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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
This Asset Purchase Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} (the “Effective Date”), by and between:
**{{Seller_Company_Name}}**, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{Seller_Jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{Seller_Address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Seller”);
AND
**{{Buyer_Company_Name}}**, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{Buyer_Jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{Buyer_Address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer”).
The Seller and the Buyer are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Seller is the registered owner of the real estate property located at {{Property_Address}}, described as {{Property_Legal_Description}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the Seller desires to sell, and the Buyer desires to purchase, the Property subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
1. PURCHASE PRICE
1.1. The total purchase price for the Property shall be {{Purchase_Price_Amount}} ({{Purchase_Price_Words}}) (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchase Price”).
1.2. The Purchase Price shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller in the following manner:
a) A non-refundable deposit of {{Deposit_Amount}} ({{Deposit_Words}}) shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller upon the signing of this Agreement, to be held in an interest-bearing escrow account by {{Escrow_Agent_Name}}.
b) The balance of the Purchase Price, amounting to {{Balance_Amount}} ({{Balance_Words}}), shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller on or before the Closing Date, as defined in Section 4 herein.
2. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF THE SELLER
2.1. The Seller hereby warrants and represents to the Buyer that:
a) The Seller is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Property and has full power and authority to sell the Property.
b) The Property is free from all encumbrances, liens, mortgages, and charges, except as disclosed in writing to the Buyer prior to the Effective Date.
c) There are no ongoing or threatened legal proceedings or disputes relating to the Property.
d) All rates, taxes, and utility charges related to the Property are paid up to date as of the Effective Date.
3. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF THE BUYER
3.1. The Buyer hereby warrants and represents to the Seller that:
a) The Buyer has the financial capacity and authority to purchase the Property.
b) The Buyer has conducted its due diligence regarding the Property and is satisfied with its condition and legal status.
c) The Buyer will comply with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the acquisition of the Property.
4. CLOSING DATE AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
4.1. The closing of this transaction (the “Closing Date”) shall take place on or before {{Closing_Date}} at {{Closing_Location}}.
4.2. On the Closing Date, the Seller shall execute all necessary documents to transfer legal ownership of the Property to the Buyer, including but not limited to, the Deed of Transfer.
4.3. The Buyer shall bear all costs associated with the transfer of ownership, including stamp duty, transfer duties, and legal fees, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5. POSSESSION
5.1. The Buyer shall take vacant possession of the Property on the Closing Date, or such other date as mutually agreed upon in writing by the Parties.
5.2. From the date of possession, the Buyer shall be responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and insurance of the Property.
6. BREACH AND TERMINATION
6.1. In the event of a material breach of any term or condition of this Agreement by either Party, the non-breaching Party shall give written notice to the breaching Party, specifying the breach and demanding its rectification within {{Cure_Period_Days}} days.
6.2. If the breaching Party fails to remedy the breach within the stipulated period, the non-breaching Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and seek all available remedies at law or in equity.
7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{Governing_Law_Jurisdiction}}.
7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{Arbitration_Body_Name}} in {{Arbitration_City}}.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
8.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.
8.2. No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
9. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
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{{Seller_Company_Name}}
Represented by: {{Seller_Representative_Name}}
Title: {{Seller_Representative_Title}}
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{{Buyer_Company_Name}}
Represented by: {{Buyer_Representative_Name}}
Title: {{Buyer_Representative_Title}}
Witnessed by:
____________________________________
{{Witness_Name_1}}
Identity Number: {{Witness_ID_1}}
____________________________________
{{Witness_Name_2}}
Identity Number: {{Witness_ID_2}}
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