Property Sale Documentation (Verkoopdossier)

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering all required documentation, certificates, procedures, and conditions for the sale of real estate according to the Belgian property sales dossier (verkoopdossier).

Eigendomstitel

Proof that the seller is the rightful owner of the dwelling being sold, usually satisfied by the purchase deed (aankoopakte) of the property; presented at the signing of the deed of sale (verkoopakte) via the notary at no cost.

Energieprestatiecertificaat (EPC)

A certificate that informs the buyer or tenant about the energy efficiency of the house using an energy score; required at publication of the property, requested via an energy expert (energiedeskundige), with costs depending on the property type.

Stedenbouwkundige inlichtingen

An extract containing all information regarding permits, any building violations, and allotment regulations (verkavelingsvoorschriften); required at publication of the property and requested from the municipality (gemeente).

Aanslag onroerende goederen

An annual regional tax on real estate income (also known as 'grondlasten' or onroerende voorheffing), calculated for personal use on the indexed cadastral income based on property location; handled at the preparation of the deed of sale (verkoopakte) via a document from the municipality.

Overstromingsgevoeligheid

Information concerning the risk of flooding and whether the dwelling is situated in a potential flood zone; required at the publication of the property and obtained free of charge via Geopunt or the municipality.

Kadastrale legger

A cadastral extract from the cadaster (kadaster) detailing plot boundaries, parcel number, cadastral income, construction year, and confirmed plot area; required when drafting the deed of sale (verkoopakte) and necessary to request a soil certificate (bodemattest).

Elektrische keuring

An inspection certificate by an approved inspection body (erkend organisme) verifying whether an electrical installation meets current standards; mandatory for sales with installations dating prior to 1981, requiring the buyer to rectify and reinspect the installation if the report is negative.

Postinterventiedossier (PID)

A compulsory document upon the sale of a house built or renovated after 2001 containing structural details (such as gas pipe locations, electrical diagrams, and load-bearing walls) for future works; provided free of charge by the owner if present.

Bodemattest

A mandatory certificate maintained in a database showing whether the soil of a specific parcel is contaminated; required at the signing of the provisional agreement (compromis) and requested from OVAM for a fee of 65 euro.

Certificaat stookolietank

A certificate verifying that an existing heating oil tank complies with statutory provisions to prevent soil contamination; obtained by having an inspection carried out when a fuel oil tank is present.

Asbestattest

A certificate issued by a certified expert verifying the presence of unsafe asbestos in the home or near the parcel; mandatory upon sale from 23 November 2022 for houses built before 2001 that are sold from 2023 onward.

Bouwplannen

Detailed architectural documents and drawings describing the physical construction of a house; handled at the time of sale and held free of charge by the owner or municipality.

Voorkooprecht

A seller's commitment to grant a specific individual or entity (such as an existing tenant) the first opportunity to purchase the property under identical market price and conditions; calculated by the notary at the signing of the deed of sale (verkoopakte).

Inventaris onroerend erfgoed

Verification of whether a property constitutes historical heritage protected by the government and Belgian heritage organisations; checked for free upon publication via onroerenderfgoed.be.

Huurovereenkomst

A copy of the existing lease agreement that the seller must provide free of charge to prospective buyers if the property is rented out at the time of sale.

Basisakte

A fundamental document for apartment co-ownership sales describing the real estate, detailing private versus common areas, and determining each private unit's proportional share in the common parts; provided free by the syndic or notary.

Inlichtingen syndicus

Co-ownership details requested from the apartment building's syndic prior to signing the compromis to ensure the prospective buyer is adequately informed about the co-ownership.