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The penthouse, an original concept

It was in the 1920s, also called "the Roaring Twenties," that the concept of a penthouse first appeared in the cityscape. Penthouses, apartments occupying the area of the top floor of a building, were very popular in New York until the time of the 1929 stock market crash. Afterwards, penthouses became scarcer again, especially during World War II. In the 1950s, people put up towering buildings again, and at the same time luxury penthouses reappeared. To this day, these luxury apartments are in high demand, especially in the centers of major cities.

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Liège : a description of each neighbourhood

Discover Liège, its city center rich in cultural heritage but also lively and animated with its many and varied shops, its world-famous Guillemins train station and its festivities. Easy to get to thanks to its motorway network and public transport, Liège is a city where life is good and where every bon vivant will find something to enjoy.

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Real estate market at the Belgian coast

The Belgian coast is traditionally an attractive location in terms of real estate. With a coast length of 67 kilometers and about 9 coastal municipalities, it is a great location for a second home or investment property, among other things. What makes it attractive for you to get started as a real estate agent or franchise on the Belgian coast?

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The Kangaroo House, an intergenerational home

The Kangaroo House, a concept that originated in Australia, is now making its way to Belgium. Estate agents such as Engel & Völkers are available to help buyers who want to buy a house that can be converted into a Kangaroo House. But what is the Kangaroo House concept? What are the legal requirements for a Kangaroo home?

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Durbuy, a charming city to discover

Durbuy is a historic town in eastern Belgium, in the Ardennes region. Although it has fewer than 500 inhabitants, Durbuy nevertheless has city status. Indeed, it's actually the "smallest city in the world", and was first granted this status by a city charter which it received during the Middle Ages. The document remains in force to this day, and Durbuy is still a charming city to discover with Engel & Völkers.

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Are you thinking about becoming a second homeowner?

Sometimes, we fall in love with a place where we spent holidays and wish that we could stay there a few more days or even a few weeks. By acquiring a second home with Engel & Völkers, this dream can become a reality.

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Celebrating the Grand Opening of our New Agency in Uccle

We are thrilled to share the exciting news of the grand opening of our new Engel & Völkers agency in Uccle! Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful group of clients, friends, and partners to celebrate this significant milestone with us. The event was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible support and presence of everyone who attended.

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Engel & Völkers expands its activities in and around Brussels under new management

Following a disagreement with the former franchisee, the license contracts for the Brussels, Wavre and Lasne areas came to an end on December 01, 2023. Leaving these territories free within the E&V network, the company has decided to expand its operations, this time under a 100% company owned structure by E&V, and no longer under a system of franchisees in these regions. Following the success of other cities such as Marbella, Barcelona and Milan, these are the first operations of this type in Belgium.

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Acquiring a home in their favourite neighbourhood is a lifelong dream come true for many buyers. First and second homes are also becoming increasingly popular as alternative tangible asset investments and a provision for old age.

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Engel & Völkers Belgium

Chaussée de Waterloo 1173

1180 Uccle, Brussels

Tel: +32 2 880 40 21