Mandatory Documents for Selling Real Estate in the Czech Republic: Key Risks

JUDr. Jakub Dohnal, Ph.D., LL.M.
JUDr. Jakub Dohnal, Ph.D., LL.M.
15.4.2026 | ARROWS law firm

Selling real estate in the Czech Republic requires a number of mandatory documents. Missing documents or errors in them may lead to fines of up to CZK 400,000, delays to the transaction, mortgage issues, disputes over defects, or even the invalidity of the sale. This guide explains which documents you need to prepare, the key risks, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that can cost sellers tens or hundreds of thousands of Czech crowns.

The photograph shows a lawyer providing a consultation on the mandatory documentation required for the sale of real estate.

The core documents for selling real estate include the title deed extract, the acquisition title, construction documentation, and the Energy Performance Certificate (PENB). Missing or outdated documents have specific legal and financial consequences.

The seller is liable for defects for a certain period after the sale, and should therefore clearly disclose all known defects and any restrictions on ownership in the purchase agreement and inform the buyer accordingly. The purchase agreement itself must include accurate details, specification of the purchase price, handover deadlines, and explicit statements by both parties regarding the legal and factual condition of the property.

Procedural errors in preparing documents or in identifying owners or describing the property often lead to the Land Registry rejecting the application for registration, which can delay the entire transaction by weeks.

Mandatory documents when selling real estate

Title deed extract and its role in the transaction

The title deed extract (abbreviated as “LV”) is a fundamental document you cannot do without. It is an extract from the Czech Land Registry (Czech Cadastre of Real Estate) containing the most important information about your property: an exact description of the asset, your name as the owner, any co-ownership shares, and—crucially—all restrictions on ownership rights.

These restrictions can be decisive for the buyer. The most common include mortgages/charges in favour of banks, easements (for example, a right of way across someone else’s land), pre-emption rights, or easements in favour of utility companies. The title deed extract contains a range of information that affects the price and marketability of the property.

You can obtain the title deed extract in three ways: online free of charge via the Land Registry viewing service at www.cuzk.cz (no registration required), at a Land Registry Office branch, or at a Czech Point office for a small fee. Be careful—the list of restrictions can be long. In practice, it is worth carrying out a legal due diligence review as part of real estate law to check mortgages, easements, or pre-emption rights. Practical example: a homeowner did not know that an easement for a water main burdened the land; they only found out during negotiations with the buyer, which significantly complicated the sale.

The attorneys at ARROWS, a Prague-based law firm, can help you interpret the title deed extract and identify any restrictions that could pose an obstacle for the buyer.

Acquisition title – proof of your ownership

The acquisition title is the document on the basis of which you became the owner of the property. Most commonly, this is a purchase agreement, but it may also be a gift agreement, a probate decision, an exchange agreement, or a privatisation agreement.

If you do not physically have the acquisition title, there is no need to panic—the Land Registry Office archives it and you can request a copy. It is a publicly accessible document available for inspection, so anyone who demonstrates a legal interest may request it.

Practical tip: it is advisable to have the acquisition title at hand when preparing the purchase agreement for the new owner, especially if you acquired the property many years ago. If there are multiple acquisition titles (you inherit part of the property and later buy the rest), you must prepare all of them.

Construction documentation – an obligation under the new Building Act

With effect under the new Building Act (Act No. 283/2021 Coll.), the owner of a structure is required to keep up-to-date construction documentation that corresponds to the actual condition of the property. From 1 July 2024, this obligation applies to so-called selected structures, and from 1 July 2026 to all other structures.

This means: if you built an extension five years ago, you must have documentation for that modification. A practical overview of what can still be handled easily and when a permit or a design is already required is also summarised in the article Apartment alterations without a permit: What can be done without notification/permit and when a design is already needed. If you replaced windows, you should have supporting documents for that as well.

Construction documentation includes design documentation, building permits, occupancy approvals, documents on changes and alterations, technical reports, and in some cases also a geodetic survey of the as-built condition of the structure (so-called “as-built documentation”/“pasportisation”). The records may also be kept in electronic form.

