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Some things in life are easier to take on with expert help.
At Belgium Sotheby’s International Realty, we are happy to provide a tailored service that calms your mind throughout the entire rental process. We will help you find the perfect fit and will assist you every step of the way.
MAKING AN OFFER
You’ve visited a property and have fallen in love with it. You make an offer that we submit to the owner.
THE RENTAL AGREEMENT
When both parties are satisfied, the rental agreement is then signed between the owner and the candidate tenant.
THE DEPOSIT
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The deposit is then paid by the candidate tenant on the account of Belgium Sotheby’s International Realty in order to reserve the property.
THE CONTRACT
Belgium Sotheby’s International Realty writes the contract lease and submits it to be signed first by the lessee (candidate tenant) then by the lessor (owner).
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REFUND OF THE DEPOSIT
Once the contract is signed, Belgium Sotheby’s International Realty reimburses the deposit to the lessee.
1ST MONTH RENT
The lessee pays the first month’s rent and charges on the lessor’s account.
THE GUARANTEE
The lessee constitues the rental guarantee or bank guarantee on a blocked account from a Belgian Financial Institution (e.g. BNP/ING/KBC/Korfine/SPF Finances).
THE HOME INSURANCE
The lessee subscribes to a home insurance policy through his or her bank or via an insurer/broker.
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THE ENTRY INVENTORY
The entry inventory is made by a real estate expert appointed by both the lessor and the lessee (the costs are shared between both parties).
METER READINGS AND TRANSFER
The real estate expert takes in charge the meter readings and the lessee transfers the meters to the supplier of his choice (gas, water, electricity, internet).
THE DEPOSIT
When all the entry conditions above are validated (receipt of the 1st month’s rent and charges + rental guarantee + insurance + completion of the entry inventory), the lessor will deliver the keys to the lesser.
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THE RENTAL GUARANTEE
The rental guarantee is a financial guarantee constituted by the lessee of the leased property for the benefit of the lessor until the end of the lease contract. This guarantee is used to compensate the lessor in case of a breach engendered by the lessee.
THE HOME INSURANCE
The home insurance (fire - simple risks) is a coverage against damages in your home and the furniture it contains.
THE ENTRY INVENTORY
The entry inventory is a mandatory procedure. It is a written document in which is detailed the state of the rented accommodation at the time when the tenant takes possession of it. It must be carried out during the period when the premises are unoccupied.
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