To avoid paying the same costs over and over, it is worth trying to get an agreement to use the same surveyor if you have several loan requests ongoing. The valuation report remains the property of the bank and it can sometimes be difficult to obtain a copy of the report, or the results. Taking out a mortgage also entails signing an extra deed at the solicitors. Your solicitor can advise on the exact cost. Neither does it apply to the sale of property owned by a minor, or to one classed as such.
Capital gains is the difference between the amount paid at purchase and the selling price.
It may also be increased by the costs of any work paid for by the owner, as long as the work was done by a registered builder. The seller must declare the capital gains in the income tax return for the year following the sale. If the seller is considered as non-resident in Belgium and is not liable for income tax, then the acting solicitor will collect this tax and pay it to the tax authorities. This is a fictitious scenario based on vague legal arrangements. The solicitor will also ensure that the agreements for each party are correctly drawn up.