Curbing Illegal Construction in Serbia: A Buzz Interview with Nemanja Injac of Injac Attorneys

Serbia is taking steps to curb illegal construction and boost corporate transparency, aiming to simplify property legalization and tighten oversight of company ownership, according to Injac Attorneys Managing Partner Nemanja Injac. “A lot is happening now in Serbia,” Injac says. “One of the most significant updates is in the real estate sector, specifically regarding the […]

Legalization of Buildings in Serbia – What the New Law Could Look Like (2025)

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Legalization of buildings in Serbia has once again come into the public spotlight following the announcement of a new law aimed at resolving the legal status of millions of illegally constructed properties. Estimates suggest that there are around 4.8 million houses, apartments, and auxiliary structures in the country built without construction permits and without registered […]

EU is behind on key rules for renewable energy sources

More than a year after EU member states were legally required to adopt new rules for speeding up permit procedures for renewable energy (RE) projects, the implementation of these measures remains seriously delayed. According to the latest report by SolarPower Europe, on average, less than 50% of key provisions have been transposed into national laws […]

Off-Registry Ownership – Concept and Specifics

1. Concept and Legal Nature of Off-Registry Ownership Off-registry ownership refers to the right of ownership over real estate that is not registered in the real estate cadastre. This means that a person has acquired ownership of the property based on law, a legal transaction, inheritance, usucaption (adverse possession), or another method provided by law, […]