In a property transaction, the old and new owners usually draw up a preliminary sales agreement to seal their agreement on the sale of the property.
What exactly is the purpose of the preliminary sales agreement? And what is its legal value?
In this file, we offer you all the information you need to know about the preliminary sales agreement in the context of a property purchase.

What to check when buying a property

Before reaching the compromise sale, a number of points must be checked by the future owner. The aim is to ensure that the property corresponds to his wishes and does not have any major defects. Read the article

Why sign a preliminary sales agreement?

The preliminary sales agreement puts the details of the agreement on the sale of the property in writing. The seller and buyer then proceed to sign the preliminary sales agreement. This private agreement precedes the notarial deed. Read the article

What are the commitments and conditions of the sales agreement?

The signing of the preliminary sales agreement commits both the buyer and the seller. But is this commitment final? And can it be modified by either party? We asked an expert in real estate law. Read the article.

Penal and suspensive clauses in the sales agreement

When a provisional sale agreement is drawn up, it must contain a number of clauses to secure the agreement between the two parties. These clauses can be of different kinds. Let's look in particular at penalty and suspensive clauses. Read the article

The role of the notary in the property transaction

After the preliminary sales agreement, the next logical step is to sign the deed of sale at the notary's office. What is the role of the notary in a property purchase? What is his role in the sale? Read the article