Notary Stephan Borremans — Schaerbeek
Do you wish to sell your property at the best possible price, with full legal guarantees? The Borremans office organises public sales and private sales in the Brussels Region, via the Biddit platform or during a formal bidding session.
A public real-estate sale is a sale procedure organised by a notary in which prospective buyers submit competing bids. It offers full transparency, maximum legal certainty and guarantees that the property is sold at market price, or even above it when demand is high.
Unlike a sale through a real-estate agency, the notarial public sale provides absolute statutory guarantees for both parties. The notary verifies all title deeds, prepares the conditions of sale, organises the publicity, conducts the session and draws up the authentic deed.
Biddit (biddit.be) is the online real-estate auction platform developed by the Belgian Notariat. It allows buyers from around the world to browse available properties, download the conditions of sale and submit bids online during bidding sessions.
Publication
The property is published on Biddit.be with photographs, a detailed description, cadastral plans and full conditions of sale. Visibility is national and international.
Online Bidding
Bidding opens online at a set date and time. Registered bidders may submit higher bids from any connected device. The bidding session may last from a few hours to several days.
Award
At the close of the session, the property is awarded to the highest bidder. The authentic deed is signed within the period specified in the conditions of sale, generally within 6 weeks.
From the decision to sell to the handover of keys, our office manages the entire process.
An initial appointment to analyse your property, discuss the method of sale (public or private), estimate the starting price and establish the timetable. We present all options and their tax implications.
Our office collects all documents: title deeds, urban planning information, energy performance certificate, soil certificate, mortgage situation, co-ownership charges where applicable. Drafting of the conditions of sale which will govern the terms of the transaction.
Publication on Biddit.be, statutory posting and supplementary advertisements where necessary. Organisation of property viewings for prospective buyers. Our office maintains a telephone helpline to answer any questions.
Conduct of the bidding session (online via Biddit or in person as appropriate). The property is awarded to the highest bidder provided the bid meets any reserve price. The successful bidder immediately pays a deposit (generally 10%).
Signing of the authentic deed within the period stipulated in the conditions of sale. Payment of the balance of the price and all associated costs. Handover of keys and transcription of the deed at the mortgage registry.
In certain situations, a public sale is not merely an option but a legal requirement. The Borremans office has experience of these particular procedures and accompanies you with the utmost rigour.
Where heirs in joint ownership fail to reach agreement on the partition of a property, the court may order a public sale (licitation). The notary is appointed to organise the sale and distribute the proceeds among the co-owners in proportion to their respective shares.
The sale of a property belonging wholly or partly to a minor requires the authorisation of the justice of the peace and must, as a general rule, be effected by way of public sale. Our office manages the entire procedure, from the application to the justice of the peace to the conclusion of the sale.
What is a public real-estate sale and what are its advantages?
A public sale is a sale organised by a notary in which buyers compete by submitting bids. It guarantees transparency, market price, legal certainty and broad publicity. For the seller, it avoids protracted negotiations. For the buyer, it provides a legally secure and transparent framework.
What is Biddit and how does one register to bid?
Biddit (biddit.be) is the official online real-estate auction platform of the Belgian Notariat. To participate, you must register on the website, provide proof of identity and, depending on the sale, pay a prior deposit. Bids are accessible from any connected device. Our office can guide you through the registration procedure.
What is the difference between a public sale and a private sale through a notary?
A public sale proceeds by auction: competition among buyers, potentially higher price, strict timetable. A private sale is a conventional sale (one seller, one identified buyer), organised by the notary without bidding. It is more flexible but may yield a lower price if the market is sluggish. The notary will advise on the most appropriate method for your property and your situation.
Can the buyer withdraw after winning a bid?
No. Unlike a conventional sale with a three-day cooling-off period, the award in a public sale is immediately final and binding. The buyer who wins the bidding is obliged to complete the sale. Withdrawal results in forfeiture of the deposit paid and liability for damages. This is a crucial point to verify before submitting a bid.
When is a public sale mandatory?
A public sale is required by law in several cases: sale of property belonging to minors or legally incapacitated persons, court-ordered sale of jointly owned property (licitation), sale of property under seizure, and certain sales of public assets. In all other cases, the owner freely chooses between a public sale and a private sale.
Can I set a reserve price for my public sale?
Yes. The seller may establish a reserve price below which the property will not be awarded. This price is not disclosed to the bidders. If no bid reaches the reserve price, the sale does not proceed and the property may be relisted at a later date. The notary will advise you on setting a realistic reserve price.
Office note. The terms of public sales — deadlines, costs, reserve price conditions — vary according to the type of sale, the nature of the property and the circumstances (voluntary, court-ordered, estate). The information on this page is provided for guidance only. Before putting a property up for public sale or bidding on Biddit, please contact the Borremans office to obtain precise conditions and benefit from full assistance throughout the procedure.
Currently available properties
The Borremans office regularly offers real-estate properties for sale by public auction and private sale in the Brussels Region. Consult our up-to-date listing.
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