As cross-border real estate transactions continue to increase, so does the need for on-the-ground legal support. Members of the Lex Mundi Real Estate Practice Group work together across jurisdictions to provide solutions to complex situations, including joint ventures, financing, and the navigation of international regulations.
As laws and regulations vary between jurisdictions, we provide you with local expertise in the countries you do business in. We work together to develop unique solutions to your business needs.
For more information or to inquire about a matter, please contact Jenny Karlsson, Lex Mundi Senior Business Development Manager, at 1.713.335.0137.
Real Estate Guide I – Foreign Investment This guide addresses several topics of interest including national/state restrictions imposed on ownership of real estate, the taxes that are levied in each jurisdiction, and reporting requirements. |
Real Estate Guide II – Ownership of Real Property This guide addresses several topics of interest including fee simple ownership; the most common forms of investment vehicles available; and what state or local transfer, stamp, or similar taxes are levied on sellers or buyers. |
Real Estate Guide III – Finance This guide provides an overview of the important issues involved in the financing of real estate projects, including such topics as the method for creating a security interest or lien on real property, interest rate limitations, and licensing requirements for lenders in each jurisdiction. |
Real Estate Guide IV – Commercial Leasing This guide provides an overview of the important issues involved in the leasing of commercial real estate projects, including the transferring of taxes payable on creation or assignment of a lease, legal restrictions limiting the maximum term of a lease, and restrictions on the transfer of ownership of real properties subject to a lease. |
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