48 articles found for Real Estate

Non-resident landlords must strictly adhere to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act) and the Rental Housing Act to avoid legal penalties. Security...

Strict Deadlines: Tenants typically have only 5 court days to file a formal written "Answer" after being served with an Unlawful Detainer Summons and Complaint. Mandatory Notices: Landlords must provide...

Inherited property in South Africa is exempt from Transfer Duty, but the estate may still be liable for Estate Duty if the total value exceeds R3.5 million. No property can...

Foreign investors must obtain a Greek Tax Identification Number (AFM) before any financial transaction or property reservation can occur. Mandatory legal due diligence requires a minimum 20-year title history check...

The 2026 Sunset: On January 1, 2026, federal estate tax exemptions are scheduled to drop by nearly 50 percent, making proactive planning essential for Florida property owners. Probate Avoidance: Florida...

Superannuation is not automatically part of your estate and requires a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN) to ensure it reaches your intended heirs. Digital or "informal" wills are legally risky...

Non-residents can legally purchase property in the UK, but they face a 2% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge on top of standard rates. Property ownership is divided into freehold...

Three-Year Minimum Protection: All commercial leases in Greece are legally protected for a minimum of three years, regardless of what the written contract states. Stamp Duty vs. VAT: Commercial rentals...

International Inheritance in Greece: A Guide for Foreign Heirs Non-resident heirs have exactly one year to renounce an inheritance if the estate includes debts. Greek "Forced Heirship" laws prevent immediate...

Commercial real estate in the United States is governed mainly by state law, but federal rules on discrimination, financing, and taxation still shape how you invest, lease, and manage property....

Starting in 2026, New York City will begin collecting Local Law 97 emissions fines for buildings that exceeded their 2024 limits, at $268 per metric ton of CO2-equivalent over the...

Real estate law in the United States is mostly state based, but key federal laws like the Fair Housing Act and RESPA still shape every sale, lease, and loan. Title,...

Short-term rentals in Italy (including Airbnb-style lets) must now have a National Identification Code (Codice Identificativo Nazionale - CIN) issued by the Ministry of Tourism. Existing hosts have a strict...

Most foreigners can legally buy real estate in Italy, but non-EU buyers are subject to the Reciprocity Principle or must hold a valid Italian residence permit. US, UK, Canadian and...

How U.S. Homebuyers Can Win On Real Estate Agent Fees (Without Losing The House) By 2026, most U.S. buyers must sign a written buyer-agency agreement before touring homes, and that...

From August 2024, the new Law on Real Estate Business in Vietnam caps any pre-contract deposit for off-plan homes at 5% of the selling price until you sign the Sale...

From 1 January 2025, Viet Kieu who hold a valid Vietnamese passport have land use rights in Vietnam on the same basis as domestic citizens, under the 2024 Land Law....

ACODECO can handle many real estate consumer disputes (like defects, delays, deposits) up to a monetary limit set by regulation, usually in the low five figures in PAB/USD, through a...

Most Panama beachfront offered to foreigners is not fully titled land but "Derecho Posesorio" (Right of Possession), which has much weaker legal protection and far higher litigation risk. You cannot...

Residential and commercial leases in Jordan are mainly governed by the Landlords and Tenants Law No. 11 of 1994 (as amended), plus the Civil Code, with older pre-31 August 2000...