In everyday practice, we very often encounter clients who have purchased real estate but have not completed the registration in the real estate cadastre. Although they have fulfilled all contractual obligations and paid the full price, without completed registration – legally speaking, they are not owners.
Property registration (entry of ownership rights) is a crucial step after purchasing real estate, whether it's an apartment, house, commercial space, or land. It represents the legal verification of your ownership rights and is the only way to be registered as an owner in the real estate cadastre.
Registration is a formal legal procedure that must meet strict conditions prescribed by the laws of the Republic of Serbia. It is common for applications to be rejected due to insufficiently precise documentation, improperly drafted contracts, or procedural errors.
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Without registration, you have no legal security. You cannot use the property as collateral for a loan, you cannot legally sell, gift, or transfer it to heirs. Registration is the way to secure your legal position.