Currently, the EPC (or Energy Performance certificate) is mandatory at the sale or rent of an apartment or house. From 2022 on, an EPC for the communal parts of apartment buildings situated in Flanders must be provided. It will be possible to obtain such a certificate from 2020 on.
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Our population keeps growing. That means there will be less space available for housing. So what will our housing be like in the future? Many people are wondering about this. The idea of living in a smaller home is unthinkable for many.
Find out moreThe rise of electric cars should be supported... Europe has been working on new building regulations in order to stimulate sales. As a result, the installation of charging points for electric cars or the cabling for these will be a mandatory requirement for new or renovated buildings with more than ten parking spaces.
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A new act has been in force since 1 July 2018. One which makes it obligatory for not only architects but also contractors and other service providers within the construction sector (engineers and consultancy firms) to take out insurance in order to cover their ten-year period of liability.
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The new Flemish Lease Decree shakes up the rules for tenants and landlords. The decree comes into effect in the spring of 2019. But what difference will it make if your tenants’ family situation changes? It will soon be simpler for one of the tenants to cancel their part of the tenancy agreement.
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Anyone who buys an apartment in a building of a certain age should bear in mind that it is best to keep an extra budget for possible renovation and/or maintenance work.
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In principle, the property administrator is allowed to receive commission from suppliers, but must communicate this openly and transparently with the general meeting.
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Project developers Matexi and Vanhaerents have succeeded in creating a car-free site in Antwerp city centre where living, shopping and working come together seamlessly. All this is thanks to a balanced mix of residential and commercial properties on this historic site.
Find out moreEver heard of Bringme? It's the new way to get parcels delivered, sent, returned and exchanged. "Get it. Send it. Love it." That's the slogan of Bringme, the automatic digital parcel service. Everything is controlled via the Bringme App or using the Bringme Key.
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Although the new energy concept of heat networks is not yet fully established in Flanders, as a leading property administrator we are one of the few that has already gained experience of this.
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Since the law of 2 June 2010 was passed, it has been possible to split a large complex with at least 20 apartments into various partial associations, each with its own autonomous decision-making powers. The benefit of this type of arrangement is that each partial association can choose its own preferred supplier for its common parts and does not have to negotiate with all the co-owners of the complex. This can benefit the efficiency of the decision-making process and it will also have a major impact on the operational activities.
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