{"id":3928,"date":"2026-07-10T16:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-auteuil-immobilier.fr\/?p=3928"},"modified":"2026-10-23T17:32:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:32:04","slug":"reservation-contract-in-favor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-auteuil-immobilier.fr\/en\/contrat-de-reservation-en-vefa\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking contract in VEFA: what should I check before signing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buying a new home in VEFA<\/strong> (Sales in the state of future completion) allows you to reserve a property before its construction or during the construction phase. However, before committing yourself, the reservation contract in VEFA merits careful reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price, deposit, withdrawal period, <a href=\"https:\/\/new-auteuil-immobilier.fr\/en\/conditions-precedent-in-property-sales\/\">conditions precedent<\/a>\u2026 The teams of <strong>CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier<\/strong> and <strong>CENTURY 21 Auteuil Seine<\/strong> We also assist you in securing every step of your purchase in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a booking contract in VEFA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le contrat de r\u00e9servation en VEFA, aussi appel\u00e9 contrat pr\u00e9liminaire, est le document par lequel un promoteur immobilier r\u00e9serve un logement \u00e0 un futur acqu\u00e9reur avant la signature de l&rsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/new-auteuil-immobilier.fr\/en\/final-deed-of-sale\/\">notarized document<\/a>. It specifies, in particular, the characteristics of the property, its estimated price, the delivery time, the main conditions of the sale and the terms of the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This contract <strong>frame the commitments of both parties<\/strong> and allows the buyer to prepare their financing before the final signing with the notary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is a booking contract signed in VEFA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reservation contract is signed before the final sale deed, often when the <strong>real estate program<\/strong> is launched or in the process of being commercialized. It therefore intervenes very early in the\u2019<strong>purchase under VEFA<\/strong>, before the complete construction of the housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What should a booking contract in VEFA contain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le contrat doit mentionner l\u2019adresse du programme, la description du logement, la <a href=\"https:\/\/new-auteuil-immobilier.fr\/en\/living-area-definition-and-calculation\/\">living space<\/a>, le nombre de pi\u00e8ces, les prestations pr\u00e9vues, le prix de vente, la date pr\u00e9visionnelle de livraison et les <strong>conditions for the signing of the authentic act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to check the price and financial terms before signing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before signing, check it <strong>housing prices<\/strong>, The additional costs, payment terms and any revision of the price must be clearly stated in the contract. This should make it possible to understand exactly what you are buying and under what financial conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is a deposit required when booking a reservation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the developer can request one <strong>security deposit<\/strong>. Its amount depends on the period of time allowed before the signing of the final act. This amount is <strong>Paid to a blocked account<\/strong> (notary or bank) and may be returned in certain cases provided for by law.<br>More specifically, here is the schedule of payments to be made: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctrine.fr\/l\/texts\/codes\/LEGITEXT000006074096\/articles\/LEGIARTI000006896606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Doctrine)<\/a> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5 %<\/strong> of the price if the authentic act is intended within a period \u2264 1 year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 %<\/strong> if the period is between 1 and 2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0 %<\/strong> (no deposit possible) if the period exceeds 2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>35 %<\/strong> of the total amount upon completion of the foundations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>70 %<\/strong> of the total amount when the vessel is put out of service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>95 %<\/strong> Upon completion of the building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The balance<\/strong> at the key handover<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can one withdraw after signing a booking contract in VEFA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the signing of the contract, the buyer has a <strong>withdrawal period<\/strong> Ten days. This right allows the cancellation of the engagement without justification, provided that the terms and conditions for notifying the decision to the seller are respected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if the buyer does not get their mortgage loan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the contract contains a <strong>Suspensive condition<\/strong> In the case of obtaining a loan, a bank rejection usually allows the reservation to be cancelled. The buyer must provide the requested documentation to obtain the refund of the deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a booking contract be modified in VEFA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A modification remains possible <strong>if both parties accept it<\/strong>. It must be formalized in writing, especially when it concerns the price, the surface area, the services provided, the delivery date or the financial terms of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What clauses should I check before signing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the clauses carefully <strong>price<\/strong>, the <strong>Penalties<\/strong>, the <strong>delays in delivery<\/strong>, the <strong>Materials<\/strong>, the <strong>Equipment<\/strong>, the, the <strong>descriptive notice<\/strong> and the <strong>Cancellation conditions of the contract<\/strong>. Every mention must be clear before any commitment is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What guarantees protect the buyer under the VEFA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer benefits in particular from the <strong>Financial guarantee for completion<\/strong>, The warranty of perfect completion, the biennial warranty and the ten-year warranty. These protections frame the construction and delivery of the new housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the difference between a reservation contract and a definitive sales contract in VEFA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The booking contract allows the property to be reserved. The <strong>Sales contract<\/strong> <strong>definitive<\/strong>, The deed, signed by the notary, fully binds the parties and gradually transfers the rights to the property according to the progress of the works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the points to be aware of before buying a new home on plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before buying on the go<\/strong>, When buying a new property, you need to carefully read each document to ensure that you understand the seller\u2019s commitment, the description of the property, the plans, the deadlines, the guarantees, the environment of the program, and the consequences of a delivery delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can our CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier and Auteuil Seine agencies help you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Signing a booking contract in VEFA<\/strong> engage your project well before the handover of the keys. The teams <strong>CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier<\/strong> and <strong>CENTURY 21 Auteuil Seine<\/strong> We will accompany you in analyzing the documents, verifying the sensitive points, and securing your acquisition in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to their knowledge of the local market, their ongoing training within the 21 Academy, and their adherence to the CENTURY 21 code of ethics, our advisors provide you with personalized support, from the first visit to the signing of the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to contact our two real estate agencies CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier and CENTURY 21 Auteuil Seine by phone at 01 42 15 16 21 or 01 56 07 16 21 or by email: auteuil@century21.fr or auteuilseine@century21.fr<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acheter un logement neuf en VEFA (Vente en Etat Futur d\u2019Ach\u00e8vement) permet de r\u00e9server un bien avant sa construction ou pendant le chantier. Avant de vous engager, le contrat de r\u00e9servation en VEFA m\u00e9rite toutefois une lecture attentive. Prix, d\u00e9p\u00f4t de garantie, d\u00e9lai de r\u00e9tractation, conditions suspensives&#8230; Les \u00e9quipes de CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier et [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3930,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conseils"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Contrat de r\u00e9servation en VEFA : que v\u00e9rifier avant de signer ?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"D\u00e9couvrez les points \u00e0 v\u00e9rifier avant de signer un contrat de r\u00e9servation en VEFA : prix, d\u00e9p\u00f4t de garantie, d\u00e9lai de r\u00e9tractation, 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