{"id":4336,"date":"2026-04-14T08:01:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parte.be\/blog\/\/must-you-report-planned-renovations-to-the-buyer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T11:33:02","slug":"must-you-report-planned-renovations-to-the-buyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parte.be\/en\/blog\/selling\/must-you-report-planned-renovations-to-the-buyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Must you report planned renovations to the buyer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br\/><strong>Must you report planned renovations to the buyer?<\/strong><br\/>Yes, planned renovations in an apartment building must be reported to the buyer. As a seller, you have a legal duty to provide information. The buyer must be correctly informed about important decisions that may have financial consequences before the signing of the notarial deed.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Which renovations must you report?<br\/>In any case, you must report:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renovations that have already been officially approved by the general meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works for which quotes have already been accepted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decisions to take out a loan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major planned investments such as roof, facade, or elevator works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Even when renovations have not yet been definitively decided upon, but have already been extensively discussed in the general meeting, it is wise to report this.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>How is the buyer informed?<\/strong><br\/>The Property Manager provides the notary with, among other things:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The minutes of the most recent general meetings (usually the last 3 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information regarding approved works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parte.be\/en\/blog\/selling\/what-happens-to-ongoing-vme-loans-upon-sale\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3163\">The financial status of the Owners Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The status of the reserve fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any outstanding loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>These documents form part of the mandatory sales file.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Why is this so important?<\/strong><br\/>A buyer does not just purchase an apartment, but also enters into a co-ownership. Planned renovations can entail significant costs. Without correct information, the buyer cannot make an informed decision.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Failure to report important planned works can lead to disputes or even liability later on.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Who pays for the planned renovations?<\/strong><br\/>In principle, the following applies:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Were the works approved before the notarial deed? Then they are usually the responsibility of the seller. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are they approved after the deed? Then they are the responsibility of the buyer. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Parties can make alternative arrangements regarding this in the sales agreement (compromis).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What is the conclusion?<\/strong><br\/>Yes, planned renovations must be reported to the buyer. Transparency is both mandatory and prudent. Through the Property Manager and notary, the buyer gains insight into approved or planned works. 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