Finally, even if you're not selling your home right now it pays to start making an asbestos inventory of your home. Not only for your own health today, but to gradually spread any costs associated with making your property asbestos-safe. This way you avoid having to put up one lump sum when making your home asbestos-safe when it eventually becomes mandatory for all by 2034. The government is aiming for an asbestos-free Flanders by 2040 and wants to remove the most risky asbestos, such as easily accessible asbestos cements, roof and facade covering and drainage pipes, by 2034 (and that is already in 11 years from now!). On the other hand bear in mind that asbestos-free or low-asbestos-containing houses will logically become more attractive on the real estate market compared to houses that lag behind. Just as passive or energy-efficient homes are much more popular on the market today and sellers can ask prospective buyers up to 11% more, according to a study by KU Leuven. Source: https://www.vlaanderen.be/veka