What are the penalties? If you need to assess the impact of missing documentation on a sale (including liability for defects and contractual safeguards), this typically falls within the scope of development and construction law. The absence or outdated nature of construction documentation exposes owners, under Section 301(1)(e) of the new Building Act, to a fine of up to CZK 400,000. Moreover, such a deficiency significantly complicates a sale—banks often refuse to provide a mortgage without current documentation, and buyers gain a strong tool to negotiate a price reduction or withdraw from the agreement. This is not uncommon—the matter is often resolved by a discount or an additional requirement to rectify the documentation.

Room for a practical solution: If your documentation is incomplete, there is a solution—having a simplified form prepared, known as a “pasport stavby” (as-built passport). This documentation is prepared by an authorised professional (typically a designer or surveyor) and costs roughly CZK 10,000–50,000 depending on the size of the building. The investment usually pays off—buyers feel more secure and the transaction runs more smoothly. For apartment buildings, it is also worth keeping in mind the obligations related to building management and owners’ decision-making, which are discussed in detail in the update Association of Unit Owners: New obligations for SVJ in relation to apartment buildings from January 2027.

The attorneys at ARROWS, a Prague-based law firm, can help you verify what documentation you actually need and whether it is advisable to supplement it.

Energy Performance Certificate (PENB)

The energy certificate (PENB) is mandatory for essentially all sales of buildings under Act No. 406/2000 Coll., on Energy Management.

Exceptions apply only in limited cases under Section 7a(3) of the cited Act: buildings smaller than 50 m² of total floor area, buildings intended for religious purposes, buildings intended for recreation that are used only part of the year, and buildings constructed before 1947 where no major alteration of the completed building has taken place since then.

The energy performance certificate classifies the building into one of seven classes from A (exceptionally efficient) to G (exceptionally inefficient). It assesses insulation, heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting, and other factors.

What are the penalties for the absence of a PENB? Under Section 12a of Act No. 406/2000 Coll., a fine of up to CZK 100,000 may be imposed on individuals and CZK 200,000 on legal entities. Inspections are carried out by the State Energy Inspectorate, either randomly or based on a report (a third party or the buyer). At the same time, if you do not provide the energy performance certificate to the real estate agency in time, the real estate broker must state the worst class G (maximally inefficient) in the advertisement, which significantly complicates the sale.

Practical aspects: Preparing a PENB costs CZK 4,000–8,000 and usually takes 10 days. A specialist must always first measure the property and obtain the supporting documents. If you have good documentation on the building and on energy consumption, the process is faster.

Inspection reports – technical equipment checks

Inspection reports document the safety and functionality checks of technical equipment: electrical installations, gas installations, chimneys, pressure vessels, lightning protection systems, fire protection, etc. They are a safety measure and proof of maintenance.

The law does not require submission of inspection reports as mandatory documentation for a sale, but their absence has practical consequences. First, buyers (and their bank) usually request them.

Second, if a defect appears in the electrical installation or gas equipment, the buyer may assert a claim for a discount due to defective performance if the seller was unable to prove that the equipment was in proper condition at the time of sale (e.g., with a valid inspection report).

The usual price for an inspection report is CZK 1,000–5,000 depending on the type of equipment and the number of items.

Owner’s declaration (for apartments)

If you are selling an apartment in an apartment building or in a building with multiple units, you must have the owner’s declaration available under Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code. This declaration contains information about the units, the common parts of the building, the shares in the common areas, and the purpose of use of the individual units (apartment, studio, etc.).

If you do not have the owner’s declaration physically with you, you can request it from the unit owners’ association (SVJ) or the property management company. Attorneys from ARROWS, a Prague-based law firm, know that a missing or incorrect owner’s declaration is one of the most common reasons for rejecting an application for registration in the Czech Cadastral Register (katastr nemovitostí).

