Document background
The Real Estate Sales Agreement (koopovereenkomst) is a fundamental legal document used in the Netherlands for property transactions between sellers and buyers. It serves as the primary contract documenting the terms and conditions of real estate sales, whether for residential, commercial, or industrial properties. This document must comply with Dutch Civil Code requirements and includes mandatory provisions such as property details, purchase price, transfer conditions, and warranties. It's particularly important as Dutch law requires property transfers to be executed through notarial deeds, making this agreement a crucial preliminary step in the property transfer process. The document typically precedes the final transfer deed (leveringsakte) and must include specific consumer protection measures for residential properties, such as the three-day cooling-off period.
