Purchase Due Diligence — Žabljak

Check the property before you commit

Purchase due diligence helps you understand the legal position of a property in Montenegro before signing a preliminary agreement, paying a deposit or completing a purchase. It is useful for foreign buyers and investors who want an independent review of the documents and transaction terms.

What a review may cover

Depending on the property and the scope agreed with your lawyer, checks may include:

• Ownership records, the seller’s authority to sell and registered encumbrances
• Cadastral details and possible differences between records and the property presented
• Available planning, construction and use documentation
• Access rights, co-ownership or other matters that could affect use or transfer
• Preliminary agreements, sale contracts, payment terms and buyer protections

Understand the findings

Your lawyer can explain the documents reviewed, flag issues that may need clarification and outline possible next steps. If needed, technical or tax questions can be referred to other relevant professionals. The review is tailored to the property and transaction; it does not replace a physical inspection or specialist technical survey.

For a purchase in Montenegro, consider arranging the review early enough to raise questions or address concerns before you become contractually committed.