I have heard the term “declaration of the building owner” (in czech: prohlášení vlastníka budovy). What is that?
The declaration of a building owner (Section 1166 of the Civil Code) is a legal action of a property owner (usually of a building) that defines individual residential and non-residential units, their accessories and parts,...
Are there any other ways of restricting disposals with a property?
Another type of restriction of disposal with real properties are easements, which, for example, establish the right of a third party (other than the owner) to use the property or the right of the owner...
What makes accommodation units and studios specific?
Studios are categories of non-residential units that have all the attributes of an apartment – i.e., bathroom and toilet, kitchen corner, but for reasons of hygiene regulations (noise limits, level of lighting), they cannot receive...
What taxes do i have to pay in the event of a real property transfer? Are there any other fees involved?
The following taxes may need to be paid on the transfer of a real property: Income tax of 21% if the seller is a legal entity. The tax is paid by the seller. Income tax...
In the case of co-operative ownership, the purchaser owns a share in a housing co-operative, which guarantees him a right to enter into a lease agreement for an apartment, i.e., the right to use a specific apartment. The buyer, in this case the person acquiring a share in a co-operative, becomes a member of the housing co-operative which is the factual owner of the property in which the apartment (subject of lease) is located. A share in a co-operative can, just like an individually owned flat, be inherited, with the same treatment in estate proceedings.
In the case of a purchase of an individually owned property, the buyer becomes the direct owner of the property.
There are several advantages of co-operative ownership as compared to individual:
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