Insurance
Renting? Then fire insurance is mandatory
Many tenants think the owner's insurance is enough. It is not. In Flanders, as a tenant you must insure your own liability for fire and water damage. Here is what that means.
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Practical explanations about property, insurance and investing, from the Van Acker team.
Insurance
Your tenant has stopped paying: what now?
A tenant who stops paying is every landlord's nightmare. Court proceedings cost time and money, and in the meantime your loan repayments carry on. With the right insurance, you do not have to bear that alone.
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Pension savings, VAPZ and IPT: do not miss your tax benefit
Every year people miss out on tax benefits because they pay into their supplementary pension too late. The benefit applies per calendar year: if you pay after 31 December, you are a year too late. An overview by situation.
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Request a quote online, with a broker to back you up
Calculating your insurance online is quick. But what if something happens? Through our office you can calculate your premium online with AG, AXA, DKV or Europ Assistance, and still have a dedicated point of contact when you make a claim.
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Real EstateBought a home to let? Let a property manager handle it
Buying property to let is a classic investment. But finding tenants, the contracts, the indexation, the repairs: it takes more time than many owners think. A property manager takes all of that off your hands.
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InsuranceComprehensive cover tailored to your classic or luxury car
A classic or a prestige car deserves insurance that understands its value. We offer comprehensive (omnium) cover for drivers aged 30 and over with a luxury car, new or classic, and limited annual mileage.
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InsuranceClassic cars in Flanders must undergo periodic inspection
Since 20 May 2018, classic cars with an O registration plate (the Belgian plate for vehicles over 25 years old) in Flanders are subject to a technical inspection not only at registration, but also periodically. How often depends on the age of your car.
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Glanced at your phone and caused an accident: who pays?
Pedestrians and cyclists who look at their screens more than at the road: it regularly leads to accidents. Who is liable then, and which insurance pays out?
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Surf Tribe: Stephan Vanfleteren photographed surfers for Knokke-Heist
Commissioned by the Scharpoord cultural centre, photographer Stephan Vanfleteren travelled the world to portray surfers. The result, Surf Tribe, became one of the annual photography exhibitions in Knokke-Heist.
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