9 July 2026
With the arrival of warmer weather, many condominium owners and tenants take advantage of the sunshine to dry their laundry outdoors. More economical, more environmentally friendly, and often more effective than using a tumble dryer, balcony drying remains a very common practice.
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18 January 2026
If you live in a co-ownership building, you are certainly concerned by the recommendations relating to collective heating in apartment buildings. Collective heating, whether gas or electric, is governed by several rules in Belgium.
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7 January 2026
We review all the advantages and disadvantages of a collective heating system in a condominium. Collective heating is a common solution in apartment buildings, especially in condominiums. It allows several dwellings to be heated from a single centralized system, but it also raises many questions among owners and tenants. In this article, we take a detailed look at how collective heating works, how it is installed and switched on, and the responsibilities of the co-owners.
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21 November 2025
More and more people are switching to electric vehicles, which increases the demand for charging infrastructure — including in apartment buildings. How is the installation of charging stations in co-owned properties carried out? What are the legal obligations, the costs, and the benefits?
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19 February 2025
Regardless of its form, property management can be handled by either a natural person or a legal entity. A property manager must be appointed during the first general assembly of co-owners.
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7 January 2025
If no syndic is appointed during the general assembly, the justice of the peace can intervene and appoint one at the request of a co-owner or an interested third party. This procedure ensures the proper functioning of the co-ownership and protects the interests of all parties, including unpaid suppliers or other third parties.
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17 October 2024
The federal government has approved a new law introducing a social tariff premium for collective installations. This measure, which came into force on Thursday 1 August 2024, is designed to ease the energy costs of residents living in buildings with communal heating systems.
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4 September 2024
Article presse du 28.08.2024 sur La Libre Eco En l'absence de cadre juridique clair en Wallonie, l'Office des Propriétaires (OP) craint que les utilisateurs de voitures électriques se lancent dans des travaux non conformes et potentiellement dangereux en vue d'installer leur borne de recharge. Installer des bornes de recharge de véhicules électriques au sein d'une copropriété n'est pas chose aisée. L'Office des Propriétaires (OP), qui revendique une place de premier syndic en Wallonie et à Bruxelles, tire d'ailleurs la sonnette d'alarme à ce sujet. Selon Raphael De Plaen, CEO Property and Rental Management chez OP, l'absence de cadre légal en Wallonie freine l'installation de bornes dans les copropriétés. "Actuellement, il existe des recommandations du Fireforum, mais il n'y a pas de cadre légal définissant les règles à suivre pour installer des bornes électriques dans les copropriétés, déclare-t-il. Or, d'un pompier à l'autre ou d'une caserne à l'autre, les exigences ne sont pas les mêmes. Il est donc urgent de mettre en place des règles communes à l'échelle de la Wallonie". Raphael De Plaen donne l'exemple de certains pompiers qui refusent l'installation de bornes dans les bâtiments équipés d'un ascenseur à voitures. Or il affirme que d'autres pompiers acceptent la présence d'un ascenseur à voitures. Reem Kheder, responsable d'OP en Wallonie, ajoute que les règles sont particulièrement strictes à Namur, ce qui fait grimper les coûts. Et bloque aussi les projets... Pour lire la suite de l’article, rendez-vous sur le site du Vif Express
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5 April 2024
In this article, we explore what each owner should legitimately expect from their trustee in a co-ownership.
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27 July 2023
With 148 years of experience, OP is able to set out the benefits of having a co-ownership property manager.
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24 July 2023
Far from the rather outdated image of the concierge as a woman sitting alone in her little room, the concierge has an important role in a property with multiple co-owners. What exactly is the role of a concierge? What do they have to do? OP takes a wide-ranging look at this role, which is often misunderstood but is nevertheless essential to ensure the well-being of every occupant.
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6 July 2023
The co-ownership property manager is responsible for day-to-day management of the common areas of the building. This makes them a link person between all the owners, and between the owners and all those involved in maintenance of the common areas. The law on co-ownership stipulates that a property manager must give the co-owners access to all non-confidential documents or information relating to the co-ownership. In this article we will look at the documents that your property manager should provide for you.
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26 June 2023
Life in a joint property is also life in a community, and the duty, but also sometimes the pleasure, of sharing part of your daily life with your neighbours. Most of the major decisions are taken at the General Meeting, but that doesn't mean you have to abandon your day-to-day relationships. So rather than staying "in your corner", open up to your neighbours. It's a win-win situation, both humanly and financially. Find out how and why in 5 key points.
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