Purchase deed or other ownership deed of your property
Search in your deed folder, Izimi or Mijn akten. Cannot find the deed? Provide the address, estimated date and possibly the previous notarial office; we will see how to request a copy.
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YOUR PREPARATION · REAL ESTATE
Specific documents for your meeting. Indicate what is ready, where you need help, and what is not applicable.
Prepare what you already have. A missing document is no reason to postpone your first appointment. We will discuss what we can obtain for you.
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Which documents should I provide?
EPC (energy performance certificate), if available
Check in the sales dossier for your house documents. For a purchase, request these documents from the seller or estate agent. For a sale, we agree which certificates are missing and who requests them.
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Soil certificate, asbestos certificate and electrical inspection, if available and applicable
Check in the sales dossier for your house documents. For a purchase, request these documents from the seller or estate agent. For a sale, we agree which certificates are missing and who requests them.
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Building plans, permits and post-intervention dossier of works carried out
Search among your house documents, architect or contractor. Report renovations for which you find no documents. The office discusses which information is needed from the municipality or an expert.
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Lease or tenancy agreement, if the property is rented out
Provide the complete version with date, attachments and later amendments. Do you not have this document or do you not know if it exists? Select “Help needed” and discuss it with the office.
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For an apartment: deed of foundation, minutes of the general meeting and contact details of the syndic
Write down full names and contact details. Bring your identity card to the appointment. Report foreign documents or representation; the office will tell you which additional documents are needed.
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Credit agreement with bank reference and any ongoing estate agent mandate
Request the document from your bank or download it from your own online banking environment. State the date and file reference. Provide statements, never passwords or access codes.
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We examine the documents and legal implications. You do not need to work out the arrangement yourself beforehand. We will agree on which missing documents we can request.
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Your questions, step by step
A sale involves many aspects. Together we consider which documents are needed and which agreements provide you with certainty.
Why do I go to the notaire for this?
The notaire examines the legal situation and helps clearly establish the sales agreements. Contact us before publicity or acceptance of an offer so that the required information is available in time.
How do I sell my home?
Discuss the sales method, price expectation and support.
Collect the required certificates and have bids assessed.
After the preliminary agreement follow the remaining investigations, settlement and deed.
How does this proceed and how long does it take?
Preparation depends on missing certificates and any problems with the property. Between the preliminary agreement and deed there is generally a schedule of maximum four months; the conditions of the agreement can influence the starting point.
Which documents should I provide to the notaire?
What does the notaire do and investigate?
- Who is authorised to make decisions about the property?
- Which certificates and information are still missing?
- Which debts must be settled upon sale?
- Are your offer, sales agreement and transfer arrangements legally clear?
We agree on which searches the office will conduct and which information you, your bank or another expert will provide.
What should I pay attention to before I sign?
Check what you are selling, which defects have been reported, when you must move out and what amount remains after repayment of the loan and costs.
Is a passage still unclear? Feel free to ask for an explanation with an example from your own situation. Only sign when you understand what you are agreeing to.
What else must I arrange afterwards?
Hand over keys, meter readings, certificates and the post-intervention dossier. Coordinate the termination or transfer of insurances and contracts with the agreed transfer date.
Transfer documents, insurances and practical aftercareWhich practical tips can help me?
Do not request missing certificates twice. First agree on what the office, the estate agent or an expert will collect for you.
What do these words mean?
- Soil certificate
- Information from OVAM about the soil of the plot.
- EPC
- The certificate on the energy performance of the building.
- Post-intervention dossier
- Documents about works carried out that later help ensure safe maintenance and renovation.
Where can I find more explanation or help?
You do not have to phrase your question in legal terms. Tell what concerns you, what you want to arrange and if an important date is approaching.
We will look together at the next step. We agree in advance on how the office will assist you and what costs are involved.
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