State registration of ownership of an apartment in a new building

With the development of the primary housing market, the issue of registering ownership of an apartment in a new building has become relevant for many. Today, registering it in a new building has become much easier. This is due to the fact that this procedure has become the least bureaucratic for the investor, the documentary burden has decreased.

List of documents required for registering an apartment in a new building

Registration of the right to a new apartment, which provides that the owner will receive documents on the right of ownership, is carried out only after registration in the State Register. After the building is put into operation, it is necessary to contact the BTI in Kyiv to obtain a technical passport and register with the State Register.

When putting the building into operation, developers submit all the necessary documents, which are stored in digital form. Copies of them are attached to each protocol that is opened upon request during registration. Together with the application to receive an apartment in ownership in Kyiv or Kyiv region, the owner provides the following documents to the state registrar:

• investor agreement with the developer (investment agreement, share participation agreement or purchase and sale agreement);
• an extract stating that the owner participates in investment activities;
• technical passport for the apartment, which is produced by any BTI in Kyiv or Kyiv region;
• a receipt confirming payment of the required state duty.

If the state registrar has made a satisfactory decision, an entry is made in the State Register of Real Property Rights and documents confirming ownership are issued. Today, this is an extract from the register of real property rights.

State registration of ownership of an apartment in a new building: the main nuances

Who should you contact?

Today, state registrars are:

1. a state/private notary. But before applying directly, it is important to check whether the notary has a valid certificate of the right to engage in notarial activities in order to protect yourself from possible legal risks;
2. The Center for Administrative Services (CASA). You will need to check which CASA is right for you, taking into account the place of legal registration. Applying to this body is also characterized by longer terms for considering documents.

Issuing a technical passport for an apartment in a new building

The specified document contains detailed information about the real estate object, including its area, technical characteristics and engineering communications. To produce a technical passport, you must contact a qualified specialist - a technical inventory engineer or the Technical Inventory Bureau. This document is perhaps the most important for carrying out legal actions with a new apartment. You can learn more about the features of obtaining a technical passport for an apartment by reading our lawyer's article or signing up for a consultation.

How long does it take to review documents for registering an apartment in a new building?

The registrar takes from 5 to 14 business days to review the main package of documents. If an incomplete package of documents is submitted, the state registrar will suspend the process, and registration of ownership of housing will not be carried out until the reasons are eliminated. The duration of this period is 30 business days, as stipulated in the current procedure. If this deadline is not met, the state registrar will be forced to refuse and terminate registration.

What risks may there be when registering ownership of an apartment in a new building?

Purchasing an apartment in a new building is associated with certain risks at the stage of registration of property rights, in particular, the possibility of double sale. This problem arises because until the state registration of the ownership right, the buyer receives only the property right. Unscrupulous developers can take advantage of this and sell the same apartment several times to different investors. Buyers find out about this only when trying to register the ownership right. To protect yourself, you need to take a number of precautions, including:

• thoroughly check the developer when concluding a contract with him;
• study the terms of the primary investment contract in detail;
• consult with a real estate lawyer.

Legal support for registration of an apartment in a new building from the Law Firm “Prikhodko and Partners”

Our law firm offers the services of qualified lawyers, who will be aimed at quick, safe and trouble-free registration of ownership of an apartment. Interested clients will be able to receive:

1. high-quality consultations on registration issues;
2. analysis of documentation from the developer;
3. professional preparation of the necessary package of documents for registration;
4. legal support for interaction with state bodies, registrars and BTI;
5. prompt resolution of controversial situations (for example, disputes regarding documents at the registration stage).

By contacting the Law Firm “Prikhodko and Partners”, you receive not just formal registration, but full legal protection of your rights. Leave a request on our website in the form below to find out the individual cost of legal support for registration of ownership of an apartment in a new building.