You need the usual Walloon sale file, the EPC (PEB), electrical compliance certificate (CE), cadastral extract and planning information, plus a valid ID and a notarial power of attorney (legalised or apostilled) so someone in Belgium can sign for you.
Selling from abroad uses the same core file as any Walloon sale, with two additions: proof of your identity across borders, and an instrument that lets the deed be signed without you in the room. Get both organised early and the distance becomes irrelevant. The property documents themselves are gathered locally by your agent, so being overseas never leaves a gap in the dossier.
The property side of the file is standard. You need a valid EPC (PEB) to advertise and sell, an electrical compliance certificate (CE) where the installation’s age requires it, a recent cadastral extract, and the town-planning information (renseignements urbanistiques) confirming permits and zoning. Depending on the property you may also need a heating-oil tank inspection or a soil information certificate. Easyhome orders and collates these on your behalf, which is the whole point of instructing a local agent when you cannot attend yourself.
The cross-border layer is where attention pays off. You will need a valid passport or identity card, and to sign at a distance you grant a notarial power of attorney to a trusted person or the notary’s office. A power of attorney executed before a foreign notary generally has to be legalised, or carry an apostille under the 1961 Hague Convention, and any document not in the language of the notarial deed may require a sworn translation. The counter-intuitive point is that the property paperwork is quick, while getting your identity and authority accepted internationally is the step that dictates the timeline, so it should be started first, not last.
Finally, keep your civil-status and ownership details ready: marriage or legal cohabitation status affects who must sign, and if the property is jointly owned every co-owner must provide ID and consent. Sending clean, complete documents to your Belgian notary at the outset is what turns a remote sale into a smooth one.
At a glance
| Document | Purpose | Cross-border note |
|---|---|---|
| EPC (PEB) | Required to advertise and sell | Ordered locally by Easyhome |
| Electrical compliance certificate (CE) | For installations of a certain age | Local inspection |
| Cadastral extract | Confirms the property’s identity | Obtained in Belgium |
| Planning information | Confirms permits and zoning | Obtained in Belgium |
| Valid passport or ID | Identifies the seller | Copy sent to the notary |
| Notarial power of attorney | Lets someone sign for you | Legalised or apostilled, sworn translation if needed |