Confirmation of no outstanding debts – a document for apartments

If you are selling an apartment in an apartment building, you must prepare a confirmation of no outstanding debts. This document confirms that you have no arrears in advance payments for services, heating, water, the repair fund, etc. It is issued by the SVJ or the property management company, typically based on Section 1186 of Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code.

The confirmation of no outstanding debts also states whether the apartment building has a loan related to refurbishment and what the seller’s share of that loan is. This is important – the buyer wants to ensure they are not acquiring a property encumbered by someone else’s debt.

Purchase agreement – the legal basis of the transaction

The purchase agreement must always be in written form under Section 560 of Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code. It is the most important document in the entire transaction, as it determines the rights and obligations of both parties.

What the purchase agreement must contain

A well-drafted purchase agreement includes:

Identification of the parties. Both the seller and the buyer must be identified entirely unambiguously. For individuals, this means first name, surname, date of birth, and permanent address; for legal entities, the company name, company ID number (IČO), and registered office.

If there are multiple owners or co-ownership, all of them must be listed. The personal identification number (rodné číslo) is often stated in agreements, but for registration in the Czech Cadastral Register, the date of birth is key.

Precise specification of the property. The agreement must include details from the cadastral register: plot number, building number (or registration number), cadastral area, and title deed number. Errors here are the most common reason for rejecting registration in the cadastral register.

Example: In the purchase agreement, you should state the property exactly as it appears in the cadastral register. If it states “apartment no. 5/4, unit c)”, you must reproduce this wording precisely in the purchase agreement.

Purchase price. It must be stated both in figures and in words to avoid inconsistencies. The method of payment (bank transfer, escrow with an attorney, notary, or bank) and the payment deadline are also specified.

Dates and deadlines. The purchase agreement should set out: when the application for registration in the cadastral register will be filed, when the property will be physically handed over, and what penalties will apply if deadlines are not met.

Statement on the legal and factual condition. The seller should expressly declare that they are the sole owner of the property registered in the cadastral register, that the property is not encumbered by any debts or legal restrictions (except those expressly stated), and that they are not aware of any defects that would reduce the value of the property or prevent its use.

Buyer’s statement. The buyer should declare that they have familiarised themselves sufficiently with the property, have seen it in its current condition, and accept it with the expressly stated defects.

Contractual penalties. It is advisable to agree on a contractual penalty in the event that either party fails to fulfil its obligations on time (for example, if the seller does not vacate the property in time or the buyer does not pay).

Most common mistakes in a purchase agreement

Attorneys from ARROWS, a Prague-based law firm, repeatedly see the same mistakes that can easily be avoided:

Unclear definition of the purchase price. A discrepancy between the amount in figures and in words (for example “500,000” vs. “five hundred thousand”), or unclear instalments, lead to problems with registration.

Incorrectly identified property. Providing an incorrect plot number, forgetting the cadastral area, or incorrectly designating a unit in an apartment building – all of this then results in the rejection of the application for registration.

Missing or vague statement on defects. If the agreement does not contain a clear specification of which defects exist and which do not, disputes may arise later. Best practice is to prepare a list of all known defects before drafting the agreement and include it as an annex.

Unclear arrangements for the transfer of funds. If it is not clear when and how the purchase price will be paid and when registration in the cadastral register will be completed, a situation may arise where the buyer has funds blocked while the seller cannot access the money.

Failure to include information on a mortgage or easements. If the property is encumbered by a lien (mortgage) and this is not addressed in the purchase agreement, it may lead to the transaction being blocked.

Escrow of the purchase price – protection for both parties

The safest approach is to agree on so-called escrow of the purchase price. The buyer deposits the purchase price into a special bank account opened with an attorney or notary (or with a bank), which is segregated from ordinary funds.

The money remains in this account until the registration of the ownership right in favour of the buyer is completed in the Czech Cadastral Register. The escrow agent then releases the funds to the seller.

If the title registration is not completed (for example due to a legal issue), the money is returned to the buyer and the seller keeps the property. In this way, both parties ensure that nothing goes wrong.

