Cross-Border Legal Guidance for Global Property Investment & Transactions
Buying, leasing, or developing real estate across borders? At Borderless Lawyers, we provide comprehensive international legal support for residential, commercial, and investment property transactions. Whether youโre an investor, private client, developer, or business expanding into new markets, we help you navigate real estate law with precision and confidence.
From due diligence and contract drafting to zoning, taxation, and foreign ownership rulesโwe ensure your real estate moves are legally secure and strategically structured.
โ What We Offer: Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Services
๐ข Commercial Transactions
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Sales and purchases of office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties
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Contract negotiation, title review, and closing coordination
๐ Residential Transactions
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Home sales, condominium purchases, and multi-family deals
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Cross-border buyer support and title due diligence
๐ผ Investment & Structuring
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Offshore and onshore holding vehicles, SPVs, and trusts
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Real estate fund structuring and joint ventures
๐งญ Cross-Border & Residency-Linked Real Estate
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Golden visa and residency-by-investment property transactions
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Compliance with foreign ownership restrictions and tax-efficient planning
๐ Leases & Occupancy Protection
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Commercial and residential lease agreements
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Tenant and landlord rights, eviction, and lease renewal
๐ Development, Zoning & Planning
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Land use permissions, permits, and planning law advisory
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Zoning compliance for new construction and redevelopment projects
๐ Construction & Renovation Contracts
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Build-to-suit agreements, contractor contracts, and project delivery
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Risk management for construction delays and defects
๐งพ Title, Notary & Due Diligence
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Title searches, land registry checks, and notarization services
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Verification of liens, encumbrances, and ownership claims
๐๏ธ Co-Ownership & Succession Planning
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Joint ownership agreements and co-investment structuring
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Estate planning and inheritance for cross-border property holdings
โ๏ธ Regulatory & Foreign Buyer Compliance
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Local laws on foreign ownership, NHR, and tax regimes
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Licensing, permits, and compliance with national real estate regulations
๐งโโ๏ธ Disputes & Litigation
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Contract disputes, rent recovery, landlord-tenant conflicts
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Construction defect claims and title litigation
๐ Where We Handle Real Estate Transactions
๐บ๐ธ United States โ Commercial leasing, 1031 exchanges, and real estate closings
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Foreign buyer compliance, NIEs, and holiday rental regulations
๐ต๐น Portugal โ D7/D8 property structuring, NHR real estate strategies
๐ฌ๐ท Greece โ Golden visa-linked property transactions
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa โ Residential property law and foreign ownership rules
๐๏ธ Offshore โ BVI, Cayman Islands: Property-holding SPVs and trusts
๐ How We Work
๐งญ 1. Transaction Planning
We align your investment goals with the legal requirements of each jurisdiction.
๐ 2. Contract Drafting & Due Diligence
We handle full document review, title verification, and risk mitigation.
๐งโโ๏ธ 3. Completion & Registration
We guide the closing process, filings, and tax-related obligations.
๐ 4. Post-Acquisition Support
We support leasing, disputes, or estate planning as needed.
๐ฅ Who We Help
๐ Private investors and families purchasing overseas properties
๐ Expats and digital nomads relocating or applying for visa-linked residency
๐ข Businesses and developers acquiring commercial real estate
๐ผ Funds and wealth managers investing in global property portfolios
๐๏ธ High-net-worth clients planning cross-border real estate succession
โ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
๐ Cross-border real estate law expertise across Europe, Africa, U.S., and offshore
๐ Comprehensive support from due diligence to post-closing
โ๏ธ Transaction security with multilingual legal teams and local counsel coordination
๐งฉ Integrated tax, estate, and investment structuring
๐ Confidential, efficient, and investor-friendly approach
๐ Letโs Talk About Your Property Investment
Whether you’re purchasing a holiday home, structuring a real estate fund, or navigating residency-linked property investmentโweโre ready to support your deal.