Nowadays, many people want to give up the long periods in which they have paid rent to other owners and become the owners of a contemporary apartment, with modern and well-equipped facilities as they wish. If you are among these people, here is everything you need to know as a future owner.
Are you about to buy an apartment or are you the happy owner who already enjoys a modern home, newly bought and tailored to your wishes and needs? Discover what you have to do after taking possession of an apartment, what are the mandatory steps and the practical advice offered by aquacity.ro.
Fiscal role change
The first step you must take as an owner is to be recognized with this role from a legal perspective. Therefore, it is advisable to present yourself at the Directorate of Taxes and Local Taxes for the transfer of the property within a period of 30 days from the signing of the sale-purchase contract; otherwise, you may pay a fine.
To be able to change the fiscal role, you will need the property deed or the contract of sale of the house, the cadastre of the house, the identity document of the owner and the power of attorney the notary, in case the owner does not take care of this step.
At the same time, at the headquarters of the Directorate for Taxes and Local Taxes, you will complete the tax declaration for the establishment of the tax on buildings and, optionally, you may also complete the declaration type of taxation for the establishment of the land tax - for a parking space and the special declaration of taxation for the establishment of the increased tax on buildings - in case you own several properties.
Aqua City is a modern complex, located north of Morii Lake, in the Crangasi-Giulesti area, sector 6, Bucharest. In this way, you will have to go to the nearest Taxes and Local Taxes office to change the fiscal role.
Change of utility contracts
A next step that must be taken into account is the change of utility contracts for the purchased property. It is necessary to change the holder for gas, electricity, internet and TV, as well as for other special utilities.
For most companies, you can make these changes online, while for others it is necessary to go to the physical headquarters. To change the contracts, you will need a copy of the sales-purchase contract, a copy of the CI, the last invoice and receipt and a picture with the series and index of the meter - for gas and electricity.
Delivery of the necessary documents to the building administrator
After you have completed the necessary contracts, they must be presented to the building administrator for the mention of the new owner in the Property Book. You will need a copy of the identity document and a copy of the sale-purchase contract.
Compulsory home insurance
Home insurance can be done online or physically, this being mandatory for any owner. There are several types of insurance, depending on the insured amounts, the risks covered being earthquakes, floods, landslides, theft, etc. This insurance is paid annually.
Presentation to the notary for the conclusion of the tabulation
What does tabulation mean and why do you need it? Tabulation is the registration of a property, namely yours, in the land register, so that it gives you your real right over of the apartment. This is obtained from the notary following the signing of the sale-purchase contract; subsequently, it must be lifted within a maximum of 30 days from the date of authentication of the actual contract.
Practical advice for the new owner
- The house can be purchased with cash or through various loans offered by banking institutions. Regardless of the chosen payment method, take into account all the advantages and difficulties you may encounter.
- Always check the sale-purchase contract and additional documents very carefully.
- Check the guarantees for the works and the quality certificates of the materials, so that you know the infrastructure of the apartment, what type of walls you have, what weights can they withstand, such as the sanitary, electrical, etc.
- Check the documents for the electronics and appliances in the home, especially for the heating plant - if your apartment is equipped with something like that.
- Take into account the facilities and services of the apartment and the residential complex: location, special places for children, nearby supermarket, means transport, facilities related to well-being, etc.
- Know your neighbors and try, as much as possible, to make friends with them to live in a pleasant community and reliable.
As you have noticed, there are many important stages that must be followed after purchasing an apartment, but after the work and the reward! You will enjoy all the facilities offered; from a friendly community, with a special view directly from your balcony, sustainable infrastructure, purified water directly at the tap, as well as other services of the present! Take into account the information, mandatory steps and recommendations offered to enjoy a new stage in your life!