{"id":7076,"date":"2024-05-31T05:49:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T03:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/buying-building-land-what-is-the-progression-6-steps\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T05:49:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T03:49:58","slug":"buying-building-land-what-is-the-progression-6-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/buying-building-land-what-is-the-progression-6-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying building land, what is the progression? (6 steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Buying a building site is an important step. What should you pay attention to? How does the process work? Read everything here about buying building land in Flanders.   <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Buying building land: 6 steps<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Determine your budget<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Calculate how much you can spend on building land and any additional costs. Consider equity, loans and other financing options. <\/li>\n<li>Provide a financial cushion for unforeseen costs such as additional earthworks, utility connection fees or permit application fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For personalized advice, contact a financial advisor. Discuss your financial situation and options and get a realistic estimate of your budget. <\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Search for building sites<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use real estate websites and online platforms to find available building lots.<\/li>\n<li>Contact local brokers who specialize in building land. They can inform you of new offers and help you negotiate. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a building lot? Then pay attention to these factors: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Is it near schools, work, public transportation and shopping?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong>: Is the construction site easily accessible to construction vehicles?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subdivision permit<\/strong>: Required if the building lot is part of a subdivision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sewerage and utilities<\/strong>: Inquire about connections for water, electricity and gas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental factors<\/strong>: What about noise pollution, flood susceptibility and the (sun) orientation of the plot?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Town Planning Information<\/strong>: What are you allowed to build on the lot? What are the building codes and restrictions? <\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil mat test<\/strong>: Ask about this or have a soil test done yourself. A soil mat test costs 64 euros per entire cadastral parcel. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Visit the construction site on site<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Want to buy a building site? Then visit the building lot in person. This will give you a good idea of the location, size and surroundings:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a walk around the neighborhood to soak up the atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Look at the nature around your plot. Is there a lot of greenery? <\/li>\n<li>Talk to local residents to learn more about safety, sense of community and possible nuisances.<\/li>\n<li>Inquire about planned infrastructure or construction projects in the neighborhood. These potentially affect the value or livability of the plot. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Compare and select<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a list of potential building sites and compare them based on all major factors (such as price, location, size and building codes).<\/li>\n<li>Weigh the pros and cons of each plot. Consider factors such as distance to work, schools, public transportation and shopping, as well as personal preferences such as views and sunlight. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Buying a building lot is not easy. Contact advisors to make your choice easier: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/notariskosten-aankoop-huis-of-appartement\/\">notary<\/a>: Seek legal advice on the purchase agreement, property rights and any obligations.<\/li>\n<li>Contact an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/alles-wat-je-moet-weten-over-architecten\/\">architect<\/a>: Check if your building plans are feasible on the selected lot. An architect can also advise you on the layout and orientation of the house. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Negotiate and decide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Negotiate the price with the seller.<\/li>\n<li>Enter into a preliminary sales contract:\n<ul>\n<li>Include the price, payment terms, description of the plot and resolutive conditions (such as loan approval or obtaining a building permit).<\/li>\n<li>Both parties must sign it. You do this at the real estate agent, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/notariskosten-aankoop-huis-of-appartement\/\">notary<\/a> or at another agreed location. <\/li>\n<li>Usually you pay a deposit (about 10% of the purchase price) at the time of signing. This amount is later deducted from the purchase price or refunded if the sale does not go through because of a resolutive condition. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 6: Contact the notary public<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Convert the preliminary sales contract into a final notarized deed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/notariskosten-aankoop-huis-of-appartement\/\">notary public<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Have the sale officially recorded.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the purchase price and additional costs.<\/li>\n<li>The notary registers the purchase deed with the land registry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-kopen-met-bodemonderzoek-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Buying building land with soil testing\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-kopen-met-bodemonderzoek-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-kopen-met-bodemonderzoek-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-kopen-met-bodemonderzoek-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-kopen-met-bodemonderzoek-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-kopen-met-bodemonderzoek.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h2>How long does the process take?<\/h2>\n<p>The length of buying building land varies, but takes several months on average. This includes: searching for a plot, negotiations, concluding a preliminary sales contract, drafting and signing the notarial deed and registration with the land registry. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-laten-opmeten-door-een-landmeter-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Having construction land measured by a surveyor\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-laten-opmeten-door-een-landmeter-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-laten-opmeten-door-een-landmeter-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-laten-opmeten-door-een-landmeter-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-laten-opmeten-door-een-landmeter-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bouwgrond-laten-opmeten-door-een-landmeter.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/copandi.be\/nieuws\/alles-over-bouwgrond-kopen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copandi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livios.be\/nl\/artikel\/100025\/6-aandachtspunten-bij-het-kopen-van-een-bouwgrond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livios<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Would you like to cite this article as a source? Then use: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Stiasteny, L. (2024, May 31). Buying building land, what is the progression? (6 steps). Apartment.com. Consulted on (date XX\/XX\/202X), from https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/bouwgrond-kopen-wat-is-het-verloop  <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a building site is an important step. What should you pay attention to? How does the process work? Read everything here about buying building land in Flanders. Buying building land: 6 steps Step 1: Determine your budget Calculate how much you can spend on building land and any additional costs. 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