EPC News and Tips
Practical tips, legislation and advice on EPC certificates in Flanders.
How much does an EPC cost in 2026?
An EPC (energy performance certificate) from EPC Expert starts at €195 excl. VAT for an apartment, €260 for a terraced house and €295 for a detached or semi-detached house. Here is how the price is built up and what to check when comparing quotes.
EPC when selling: steps and deadlines
Anyone selling a home in Flanders needs a valid EPC from the moment it is publicly offered until the deed is signed. Here is how to plan it: the steps, the deadlines and what must appear in the listing.
EPC when renting out: what the landlord must do
Anyone renting out a home needs a valid EPC from the moment it is advertised until the lease is signed. What goes in the listing, what goes with the lease and when it is not needed.
Renovation obligation in Belgium (Flanders): EPC after renovation
Renovation rules in Belgium are set per region, and this guide covers Flanders. According to vlaanderen.be, anyone who buys a home with label E or F in Flanders must renovate it to at least label D within a fixed period after the deed. What applies now, what is not yet settled and when to have a new EPC made.
EPC for the common areas of an apartment building: what owners' associations must know
Apartment buildings with at least two dwellings need an EPC for the common areas, regardless of a sale or rental. What it is, who usually orders it and how it ends up in the EPC of each apartment.
EPC and asbestos certificate together when selling
When you sell a building from before 2001 in Flanders, you need both an EPC and an asbestos certificate. The difference, the deadlines and how to arrange both in one go.
EPC in Brussels? Why we only work in Flanders
An EPC in the Brussels-Capital Region requires a separate accreditation as a PEB certifier. We only work in Flanders, including the municipalities with language facilities around Brussels.
Solar panels and your EPC label: what impact do they have?
Solar panels lower the calculated energy consumption of your home and can noticeably improve your EPC label. Discover how big that impact is and which documents the energy expert needs to count them correctly.
How to prepare your home for the EPC inspection
Good preparation for your EPC inspection can make the difference between an average and a favourable label. Discover which documents to gather, what the energy expert needs access to and which mistakes to avoid.
What is an EPC certificate? Everything you need to know
An EPC certificate (Energy Performance Certificate) is an official document that assesses the energy efficiency of a home or building in Flanders on a scale from A+ to F. Discover everything about the EPC: what it is, why you need it and how to request one.
When is an EPC mandatory? The rules explained
An EPC is required as soon as you publicly offer a home for sale or for rent in Flanders. Find out when you do and do not need one, what the fine is and what applies to apartment buildings and new builds.
10 tips to improve your EPC score
Want to improve your EPC score? From roof insulation to solar panels: discover 10 concrete tips to improve your energy label, lower your energy bill and prepare your home for the renovation obligation.