Fast & Secure Property Transactions with an Advanced Legal Procedure.
- Advokat Todorovic
- May 26, 2025
- 2 min read

Want to buy a real estate,home or apartment more quickly and safely? This process might be the key.
When it comes to buying or selling real estate, most people follow the standard legal procedure: a contract is signed at the notary, submitted to the Public Revenue Office for taxation, then you wait for payment clearance, ownership transfer, and finally, the issuance of the title deed.
In practice, this often takes several weeks—and sometimes more than a month.
But there is another, far more efficient and secure legal method that is fully valid under Macedonian law, yet rarely used.
What Is the “VIP” Procedure for Real Estate Transfers?
This is a notary-coordinated process that offers speed, safety, and legal efficiency. Here’s how it works:
The standard step of submitting documents to the City of Skopje for taxation is skipped.
The entire procedure is completed in just 2 to 3 days.
The title deed is issued to the new owner in record time.
The key difference? Both the property tax and the purchase price are paid on the same day at the notary office, immediately after the solemnization of the contract. The notary then directly submits the contract to the relevant authority for registration and transfer of ownership.
Maximum Legal Protection
This process offers significantly greater legal security:
✅ All funds are paid upfront—no room for manipulation
✅ The buyer gains immediate possession
✅ The notary certifies that all conditions are met on the same day
In short, it eliminates uncertainty and ensures the buyer’s rights are protected from the start.
Speed That Truly Matters
Compared to the traditional method—which may take 30 days or more—this approach allows the entire legal transfer to be completed in just 2 to 3 working days.
For high-value property or time-sensitive deals, the difference is remarkable.
Is It More Expensive?
Although it sounds like a premium legal service, this method is not significantly more costly.
In many cases, the total cost for contract drafting, solemnization, and legal execution is equal or only slightly higher than the standard procedure.
Why Isn’t Everyone Using It?
The reason is simple: lack of awareness.
Although this advanced method has existed in Macedonian law for several years, it is rarely applied due to:
Limited public information
Poor understanding among buyers and sellers
Conservative practices by some legal professionals
Our Recommendation
As a law office with experience in real estate transactions, we strongly encourage all clients to explore this option—especially in cases involving high-value property or when speed and legal certainty are crucial.
This is not just an alternative – it is an enhanced method that every buyer and seller deserves to know about.
Is This Option Right for Your Case?
Contact us for a free initial consultation and find out whether this procedure is applicable to your specific property transaction.
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