Founder & CEO
Edouard Hennin
Real estate expert since 2018
Real estate expert since 2018, Edouard supports Belgian landlords and tenants through their rental processes. He oversees the writing of every guide in collaboration with the legal team and ensures all content reflects current legislation in Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders.
Areas of expertise
- Gestion locative Belgique
- Bail de résidence principale
- Bail commercial
- Droit des baux belge
- Investissement immobilier Belgique
- Signature électronique eIDAS
- Législation locative wallonne
- Législation locative bruxelloise
- Législation locative flamande
- Fiscalité immobilière belge
Guides written (7)
Rental disputes in Belgium: complete guide
Complete guide to rental disputes in Belgium. Procedures, justice of the peace, mediation, unpaid rent, eviction. Updated 2026.
Co-ownership and renting in Belgium: complete guide
Complete guide to co-ownership and renting in Belgium. Building manager, charges, regulations, general assembly, renovations, tenant rights. Updated April 2026.
Works and maintenance in rental properties in Belgium: complete guide
Complete guide to works and maintenance in Belgian rentals. Landlord-tenant responsibilities, emergencies, permissions, restoration. Updated 2026.
Rights and obligations landlord-tenant in Belgium: complete guide
Complete guide to landlord and tenant rights and obligations in Belgium. Legal framework, mutual duties, sanctions. Updated 2026.
Property investment in Belgium: complete guide
Complete guide to property investment in Belgium. Yield, financing, taxation, property selection, rental management, strategies. Updated April 2026.
Rental insurance in Belgium: complete guide
Complete guide to insurance for rental properties in Belgium. Fire insurance, tenant liability, water damage, legal obligations. Updated 2026.
Property tax in Belgium: complete guide
Complete guide to property tax (précompte immobilier) in Belgium. Calculation, rates by region, reductions, exemptions and appeals. Updated 2026.
Blog articles (19)
Rental income tax return 2026: what's changing
New tax rules for landlords in Belgium. Discover the changes to property tax, deduction thresholds and deadlines to meet.
Shared housing: single or separate lease?
Which type of lease to choose for shared housing in Belgium? Comparison of benefits, risks and obligations for landlords and tenants.
Rent indexation in Belgium: calculation and exceptions
How to calculate annual rent indexation? Health index, formula, EPC restrictions and regional differences.
Rent receipt: obligations and template
Must the landlord provide a rent receipt in Belgium? Legal obligations, required content and free template.
Energy renovation: new EPC obligations in 2026
Landlords must comply with new EPC thresholds. Calendar, priority works and available grants by region.
Digital rental management: comparison of solutions in 2026
Overview of online rental management platforms in Belgium. Features, pricing and reviews to help you choose the best solution.
SCI in Belgium: pros and cons for landlords
Should you set up a property company to manage your rental portfolio? Complete analysis of tax benefits, costs and pitfalls to avoid.
Calculate the net yield of a rental investment
How to go from gross to net yield in Belgian rental property? Calculation formula, deductible charges and worked example.
Diplomatic clause: terminate your lease without penalty
The diplomatic clause allows tenants to terminate without fees in case of professional transfer. Conditions, drafting and pitfalls.
Rental yield in Brussels in 2026: neighbourhoods and figures
Analysis of gross and net rental yields by Brussels neighbourhood. Where to invest in 2026 for optimal rental returns?
Reduced VAT on renovation of a rental property
How to benefit from the reduced 6% VAT rate when renovating a rental property in Belgium? Age conditions, eligible works and pitfalls to avoid.
Early lease termination by the tenant: the rules
Can a tenant leave before the end of the lease? Notice periods, compensation and exceptions by region in Belgium.
Subletting rules in Belgium
Is subletting allowed in Belgium? Legal conditions, obligations of the main tenant and risks for the landlord.
Buy to let: the 7 beginner mistakes
Classic pitfalls of buy-to-let investment in Belgium. Wrong yield calculations, EPC neglect, choosing the wrong tax regime.
Energy audit before purchase: mandatory or recommended?
Is an energy audit mandatory before buying a rental property in Belgium? Cost, report content and impact on negotiation.
Roof insulation: grants and obligations
What grants are available for roof insulation of a rental property in Belgium? Amounts by region, eligibility and EPC obligations for landlords.
Diversifying your property portfolio in Belgium
Should you concentrate investments in one city or diversify? Strategies, property types and risk management.
Heat pump in a rental property: is it worth it for landlords?
Is installing a heat pump in a rental property a good investment? Costs, grants, EPC impact and property attractiveness.
Property tax: comparing Belgium's 3 regions
Property tax varies significantly between Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders. Rates, reductions and possible appeals.