Asbestos certificate

Ga je een woning of gebouw verkopen dat gebouwd werd vóór 2001? Dan ben je verplicht om een asbestattest te laten opmaken. Dit attest is sinds 23 november 2022 verplicht bij verkoop en geeft duidelijkheid over de aanwezigheid van asbest in een pand. Tijdens dit proces kan het nodig zijn dat de asbestdeskundige stalen neemt […]

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.