Advice, inspiring stories and resources to stay connected to what matters.
Without a detailed entry inventory, a deduction from the deposit is almost impossible to justify. What it must contain, why it must be joint, when to call in an expert, and where the line runs between fair wear and tear and tenant damage.
Espero AKPOLI
11 Sept 2026
Energy certificate, housing quality standards, smoke detectors, a written and registered lease, an inventory of fixtures: everything you must have in order before publishing an ad in Belgium, and how to write a listing that attracts good candidates.
Espero AKPOLI
11 Sept 2026
What you may legitimately assess (solvency, income stability, references), what you may not ask for, why refusing someone on benefits is unlawful, and how to document a refusal so you can defend it.
Espero AKPOLI
11 Sept 2026
Positioning against the local market, measuring the effect of the energy rating on rental value, distinguishing rent, charge provisions and flat fees, and working out what a month of vacancy really costs.
Espero AKPOLI
11 Sept 2026
What the certificate is, who issues it, how long it lasts, the mandatory statements in the ad and the fines. They differ between Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders, where it is called EPC and where an energy standard for homes applies from 2030.
Espero AKPOLI
11 Sept 2026
Regional registration, the Brussels 90-day rule, fire safety, planning, co-ownership, tax and EU Regulation 2024/1028: tourist accommodation is regulated, and the rules change by Region and municipality. What to check before the first night.
Espero AKPOLI
11 Sept 2026
