Housing

The seller is liable for information regarding the apartment provided to the buyer

Selling an apartment on your own is possible if you are familiar with the relevant basic aspects and are willing to put in the necessary time and effort. If you are not sure whether you have the knowledge and skills needed to sell an apartment, hiring a real estate agent is a good idea.

Keep in mind that the seller of an apartment is liable for information that may influence the buyer's decision. Using a real estate agent does not free the seller from this liability. The information provided about the apartment is significant in case the buyer notifies the seller of a defect after the transaction has been concluded.

Shares in housing companies

When you sell an apartment in a housing company on your own, you are not only selling the apartment, but also a share in the housing company. Because of this, you must acquire up-to-date information regarding the financial position of the housing company to be prepared for the sales situation.
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Single-family houses

When selling a single-family house, the most important thing is to know what the condition of the property is and what types of repairs and maintenance have been done. The law sets a broad disclosure obligation on the seller regarding the building, the plot of land and the area in which the property is located.
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05/05/2011