The city of Brussels suppresses illegal holidays
propagandaOn Friday, Urban Planning Adviser in Brussels decided to close a building used illegally as a tourist housing. According to the local authorities, the building contained six wide apartments and office, all of which were converted into Tourist residence places without legal mandate.
According to municipal services in Brussels, more than a year ago, contacts with the building official have been preserved with Requests to stop in their activitiesThat was not treated.
But this stage of dialogue was not enough. Hence the radical decision SealAccording to a statement from Brussels. The measure was received with the reactions that were found, with some of those who support it and others oppose.
The problem of housing and high prices
Straw Many people on the street with bags This comes here to stay. Then there are many people who do not know how to find accommodations, People who work “He finds the place of life,” says Maurice Demarto, one of the sealing building neighbors.
“Airbnb? Why not? People have always brought to the city center, which was a little abandoned. So start to close it It seems excessive“Niko Falk, another neighbor of the seal building.
The authorities claim that the aim of this measure is to maintain Arrival to Brussels housingEspecially in the city center, where Real estate pressure It is high.
Rudolph Van Winberg, a spokesman for the Brussels Hotel Association: “It is clear that it is a step in the good direction. We are clearly asking to implement the current regulations. It is necessary.”
Strict rental criteria enter into force
Many say that the owners of Brussels already feel the heat of pressure, the efficiency of short -term residences and some regulations. This month, I introduced a new Brussels Rental price regulations To stop exorbitant rents. The owners of the Brussels region are subject to more striking criteria on rental prices.
If the rent exceeds 20 % of the regional directional amounts, it is considered excessive. But if some of the inherent characteristics support the increase, there may be an exception. So, some They praised the active measures Against short residence, its qualification in the right direction.
“Unbearable unbearable competition”
“The current situation is not sustainable for those who respect the rules. This unfair competition is unbearable. It is a step in a good direction. We have to continue in this direction. “
Critics claim that, in addition to The problem of housingPlaces of unorganized tourism residence generate other urban problems. the Noise pollution It is a usual complaint, while the permanent population considers that the frequent expatriates and departures of tourists are inconveniences in the buildings.
Brussels hopes that this strong measure will send a clear message to other owners who can feel the temptation to fail. However, the city authorities suggest that they intend to prove that they pledged to ensure compliance with urban regulations.
