Published by carratelli4 years ago

To buy or sell a property in 2018, you need to know which documents are required to avoid future problems. So, let's draw up a list of the necessary documents...

To buy or sell a property in 2018, you need to know which documents are needed to avoid future problems. Here's a list of the necessary documents:


Deed of Origin


Very often, when buying or selling a property, finding the deed of ownership is the most delicate phase, as the success of the transaction can depend on this document.

The deed of origin is a document, drawn up in paper form (not verbal), which certifies the ownership of real right on real estate held by a person. The deed indicates the nature and share of the real right held by the person(s). This may be full ownership, usufruct, or bare ownership. The deed may therefore consist of: a notarial deed (e.g., sale, donation, division), a declaration of succession, and a notarial decree (e.g., a court assignment deed).


Bee


L' BEE. is the document that describes the energy characteristics of a building, a house or an apartment. It is a control tool that summarises the energy characteristics on a scale from A to G (10-letter scale). energy performance of buildings. When purchasing or renting a property, in addition to being mandatory, it is useful to inform about energy consumption and clarify the real value of the highly energy-saving buildings.

 

Urban planning and cadastral compliance


Cadastral compliance is the correspondence between the actual state of the property and the relevant cadastral data, including the corresponding floor plan. The cadastre is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance and serves a fiscal purpose.

Urban planning compliance is the consistency between the actual state of the property and the set of building permits issued throughout the building's construction history, both as a whole plan and for individual units. Regarding these two compliances, it is always advisable to rely on a qualified expert to verify them, as the notary merely certifies the seller's declaration; however, as a non-expert, they cannot verify its accuracy.
 

Plant certificates


This type of certificate primarily concerns electrical and gas systems. Unlike the A.P.E., system certification is not required for the validity of the deed of sale. Therefore, if purchasing a property without the relevant certifications, it is advisable to inquire about the costs of upgrading the systems to meet current regulations.


 Certificate of habitability


The usability of a house indicates that theThe property complies with national and local regulations on safety, hygiene and healthEnergy efficiency of buildings and their systems. If the property does not meet these requirements, it will not be habitable. The prospective buyer can request that the seller present and deliver the certificate of occupancy, starting from the moment the preliminary contract is signed and in any case upon the final purchase agreement. If the certificate is missing or the property does not meet safety requirements, the contract can be terminated, with the seller being required to refund the purchase price and compensate for any damages incurred. This certificate is not required by law, but it is a good practice for the buyer to avoid unpleasant surprises later.


Declaration of Ordinary and Extraordinary Condominium Charges


When purchasing an apartment in a condominium, many fear finding themselves burdened with condominium fees that the previous owner may have left behind. It's therefore important to distinguish between expenses for ordinary maintenance and those for extraordinary work. In the former case, regardless of when the condominium meeting approved the work, the obligation to pay fees arises when the work is completed or the related services are provided. In the latter case, however, for obvious reasons, the date on which the work was approved must be the reference date. It's therefore always a good idea to also request extraordinary fees to avoid future surprises.

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