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Abitos launches Rentor

Smart renting, your way. Rent out yourself, with the guidance and security of a professional agency.

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Abitos launches its property management service

Abitos takes full care of your rental property, from tenant selection to administration and follow-up.

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Welcome Gaethan Mertens

Our team is growing. Meet Gaethan Mertens, who is joining the Abitos team.

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Abitos in HLN Gent and Het Nieuwsblad

Abitos featured in HLN Gent and Het Nieuwsblad. A look back at our press coverage.

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Abitos gets started

The story of Abitos Immo & Advice begins. How our Ghent office got started.

Selling regulations

What you should know when selling a home.

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New rules on flood risk

New flood-risk rules define what you must disclose about a home's flood risk when selling.

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Which certificates do you need to sell a home in Flanders?

An overview of the certificates and documents you need to sell a home in Flanders.

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Renovating? What financial support is available?

Grants, discounts and interest-free loans: what financial support is available when you renovate?

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What about an oil tank when selling a home?

Selling a home with an oil tank? These are your obligations around inspection and remediation.

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What is a post-intervention file (PID)?

What is a post-intervention file, when do you need it and what belongs in it?

Selling

Reduced VAT rate for demolition and rebuilding extended to the end of 2023

The reduced 6% VAT rate for demolition and rebuilding was extended to the end of 2023. What does that mean for your project?

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Renovation obligation for residential buildings 2023

From 2023, a renovation obligation applies to residential buildings. What should a buyer know?

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Asbestos certificate required when selling (built before 2001)

For homes built before 2001, an asbestos certificate is required when selling. Here is how to be compliant.

Renting regulations

Everything about renting out your home correctly and safely.

Mandatory conformity certificate in Ghent from 01/10/2023

Renting

Our social engagement

Housing is more than bricks. Our commitment to the city.

Engagement

Silhouettes in central Ghent symbolise the number of homeless people

Silhouettes in central Ghent symbolise the number of homeless people. Abitos supports this initiative.

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The homeless situation in Ghent

Our view on the homeless situation in Ghent and why social engagement matters to Abitos.

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News and property advice in Ghent and East Flanders

From our office

Abitos launches Rentor

Abitos launches its property management service

Welcome Gaethan Mertens

Abitos in HLN Gent and Het Nieuwsblad

Abitos gets started

Selling regulations

New rules on flood risk

Which certificates do you need to sell a home in Flanders?

Renovating? What financial support is available?

What about an oil tank when selling a home?

What is a post-intervention file (PID)?

Reduced VAT rate for demolition and rebuilding extended to the end of 2023

Renovation obligation for residential buildings 2023

Asbestos certificate required when selling (built before 2001)

Renting regulations

Mandatory conformity certificate in Ghent from 01/10/2023

Which certificates do you need to rent out a home in Flanders?

How is your rental income taxed?

What is a conformity certificate and when does it apply?

How do you calculate a fair rent?

Our social engagement

Silhouettes in central Ghent symbolise the number of homeless people

The homeless situation in Ghent

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