Deed of sale of a home in the future state of completion (Vefa)

Verified 18 September 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

You are considering buying a new home as part of a future completion sale (Vefa), also known as off-plan sales ? In order to protect non-professional buyers, the content of the deed of sale of a dwelling in Vefa is strictly regulated. We're taking a look at the regulations.

The deed of sale of a property in Vefa must contain:

  • Description of the building or part of the building sold, i.e. the nature of the lot (apartment, house, parking, cellar, etc.), the location in the building (floor, lot number, building), the living area and any assessments from common areas
  • Prices, payment terms (installment payments) and any revision rules
  • Delivery time
  • Proof of financial guarantee of reimbursement (GFR) or Financial Guarantee of Completion of works (GFA)
  • Description of the works that the buyer has decided to make when the sale is preceded by a preliminary contract (for example: works for finishing the interior walls, cladding or installation of heating or sanitary equipment, and furniture that can accommodate them)
  • Conditions for exercising the right of withdrawal
  • Information on the existence, conditions of implementation and content of the legal guarantee of conformity and guarantee of hidden defects if the buyer is a consumer
  • Possible late penalty
  • Possible resolutive clauses and suspensive.

It is also advisable to mention in the deed the contact details of insurers and the references of insurance contractsnon-life insurance and manufacturers' ten-year liability.

FYI  

If the selling price is reviewable, the revision is then calculated based on the change in the index BT01. This index assesses the evolution of costs in the building sector.

All documents giving useful indications on the consistency and technical characteristics of the immovable must be annexed to the deed of sale. These include:

  • Plans (level plans, sections, elevations, side plans of lots with surfaces of rooms and clearances)
  • Descriptive notice (descriptive quotation of works, materials, equipment)
  • Regulation of co-ownership, a descriptive statement of division and plans of the immovable if the dwelling is situated in a condominium.

The deed of sale must be signed before a notary.

It may be preceded by the signature of a reservation contract (or preliminary contract).

FYI  

The sponsor must notify to the buyer the draft deed of sale at least 1 month before the date of signature of this deed.

The deed of sale in Vefa may be established on a paper medium (handwritten signature) or a electronic medium.

Yes, the buyer benefits from a reflection period if the sale is concluded directly by authentic instrument, without reservation contract prior.

In this case, the reflection period is 10 calendar days. During this period, the final deed of sale cannot be signed.

This period begins the day after the 1stre presentation of the letter RAR: titleContent notifier the act to the buyer or its hand delivery.

If the last day of the cooling-off period is a Saturday, a Sunday, a public holiday or unemployed, the period shall be extended until 1er business day next.

Example :

The draft act is notified to the buyer by a letter of which the 1re The presentation will take place on Thursday 3 September. The reflection period starts on Friday 4 September and is expected to expire at midnight on Sunday 13 September. As the last day is a Sunday, the deadline is extended to midnight on Monday, 14 September. The authentic instrument can therefore only be signed as of Tuesday, 15 September.

During this period, the final deed of sale cannot be signed. Any early signature would be null and void and would engage the responsibility of the notary.

FYI  

The waiver of the purchase of the goods must be addressed to the seller within this period of 10 days, by letter RAR: titleContent.

The non-compliance with mandatory particulars provided for in a deed of sale in Vefa may result in the cancelation of the sale.

Only the buyer can request this cancelation. It must act before the works are completed. It is recommended to be accompanied by a lawyer for this procedure.

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