What documents do I need for the house sale?

Energy certificate, land register extracts, building plans - if you want to sell your property, you usually search high and low for the necessary documents. If something is missing or documents have expired, you will have to go to the authorities. We have compiled the necessary documents and where you can find them so that you don't have to spend a lot of time searching.

Many people know that the sale of a property requires Land register extract is required. It states who the owner is and whether the property is encumbered with debts or a mortgage. You can obtain the extract from the land register from the land registry.

The Parcel map is important. It is the official proof of the existence of a property. It shows its location and boundaries, the development and the parcel and plot number, which is used to identify the property. The land registry office is responsible for the cadastral map.

Equally necessary are the Building plans. This also includes the Building permit certificatea Building description and for newer buildings a Acceptance certificate. You can obtain the complete set of building plans from the building regulations office.

Prospective buyers of your property are also Calculation of living and usable space important. Some people want to know exactly and ask about the Converted space (UR) respectively the Gross cubic capacity (BRI)i.e. the volume of your property. You can also find this information from the building regulations office or the architect.

Occasionally sellers do not think about the Extract from the register of building encumbrances. The obligations of a property owner under public law are noted here. This includes, for example, the installation location of waste garbage cans or maintaining a distance from the neighbor in the case of extensions or conversions.

Mandatory is a Energy certificate. Fines of up to 15,000 euros may be imposed if the energy performance certificate is missing at the time of the inspection or if the legal requirements are violated. As a rule, qualified and licensed specialists such as architects, engineers, master craftsmen with appropriate additional training or energy consultants can issue an energy certificate.

You will also need a List of all maintenance and modernization measures and operating costs of the last two years, for example taxes and insurance.

In the case of multi-family houses or condominiums, there are also declarations of division, minutes of the last owners' meetings and any rental or lease agreements as well as proof of residential and usage rights. You can obtain these documents from the land registry, the property management company or the WEG administrator.

Are you unsure how exactly you can obtain a specific document? Contact us now. We will be happy to advise you.

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