Real estate purchase

Our law firm has been preparing purchase and sale agreements and handling the related legal proceedings since its founding in 2012. Before entering private practice, our founding attorney spent several years at state and local tax authorities, gaining deep familiarity with legislation from a regulatory perspective. That experience in the public sector shaped our approach. The most important thing to us is trust — and we work to build that in every client relationship.

The primary focus of our law firm is the preparation of real estate purchase and sale agreements and providing legal representation in the required land registry proceedings. We strive to provide high-quality service at affordable rates. Client satisfaction is important to us, and we always work to resolve even the most complex legal transactions while keeping our clients’ interests at the forefront.

From the moment you contact us by phone or email, you are welcome to ask questions and we will answer every one — even before our first in-person meeting — so you have a clear understanding of all the important aspects of the transaction ahead, and trust can be established from the start.

People typically purchase real estate only a few times in their lives, and these are major milestones. Others approach it as a business investment. Whatever your reason for buying the property, it is extremely important that the contract meets all formal legal requirements, protects your interests, and covers every issue that needs to be addressed. Among the formal requirements, we would highlight that a real estate purchase and sale agreement must be executed as a public deed or as a private document countersigned by an attorney.

Why choose us?

• Accessible, high-quality service at fair and transparent rates.
• Contract can be signed within one business day.
• Ongoing consultation available throughout the process.
• We can attend signings outside our office if needed.
• No hidden costs.

It is very important to us that you understand every step of the process, so we communicate clearly and answer all questions — please do not hesitate to ask!

The real estate purchase process

From the first phone call to receiving the title registration order, in brief steps:

• You contact us by phone or email to purchase a property.
• We consult by phone and email on the details: type of property, number of owners, any encumbrances, financing, etc.
• We send a data request email; if questions remain after receiving it, we call you to clarify any missing information.
• We schedule a signing appointment and confirm in advance what documents will be needed (ID, energy performance certificate, etc.).
• We send you the draft contract by email so the seller can also review it before signing.
• Contract signing: we read through and discuss the contract together, after which the parties sign and we countersign.
• We submit the contract to the land registry.
• Once confirmed receipt of the purchase price, we submit the seller’s title registration consent to the land registry.
• The title registration order arrives and we notify all parties by email with a scanned copy.

Attorney’s fee

The attorney’s fee is primarily based on the purchase price of the property. The minimum fee in our practice is HUF 60,000 and the maximum is HUF 300,000. These are gross amounts; our law firm provides VAT-exempt services. The fee is independent of whether there is a mortgage or encumbrance in the transaction; however, for high-value or particularly complex transactions, the fee may be higher.

The attorney’s fee includes:

• the full contract preparation process (see above),
• preparation and countersigning of a power of attorney if needed,
• advice on taxes and duties, consultation on optimisation options,
• drafting and countersigning the contract,
• land registry proceedings,
• notification to the National Tax Authority (NAV) for duty assessment,
• ongoing consultation throughout, and notification of all parties upon registration.

No hidden costs!

The attorney’s fee does not include the title deed retrieval fee or the procedural fee payable to the land registry. If a minor is involved in the transaction, the guardianship authority proceedings are handled by the client — we will provide full guidance on how to proceed. Upon request we can handle these as well, at an additional charge. Removal of encumbrances is handled by the seller, but we can assist upon separate request and fee. We guarantee that where the purchase price is bank-financed, the agreement will fully comply with the lender’s requirements, and we will liaise with the bank directly if needed.

If you have any questions or would like a quote, please contact us by phone, email, or use the form below.

Dr. Hercsik Alexandra Ügyvédi Iroda

Real Estate Purchase FAQ

Below are some of the most common questions regarding property transactions. For a comprehensive list of legal questions and answers, please visit our FAQ page.