The attorneys at ARROWS regularly handle these situations and know how to set everything up safely.

Preparing for the handover of the property

Handover protocol

You must not hand over the property without a document called the property handover protocol. This is a written record describing the condition of the property at the moment it is handed over to the new owner – which keys are handed over, the meter readings (water, electricity, gas, heating), and what fixtures and fittings are handed over (furniture, appliances, etc.).

It also describes the physical condition of the property (cracks, damaged areas, etc.).

Once the protocol is signed, the new owner cannot later complain about matters that are not stated in the document and that were apparent at the time of handover. This is why its content is crucial.

What the protocol must include: Details of the seller and the buyer, a description of the property identical to the purchase agreement, a list of all fixtures and fittings including the number of keys and their purpose, and meter readings (with the exact numerical value – for example: cold-water meter 12,345 litres, electricity meter 67,890 kWh).

Photographic documentation of the property and its fixtures and fittings (especially the meters) is also ideal.

Photographic documentation should be part of every protocol – it helps avoid later disputes about the condition of the property.

Transfers of utilities and services

At the time of handover, you must arrange for the transfer of utility and service accounts (electricity, gas, water, heating, internet) into the buyer’s name. This is an administrative process that usually takes several weeks.

Procedure: Agree with the buyer which company they will choose (or whether the current supplier will remain). Record the meter readings in the handover protocol. Complete the suppliers’ forms and submit them for processing.

The supplier will send the buyer a contract to sign and will then issue the seller with the final settlement.

Important: The seller remains responsible for advance payments until the distributor/supplier confirms the transfer. If the property is unoccupied, it is possible to agree on so-called maintenance advance payments until handover.

Legal and financial links – liability for defects

Liability for defects – duration and enforcement

The seller is liable for defects the property has at the time the risk of damage passes to the buyer (usually upon takeover, unless agreed otherwise in the contract).

The buyer must notify the seller of a defect without undue delay after they could have discovered it through a timely inspection and due care, and no later than within two years of taking over the property under Section 2117 of Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code.

If the buyer does not notify the defect in time, the court will not grant the buyer rights arising from defective performance if the seller raises an objection of late notification. The time limit for enforcing the right in court (the limitation period) is then three years from the moment the right could have been exercised for the first time.

A hidden defect is one that the buyer could not have discovered during a standard inspection but that already existed at the time of sale.

Examples of hidden defects: a leaking roof that only becomes apparent in winter; faulty electrical wiring that only shows up under full load; damp or mould hidden behind furniture; defective foundations; a blocked sewer line.

What rights the buyer has: The right to have the defect remedied (repair), the right to a reasonable discount from the purchase price, or in extreme cases, if the defect constitutes a material breach of contract, the right to withdraw from the contract (return the property and get the money back).

Practical case: After six months, the buyer discovers that the ceiling has been soaked by water from a burst pipe on the upper floor. They document it with photos and send the seller a formal notice requesting repair. The seller argues that it was the buyer who caused the defect. The buyer obtains an expert opinion and requests a CZK 150,000 discount. The dispute is resolved by a compromise of a CZK 80,000 discount.

Seller’s liability – burden of proof

The Civil Code has strengthened buyer protection, especially where a consumer purchases from a business (e.g., from a developer). In such cases, under Section 2161(2) of the Civil Code, during the first two years after takeover it is presumed that the defect already existed at the time of sale if it becomes apparent. In that case, the burden of proof shifts to the seller – the seller must prove that the defect was caused by the buyer.

In practice: If, after eighteen months, a crack appears in the foundations of a property sold by a developer to a consumer, it will be presumed that it already existed at the time of sale. The seller must prove otherwise. In a sale between private individuals (non-businesses), this automatic presumption generally does not apply, and the burden of proof lies with the buyer.

