Maître Cécile Zakine, Doctor of Law and attorney registered with the Grasse Bar Association, provides purchasers with a calculator in the field of Off-Plan Sales (VEFA), in case of delays, to calculate the compensation they could claim: https://vefa.cecile-zakine.fr

The particularity of the Cécile Zakine firm lies in its deep understanding of the financial and legal challenges faced by purchasers of new real estate properties. Support is necessary to know what is the best path to follow to obtain compensation in case of delivery delays in VEFA.

Me Zakine analyzes the various documents that have been provided and accompanies the client to adopt the best strategy with them.

I. The growing problem of VEFA delays

Delivery delays in VEFA constitute a scourge that affects many purchasers. According to a study by UFC QUE CHOISIR, nearly 30% of VEFA housing in 2017 experienced delivery delays. These delays, whether due to bad weather, company failures, administrative authorization delays, or exceptional circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic, generate considerable financial harm for purchasers.

The good faith execution of contractual commitments is analyzed meticulously by a judge who also ensures the protection of consumer interests. It is important to note that the causes of delay must be clearly justified and not proceed from the builder's bad faith, which would result in a significant imbalance between the parties involved.

A precise method for calculating compensation

II. The Cécile Zakine firm has developed a methodical approach to calculate VEFA delay compensation.

The damages that can be requested in court or negotiated include economic harm such as rent, rental of a cellar or box, travel expenses, rental of a parking space while waiting for delivery of the parking acquired in VEFA.

This comprehensive approach allows for complete repair of the harm suffered by the purchaser.

II. Legal strategy to defend before the tribunal

The Cécile Zakine firm applies a proven four-step strategy to effectively defend its clients. It is necessary to formalize through a formal notice to request delivery delay compensation.

The formal notice is the first step in an off-plan sale.

This initial step is crucial because it allows interrupting limitation periods and formalizing the compensation request.

Any delay must be officially recorded by a bailiff for a new apartment delivery delay.

The bailiff produces indisputable and especially undisputed documents in the procedure.

This official observation constitutes an essential element of proof to establish the reality of the delay and its exact duration.

The amicable negotiation phase constitutes an important step in the procedure.

An agreement is always possible throughout the procedure.

The best way to pressure the developer is to initiate legal action.

This pragmatic approach often allows obtaining compensation without having to endure the uncertainties of a long and costly judicial procedure.

If negotiation fails, the firm does not hesitate to bring the case before the courts.

The case is brought to court if conciliation fails or if the developer does not respond. The solidity of the file built upstream and the legal expertise of the firm then allow winning the case before competent jurisdictions.

III. Compensation recoverable by purchasers

The compensation that can be claimed by purchasers in case of VEFA delays is multiple and can represent significant amounts.

Purchasers can claim repair of their actual harm.

Compensable damages include notably temporary housing costs, storage costs, rental income losses for investors, bridging credit costs, or loss of tax advantages related to rental investment schemes. The purchaser can refuse to pay the remaining 5% due as long as the builder's delay has proven faulty and particularly harmful.

IV. Technological innovation serving purchasers

The Cécile Zakine firm has revolutionized support for VEFA purchasers by creating the innovative platform vefa-retard.fr. Maître Zakine designed the company Vefa-Retard.fr to help purchasers know if they were entitled to delay compensation.

This platform constitutes a real decision-making tool for purchasers facing delivery delays.

Thanks to their expert system and human analysis, they indicate within 24 hours if the file can potentially give rise to compensation. This digital approach allows for a quick and free initial assessment of the situation, before possibly engaging in more advanced procedures.

The platform offers two levels of support.

A 100% free pack provides templates and explains the procedure.

The purchaser can also choose to be helped by a lawyer specialized in VEFA, either for full representation or for consultation. This flexibility allows each purchaser to choose the level of support adapted to their situation and means.

Cécile Zakine Firm: A trusted partner for VEFA purchasers

The Cécile Zakine firm, accessible via https://vefa.cecile-zakine.fr, has built a solid reputation in defending VEFA purchasers thanks to an approach that is both rigorous and innovative. Maître Zakine, Doctor of Law, is a lecturer at the University of Nice and operates throughout France.

The firm's strength lies in its ability to combine traditional legal expertise and modern technological tools.

The firm adapts to working people's schedules through video, telephone, or in-person consultations.

The firm's comprehensive approach, which ranges from litigation prevention to resolution before courts, including amicable negotiation, offers purchasers all the guarantees of effective defense of their interests. In a context where VEFA delays are becoming increasingly frequent, this specialized expertise constitutes a major asset for obtaining compensation legitimately due to harmed purchasers.

Based in Antibes, she deals daily with VEFA-related issues such as delays, lifting of reservations, and encounters numerous developers as adversaries. Her experience has allowed her to specialize in real estate law and to support her clients throughout France (Antibes, Cannes, Grasse, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Dordogne, Paris and Île-de-France) thanks to modern tools such as video conferencing, electronic signatures, and online payment.