Best municipalities for investors in Flanders 2026
Discover the ideal municipalities for investors in Flanders, with median prices, neighborhood scores, and recommendations based on Statbel data.
Price/sqm (estimate)Median apartment price Flanders
| # | Municipality | House price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Messines | €152,500 |
| 2 | Menin | €164,500 |
| 3 | Lo-Reninge | €205,000 |
| 4 | Avelgem | €209,000 |
| 5 | Renaix | €209,000 |
| 6 | Dilsen-Stokkem | €210,000 |
| 7 | Middelkerke | €210,500 |
| 8 | Izegem | €216,000 |
| 9 | Heuvelland | €217,000 |
| 10 | Harelbeke | €219,000 |
Practical tips
- 1
A gross yield of 4-5% is considered good in Belgium.
- 2
Small apartments (studio/1 bedroom) generally offer better yield.
- 3
Property tax (précompte) varies by municipality : check the local rate.
- 4
Budget 1-2 months of vacancy per year in your calculations.
- 5
An EPC label C or better attracts tenants more easily.
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Our selection is based on Statbel data and considers median property prices, neighborhood scores (transit, schools, shops, green, safety), and demographic data. Rankings are updated quarterly.
Registration duties in Flanders are 3% for a first and only home and 12% for a second property. A reduced rate of 1% applies for major energy renovations.
Data is updated quarterly based on publications from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office.
Data: Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. Updated quarterly.