Apparent defects – a risk for the buyer

By contrast, apparent defects (visible cracks, a broken window, mouldy walls, a damaged floor) should have been noticed by the buyer during a standard inspection. The seller is then not liable for such defects if the buyer proceeded with the purchase anyway. It is always advisable to list these apparent defects in the contract to avoid future disputes.

Practical tip for buyers: Always take a professional with you to the viewing (a site manager, builder, architect) – a layperson will overlook many things that a professional will spot immediately. Such an inspection costs a few thousand Czech crowns and can save hundreds of thousands.

Seller’s tax and legal obligations

Income tax on the sale of real estate

The sale of real estate is subject to income tax under Act No. 586/1992 Coll., on Income Taxes, unless you meet the conditions for an exemption. The exemption applies if:

You have owned the property for at least 5 years (if it was acquired before 1 January 2021) or 10 years (if it was acquired after 1 January 2021) before the sale.

You have had your residence in the property (typically your registered permanent address) for at least 2 years immediately before the sale.

You use the proceeds from the sale to satisfy your own housing needs (e.g., purchasing another apartment, house, land for construction, etc.).

Acquisition of ownership by inheritance from a decedent who met the time test or the residence test.

If the exemption does not apply, the actual profit is taxed (the difference between the sale price and the acquisition price, reduced by documented expenses related to the sale, such as real estate agency commission, legal services, renovation costs, etc.).

The income tax rate is 15% for ordinary income. If the tax base exceeds 36 times the average wage (for 2026, approximately CZK 1,762,812 is expected, but this amount changes every year), a 23% rate applies to the portion exceeding this limit.

Notification obligation: Under Section 38v of the Income Taxes Act, you are required to notify the tax office of income exempt from tax if it exceeds CZK 5 million. The notification must be filed by the deadline for filing the tax return for the tax period in which the income was received (usually by 1 April of the following year).

VAT – when it is payable

Value added tax (VAT) is generally not payable by individuals who are not entrepreneurs and who do not hold the property as business assets.

However, if you are selling as a VAT payer and the property is part of your business assets, VAT (at 21%) is payable if:

You are selling a building or a unit where less than 5 years have elapsed from the date of first use or from a substantial alteration of the completed building. After 5 years, the sale is exempt from VAT; however, a VAT payer may choose whether to waive taxation or not (Section 56(3) of the VAT Act).

You are selling a building plot for VAT purposes (note: the definition of a building plot for VAT purposes is specific).

You are selling an apartment or a house that has been newly built or substantially reconstructed and you are selling it as part of your business activity.

Real estate tax – buyer’s obligation

The buyer usually becomes the taxpayer for the tax on immovable property as of 1 January of the year following the year in which the ownership right was registered in the Cadastral Register of Real Estate. The seller must deregister the tax with the tax office by filing a partial tax return for the tax on immovable property.

Key risks and how to prevent them

Most common mistakes in practice

Attorneys from ARROWS, a Prague-based law firm, repeatedly see the following mistakes in practice:

Insufficient price setting – The seller relies on their feelings and intuition instead of comparing with similar properties in the area. Result: a price that is too high (the property will not sell) or too low (the seller loses money).

Unprepared or outdated documentation – The construction documentation is not updated to reflect the latest modifications, the energy performance certificate (PENB) is missing, inspection reports are not available. This increases the risk of fines and reduces marketability.

Errors in the purchase agreement – Unclear definition of the purchase price, incorrect identification of the property, missing representations regarding defects.

Overlooked ownership restrictions – The seller does not verify the title deed and only during the sale discovers that the property is encumbered by an unknown easement or lien.

Ignoring defects – The seller does not prepare a list of known defects in the purchase agreement and later faces claims by the buyer.

Insufficient legal advice – Without a lawyer, the seller attempts to draft the purchase agreement independently and omits key points.

Possible issues

How ARROWS helps (office@arws.cz)

Unclear identification of the property or the owner – Leading to rejection of the registration in the Cadastral Register and delays to the transaction.

ARROWS prepares and reviews the purchase agreement with an accurate description of the property according to the Cadastral Register.

