What is the cooling-off period (bedenktijd) after signing?

After signing the purchase agreement (koopovereenkomst) for a home, a private buyer has a statutory cooling-off period (wettelijke bedenktijd) of at least three days. During this time you can cancel the purchase without penalty and without giving a reason. It gives you a short window to arrange a building inspection or reconsider before the agreement becomes binding.

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