What we do
- Title and compliance due diligence on the property
- Purchase options and bilateral purchase agreements
- Deeds of sale, transfer in lieu of payment and donation of property
- Registration with the Property Registry and payment of related taxes
- Residential and commercial lease agreements
- Transactions for owners living outside Venezuela, through a power of attorney
When to contact us
- You are buying a property and want to make sure the seller can sell it.
- You are selling a property and need to prepare the documents and taxes.
- You are leasing premises or a home, or have a dispute with a tenant.
- You live abroad and need to sell, buy or manage property in Venezuela.
Legal basis
- Civil Codesale (arts. 1474 et seq.), promises to sell and seller's warranties.
- Law on Registries and Notariesregistration with the Public Property Registry (SAREN).
- Residential Lease Regularization Law (2011) and Commercial Lease Decree-Law (2014)leases.
Frequently asked questions
What should be checked before buying property in Venezuela?
That the seller is the real owner and can dispose of the property (a chain of title of at least 20 years in the registry), that there are no liens, mortgages or court orders, that boundaries and measurements match reality, and that the property and seller are up to date with condominium fees, utilities and municipal taxes. If the seller is married or the property comes from an estate, the required consents are also reviewed.
What is a bilateral purchase agreement in Venezuela?
It is the contract by which buyer and seller undertake to complete the sale within a set period, usually with a down payment and a penalty clause if either party defaults. It should specify the price, payment terms, deadline, who pays each cost and what happens if financing or documents are not ready on time.
Can I sell my property in Venezuela if I live abroad?
Yes, through a power of attorney granted before a Venezuelan consulate or a notary in your country of residence, apostilled or legalized. The power of attorney should be specific to the transaction. We coordinate signing at the registry and delivery of the price according to the owner's instructions.