Missing or outdated construction documentation – Risk of a fine of up to CZK 400,000 and mortgage issues.

ARROWS verifies the availability of construction documentation and recommends supplementing it or preparing an as-built documentation file.

Absence of the PENB or errors in the energy label – Fine of up to CZK 100,000, sale blocked.

ARROWS ensures that the PENB is prepared in time and correctly provided to the buyer.

Defects appear after several months – The buyer claims a discount or withdraws from the agreement.

ARROWS recommends a technical inspection of the property, prepares a list of known defects, and incorporates them into the agreement to protect the seller.

Administrative difficulties in communication with authorities – Delays to the sale, registration blocked.

ARROWS communicates with the Cadastral Office, resolves procedural issues, and ensures that the registration proceeds without obstacles.

Tax matters and notification obligations – The seller is unsure whether they must pay tax and when to report it.

ARROWS provides tax advice, assists with the tax return, and ensures compliance with notification obligations.

Specific situations

Selling a property with a lien (mortgage)

If the property is encumbered by a mortgage (bank or non-bank security), you must first agree with the creditor (the bank). The bank will issue a so-called confirmation of the outstanding loan balance and information on what amount is required to repay it. This amount is then typically paid from the purchase price of the property.

In practice: The purchase price is, for example, CZK 2,000,000. The property is encumbered by a mortgage of CZK 1,000,000. The buyer deposits the purchase price into escrow. From these funds, the bank is repaid first (CZK 1,000,000), and the remainder (CZK 1,000,000) is paid to the seller.

It is crucial that all of this is clearly set out in the purchase agreement and aligned with the escrow agreement so that the funds are paid out correctly and safely. Attorneys from ARROWS, a Prague-based law firm, handle these situations regularly and know how to set everything up securely.

Selling an apartment in an SVJ (unit owners’ association)

If you are selling an apartment in a residential building managed by an SVJ, you must notify the chair of the SVJ or the committee of the change of ownership.

The notification should include: a copy of the title deed from the Cadastral Register, a copy of the purchase agreement or an extract from it (without sensitive data, if the SVJ does not require the full agreement), and the contact details of the new owner.

You must also ensure that the new owner receives all relevant documentation: the SVJ bylaws, the unit owner’s declaration, the latest settlement of service charges and the repair fund, an overview of monthly advances, information on any loans and the relevant share. This way, the buyer can be sure what their future obligations and costs will be.

Selling property with a family house – floor area, garage, land

If you are selling a family house, the question often arises: what exactly is being sold? The house itself, the garage, the roof terrace, the adjoining land? All these components must be clearly defined in the purchase agreement, and likewise in the Cadastral Register of Real Estate.

Most often, we encounter the problem that only a few metres of land around the house are registered in the Cadastral Register, but the seller wants to sell a deeper plot or garden as well. This requires prior verification in the Cadastral Register and, if necessary, supplementing the data so that everything is transferred correctly.

FAQ

1. What happens if I forget to prepare the construction documentation?

Construction documentation is not an essential prerequisite for concluding a purchase agreement in the sense that you cannot sign the agreement without it. However, under the new Building Act (Act No. 283/2021 Coll.), effective from 1 July 2024 (for selected structures) and from 1 July 2026 (for other structures), there is an obligation to have it and keep it up to date. If you do not have it, you face a fine of up to CZK 400,000.

At the same time, the buyer may point out its absence during the sale and request a discount or have the documentation supplemented. In the worst case, banks may refuse a mortgage without up-to-date documentation.

If you are in a situation where you do not have the documentation, contact office@arws.cz – ARROWS attorneys in Prague will help you verify the situation and, if necessary, supplement the documentation.

2. What are the actual penalties for a missing PENB?

The State Energy Inspectorate may impose a fine of up to CZK 100,000 for individuals and CZK 200,000 for legal entities. Inspections are carried out randomly or based on a complaint.

