House seller cancels before notary appointment - Schufa

We were told back then by Interhyp that a score of over 95% was expected. That was even stated in some documents.

This underpins the further text of my explanation. 95% means that statistically, a default is to be expected within 20 years. Test question: Would you then lend me 10,000 euros at 3% interest for 20 years (without collateral) if it is statistically clear that sooner or later I will "guaranteed" NOT pay you back? Then the bank simply forecloses on the house, that way the bank gets the money back, and what happens to you... who cares. A good score is (significantly) above 99%, as then the default risk is low even over 100 years.

That underpins the further text of my explanation.

Yes, that was also my intention.

It is completely unrealistic to claim that the contracting parties get anything out of the contract draft sent in advance. To understand it, they would need legal advice. Therefore, a reputable notary who takes their duties seriously will explain the meaning of the clauses during the appointment. Of course, one cannot expect this from the in-house notaries of property developers.

And no, the notary cannot freely choose which 'transaction' they conduct. I have already pointed out the relevant provision of § 15 BNotO.

It is completely detached from reality to claim that the contracting parties would understand anything about the contract draft sent in advance. To understand it, they would need legal advice.

To make use of exactly this legal advice, one needs the draft in good time before the appointment.

In item 15 it states that he can choose whether to notarize or not in the issue discussed here. Without prior submission and consultation, he cannot fulfill his legal duties as a notary. Therefore, he will or must refuse notarization!

It is completely unrealistic to claim that the contracting parties had any understanding of the contract draft sent in advance. To understand it, they would need legal advice. That is why a reputable notary who takes their duties seriously will explain the meaning of the clauses during the appointment. Of course, one cannot expect this from the regular notaries of developers.

And no, the notary cannot freely choose which 'transaction' they handle. I have already pointed out the relevant regulation in § 15 BNotO.

A reputable notary is available before the appointment for any questions. During the appointment, the explanations are brief and then they move on as quickly as possible.