Municipalities for first-time buyers
Buying your first property in Belgium? Discover the municipalities that offer the best value for first-time buyers. Our selection combines affordable prices and quality of life, taking into account the tax reductions you can benefit from.
Median house priceOverall score
| # | Municipality | House price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhay | 127 675 € |
| 2 | Silly | 129 360 € |
| 3 | Boussu | 129 618 € |
| 4 | Braives | 132 948 € |
| 5 | Sambreville | 139 323 € |
| 6 | Houffalize | 140 881 € |
| 7 | Heron | 143 411 € |
| 8 | Wellin | 143 648 € |
| 9 | Chiny | 145 144 € |
| 10 | Lobbes | 146 059 € |
| 11 | Andenne | 146 804 € |
| 12 | Crisnee | 147 719 € |
| 13 | Dour | 147 992 € |
| 14 | Kelmis | 149 548 € |
| 15 | Etalle | 149 803 € |
| 16 | Libramont-Chevigny | 150 083 € |
| 17 | Verlaine | 151 920 € |
| 18 | Aubange | 151 950 € |
| 19 | Donceel | 153 071 € |
| 20 | Vise | 153 180 € |
Practical tips
- 1
In Flanders, registration duties are reduced to 3% for a first purchase (instead of 12%).
- 2
In Brussels, a €200,000 exemption applies on the first bracket for a first purchase.
- 3
In Wallonia, there's a €20,000 exemption for properties under €350,000.
- 4
Budget approximately 15% of the price for acquisition costs (notary + duties).
- 5
A good EPC label (A or B) can reduce your energy bills by 50% or more.
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Buying your first property in Belgium? Discover the municipalities that offer the best value for first-time buyers. Our selection combines affordable prices and quality of life, taking into account the tax reductions you can benefit from.
Data is updated quarterly.