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Het nieuwe boek 7 Burgerlijk Wetboek is aangenomen: wat betekent dit voor de vastgoed- en bouwpraktijk?

Belgium's new Book 7 of the Civil Code introduces fundamental changes to real estate and construction law, reshaping risk allocation, conformity standards, and contractual relationships. With implementation set for September 2027, property developers, contractors, and real estate professionals face critical decisions about updating their standard documentation and contractual frameworks.

Belgium Real Estate

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Monard Law

Book 7 – Sale Of Immovable Property: What's New?

As part of the modernisation of the Belgian Civil Code, the Belgian legislator is currently reforming the law on special contracts, which will be codified in the future Book 7.

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Real Estate Share Deals In Belgium: No VAT, No CIT, No RETT… And No Tax Abuse

The recharacterisation of a share deal into an asset deal based on tax abuse is the Loch Ness monster of the Belgian real estate sector: everyone talks about it, but no one has ever actually seen it.

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

EPC NR Requirements For Mixed-use Logistics Buildings In The Flemish Region

Energy Performance Certificate Non-Residential (EPC NR) requirements in the Flemish Region have recently evolved, introducing a more detailed assessment framework...

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Reform Of Personal Income Tax Counters Disproportionate Lump‑sum Benefits

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Brussels Introduces Mandatory Rent Caps As Of 1 May 2025

Belgium Real Estate

SB

Simont Braun

Budget Mobilité en Belgique | Nouveautés 2026

SB

Simont Braun

TVA à 6 % : un levier fiscal pour reconstruire durablement en Belgique

SB

Simont Braun

1/1/2026: Take A Look At Your Autonomous Lease Guarantees With The Entry Into Force Of Title1 Of Book IX Of The Belgian Civil Code

Belgium Real Estate

A

Altius

Restrictions On The Level Of Housing Rental Prices In Brussels Using The Indicative Grid

Belgium Real Estate

ML

Monard Law

The Future Of Special Contracts In Belgium: A New Book 7 For The Belgian Civil Code

Belgium Real Estate

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Demolition And Reconstruction At 6% VAT: The New Rules

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Loyens & Loeff

The New Federal Government's Coalition Agreement Of 31 January 2025: Implications For The Real Estate And Construction Sector

Belgium Real Estate

A

Altius

Another Real Estate Transaction Requalified As A Public Works Contract

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

LD Brussels, August 17, 2026, Order On Admission Of Auxiliary Request, UPC_CFI_806/2025, UPC_CFI_185/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

EU AI Act Amendments Enter Into Force

Belgium Strategy

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Steptoe LLP

Getting Restructuring Right In Australia And New Zealand: FAQs For Employers

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

LD Brussels, August 14, 2026, Procedural Order, UPC_CFI_1357/2025, UPC_CFI_629/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

New EU Public Procurement Regulation Replaces 2014 Directives

European Union Government

LL

Loyens & Loeff

The Belgian Rules For Adjusting VAT On Renovations Works Will Have To Be Re-Examined

As we enter the ESG era, which will require major renovations to buildings, this ruling has caused the Belgian regime to falter and could be a cause for concern for the real estate sector.

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Flemish Soil Decree: Some Relevant Changes

In the Flemish Region soil pollution matters are covered by the Soil Decree of 27 October 2006. With two Decrees both dated 17 May 2024, the Flemish legislator made some changes the Soil Decree.

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Various Changes Concerning Urban Development In The Flanders Region

The Flemish Parliament adopted on 17 May 2024 two decrees that serve the further modernisation of Flemish Region urban development...

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Is Belgian Real Estate Ready For The New Rules For Electric Vehicles From 2025?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in Belgium, mostly due to new company car policies, changing consumer behaviours, and tax incentives.

Belgium Real Estate

OC

Osborne Clarke

Brussels: New Building Permit Rules When Usage Changes

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

The Real Estate Agent Act – Reformed

Belgium Real Estate

ML

Monard Law

Damage Under The New Belgian Tort Law

Belgium Litigation

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Stad Antwerpen Maakt Een Nieuwe Verordening Stedenbouwkundige Lasten

Belgium Real Estate

SA

Schoups

Real Estate Structuring And Sustainability: The Revamped Investment Deduction

European Union Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

De Verkoop Van Investeringsvastgoed (Video)

Belgium Real Estate

CU

Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven

Is Uw Grond Straks Niet Meer Bebouwbaar Door De Herbestemming Als Watergevoelig Openruimtegebied?

