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Brussels lease reform 2026: what changes for landlords
Complete analysis of the Brussels lease reform coming into force in 2026. New notice periods, binding rent grid, mandatory annexes: everything landlords need to know.
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Lease law reform in Belgium: where do things stand in 2026?
Since the regionalisation of 2014, each Belgian region legislates separately on leases. Full overview of ongoing reforms in Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders.
Remote work
Remote work and the Belgian rental market: 2026 trends
Remote work is reshaping the Belgian rental market: urban exodus, demand for home offices, mixed-use clauses and impact on rents by area.
Mortgage rates
Mortgage rates in 2026 and impact on the Belgian rental market
Mortgage rates are stabilising around 3% in 2026. Consequences on the buy vs rent decision, property investment and rents.
Statistics
Rent statistics in Belgium by region in 2026
Average rents by region and city in Belgium in 2026. Evolution, indexation, rent-to-income ratio and Belgian rental market trends in figures.
Tourist rental
Tourist rental in Belgium: Airbnb regulations by region
Renting on Airbnb in Belgium: registration, taxation, number of nights allowed and penalties. Comparison of Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders.
Shared housing
Shared housing in Flanders: new Woninghuurdecreet rules
The Flemish Woninghuurdecreet modernises shared housing: individual leases, compliance certificate, rental guarantee and tenant rights. Complete guide.
Rental guarantee
Rental guarantee reform in Belgium: 3 bills to watch
Three rental guarantee reform proposals are under discussion in regional parliaments. Centralised fund, guarantee insurance, revised caps: full analysis.
PropTech
PropTech in Belgium: how technology is transforming rental management
The Belgian PropTech ecosystem in 2026: rental management platforms, electronic lease signing, tenant screening and smart building. Full overview.
Property tax
Property tax 2026: what changes for landlords
The three Belgian regions are amending property tax in 2026. New rates, additional centimes, EPC reductions and impact on rental yield.
Rental permit
Rental permit in Wallonia: modernisation and extension in 2026
The Walloon rental permit is evolving: extension to properties under 28 m2, digital procedure, extended validity. Guide to the new rules for landlords.
EPC
EPC and rental properties in Wallonia 2026: new rules and timeline
The Walloon decree tightens EPC requirements for rentals: mandatory audit, EPC G ban in 2028, Renolution grants. Timeline and procedures.
Landlord
New landlord obligations in 2026: complete guide
EPC, detectors, digital registration, insurance: all new landlord obligations in Belgium in 2026, region by region.
EPC
Energy standards and rental properties in 2026: EPC obligations by region
The three Belgian regions are tightening EPC requirements for rentals. Minimum scores, impact on indexation, renovation timeline: everything you need to know.
Renovation
Renovation grants for rental properties in 2026: premiums by region
Renolution grants, Mijn Verbouwpremie, tax deductions: all the grants for renovating a rental property in Belgium in 2026. Amounts, conditions and procedures.
Wallonia
New lease legislation in Wallonia 2026: what changes for landlords
The Walloon Parliament is preparing a new lease decree: mandatory mediation, EPC G ban, extension of the rental permit. Analysis of the changes.
Commercial lease
Commercial lease in Belgium: the 2026 amendments
The 1951 commercial lease law is being modernised in 2026: flexibility clause, digital registration, mixed index. Analysis of the changes for landlords.
Garage
Renting a garage or parking space in Belgium: rules and taxation
Renting a garage or parking space in Belgium: type of contract, taxation, VAT and legal obligations. Complete guide for landlords.
Land
Renting land in Belgium: regulations and lease types
Renting land in Belgium: emphyteutic lease, farm lease, general law lease. Durations, registration, taxation and pitfalls to avoid.
Cellar
Renting cellars and attics in Belgium: what the law says
Renting a cellar or attic in Belgium: legality, habitability, planning, insurance and taxation. What landlords need to know.
Tenants
New tenant expectations in Belgium in 2026
Belgian tenants in 2026 demand digital tools, energy performance and flexibility. Survey results and advice for landlords who want to attract the best profiles.
Case law
Recent case law on rent indexation in Belgium
Key decisions from Belgian justice of the peace courts on rent indexation: EPC and indexation, retroactivity, calculation errors, abusive indexation. 4 rulings analysed.
Inflation
Impact of inflation on rents in Belgium: 2022-2026 review
The 2022-2023 inflation shock disrupted the Belgian rental market. Review of the indexation mechanism, regional freezes and consequences for landlords and tenants.
Property tax
Property tax evolution in Belgium: 50 years without cadastral revision
The Belgian cadastral income has not been revised since 1975. History, consequences for landlords, political debate and alternatives under discussion.
Rental market
Belgian rental market in 2026: trends, figures and outlook
Analysis of the Belgian rental market in 2026: supply and demand, vacancy rates, new construction, demographics and emerging trends such as co-living.
Coliving
Coworking and coliving in Belgium: legal framework and opportunities
Co-living and residential coworking are growing in Belgium. Legal framework, lease type, taxation and opportunities for investors.
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