April 2026: a month of reckoning for renovation policies. Brussels releases EUR 56 million for 2024 grants but leaves 2025 works without support. Flanders relaxes its planning rules — without really simplifying them. And on the ground, the shortage of building managers is worsening. Seven reads to stay on top of it all.
1. Co-tenancy in Wallonia: the legal pitfalls to avoid
Co-tenancy is increasingly popular — students, young workers, lower-income households. But the Walloon Decree of 15 March 2018 demands absolute rigour: a single lease with explicit joint liability, a co-tenancy pact between tenants, management of tenant turnover and domiciliation. A tour of the 5 watchpoints that prevent disputes. Read →
2. Brussels Renolution grants 2025: landlords left behind mid-transition
The Brussels government has released EUR 56 million to honour Renolution grants linked to 2024 dossiers still outstanding. But for 2025: nothing. Landlords who began works on the basis of 2024 rules are left without support, caught between two systems. A sharp breach of trust denounced by property federations and industry bodies. Read →
3. Rental deposit in Wallonia: the checklist to avoid end-of-lease pitfalls
Contradictory exit inspection, three deposit forms (individual account, bank guarantee, CPAS), the 2024 indicative wear-and-tear grid, absolute prohibition on unilateral deduction: Article 62 of the Walloon Decree covers everything. The 9-step checklist for a safe, dispute-free refund. Read →
4. Flanders: planning permit reform from 1 March 2026 (without real simplification)
From 1 March 2026, interior renovations of an authorised dwelling in Flanders are exempt from planning permits (omgevingsvergunning). But the devil is in the details: verandas, extensions, specific local authority rules. What property managers with Flemish assets need to anticipate. Read →
5. Building manager (syndic): shortage, complexity, permanent pressure
Industry observations show that only 7% of IPI trainees today choose the building management profession. Multiplying regulations (asbestos, photovoltaic, EV charging), 24/7 email pressure, rising fees: Belgian co-ownership is entering a lasting supply crisis. Read →
6. Renovation policies: the real cost of "stop and go"
The UIPI — which represents property owners at European level — is sounding the alarm: the instability of support schemes (MaPrimeRenov' in France, Renolution in Brussels) is undermining household investment. The CAPEB reports a record fall of -3.8% in the French construction sector in 2025. An analysis. Read →
7. Rental indexation: should you stick to an old base (88, 2004, 2013)?
Several indexation tools have recently removed base 88 from their tables. Many landlords are panicking. The short answer: only the relationship between the start index and the current index matters. The golden rule: the same base for both. A practical explanation with examples. Read →
Monthly checklist
- For every co-tenancy property in Wallonia: verify that the lease contains an explicit joint liability clause and that a co-tenancy pact has been provided to the tenants
- For 2025 renovation works in Brussels: document all expenditure and follow collective initiatives pushing for a transitional mechanism
- For every end of Walloon lease: schedule the exit inspection BEFORE handing back the keys and consult the 2024 CEHD wear-and-tear grid
- For Flemish properties: identify works now exempt from planning permits after 1 March 2026
- For your co-ownerships: plan the renewal of the building manager's mandate well in advance and compare current market fees
- For your indexation calculations: use the same base (2013 or 2025) for both the start index and the current index
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