Is it a castle, a villa, a fermette (farmhouse-style home), a country house, a terraced house, a bourgeois house, a mansion, a workers’ house, an apartment, a duplex, or social housing?

Is it ultra-modern, luxurious, comfortable, simple, or basic?

 

Has the property been cleaned regularly? Has routine maintenance been carried out regularly? Is everything functioning properly? Are the systems up to date? What is the condition of the wallpaper and paintwork?

 

Is the EPC rating favorable or not? What are the mandatory renovation costs? How is the property heated? What are the current heating costs? A property that is subject to a renovation obligation requires the buyer to incur many additional costs. Is asbestos present?

Is the electrical installation compliant? Is there moisture damage? What is the condition of the roof, floors, and walls? How is the arrangement of the rooms? 

What is the living area? What is the floor area? Is there an attic? Is there a garage? Is there a cellar/basement? Is there a storage room? Are there outbuildings? What is the total surface? Is there a garden or terrace? 

Is the property rented out? Are there restrictions on its use? Are there easements?

 

How are interest rates evolving? Are there any exceptional circumstances?

 

A complete list is of course impossible. Every property has specific characteristics that can increase or decrease its value. To determine the correct value of a property, it is necessary for an expert to visit the property in person. Computer simulations can provide an estimate, but this will always differ from the actual value.

To make an appointment to determine the value of your property, you can submit an Estimation request or call 0495 64 17 27.

 

2. Which certificates are required when selling a property in Flanders?

1. Required when publishing the sale (putting the property on the market)

As soon as you advertise the property, you must have the following documents:

• Proof of ownership: Title deed (deed of gift, purchase deed, deed or certificate of inheritance).

• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): This indicates how energy-efficient the property is. Since 2022, this must be a “new” EPC (issued after 2019). For apartments, an EPC for the common areas is also required.

• Asbestos certificate: Mandatory for homes built before 2001. This must be prepared by a certified asbestos expert.

• Flood risk information: You must indicate whether the property is located in a flood-sensitive area (the so-called P-score and G-score) and whether it lies in a flood risk zone.

• If applicable: Mentions in the inventory of immovable heritage.

• Mention of pre-emption rights. Urban planning information:
  This document states whether permits exist, whether there are building violations linked to the property, what the official zoning designation is and what the lotting conditions are.

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2. Required for the sale agreement (the preliminary sales agreement / compromise)

• Cadastral information and cadastral plan

• If applicable: Survey plan

• Soil certificate: This proves whether or not the land is contaminated.

• Electrical inspection:
  A report on the electrical installation. Even if the installation does not pass the inspection, the sale can still proceed, but the buyer must bring it into compliance within a certain period (usually 12 or 18 months).

• Post-Intervention File (PID / DIU):
  A file containing technical information (plans, invoices, materials) about works carried out on the property after May 2001.

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3. Specific situations

• Heating oil tank inspection certificate:
  Only required if the property is heated with fuel oil.

• Information about co-ownership:
  When selling an apartment, you must request specific information from the building manager (such as the co-ownership regulations and the status of the reserve fund).

• Certificate of conformity:
  Sometimes required by the municipality (for rental), but in most cases it is not necessary for a regular sale.

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You can request these certificates yourself, but if you want to avoid mistakes it is best to rely on a professional. Much of this information has legal consequences for the sale and for drafting the sales agreement.

You can register your property for sale here:
House for sale

Or you can call me at 0495 64 17 27.

2. Which certificates are required when selling a property?

1. Required when publishing the sale (putting the property on the market)

As soon as you advertise the property, you must have the following documents:

• Proof of ownership: Title deed (deed of gift, purchase deed, deed or certificate of inheritance).

• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): This indicates how energy-efficient the property is. Since 2022, this must be a “new” EPC (issued after 2019). For apartments, an EPC for the common areas is also required.

• Asbestos certificate: Mandatory for homes built before 2001. This must be prepared by a certified asbestos expert.

• Flood risk information: You must indicate whether the property is located in a flood-sensitive area (the so-called P-score and G-score) and whether it lies in a flood risk zone.

• If applicable: Mentions in the inventory of immovable heritage.

• Mention of pre-emption rights.

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2. Required for the sale agreement (the preliminary sales agreement / compromise)

• Cadastral information and cadastral plan

• If applicable: Survey plan

• Soil certificate: This proves whether or not the land is contaminated.

• Urban planning information:
  This document states whether permits exist, whether there are building violations linked to the property, and what the official zoning designation is.

• Electrical inspection:
  A report on the electrical installation. Even if the installation does not pass the inspection, the sale can still proceed, but the buyer must bring it into compliance within a certain period (usually 12 or 18 months).

• Post-Intervention File (PID / DIU):
  A file containing technical information (plans, invoices, materials) about works carried out on the property after May 2001.

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3. Specific situations

• Heating oil tank inspection certificate:
  Only required if the property is heated with fuel oil.

• Information about co-ownership:
  When selling an apartment, you must request specific information from the building manager (such as the co-ownership regulations and the status of the reserve fund).

• Certificate of conformity:
  Sometimes required by the municipality (for rental), but in most cases it is not necessary for a regular sale.

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You can request these certificates yourself, but if you want to avoid mistakes it is best to rely on a professional. Much of this information has legal consequences for the sale and for drafting the sales agreement.

You can register your property for sale here:
Property for sale

Or you can call me at 0495 64 17 27.