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Real estate lawyer in Czech Republic for foreign buyers and expats

Buying, selling or leasing property in Czech Republic involves specific legal procedures: due diligence on title and encumbrances, purchase or lease contracts under Czech civil law, Land Register (cadastre) filings, and coordination with notaries, banks and real estate agents.

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In brief

Foreign nationals can generally buy real estate in Czech Republic (restrictions that previously applied were largely removed). Property transactions involve a reservation agreement, purchase agreement, escrow or trust account arrangements, cadastre registration and tax declarations. Leases are governed by Czech civil law. PEERS Czechia assists with legal due diligence, contract drafting and review, cadastre filings and any disputes.

How we can assist

Legal due diligence: ownership title, encumbrances, easements and restrictions
Cadastre (Land Register) searches and property history review
Reservation agreements (rezervační smlouva)
Purchase agreements (kupní smlouva) — drafting and review
Escrow and attorney trust account coordination (advokátní úschova)
Cadastre transfer filing and registration
Developer project review and new-build purchases
Residential and commercial lease agreements
Leasehold disputes: landlords, tenants, agencies
Mortgage coordination with banks and financiers
Disputes with sellers, developers, tenants or landlords

Typical situations we advise on

A foreigner is buying an apartment or house in Prague or elsewhere in Czechia

An expat is renting a property and wants their lease reviewed before signing

An investor is acquiring a commercial property or office space in Czech Republic

A client is buying a new-build apartment from a developer and needs contract review

A landlord or tenant has a dispute about the lease, deposit or property condition

A foreign seller needs to manage the legal side of selling Czech property

How it works

Due diligence

We search the Land Register (cadastre), identify the current owner, check for mortgages, liens, easements or other encumbrances, and flag any legal risks.

Contract review or drafting

We review or draft the reservation and purchase agreements, explain the key terms in English and negotiate protective clauses on your behalf.

Transaction coordination

We coordinate the escrow process, notarial steps where required, and the transfer of funds. We communicate with the seller's lawyer, agent and bank.

Cadastre registration

We file the transfer at the Land Register (cadastre) and monitor registration. We assist with the property tax declaration and any post-transaction steps.

Documents you may need

Helpful to have ready

Property details (cadastral number, address, area)
Listing agreement or reservation agreement if already signed
Draft purchase or lease contract if received
Passport or national ID
Details of financing (cash, mortgage, other)
Power of attorney if you are acting remotely

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreigner buy property in Czech Republic?

Yes. The restrictions on foreign property ownership in Czech Republic that applied to non-EU nationals were largely removed. Foreign nationals can generally buy residential and commercial real estate. Certain agricultural land rules may still apply in specific situations. We can confirm the position based on your nationality.

What is advokátní úschova in Czech Republic?

Advokátní úschova is an attorney's trust account used to hold the purchase price during a real estate transaction until all conditions are met and the ownership transfer is registered in the cadastre. It is a common and recommended way to protect both buyer and seller in Czech property transactions.

What is the Czech Land Register (cadastre)?

The Czech Land Register (katastr nemovitostí) is the official database of property ownership, encumbrances and rights. It is publicly searchable. Ownership of real estate is legally effective only after registration in the cadastre. We handle cadastre searches and registration filings for our clients.

Can PEERS review a Czech lease agreement in English?

Yes. We review Czech-language and English-language lease agreements, explain the key terms and risks, and identify clauses that may be unfair or contrary to Czech law. Czech consumer tenancy law has specific protections that landlords cannot contractually exclude.

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