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Buying or Renting: The Real Estate Dilemma in 2025
Between financial stability and lifestyle flexibility, what's the right choice for you?
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Between financial stability and lifestyle flexibility, what's the right choice for you?

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.

Leuven, a city steeped in history and vibrant energy, has experienced a remarkable evolution in real estate prices over the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at the trends, factors, and forecasts that have influenced the real estate market in Leuven.

In 2025, new legal requirements have come into effect to enhance the safety of residential properties. From essential insurance coverage to mandatory fire safety equipment, both property owners and tenants must now ensure their homes are fully compliant with the latest regulations.
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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.

The year 2026 brings a series of regulatory and fiscal adjustments to the Belgian real estate market. With tax indexation, new rental standards, renovation grants and shifts in ownership trends, these changes have a direct impact on the management, valuation and profitability of property assets. Engel & Völkers provides a clear and actionable overview of what’s new.
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At Engel & Völkers Leuven, we know better than anyone that location plays a decisive role in determining the value of a property. A recent study by data platform Realo, published in the Trends Real Estate Guide, confirms this in a striking way: a comparable home costs on average 21.8% more in Leuven than in Antwerp.

Experience the Rustic Charm of Zuurbemde in Glabbeek: Perfect for Nature Lovers and Families


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.

Discover the September Digital Real Estate Gazette: Your Essential Source of Information for Brussels and Walloon Brabant
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