Housing transaction – lawyer helps with buying and selling a home
Lakimiestä ei ole pakko käyttää asuntokaupassa, mutta se on erittäin suositeltavaa varsinkin omistusasunnon kaupassa. Lakimies tarkistaa kauppakirjan, varmistaa että kaikki ehdot ovat oikein ja että ostajaa suojaa vastuunrajoitukset. Lakimiehen kulut asuntokaupassa ovat tyypillisesti 300–800 €, mikä on pieni summa verrattuna asunnon hintaan ja mahdollisiin virheisiin. Vuokra-asunnon kaupassa lakimies on harvoin tarpeen.
A housing transaction is often life's largest single transaction. Lakiasiaintoimisto A&Co. Legal Oy helps with housing transactions – both on the buyer's and seller's side. Our lawyers review the purchase agreement, ensure the disclosure obligation is met and protect your interests. A properly handled housing transaction is a safe transaction for both parties.
Detailed explanation
How does a housing transaction proceed?
In a housing transaction, the purchase price, terms and transfer date are agreed. The purchase agreement must be in writing and signed. Ownership of the home transfers when the purchase price is paid and ownership is registered. Housing transactions involve the seller's disclosure obligation – the seller must disclose matters about the home that may affect the buyer's decision.
Buyer's rights and seller's liability
The buyer has the right to receive a home that matches what was agreed in the purchase agreement. The seller is responsible for the condition and freedom from defects of the home. If the home has a defect, the buyer can demand a price reduction, cancellation of the transaction or damages. The seller must also fulfil the disclosure obligation – they must disclose information about the home honestly and completely.
Reviewing the purchase agreement
The purchase agreement is the most important document in a housing transaction. It must specify the home's details, purchase price, payment terms, transfer date and any conditions. The lawyer reviews the purchase agreement and ensures it protects your interests. Especially the buyer should have a lawyer review the purchase agreement before signing.
Housing transaction in Spain
Housing transactions in Spain differ from Finnish transactions: notary procedures, taxes, registration and legislation are different. For Finns, buying a home in Spain is a major investment. Our lawyers help with Spanish housing transactions – we serve in Finnish and Spanish. Read more about our Spanish property services on our separate pages.
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Need help with a housing transaction?
Book an appointment with a lawyer or submit a request online. We review the purchase agreement and ensure the transaction is safe.