungserklärung) and the minutes of the WEG meetings — in particular decisions on special levies and planned repairs.
In which languages is the transaction supported?
In English, German and Russian — in Frankfurt am Main, Königstein im Taunus and across the whole of Germany, including online.
Reading
Useful reading
More on buying property in Germany from abroad and on the lawyers behind the firm.
Find Our Offices
Our offices in Frankfurt and Königstein im Taunus