Cohousing according to legislation
What is cohousing? Maybe you’ve heard of it, but don’t know what it specifically means? Here are the answers to the most common questions and all the pros and cons. Contents What is cohousing? 6 requirements under the law of cohousing What are the best common areas? What lease do I need? What are the […]
Buying out your partner according to legislation
Divorce is an emotionally and practically challenging time, especially if you bought a house or apartment together. How can you buy out your partner to stay in the family home? Find out the process and your financing options under the law in Flanders, Belgium . Contents What does “buying out your partner” mean? The course […]
Vacancy tax: everything you need to know
Do you have a home or building in Flanders that is vacant? If so, you may have to pay vacancy tax. Read here what vacancy means, what types there are, when you have to pay the levy and how the process works. Contents What is vacancy? What is vacancy tax? Levy on unfit and uninhabitable […]
Buying social housing or social building land
Buying social housing or social building land in Flanders? This is possible for people with modest incomes. How do you qualify? What are the steps to take and the costs? Contents Where do I buy social housing or social building land? What are the conditions? Exceptions to the conditions What is the procedure? How much […]
The asbestos certificate according to the legislation
When selling your home, you are required to present an asbestos certificate. What is asbestos, how do you recognize it and what if your home contains asbestos? This article will tell you all about it. Contents What is asbestos? How do you recognize asbestos? For whom is the asbestos certificate required? What about buildings built […]
A second residence according to legislation
The purchase of a second residence is a dream for many people. A cozy chalet in the Ardennes or a sunny apartment on the Belgian coast? Find out here what it entails and what Belgian legislation says. Contents What is a second residence? Do I need to register my second residence? Exemptions from registration How […]
Housing quality standards according to legislation
Are you a (future) tenant, landlord, buyer, seller or mover? In all cases, be sure that the house or apartment meets housing quality standards. But what exactly are these standards? Below you can read all about it. Contents What are housing quality standards? What is a conformity assessment? Technical Report Who executes it? What housing […]
House split buying according to legislation
Split buying allows you to buy a home on a smaller starter budget. What is it? What is the progression? And what are the pros and cons? Contents What is split buying? What is the course of split buying? What if the superficies expire? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? What is […]
Notary fees when buying a house or apartment
You’re about to purchase your first home. In addition to the purchase price, there are a lot of other costs involved. One of those costs is notary fees. But exactly how much do you pay the notary? We list it for you. 1. What are notary fees? “Notary fees” is a term used to describe […]
What is the process of buying a home? 5 steps
Are you planning to buy a home but have no idea how to go about it? Here we clearly summarize the process involved in buying a home. Step 1: Determine your budget Everything starts with determining your budget. When doing so, don’t forget to really factor in àll costs: purchase price of house or apartment […]
Overview of all home scores and gauges
Curious about the true state of your (future) home? S-level, P-score, LEED certification…. What are these home scores, gauges and certifications? When is a score good? Does your home qualify? Check it out in this overview. 1. Energy home scores and gauges 1.1. BEN-score The BEN or Near Energy Neutral score assesses whether your home […]
Living above stores according to legislation
Want to live above stores? Then consider what the legislation says, what the pros and cons are. You can read about it here! Contents What does “living above stores” mean? What does Flemish legislation say about living above stores? Benefits of living above stores Disadvantages of living above stores 1. What does “living above […]
Terms of the Flemish Housing Guarantee (2025).
Who has a chance to win the Flemish Housing Guarantee? What are the conditions? What is the criticism? Find out everything you need to know about the Flemish Government’s Flemish Housing Guarantee. What is the Flemish Housing Guarantee? Update Nov. 5, 2024: Flemish Housing Minister Melissa Depraetere (Vooruit) announced that the Flemish Housing Guarantee will […]
Lease with purchase option according to legislation
After all, buying a house or apartment is expensive and getting more and more expensive. Did you know that you can also rent properties with guaranteed purchase promise? This is called: renting with purchase option. What does it entail? What does the legislation say? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Read it here. 1. What […]
Cohousing vs. Coliving: What are the differences?
Cohousing and coliving are popular forms of housing in Flanders. Both concepts are similar to each other. What are the differences between cohousing and coliving? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? You can read it here! Contents What is cohousing? Advantages of cohousing Disadvantages of cohousing What is coliving? Advantages of cohousing Disadvantages […]
Cohousing, how do I get started?
So more and more singles and families are making the switch to cohousing. But how do you get started? This article will help you get started. 1. What is cohousing? No idea what cohousing stands for? Very simple, you will live with other people in a house or apartment and share expenses. Your roommates are […]
Home insurance: what damage does it cover?
When you own or rent a home in Flanders, it is very important to be properly insured. Home insurance protects you against various risks, including fire and water damage. In this article, we give an overview of the cost of such insurance and what damage it covers. What damages does home insurance cover? Home insurance […]
Public sale: the pros and cons
If you want to buy or sell a home, a public sale can be an interesting option. But what exactly does a public sale entail, how does the process work and what are the advantages and disadvantages? In this article you will discover everything you need to know about the public sale of a house […]