Belgium Real Estate

CU

Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven

Book 7 On Special Contracts Submitted To Parliament

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Key Changes And Implications In Belgian Tort Law

Belgium Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Waiver Of Registration Duties In Case Of Amicable Termination Of A Private Sales Agreement

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Is Uw Grond Straks Niet Meer Bebouwbaar Door De Herbestemming Als Watergevoelig Openruimtegebied?

Op 9 januari 2024 start het openbaar onderzoek betreffende de voorlopige aanduidingen in Antwerpen, Oost-Vlaanderen en Vlaams-Brabant als watergevoelig openruimtegebied.

Belgium Real Estate

CU

Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven

Book 7 On Special Contracts Submitted To Parliament

The long-awaited proposal regarding Book 7 of the new Civil Code was submitted to Parliament on 16 April. Book 7 deals with "special contracts" such as sale, lease and service agreements...

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Key Changes And Implications In Belgian Tort Law

On 1 February 2024, the Belgian Parliament approved a new Book 6 of the Civil Code, which introduces significant changes to the country's tort liability regime.

Belgium Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Waiver Of Registration Duties In Case Of Amicable Termination Of A Private Sales Agreement

In case of amicable termination of a private sales agreement for a property signed under condition precedent, the proportional registration (evenredig registratierecht / droit d'enregistrement proportionnel) ...

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

All You Should Know About Belgian Real Estate Investments

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

How Understanding Data And Protecting Value Is The Future Warehouse Challenge Across Europe

Questions around the use of data need to be to the fore for logistics owners and occupiers of facilities of the future...

European Union Energy

OC

Osborne Clarke

Overview Of Environmental Obligations In Real Estate (Transactions) In Belgium

Belgian legislators in the three Regions (Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia) are increasingly using real estate transactions to pursue their environmental and climate policies.

Belgium Real Estate

OC

Osborne Clarke

How To Avoid Greenwashing Risk In The European Real Estate Sector

As sustainability becomes an integral part of developing and managing property, the possibility of a claim of greenwashing is now an important risk to manage...

European Union Real Estate

OC

Osborne Clarke

The Return On Investment Of Real Estate In Spain, Portugal, And Belgium: Where Should You Invest Your 500k?

As the European Union Economy recovers to pre-pandemic levels, real estate leaders predict strong growth for 2022. It may be the right time for offshore investors to buy into the European property market.

European Union Tax

IP

Innovation Park

National Budget 2023 -2024: How Is Real Estate Affected

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Tram De Liège PPP - Financial Close Of The Restructuring

Belgium Real Estate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

European Union Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Brussels Ordinance Hones In On Gender Equality And Anti-Discrimination In Rental Market

Belgium Real Estate

ML

Monard Law

Immobilier – Quel est le point de départ du délai de recours contre une décision prise par l'assemblée générale des copropriétaires ?

Belgium Real Estate

CP

CEW & Partners

As Of 23 November 2022, An Asbestos Certificate Is Mandatory When Transferring Real Estate Constructed Before 2001 In Flanders.

Belgium Real Estate

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EY Law

Buying And Selling Commercial Property In Belgium: A Guide

Belgium Real Estate

IP

Innovation Park

The Real Estate Market In Belgium: A 2022 Guide For Foreign Investors

Belgium Real Estate

IP

Innovation Park

Logistics Is Our Lifeline To The Future: Belgium At The Crossroads

Belgium Real Estate

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Eversheds Sutherland

Government Select Committee Considers Beneficial Ownership Register

Belgium Real Estate

HL

Hogan Lovells

Key Regulatory Developments In Belgium

Belgium Finance

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Dentons

In Brexit Wake, Belgium Devises Competitive Real Estate Investment Vehicle

Belgium Real Estate

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Real Estate - Sale Of Real Estate Under Mandatory Condition Precedent For Obtaining Mortgage

Belgium Real Estate

VB

Van Bael & Bellis

New Legislation: A "New Building" for VAT Purposes

Belgium Real Estate

LD

Linklaters De Bandt

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