Publications by our experts on urban planning infringements and regularizations.

HORECA in Brussels: How to Stay Compliant?

Converting a retail store into a snack bar or a bar into a restaurant requires a zoning permit. Requirements, procedures, and contacts: everything you need to know.

How much does it cost to regularize a building?

Everyone asks how much it costs to regularize a situation. No one calculates how much it costs not to do so. Both answers are in this article.

UBEX two presentations at BATIBOUW 2026

UBEX two lectures as part of BATIBOUW Academy: a wonderful recognition of our expertise!

What steps are required to open a business in Belgium?

Opening a business in Belgium: procedures, risks of urban planning irregularities, and concrete solutions to secure your business.

Do you need a permit to renovate the exterior of your house?

Facade renovation: do you need a permit or not? Find out about Belgian regulations and how to get everything in order if necessary, without any stress.

Renting in Belgium: the mandatory documents you need to prepare

Discover the documents you need to rent your property legally in Belgium, avoid penalties and secure your income.

Do I need planning permission to install solar panels?

Installing solar panels without a permit? Find out if it's legal in Belgium and how to go about it without stress.

Attic conversion: do I need planning permission?

Renovating your attic without a permit? Find out if it's legal, what the risks are and how to regularize your situation in Belgium.

Do I need planning permission for an extension?

What permits do I need to extend my house in Belgium? Find out about your obligations and how to regularize any irregularities.

Building a swimming pool in Belgium: do you need a building permit?

Find out all you need to know about planning permission for a swimming pool in Belgium, and make sure you comply with local regulations.

Do I need a permit to build a pergola in Belgium?

Building a pergola in Belgium? Find out about permit requirements to avoid fines and comply with current regulations.

Veranda in Belgium: do I need planning permission?

Veranda: do I need a permit in Belgium? Learn the rules and avoid penalties to build your veranda legally.

Lessors: how to check the conformity of a rental investment

Find out how to check the compliance of your rental investment to avoid risks. Protect your assets legally.

Landlords: standards to be met when renting an apartment

Renting an apartment in Belgium? Make sure you know the standards imposed by law to guarantee decent housing for tenants.

The 17 obligations of the landlord to the tenant in Belgium

Landlords' responsibilities towards tenants: everything you need to know about your legal obligations in Belgium.

Steps to selling a house in Belgium

Selling a home in Belgium: Follow these precise steps for an efficient, stress-free sale.

Do I need a permit to install a garden greenhouse?

Everything you need to know about planning regulations for installing a garden greenhouse in Belgium.

Do I need planning permission for a garden shed?

Everything you need to know about planning regulations for garden sheds in Belgium. Avoid problems, get informed now.

Change of use: how to comply?

How can I make sure I'm in order when I change my job assignment in Belgium? Everything you need to know to avoid mistakes.

7 things to check before buying a property

Before buying a property, be sure to check these 7 essential points! Points to check before buying a property.

Real estate sales: mandatory documents

Find the complete list of documents required for a property sale. Make sure you have all the documents you need.

Bequeathing real estate: everything you need to know

Find out what you need to know to pass on your property with full knowledge of the facts. Whether in Wallonia, Flanders or Brussels-Capital.

Real estate sales: obligatory documents not to forget

Find the complete list of documents required for a property sale. Make sure you have all the documents you need.

Work not declared by the seller: your rights and recourse!

Problems with work not declared by the seller? Find out about your rights and solutions here to ensure your property's compliance.

Planning violations: everything you need to know

Understand the risks, find out how to regularize them and avoid penalties. A clear guide to protecting your real estate projects and their value.

Sale of a property in breach of town-planning regulations

Everything you need to know about selling a property in breach of town planning regulations.

Permit application "without architect

Applying for planning permission without an architect may seem complex, but it can be done by following a few clear steps.

Planning permission in Brussels

Optimizing the permit process in Brussels:UBEX 's proactive commitment to avoid excessive delays.

Application for a permit without an architect: a guide to the simplified procedure

Applying for planning permission without an architect may seem complex, but it can be done by following a few clear steps.

The new CODT

Following in the footsteps of Brussels, Wallonia now has a new town planning code. The new rules will impact housing regularization from April 1, 2024. But is this really a reality or just an April fool's joke?

Good Living

Revolution in Brussels urban planning: " Good Living " redefines housing standards.

Optimize your real estate projects with UBEX

Optimize your real estate projects with UBEX : experts in divided property regularization.

100% Digital license

UBEX at the forefront: first 100% digital permit successfully introduced on MyPermit in Brussels!