3 verplichte zaken die je moet vermelden in een verkoopadvertentie

Anyone who thinks they can quickly place an advertisement on a search portal to sell their home may be disappointed.

The government carries out random checks on sales advertisements to see whether they comply with the  legal information obligation.

If you fail to comply with this obligation, you will be liable to prosecution and risk a fine.

Enough reason to pay attention to the three important things your sales ad should contain :

• The EPC score and the certificate number.

This provides information about your home’s energy efficiency. The lower the EPC rating, the more energy-efficient the home. So request your EPC in advance so this information is available before you list your property online.

• Information about flood sensitivity.

You must inform potential buyers if your home or building plot is located in a flood-prone area or a designated riparian zone. Flood-prone areas can have a higher risk of flooding. Specific building regulations and/or restrictions often apply. Information about flood risk can be found here.

• Urban planning information.

Does the property have a permit? Have any building violations been identified? Is there a right of pre-emption? What is the zoning of the area, and is a subdivision permit applicable or not? You must clearly state all of these details in your sales advertisement. You can request this information from your municipality or through your notary. Note: the urban planning extract often takes a little longer to arrive, so request it about four weeks before you go on the market.

It is therefore very important to prepare well before putting your home up for sale to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Do you have any questions about this? Please feel free to contact us.

We are happy to help you get well prepared to start selling your home.