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Articles and updates about professional property management.

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.

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.

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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