To sell or let, first gather the title deed and a recent ownership certificate, then entrust the property by written mandate. A sale is registered within thirty days and the seller declares the real estate profit. A residential letting rests on a written lease, a condition report and a deposit of two months at most.
01 Preparing the file
- Land title and a recent ownership certificate (land registry).
- Plan and, for a building in co-ownership, the co-ownership rules and receipts for charges.
- ID, and a power of attorney if you are represented: ask the notary for the current requirements.
02 The mandate
The written mandate states the length, any exclusivity, the asking price and the agency’s remuneration. Law 27-17 regulates the real estate agent profession; no legal scale sets the fees.
03 Selling: registration and tax
The deed of sale is registered within thirty days. The seller declares the real estate profit: 20% of the net profit, with a minimum of 3% of the sale price; a main residence occupied for five years on the date of sale is exempt.
04 Letting: lease and deposit
The residential lease falls under Law 67-12. It is written; the deposit does not exceed two months’ rent according to specialist sources; the condition report on entry and exit protects both parties.
Good to know: This information is for guidance only and does not replace a notary’s advice: the rules change and every file is different.
Frequently asked questions
Which document proves I am the owner?
For a registered property, the ownership certificate issued by the land registry, which names the owner and the charges. For an unregistered property, the deeds of ownership, to be examined by a notary.
Do I have to pay tax if I sell?
The seller declares the real estate profit: 20% of the net profit, minimum 3% of the sale price. A main residence occupied for at least five years on the date of sale is exempt, according to the DGI.
How much deposit should I ask a tenant for?
Two months’ rent at most for a residential property, according to specialist sources on Law 67-12. It is returned on exit, less sums owed and any damage found.