Asbestos certificate

As a property owner, you are probably already familiar with the regular asbestos certificate that is mandatory when selling a property. But from 1 May 2025, an asbestos certificate will also become mandatory for the common parts of buildings under the forced co-ownership regime. This may affect both co-owners' associations [...]

In the past, the dangerous asbestos was often used in construction because of its heat-resistant, insulating and moisture-resistant properties. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can lead to serious to even fatal diseases such as lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer. It is therefore important that when selling a building built before 2001, there should be

On 23 November 2022, the new asbestos inventory will become compulsory by OVAM with the aim of achieving an asbestos-safe Flanders by 2040. For example, without the asbestos certificate, you can no longer have deeds drawn up. But what does this mean for you as a real estate agent? And when is it compulsory? In this article, we answer all your questions.