Verification of documents for encumbrances and restrictions

Before purchasing property in Bulgaria, it is essential to verify its legal status. Bastion Plus provides a comprehensive verification service for title documents to identify any liens, restrictions, or other legal encumbrances. Our goal is to protect clients from potential risks when acquiring real estate.

We conduct a full legal review and provide a detailed report with the analysis results. This helps avoid issues such as lawsuits, imposed restrictions, liens, debts of the previous owner, or unlawful registration of rights.

What the Service Includes

The verification consists of several key stages, each designed to identify specific risks.

1. Verification of Liens and Restrictions

• Analysis of records in the Unified Property Register of Bulgaria (Imoten Register)
• Identification of encumbrances, court injunctions, enforcement proceedings
• Verification of restrictions on property alienation

Cost: from €70

2. Verification of Ownership Rights

• Establishing the legality of the current owner’s acquisition of ownership rights
• Analysis of the chain of transactions (up to 30 years back)
• Verification of spousal consent (if required by law)
• Verification of the legality of property acquisition from legal entities

Cost: from €100

3. Verification of Outstanding Debts

• Information on open credit lines, mortgages
• Verification of debts to utility and tax authorities
• Identification of enforcement cases imposed due to debts

Cost: from €60

4. Verification of Property Documentation

• Cross-referencing cadastral data with the actual characteristics of the property
• Verification of construction permits (for new builds)
• Comparison of actual status with what is stated in the documents

Cost: from €80

Why Choose Bastion Plus

• We work exclusively with verified lawyers and notaries
• We provide a detailed written report with verification results
• Confidentiality and protection of client interests at all stages
• We provide consultations on all matters related to transaction processing

Conclusion

Document verification before purchasing property is a mandatory step if you wish to avoid financial and legal risks. Bastion Plus provides high-quality, professional, and timely services, helping clients make informed decisions.