The movable property
You've probably seen the word "real estate" before, but did you know that movable property also exists? Do you already know the difference between movable and immovable property? We will explain it to you in this blog.
Real estate vs. movable property
If we look at the Civil Code, immovable property means: the land, plants, as well as the buildings that are connected to the land. Movable property is all property that is not immovable. A home that you buy or sell has both immovable and movable property. What is the difference? An immovable property is the land and the buildings that stand on the land. If you look at a house, the house together with the land is real estate. In addition, everything that is attached to the house and that must first be demolished before it can be released is also included. The kitchen in a home, a custom-made cupboard, the trees/plants in the garden and a shower are examples of immovable property. In other words: these things are attached to or in the home and garden.
Movable property, on the other hand, is the stuff that can be moved and is therefore separate from the home. Examples of movable property are (roller) curtains, cupboards, lamps (no built-in appliances) or the doorbell.
What should you pay attention to when buying or selling a home?
When selling or buying a home, it is important that you know what belongs to the home and what items are considered movable property. As a buyer of a home, please note that movable property is generally not left behind. The movable property can be taken over in consultation with the seller. You often see a list of things that are left behind and things that the seller is taking with him in the brochure or a document of the purchased home.
The seller should therefore create a document with items that they keep and items that can be taken over. Isn't there? Please ask the seller of the home or selling agent about this.
Did you know that glued down carpeting is real estate and loose carpet is movable property? There is often uncertainty about this, so discuss this carefully with the seller. If necessary, make a list together to make it clear for all things in and around the house what will and will not be left behind.
Record the agreements
The conversation with the seller has taken place and it is clear which items are immovable and which are movable. And then? Record this in the purchase agreement with the real estate agent. This makes it clear what you will take over when you buy the house. This way you avoid unpleasant surprises afterwards.
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