Document background
The Deed of Sale of Property is a crucial document in Belgian real estate transactions, representing the final and binding transfer of property ownership. This formal notarial deed is required by Belgian law and must be executed before a notary public, following the preliminary agreement (compromis de vente/voorlopige verkoopovereenkomst). The document incorporates extensive legal requirements from both federal and regional legislation, including property descriptions, ownership history, urban planning compliance, environmental certificates, and specific declarations required by Belgian property law. It serves as the official record of the transaction and must be registered with the appropriate authorities. The deed includes mandatory information about the property's technical, legal, and administrative status, making it essential for property transactions in Belgium's three regions (Brussels-Capital, Flanders, and Wallonia).
