"Asbestos removal has been postponed for too long, while now is an opportune time to take action," Accon avm said in a press release. The moment is favorable, because from 2024 a general asbestos ban on roofs will apply.
"It is not wise to wait too long before removing asbestos. This is because construction and maintenance costs quickly rise due to the improving economy. The agendas of the asbestos remediation companies are also becoming full," reports Harm Jan Schipper, advisor at Accon. avm. "It is mainly financially beneficial to start maintenance now."
Accon avm reports that the number of entrepreneurs who have already carried out maintenance is very limited. More than three quarters of the asbestos roofs are owned by farmers. "We see that many entrepreneurs postpone maintenance until time is running out. Others spread it out over the years," says Schipper.
Financial advantage
According to Accon avm, the buildings in question are in some cases still in good condition, but the premiums for insuring the buildings with asbestos can quickly add up. "It is sensible to visualize what asbestos removal can mean for a company, also financially. For example, in 2018 there will again be €11,3 million in subsidies available for the removal of asbestos (a maximum of €25.000 per address). Skipper said.
Maintenance or improvement
The asbestos ban obliges farmers to invest in old buildings. Some farmers are therefore immediately taking a more thorough approach, for example by improving insulation and ventilation. However, this can have different tax consequences, because there is a difference between maintenance and improvement of the roof.
"Distribution of the costs always yields a financial advantage with major renovations, and the associated application of regulations. By acting now, the farmer can therefore benefit from tax. This with the small-scale investment deduction, the energy investment deduction or VAMIL scheme." close Skipper.
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