Buying and leasing real estate in Slovakia
Whether you are opening an office in Bratislava, leasing a warehouse or buying a building, we make sure the property is free of hidden problems and that you pay only when your rights are secured. We have structured, reviewed and negotiated many acquisition and lease agreements for office, retail, industrial and residential property, as well as facility management contracts.
What we do
- Title and land register (cadastre) checks before you sign
- Purchase agreements, future purchase agreements and applications to the cadastre
- Office, retail and warehouse leases for tenants and landlords
- Acquisitions of property through a share deal or an asset deal
- Development projects and related contracts
- Facility management and property management agreements
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreign company buy real estate in Slovakia?
Generally yes, both directly and through a Slovak company. Special restrictions apply to agricultural and forest land, so we check them before you commit.
When does the buyer become the owner?
Ownership passes on registration in the cadastre. The cadastral office usually decides within 30 days, or faster for a higher fee. Until then, the purchase price is normally held in escrow with a lawyer, notary or bank.
What should we check in an office lease?
The term and break options, rent indexation, service charges, who pays for fit-out and what happens to the fit-out when the lease ends.
For a wider overview, see our real estate practice.