In addition, if you do not provide the PENB to the real estate agency in time, it must state class G (the least energy-efficient building) in the listing, which significantly discourages buyers. The ARROWS team can provide more information on individual situations at office@arws.cz.

3. Do I have to state all defects I am aware of in the purchase agreement?

Yes, this is important for your protection. If you expressly indicate in the purchase agreement that the property has, for example, cracks in the plaster, non-standard heating, etc., and the buyer has been made aware of these defects, these defects are deemed accepted for the purposes of the sale and the buyer cannot later assert them.

Conversely, if you do not indicate known defects and the buyer later learns about them, they have the right to assert them. ARROWS attorneys in Prague will help you prepare such a list and properly incorporate it into the purchase agreement at office@arws.cz.

4. What happens if I fail to notice that an easement encumbers the property?

An easement encumbers the property and transfers to the new owner as well. If you do not state it in the purchase agreement, the buyer may later claim that you did not warn them about a legal defect and assert their rights arising from defective performance.

The best practice is to verify the title deed extract from the Czech Cadastral Register, and if you see any restriction or encumbrance there, include it in the agreement. ARROWS attorneys in Prague will help you review the list of restrictions and communicate it properly to the buyer; they are available at office@arws.cz.

5. How much does it cost to prepare a high-quality purchase agreement and all supporting documents?

The price varies depending on the complexity of the situation. Simple sales typically cost CZK 5,000–10,000 in legal fees in a standard case.

However, if you have a mortgage, multiple owners, easements, or if you need a technical inspection and additional documentation, the costs increase. But it is an investment—an error in the purchase agreement or in the documentation can cost you tens or hundreds of thousands of Czech crowns.

The ARROWS team will provide more information and a price list at office@arws.cz.

6. How long does the entire process take from the decision to sell to the handover of the property?

The average time to sell an apartment or a house ranges between two and four months. After agreeing on the price and signing the purchase agreement, it typically takes 2–8 weeks to prepare all documents, file the application for registration in the Czech Cadastral Register, and arrange financing (a mortgage).

It then takes another 2–4 weeks for the registration to be completed in the Cadastral Register (the authority usually decides within 20 days after the expiry of the 20-day protective period). Overall, allowing for obstacles and time for handover, you should expect 3–6 months.

If you are in a hurry, mention it to ARROWS attorneys in Prague—they know how to speed up the process. Contact them at office@arws.cz.

Final summary

Selling real estate is not a simple transaction, even if it may seem so at first glance. Mandatory documents (title deed extract, acquisition title, building documentation, PENB, inspection reports), their proper preparation, and their incorporation into the purchase agreement form the foundations of a safe and legally sound sale. Missing documents or errors in these materials lead not only to fines (up to CZK 400,000 for building documentation), but also to complications in financing, disputes over defects, and delays to the entire transaction.

The lawyers at ARROWS advokátní kancelář understand every detail: from checking the Czech Cadastral Register and arranging a technical inspection to comprehensive legal structuring of the purchase agreement. Thanks to the ARROWS International network, they also handle cases with an international element. And because ARROWS advokátní kancelář is insured for professional liability up to CZK 400,000,000, you can be confident that your matter is in safe hands.

If you do not want to risk mistakes, delays, or losses costing hundreds of thousands of Czech crowns, contact the ARROWS team—we will be happy to help you with the preparation and the resolution of all technical and legal aspects of your sale. Contact us at office@arws.cz.

Notice: The information contained in this article is of a general informational nature only and is intended for basic orientation in the matter based on the legal status as of 2026. Although we take the utmost care to ensure accuracy, legal regulations and their interpretation evolve over time. We are ARROWS advokátní kancelář, an entity registered with the Czech Bar Association (our supervisory authority), and for maximum client safety we are insured for professional liability with a limit of CZK 400,000,000. To verify the current wording of regulations and their application to your specific situation, it is necessary to contact ARROWS advokátní kancelář directly (office@arws.cz). We accept no liability for any damages arising from the independent use of the information in this article without prior individual legal consultation.

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