Belgian Real Estate Blog
Analyses, guides and advice for buying, investing and understanding the Belgian property market.
The Best Neighborhoods in Belgium for Families
Discover the most family-friendly municipalities and neighborhoods in Belgium: schools, green spaces, safety, amenities, and accessibility.
Walloon Real Estate Market: Municipality-by-Municipality Analysis
In-depth analysis of the Walloon real estate market: price trends, most and least expensive municipalities, provincial differences, and investment opportunities.
Renovating an Older Property: Costs, Grants, and Profitability
Practical guide to renovating an older property in Belgium: typical costs, regional grants, EPC improvement, and return on investment.
Brussels vs Suburbs: Where to Buy in 2025?
Detailed comparison between Brussels and its suburbs: prices, quality of life, transport, schools, and taxation. Which choice suits your profile?
Investing in Rental Property: Yield and Taxation
Complete guide to rental property investment in Belgium: gross and net yield calculation, rental income taxation, and best cities to invest.
EPC: Everything You Need to Know About Energy Certificates
Complete guide to the EPC certificate in Belgium: labels A to G, price impact, regional obligations, tips to improve scores, and available grants.
The 10 Cheapest Municipalities in Belgium in 2025
Discover the 10 Belgian municipalities with the lowest property prices in 2025. Statbel data, investment potential, and quality of life.
Notary Fees in Belgium: Calculation and Reduction
Understand Belgian notary fees in detail: registration rights, fees, administrative costs. Learn how to reduce them by region.
Buying an Apartment in Brussels: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide
Complete tour of all 19 Brussels municipalities for buying an apartment: average prices, atmosphere, transport, pros and cons of each neighbourhood.
How to Calculate Real Estate Investment Returns
Master the key real estate profitability formulas: gross yield, net yield, cash-on-cash return and IRR. Worked examples tailored to the Belgian market.
Renovation Grants in Wallonia 2025
Complete guide to renovation grants in Wallonia in 2025: housing premium, housing audit, EPC obligations, amounts and eligibility conditions.
Buying vs Renting in Belgium: Complete Simulation
Should you buy or rent in Belgium? Detailed simulation with break-even calculation, cost comparison over 5, 10 and 20 years, and tax advantages.
The Flemish Real Estate Market: Trends and Prices
Province-by-province analysis of the Flemish property market in 2025: median prices, hotspots, impact of the 3% reduced rate, and outlook.
Guide to Mortgages in Belgium
Everything about mortgages in Belgium: fixed vs variable rates, loan-to-value, personal contribution, outstanding balance insurance and NBB rules.
How to Estimate Your Property's Value
Three property valuation methods explained: comparative, income capitalisation and replacement cost. Online tools and practical advice.
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Property
The 10 most common mistakes first-time buyers make in Belgium and how to avoid them. Budget, visits, sales agreement, mortgage: the anti-pitfall guide.
Co-Ownership in Belgium: Rights, Charges and Regulations
Complete guide to co-ownership in Belgium: 2024 law, syndic's role, general assembly, common charges, reserve fund and co-owners' rights.
Investing in Student Housing: Returns and Taxation
Complete guide to investing in student housing in Belgium: university cities, yields of 5 to 8%, taxation, rental management and pitfalls to avoid.
How to Buy Your First Property in Belgium: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to buying your first property in Belgium: budget, search, offer, sales agreement, mortgage, and notarial deed.
Belgian Real Estate Prices 2025: Review and Trends
Complete analysis of Belgian real estate price evolution in 2025: regional differences, interest rate impact, and most dynamic municipalities.