Who this matters for
- Foreign buyers purchasing remotely
- Investors using a company or foundation
- Clients buying pre-construction
- Anyone combining property, residency, and tax questions
Key facts
- Legal review should be independent from the seller and developer.
- Title, liens, corporate authority, tax clearance, and contract obligations are separate checks.
- The lawyer should explain what they are reviewing and what remains outside scope.
- Real estate, immigration, tax, and corporate work may involve different specialists.
Process
1
Select counsel before signing
Bring legal review in before binding deadlines, deposits, or financing conditions create pressure.
2
Separate advice from coordination
Philip James Realty can coordinate introductions and documents, while the attorney provides legal advice.
3
Keep a closing checklist
Track seller documents, tax clearance, payment method, public deed, registration, and possession.
Common mistakes
- Using the seller representative as your only legal filter
- Treating contract translation as legal review
- Not clarifying who handles registration after signing
How Philip James Realty helps
- Introduce reputable attorneys by matter type and language needs
- Keep transaction parties aligned on documents and deadlines
- Help identify when a question needs legal, tax, or immigration counsel