Real Estate · São Paulo

Property regularization in São Paulo

We assist with bringing your property's paperwork up to date: construction recording, area correction, land titling (REURB), rural regularization and "gaveta" contracts — to reduce documentary obstacles to sale, financing or succession.

5,0 · 18 Google reviews
In short

Regularizing means making the property’s reality match its registry record. Outstanding issues may complicate a sale, security or probate; their effect depends on the defect. We handle recording, correction and titling — and the cases that require adverse possession or specific performance. Not sure where to start? The property regularization diagnosis indicates, from the property’s situation, which route is likely to be yours. To understand each route before deciding, our guide to property regularization in Brazil walks through recording, area correction, REURB, adverse possession, compulsory adjudication and probate.

What we handle

What we regularize.

  • Construction recordingThe house exists but is not on the registry — we record the construction so the record reflects the real property.
  • Area correctionThe registered area does not match reality; we correct the area and boundaries.
  • Land titling (REURB)Urban land regularization of informal urban settlements, with the city and the registry.
  • "Gaveta" contractProperty bought without a deed: we set the route (deed, adjudication or adverse possession) and execute it.
  • Rural regularizationRural properties, georeferencing, CAR, conservation areas and productive-use requirements.
  • Transfer and registrationDeed, transfer tax and registration so the property is finally in your name.
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Step by step

How it works.

  1. Registry diagnosisWe read the registry record and certificates and pinpoint exactly what is missing.
  2. Regularization planWe define the route (recording, correction, titling, deed, adjudication or adverse possession) and cost.
  3. Notaries and agenciesWe handle the paperwork with notaries, the city and other agencies.
  4. Record in orderWe follow through until the record reflects the correct property and owner.
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What clients say on Google.

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5,0 · 18 reviews

“From the very start I was looked after exceptionally. The team is attentive and explains every step.”

Amanda M. · Google

“Excellent, highly qualified professionals. I highlight the professionalism, the service and the honesty.”

Rita G. · Google

“Very polite, patient, always with precise, accurate answers. I recommend them with no reservations!”

Thais T. · Google

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Who handles it

Who leads this area.

Letícia Marques
Letícia Marques

Partner in charge of real estate and probate matters (OAB/SP 428.777). Postgraduate in Real Estate Law (PUC/SP) and Succession Law (PUC-Campinas). Notário Luiz Gama Medal (Santo André City Council). Fluent in English.

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

Why regularize a property?

Regularization addresses ownership, construction or property-description issues. Civil Code article 1,245 requires registration of the transfer instrument for an inter vivos transfer, but an unrecorded building does not itself mean that the landowner lacks ownership. Resolving the issue may assist sale, financing and succession, without guaranteeing credit or removing every restriction.

What is the difference between recording, correction and titling?

Recording registers facts such as a construction; correction fixes the area/boundaries; titling (REURB) regularizes informal urban settlements. The initial diagnosis defines your case — often a combination.

I only have a "gaveta" contract. Can it be regularized?

It may be possible. Depending on the title, chain of transfers and legal requirements, options include a deed and registration, compulsory conveyance or adverse possession. The documents determine the appropriate route; regularization or a universally fastest solution cannot be guaranteed.

How long does it take?

It varies with the pending issue and the agencies involved. A simple recording is relatively quick; titling and adverse possession take longer. We give a realistic estimate after the diagnosis.

Let’s get your property in order.

Send the property details on WhatsApp and receive a diagnosis of what needs regularizing. The assessment time depends on the documents and complexity.

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