Document background
The Flat Buying Agreement (koopovereenkomst) is a fundamental legal document used in the Netherlands for apartment/flat property transactions. This agreement serves as the primary contract between buyer and seller, documenting all essential aspects of the property transfer. It must comply with strict Dutch legal requirements, including mandatory notarial involvement and specific consumer protection provisions. The document is typically used when transferring ownership of an apartment, incorporating crucial elements such as VvE membership, property rights, and specific Dutch legal protections like the three-day cooling-off period. The agreement forms the basis for the subsequent notarial deed of transfer (leveringsakte) and is essential for property registration in the Dutch Land Registry (Kadaster).
