Property management in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
RECAP manages flats, houses and investment buildings in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (1080) on behalf of owners: centre historique, Canal, Karreveld, Osseghem, Gare de l’Ouest. We take care of letting and following up your property, from choosing the tenant to the service-charge statement.
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean offers investment buildings and mixed-use properties with ground-floor retail, often at more accessible purchase prices. Rigorous management (tenant selection, compliance, follow-up of works) is essential here to preserve the property’s value.
What we take care of
- Rent estimate, listings, viewings and selection of applicants (checks on income and guarantees)
- Drafting the lease, inventory by an independent expert and setting up the rental deposit
- Rent collection, indexation, arrears follow-up and annual service-charge statement
- Technical call-outs and repairs with trusted tradespeople
- Monthly report and access to your online client area
The legal framework in Brussels: what we check for you
- Written lease compliant with the Brussels Housing Code, with the regional explanatory annex
- Valid EPC (PEB) certificate, with its rating shown in the listing and in the lease
- Registration of the lease within two months of signing
- Rental deposit within legal limits (2 months’ rent in a blocked account, 3 months for a bank guarantee)
- Joint check-in inventory carried out by an independent expert and attached to the lease
- Annual indexation upon written request, with the correction factor that applies to leases signed before 14 October 2022 for EPC ratings E, F and G
- Compliance with safety, health and equipment standards (smoke detectors, electrical and gas installations)
Our plans
- Property management: 12% incl. VAT of rent received
- All-in, re-letting included: 20% incl. VAT of rent received
- Repairs only: €49.99 per call-out
Details of the services included in each plan are on our Fees page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover all of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean?
Yes, we manage properties in every neighbourhood of the municipality, as well as in the rest of Brussels, Walloon Brabant and Flemish Brabant.
Can I entrust just one property?
Yes. We manage a single flat just as well as an investment building or a portfolio of several units.
Who chooses the tenant?
We shortlist applicants and send you their files; the final decision is yours.
This information is general and does not constitute legal or tax advice. RECAP Estate Management SRL – IPI-licensed real estate agent: Vincent Laroche, no. 511.866 (Belgium).