It is also necessary during the initial verification of the seller, during the preparation of the preliminary contract and during the final transaction. For new construction, separate deeds for the land, the right to build and the future site can be considered.
The notary with jurisdiction over the location of the property performs the notarial act, and the parties or proper representatives express their will. The notary is impartial and does not replace the buyer's independent lawyer.
This is the main document from which you understand on what basis the seller claims to have rights, and what exactly you will acquire - ownership, common parts, appurtenances, a right to build or a right of use. A missing appurtenance or a different identifier can materially change the deal.
What the document proves
What can you establish from it?
Each document answers a different question. A single document is rarely enough to prove title, completed construction work and the basis for payment at the same time.
What does it establish?
Establishes the transaction or right certified in the specific deed, the parties, the property, the basis and the stated conditions. Once registered, the deed becomes part of the public registration history for the property and persons.
What does it not establish?
An old deed does not independently prove that the seller is still the owner, that there is no subsequent mortgage, foreclosure or dispute, that the cadastre matches or that the property is free of illegal alterations and defects.
What to look for in the document
Which details should you compare?
Check the type and date, notary, deed/volume/case and entry, parties and representation, acquisition basis, identifier, address, purpose, area, boundaries, common parts, accessories, encumbrances and price. Trace the previous acts and the subsequent entries.
What comes before and after?
Before the final deed, the seller, property and transaction terms require legal and factual checks. After signing, the deed is registered, payments are made according to the pre-arranged mechanism and possession is transferred separately, if this is provided for.
Where the document comes from
Finding and checking it
Mesto does not issue notarial deeds or carry out a full title investigation. Public cadastral or registry data may contain a reference, but do not replace the review of the deed itself and the series of acquisitions.
Ask for a legible copy from the seller and verify the entry through the Land Registry under the applicable service. The draft of the future act should be received early enough for independent review.
When do you need a professional review?
An independent attorney examines title documents, the chain of title, representation and the risk of dispute. The notary performs legal due diligence on the transaction, but does not negotiate for the buyer on the most appropriate contractual protections.
Before you continue
Check these details
Use this list to prepare for a conversation with the seller or a specialist you trust.
- 01
Track how the seller acquired the right and whether older deeds are needed.
- 02
Match ID, area, purpose, undivided shares and accessories.
- 03
Check subsequent entries and encumbrances at appropriate time.
- 04
Review the draft of the new act before the day of the transaction.