Learn how to obtain a Belgian license plate when moving to Leuven or Belgium. Step-by-step guidance for EU and non-EU vehicles, customs, inspections, insurance, taxes, and registration with the DIV.
Interested in gardening in an urban area? Learn more about gardening options in Leuven.
Each region in Belgium has its own system of sorting waste. Learn how to sort your trash correctly in the Leuven area.
A plaatsbeschrijving or survey/inventory report is mandatory when you move into a house or apartment.
Learn how to handle rental disputes in Leuven and Belgium. Discover tenant rights, mediation options, legal support services, and practical tips for resolving disagreements with landlords.
Learn how rental deposits (huurwaarborgen) work in Flanders. Discover the different types of rental guarantees, how to arrange one, how to get your deposit back, and what international tenants in Leuven should know.
Learn about electricity and gas providers in Belgium. Learn how to use the VREG V-Test, understand energy consumption, reduce costs, and choose the best energy contract for your home in Leuven.
Set up water, electricity, gas, internet, and TV in Belgium with confidence. Learn how to compare utility providers, transfer contracts, and manage household services in Leuven and Flanders.
Moving to Belgium? Learn how to transport your belongings, pets, and vehicle, understand customs requirements, arrange parking permits, and prepare for a smooth relocation to Leuven and Belgium.
Moving out of Leuven? Follow this practical checklist covering rental agreements, exit inspections, utility cancellations, de-registration, taxes, banking, and more.
Find household assistance in Belgium with this guide to dienstencheques. Learn where to hire cleaners, what it costs, and what to expect.
Do you have questions about studying, your diploma, additional training, etc.? Get information, advice and guidance at the learning hub.
Learn how Flemish Training Leave (Vlaams Opleidingsverlof or VOV) works in Belgium. Discover eligibility requirements, approved courses, Dutch classes, application steps, and FAQs for internationals in Flanders.
Translators and interpreters can be helpful in navigating the Belgian bureaucracy. Learn how to find a translator or interpreter in Leuven.
If you are over the age of 18 and have been living in Belgium since the previous year, it is required to file your taxes in Belgium.
The Huurdersbond (The Tenant's Association) provide legal rental advice to all private and social tenants in Flanders.
If you intend to drive or own a car in Belgium it is obligatory to take out, at least, a third-party liability coverage to help pay for the damage in case of an accident.
Learn how home insurance works in Belgium for renters and homeowners. Discover coverage options, costs, legal responsibilities, and tips for internationals living in Leuven and Belgium.
Learn when domestic staff insurance is required in Belgium, who is covered, how service vouchers (dienstencheques) work, and what homeowners in Belgium need to know to stay compliant.
Third-party liability insurance covers potential damage that you or others inflict on each other.
Opening a Belgian bank account is an important step needed in order to receive your income, pay in shops and make payments for rent, utilities, and more.
Planning to buy a home in Belgium? Learn how mortgage loans work, compare lenders, understand insurance requirements, and calculate the true cost of buying property in Belgium.
Discover the different insurance options you need if you plan to ride an e-bike, e-scooter, bicycle, or other modes of soft transportation.
