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Real Estate Lawyer Surabaya — Property Transactions, Land & Development Law

Commercial property transactions require more than checking a price and signing a sale document. Integra Law Office helps buyers, sellers, developers and investors review land rights, title records, approvals, contracts and possession risks for property in Surabaya and East Java.

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Legal services for East Java businesses.

Before a business acquires land or a building, diligence should test whether the seller can transfer the stated right and whether the site can support the intended use. Review the certificate and land-book information, boundaries, encumbrances, access, occupants, lease rights, taxes and any pending dispute. A clean-looking copy is not a substitute for confirming records and the chain of relevant documents with the proper professionals.

Development adds another layer. The project may depend on spatial conformity, building approval, environmental documents, utility access, contractor terms and phased financing. A buyer should make conditions precedent, document delivery, access for inspections, long-stop decisions and remedies clear before paying a substantial deposit. Foreign investors should also check which rights and structures are legally available to the intended entity; the commercial label 'ownership' may not match a right that can be held.

When you need this service.

A company is buying land or a commercial building and needs title, encumbrance and seller-authority checks.
The planned use or construction differs from what existing approvals or site documents describe.
A buyer is asked to pay a deposit before receiving title records, approvals or a complete sale agreement.
A lease, access route, occupant or boundary issue may affect possession or project operations.
A developer faces delayed handover, variation, defect or payment disputes under a construction or sale contract.

Legal framework for businesses in Indonesia.

UU 5/1960 on Basic Agrarian Principles is a foundational land-law reference, with later legislation and regulations addressing land rights, registration and spatial or building matters. The right involved, holder eligibility, term, registration status and permitted transfer must be assessed on the actual title and parties. Do not infer that a foreign individual or company can hold the same land right as an Indonesian entity.

Building and land-use approvals can change under current risk-based and spatial-planning rules. Verify requirements for the specific parcel, intended use and project before relying on legacy documents or the former IMB terminology. Transactions should preserve the certificate data, survey or boundary materials, seller authority, tax and payment records, approvals, leases, occupancy details and correspondence. Any claim about an exact approval pathway or forum needs parcel-specific verification.

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How we serve East Java businesses.

We start with the intended transaction and property use, then build a diligence list around the right, parcel, seller, approvals, occupants and payment structure. We compare the sale or lease draft with the documents and identify conditions that should be satisfied before funds or possession change hands. Where technical verification is needed, legal review should be coordinated with a notary/PPAT, surveyor or relevant specialist rather than substituting for it.

For a dispute, we organize the contract, payment trail, title documents, notices, site records and chronology, then assess contractual steps and available negotiation or formal remedies. Counsel can draft or review transaction documents and represent a client within the agreed scope. A legal review cannot ensure title, permit issuance or a particular outcome.

Our Services

Property title and transaction diligence

Review land-right documents, seller authority, encumbrances, occupants, payment structure and conditions before completion.

Sale, lease and development agreements

Draft or review transfer, lease, development and handover terms, including conditions, milestones and remedies.

Land-use and building approval review

Identify parcel- and project-specific approval questions for verification with the relevant professionals and authorities.

Property dispute support

Assess contract, payment, possession and notice records for negotiation or formal dispute options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents should a commercial property buyer request?

Request the current certificate and supporting land records, seller identity and authority, site and boundary information, leases or occupancy details, encumbrance information, approvals, tax records and the draft transaction documents. The exact list depends on the type of right and intended use.

Can a foreign investor own land in Indonesia?

The available rights and eligible holders depend on the investor's legal form, land right and current rules. Do not rely on informal nominee arrangements or translate a commercial promise into a legal right without review. Counsel should assess the proposed structure and title before funds are committed.

Is an old IMB enough for a new development?

Not necessarily. The project's scope, existing approval, current building and spatial rules, and transition provisions all matter. Have the parcel and planned work checked with the relevant professionals and authority before construction or acquisition assumptions are made.

Should the deposit be paid before title checks?

That is a commercial decision with legal risk. Consider conditions for refund, document access, seller authority, financing and approval issues in the signed agreement before transferring money. Counsel can review the proposed protection against the transaction facts.

Who handles a boundary or possession dispute?

First identify the registered right, survey evidence, occupants, contract terms and any official records. Resolution may involve negotiation or formal proceedings, but the correct forum and process depend on the claim and parties. Preserve documents and avoid self-help that could escalate risk.

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