Document background
The House Buying Agreement is a crucial document in Belgian property transactions, serving as the foundational contract between property sellers and buyers. This document is mandatory for all residential property transfers in Belgium and must be followed by a notarial deed. It is used when parties have reached agreement on the essential elements of a property sale, including price, property identification, and key conditions. The agreement includes mandatory elements required by Belgian law, such as energy performance certificates, soil certificates, and urban planning documentation. The document must comply with federal Belgian law as well as specific regional requirements depending on whether the property is located in Flanders, Wallonia, or the Brussels-Capital Region. The House Buying Agreement typically leads to the final notarial deed within four months, during which time the buyer arranges financing and the notary conducts necessary legal searches.
