What documents do I need to sell my property?
Land register extract, energy performance certificate, floor plan, proof of living space and, for owned flats, the community of owners' documents. We help you put them together.
Which documents you need for the sale
To sell a property you need a number of documents. They serve to present the property correctly, create legal certainty and complete the sale promptly. Which documents are needed in a particular case depends on the property, but some are required almost every time.
The most important documents
You should have these documents ready early on:
- a current land register extract
- a valid energy performance certificate
- floor plan and proof of living space
- for owned flats, the documents of the community of owners
- evidence of refurbishment or conversion work carried out
The energy performance certificate is compulsory
In Austria the energy performance certificate is required by law when selling and must be shown to prospective buyers. If it is missing, that risks not only delays but possibly legal consequences too. We point this out to you in good time and help you obtain it, so that everything is complete.
Why completeness counts
Buyers and their banks look closely these days. If documents are missing, doubts arise, negotiations are delayed or the price comes under pressure. Complete, well-prepared documents, by contrast, look professional and create trust. They are a quiet but effective selling factor.
Prepare early
Some documents take time to obtain. An energy performance certificate has to be drawn up, a land register extract updated, or missing plans obtained. Anyone who starts marketing first and only then looks for documents loses valuable weeks and annoys serious prospective buyers. That is why we put the documents together before the property goes online. That way we can respond to questions immediately and the sale does not stall. A complete file also looks professional and strengthens your position in the negotiation.
Documents by type of property
Exactly which documents are needed also depends on the type of property. With an owned flat, the community of owners' documents are added, such as minutes and the level of the reserve fund. With a house, plans, official decisions and evidence relating to extensions tend to be more relevant. We draw up a suitable list for your property so that you do not overlook anything important.
We support you
We tell you exactly which documents your property needs, help you obtain them and check that they are complete. That way you go into the marketing well prepared. How the sale then proceeds is explained in how long a property sale takes, and why professional support is worthwhile in using an estate agent for the sale. Contact us for a checklist.