Mandatory asbestos certificates for common areas by the end of 2026? Associations of co-owners (VME’s) of buildings built before 2001 must have a valid asbestos certificate for the common areas by 31 December 2026 at the latest. Does your apartment building not yet have a certificate? It is important to take action now. Why is the asbestos certificate for common areas mandatory? The Flemish government wants to better map asbestos-containing materials in buildings. Therefore, VME’s must

A recent study by the Labour Inspectorate shows that the majority of our companies and schools do not yet have an asbestos inventory. However, it is compulsory to have such an inventory drawn up. This way, you protect your employees and ensure that any renovation work can be done safely. Asbestos is still the cause of many dangerous cancers. A good inventory is therefore essential

Are you going to sell a home or building built before 2001? Then you are obliged to have an asbestos certificate drawn up. This attestation has been compulsory since 23 November 2022 when selling and provides clarity on the presence of asbestos in a property. During this process, the asbestos expert may need to take samples of suspicious materials. In this blog, you will read everything you need to know about the

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 and individual owners. Submit your application on time Although the deadline still seems far away,

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. Therefore, when selling a building built before 2001, it is important to carry out an asbestos inventory. This way, we can see if asbestos may be present. Our experts

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. When is the asbestos certificate compulsory? From 23 November 2022, an asbestos attestation will be compulsory for every