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Real estate loans: New historic drop for the "20-year fixed rate"!

This is certainly an exceptional case, but a well-known Belgian bank recently awarded a loan rate of 0.70 % to one of its clients. For both buyers and sellers, the market is currently profitable for all players in the real estate sector. It is therefore an ideal time to make an advantageous transaction.

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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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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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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 info 2026: What’s Changing for Owners and Investors

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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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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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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Buying property in Belgium as an expat

Belgium attracts many international buyers, from expats already living in the country to professionals relocating for work, families looking for long-term stability and investors seeking property in a central European market.

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Engel & Völkers Belgium

Chaussée de Waterloo 1173

1180 Uccle, Brussels (VAT: BE 1004.032.746)

Tel: +32 2 880 40 21