Buying or selling a property is a complex transaction that comes with a lot of formalities. Whether it is a first home, a holiday home or a commercial property, it is often advisable to have legal guidance to avoid future problems.
Various information must be provided by the seller, sometimes under penalty of nullity (EPC certificate, soil certificate, asbest certificate, the deed, etc.).
Is a sales agreement already definite or can the buyer still withdraw his offer?
Problems can also arise after a purchase, such as hidden defects that crop up, unlicensed works or a shortcoming in the information obligation of your notary.
What about your liability as an estate agent, promoter or private seller?
BAAKN will guide you to a solution.
Real estate agents have also found in BAAKN a reliable legal partner for advice for many years.
Our practice includes:
Rental law is becoming increasingly complex due to diverse and perpetual changing legislation.
We assist both tenants and landlords, providing advice and legal assistance on all aspects of tenancy law, whether for your house or flat, a commercial or industrial property or real estate leases. Are you considering opening a pop-up store? Does this involve a commercial lease or does it fall under a specific regime?
BAAKN ensures that your lease meets all legal requirements. A good rental agreement is your best insurance policy. Our specialists always offer tailor-made solutions.
If a conflict arises between a landlord and a tenant due to rental damage, rent arrears, notice, costs, etc., we will advise and assist you in proceedings or an expert research.
Our practice includes:
Better a good neighbour than a distant friend. But what to do with a bad neighbour or (un)necessary common costs to your apartment building, unpaid contributions to the working and reserve capital or a decision of the general meeting you wish to challenge?
Discussions often arise between co-owners about the management of the common parts and the related costs thereto.
Moreover, the rules around appartment law and co-ownership are often complicated and very formalistic. BAAKN assists you, your association of co-owners (VME) or trustee with expertise.
Our office can assist you in the following areas (among others):
You may have to deal with specific rights such as easements, usufruct, leasehold and superficies. They also include collateral securities such as pledge and mortgage.
Do you wish to proceed with a split purchase of a property where your company buys usufruct on the private residence, or do you wish to establish a building lease for the installation of solar panels? Legal assistance is most appropriate …
BAAKN offers you / your business legal certainty and tailor-made assistance in the following areas, (among others):
Ownership is the right to fully enjoy a property and to dispose of it, but this can sometimes lead to an argument with your neighbour.
Nuisance from neighbours may take many forms. A trivial discussion can escalate into a high-level quarrel in which court intervention is sometimes the only way out.
Typical issues considered neighbour nuisance include:
Our office assists you in (among others):
Contact us for an appointment or more information about our services.
Filip Williotstraat 9
2600 Antwerp
Sint-Amandsesteenweg 76
2880 Bornem
