Document background
The Real Estate Sales Agreement Contract (koopovereenkomst) is a fundamental legal document used in Dutch property transactions to formalize the sale and purchase of real estate. This document is essential whenever real property is transferred in the Netherlands, whether for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. It must comply with specific requirements of Dutch law, including the Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) and the Notaries Act (Wet op het notarisambt). The agreement serves as the preliminary contract that precedes the mandatory notarial transfer deed and includes crucial information about the property, parties, price, conditions, and warranties. It incorporates specific Dutch legal provisions such as the three-day cooling-off period for residential properties and requirements for cadastral registration. The document forms the basis for the property transfer process and must be structured to facilitate the subsequent notarial deed execution, which is mandatory for property transfers in the Netherlands.
