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Articles and updates about professional property management.

04 apr 2026Insurance

What about your fire insurance after renovation works?

Many owners are not aware that certain modifications in or around the building can affect their fire insurance. Anyone carrying out works that change the value or purpose must report this to their insurer.

28 mrt 2026Energy

Apply now for your indirect emission costs compensation for emission year 2025

Is your company in an electricity-intensive sector? You may be eligible for compensation for the indirect emission costs you incurred in 2025.

20 mrt 2026Maintenance

FREE graffiti removal by your City

The City of Antwerp removes graffiti for free on private and public property. Are you an owner, landlord or property manager? Simply submit a request and have the graffiti removed at no cost.

17 mrt 2026Legal

Doesn't the opposing party have to pay my costs?

Those who decide to litigate rarely do so lightly. But you may be able to recover that investment if you win. The law provides a mechanism: the legal costs indemnity.

13 mrt 2026Legislation

Who is liable? The property manager or the VME?

The paradox of article 3.89-§ 6: what if the General Assembly votes against legally mandated works? The property manager ends up in an impossible dilemma between legal obligations and the decisions of the GA.

26 feb 2026Real Estate

Vacancy without income? Think ahead about a proportional reduction of property tax!

Was your property vacant for a period and did it generate no income? In certain cases, you can apply for a proportional reduction of property tax. You have until March 31, 2026 for vacancies in 2025.

20 jan 2026Energy

How to safely connect your plug & play solar panels and batteries

Plug & play solar panels and batteries are convenient, but safe connection remains important. Discover the guidelines for a safe installation in your apartment.

26 sep 2025Waste Management

Diftar: (r)evolution in waste collection for VMEs

More and more municipalities are switching to the diftar system, where residents pay based on their waste production. For apartment buildings, this has important consequences for space, costs and management.

24 sep 2025Energy

Flemish Energy and Climate Plan amended: new rules for VMEs

The updated Flemish Energy and Climate Plan contains important new measures for apartment buildings, from minimum building labels to higher premiums for collective investments.

27 aug 2025Info for residents

How can you change property managers?

Not satisfied with your property manager? Then the general meeting can decide to appoint a new property manager, even if there is still a contract running.

2 juni 2025Info for residents

What is a general meeting and what role does the property manager play?

The general meeting is the moment when all co-owners make decisions about their building. The property manager guides this process and ensures everything runs correctly.

5 mei 2025News

Electric charging in VMEs

More and more residents are driving electric. For apartment buildings, this means that charging facilities are no longer a luxury, but a real necessity.

20 apr 2025Energy

VAT adjustment for installation of fossil heating boilers

From July 1, 2025, VAT on fossil heating boilers will increase from 6% to 21%. Maintenance remains at the reduced rate.

4 apr 2025Info for residents

EPC of common parts and renovation objectives in Belgium

An EPC report has recently become mandatory for the common parts of an apartment building. Belgium also sets clear renovation objectives. Fortunately, there are premiums to reduce costs.

21 mrt 2025News

Interest rate for Mijn VerbouwLening drops to 1.5%

Good news for VMEs: the interest rate of the Mijn VerbouwLening has dropped from 2.75% to 1.5% since February 2025.

10 mrt 2025News

Smoke detectors in common parts: obligation often ignored

Recent figures show that the mandatory presence of smoke detectors is still too often ignored, also in common parts. Yet smoke detectors save lives.

25 feb 2025Energy

Plug-in solar panels not allowed in apartment buildings

Since April 2025, plug-in solar panels have been available in Belgium. However, they are not allowed in most apartment buildings, mainly due to aesthetics and safety.

20 jan 2025Case Law

Recent case law on housing quality: landlord must compensate tenant for missed rent subsidy

When a rental property does not meet quality standards, the tenant may miss out on the rent subsidy. Recent case law shows that landlords can be held responsible for this and must compensate the tenant.

15 jan 2025Rental

Who pays for water and electricity consumption by a contractor during work on a rental property?

When a contractor performs work on a rental property during an ongoing rental contract, who pays for water and electricity consumption? The landlord must pay reasonable compensation, according to the conclusion of the Private Rental Consultation Platform.

10 jan 2025Energy

Solar panels in co-ownership: energy sharing from A to Z

With the advent of energy sharing, solar panels in apartment buildings have become much more interesting. Discover how it works, what forms exist and how you can get started.

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