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Civil CodeFederalAction Required

Belgian Civil Code Book 3: Co-ownership Governance Updates

Updates to Book 3, Title 1 of the Civil Code (Articles 3.84-3.100) strengthen VME governance, building on the 2018/2019 reforms. Digital processes receive further legal clarity.

Published December 2025Effective: January 1, 2026
Energy & EPCFlandersAction Required

Flanders EPC 2030 Renovation Obligation: Label D Deadline

Under the Flemish Energy Decree, residential buildings sold after January 1, 2030 must have minimum EPC label D. Long-term target: label A or equivalent by 2050.

Published November 2025Effective: January 1, 2030
Energy & EPCBrusselsAction Required

Brussels RENOLUTION: Rental & EPC Requirements Tightened

Brussels-Capital Region's RENOLUTION strategy now requires minimum EPC label E for new rental contracts, with stricter standards phased in through 2033.

Published October 2025Effective: January 1, 2026

Recent Updates (5)

BIV/IPIFederal

BIV/IPI: Updated Continuing Education & AML Requirements

The Belgian Institute of Estate Agents (BIV/IPI) updates permanente vorming requirements and strengthens anti-money laundering obligations for syndics.

Published September 2025Effective: January 1, 2026
Energy & EPCWallonia

Wallonia: Mebar+ and Collective Renovation Premiums Extended

Wallonia extends and enhances renovation premium programs for multi-family buildings, with increased subsidies for collective energy improvements.

Published August 2025
FinancialFederal

Reserve Fund (Kapitaalfonds): Enforcement Guidance Published

Federal guidance clarifies enforcement of mandatory reserve fund requirements under Art. 3.86 of the Civil Code, applicable since the 2018/2019 reforms.

Published July 2025
Civil CodeFederal

Digital General Assembly Participation: Federal Framework

Building on COVID-era provisions, a permanent framework for digital GA participation has been established with specific requirements for notice and consent.

Published June 2025
FinancialFederal

Syndic Financial Transparency: New Disclosure Rules

Enhanced financial transparency requirements for syndics, building on Art. 3.89 disclosure obligations. All fee structures must be fully itemized.

Published May 2025Effective: September 1, 2025

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