Moving abroad? Your property in Belgium stays in good hands
Property management for landlords living abroad
A posting abroad, an international assignment, a new life outside Belgium: you are keeping your property and letting it, but you will no longer be around to look after it. LCI takes over locally. You keep control of the important decisions; we handle the day-to-day.
Already let? We take over the management of an existing lease, with no change for your tenant.
Someone on the ground, wherever you are
Managing a rental property from abroad often means hearing about a problem too late, from a distance, with no one to turn to. With LCI, you have a dedicated property manager who knows your property, your tenant and your lease. They answer your questions by email, by phone or on WhatsApp, and go to the property whenever needed.
A responsive team that comes on site whenever needed.
What we take care of while you are away
Rent and payments
- monthly monitoring of rent payments, with reminders if a payment is late;
- annual rent indexation, at the right time;
- monitoring and statement of service charges;
- payment of your rental income into your account.
The lease and your obligations as a landlord
- checking that the lease is registered and the rental deposit (garantie locative) is in place;
- keeping track of compulsory certificates (EPC (PEB), boiler servicing, insurance);
- day-to-day administration with the tenant and, where relevant, the building manager (syndic).
Maintenance and the unexpected
- handling the tenant’s requests;
- prompt action in an emergency, with immediate updates;
- coordinating contractors, with quotes submitted for your approval before any major work;
- following up insurance claims.
The end of the tenancy
- check-out inventory (état des lieux) and meter readings;
- release of the rental deposit;
- getting the property ready between two tenancies.
Follow your property from anywhere
You never lose track:
- an online client area, available wherever you are, with your documents, payments and a record of all work carried out;
- regular reports, clear and with commentary;
- important decisions submitted for your written approval: a simple email is enough, whatever your time zone.
Before you leave: what to prepare
A move abroad takes some preparation. To make sure management gets off to a smooth start, we check the following with you:
- a written, registered lease and a check-in inventory;
- a rental deposit set up in one of the forms provided by law;
- a valid EPC (PEB) and up-to-date technical certificates;
- fire insurance suited to a let property;
- the building manager’s contact details, if the property is in a co-owned building;
- the account into which you would like your rental income to be paid.
For tax questions linked to your move, we work in coordination with your tax adviser.
For more detail, our guides to rent indexation and the rental deposit explain the rules in force.
Which package is right for you?
When you live far from your property, the Comfort package is the best fit: you hand over full management, including works, inventories and the end of tenancies. The Premium package adds long-term asset advice, useful if you own several properties or are planning longer-term decisions.
Our property management packages
Essential
Property Management
"Essential"
For hands-on landlords
Comfort
Property Management
"Comfort"
Balance and peace of mind
Premium
Property Management
"Premium"
Asset optimisation and exceptional service
Where do we work?
LCI manages rental properties in Walloon Brabant, Brussels and Hainaut.
Frequently asked questions
Can you manage my property if I live outside the EU?
Do I need to come back to Belgium to sign documents?
Who deals with emergencies when I am on the other side of the world?
How will I know what is happening?
Do I stay in control of decisions?
What about tax?
Let’s talk about your property before you leave
An LCI property manager will get back to you personally, with no obligation.
