Due Diligence & Title Review (Real Estate)
Clear, Risk-Aware Legal Review for Cross-Border Property Deals
In real estate transactions—especially cross-border ones—uncertainty is the biggest risk. At Borderless Lawyers, we deliver comprehensive legal due diligence and title review to ensure that your acquisition is clean, your title is sound, and your investment is secure.
We advise developers, real estate investors, corporates, family offices, and funds buying, selling, or financing property across Spain, Portugal, Greece, the USA, China, South Africa, and key offshore jurisdictions.
✅ What We Offer: Real Estate Legal Due Diligence
🧾 Title & Ownership Verification
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Land registry and cadastral confirmation
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Title chain audit and encumbrance checks
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Mortgage, lien, easement, and usufruct review
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Identification of disputes, co-ownership, and third-party rights
📑 Land Use & Planning Compliance
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Zoning, urban planning, and development rights
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Building permit verification
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Environmental, coastal, and heritage law compliance
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Change-of-use legality and licensing issues
💼 Lease & Tenancy Audits
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Review of active leases, rent rolls, and obligations
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Security of tenure and termination rights
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Sublease and assignment clauses
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Commercial lease regulatory compliance (e.g. rent caps, durations)
📜 Legal Structuring & Title Transfer
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Acquisition structure (asset vs. share deal)
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SPV and holding company setup for liability protection
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Review of sale & purchase agreements (SPAs), notarial deeds, and title registration processes
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Support through notarization, signing, and closing
🌍 Jurisdictions We Cover
🇪🇸 Spain – Urban and rural due diligence, registry & cadastral alignment, local licenses
🇵🇹 Portugal – Golden Visa–aligned review, NHR structuring, “caderneta predial” title checks
🇬🇷 Greece – Land registry (Ktimatologio) audit, forest law, and archaeological zone review
🇺🇸 USA – Title insurance coordination, lien searches, zoning & code compliance
🇨🇳 China – Review of land use rights, collective land issues, and JV development titles
🇿🇦 South Africa – Deeds Office searches, subdivision compliance, and municipal due diligence
🏝️ Offshore – BVI and Cayman SPVs holding global property; Luxembourg RE structures
🛠 How We Work
1️⃣ Project Scoping
We define your asset, location, and risk level—then tailor a due diligence scope accordingly.
2️⃣ Document Review
We examine registry records, permits, contracts, and litigation records with jurisdiction-specific insight.
3️⃣ Red Flag Reporting
We deliver clear, actionable findings—flagging legal, regulatory, and financial risks upfront.
4️⃣ Clean-Up & Transaction Support
We resolve open issues, revise documents, and support contract finalization and title registration.
👥 Who We Help
🏗️ Real estate developers acquiring or refinancing property
🏢 Companies and corporates purchasing office, retail, or industrial assets
💼 Funds and family offices investing in cross-border or structured real estate
📊 Investors acquiring real estate through SPVs, JVs, or private placements
⚖️ Legal teams seeking external counsel for local diligence and closings
✅ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
📍 On-the-ground legal review in multiple jurisdictions
🧠 Property, zoning & regulatory insight for complex real estate deals
⚖️ Diligence aligned with your commercial and tax structuring
🤝 Fully integrated with local notaries, registries, and advisors
🔒 Practical, risk-reducing guidance to ensure clean closings
📞 Invest with Certainty—Wherever You Buy
Real estate transactions can be transformative—but only when the legal risks are known and addressed. Borderless Lawyers delivers cross-border due diligence and title clarity to protect your investment and ensure smooth closings.