Real Estate Law in Practice

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Resources to help you understand the process before you begin: legalization, adverse possession, estate settlement, holding companies, mergers, and much more.

ITBI on the Holding Company – STF Case No. 1,348
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ITBI on the holding company: The STF reached a majority decision in favor of immunity regarding capital contributions

Topic 1,348: Immunity also applies to real estate companies. Find out who can request a refund.

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Contracts

The Difference Between a Purchase and Sale Agreement and a Deed

Understanding the significance of the instruments involved in a negotiation is extremely important for guiding the parties.

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Compulsory award

Extrajudicial Compulsory Award

Compulsory assignment is a legal mechanism that ensures the transfer of ownership of a specific asset without regard to the seller’s wishes.

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Merger

General Aspects of Real Estate Development in Brazil

How Real Estate Development Works in Brazil: From the Development Plan to Registration at the Notary’s Office, and Why It Protects Both the Developer and the Buyer.

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Area Correction

How do you correct a property area at the Real Estate Registry Office?

Do you know how to correct an area measurement? Come find out from someone who knows the subject!

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Merger

How does a lot-based homeowners' association work?

A lot-based condominium is a type of horizontal condominium you need to know about! Tettu explains it to you!

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Adverse Possession

How does the process of acquiring ownership by adverse possession work?

Possession is a concept of great importance in civil law. In this post, we’ll focus on acquiring possession through adverse possession. Learn more!

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Housing Developments

Property Division: How Is It Done?

"Desmembramento" is a very common practice in everyday life, but few people know what it really means.

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Merger

Real Estate Development & Restricted Assets

Real estate development has been a major step forward in the real estate sector as a whole. The escrow account provides greater security for the developer. Check it out!

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Housing Developments

Subdivision - How Does It Work?

Land subdivision is a common legal procedure in real estate. In this post, you'll learn how land subdivision works.

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Property Taxes

Was the ITBI calculated based on an amount higher than the sale price?

The amount of ITBI charged is sometimes exorbitant! Find out how to get a refund!

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Fiduciary Sale

What Is a Fiduciary Sale?

A fiduciary sale is carried out through a contract under which the debtor transfers the revocable ownership of an asset to the creditor.

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Real Estate Registry

What Is a Property Registration Number?

Understanding the property registration number and knowing why it exists, as well as how it differs from the RGI, registration, and annotation, is essential to real estate law.

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Holding Company

What is a holding company?

A holding company is a corporate structure designed to hold equity interests in other companies or to hold and manage assets.

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Inventory

Can you sell the assets of the estate before preparing the inventory?

Previously, without a court order, it was illegal to sell inherited real estate before the probate proceedings were finalized! CGJ RJ Provision No. 77/2022 changes that!

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Adverse Possession

Can I claim adverse possession of inherited property?

It is possible to acquire ownership of inherited property through adverse possession, provided you meet certain requirements. Find out if you can acquire ownership of inherited property through adverse possession!

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Doctrine

What is the relationship between the principle of social function and real estate law?

The principle of social function is important in modern civil law, and in the real estate sector, it is no exception! Learn more about this topic.

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Real-life cases

Saint Louis, Volta Redonda's first lot-based condominium development

Come check out Saint Louis, Volta Redonda’s first residential development. It’s brought to you by Tettu!

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Adverse Possession

Extrajudicial Adverse Possession

Extrajudicial Adverse Possession is a viable, quick, and efficient way to regularize your property. There are several requirements and procedures—Tettu explains it all!

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Adverse Possession

Adverse Possession: How Many Years of Possession Are Required?

Adverse possession has certain requirements, including the length of possession. How many years are required?

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Fiduciary Sale

Advantages of Buying and Selling Through a Fiduciary Sale

There are several advantages to buying and selling through a fiduciary sale—come find out more!

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Real Estate Registry

Is it possible to ask questions in Notes?

The concept of raising a doubt isn't very well known among the general public, but it's incredibly important in law! Learn more now!

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