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Engel & Völkers Strengthens Its Company-Owned Network In Belgium

The Agencies Antwerp Centrum, Brasschaat and Heide-Kalmthout Become The Next Step in The Company-Owned National Growth Strategy

News, Trends & Opportunities: The Real Estate Gazette 2025

Your essential source of information on the Belgian real estate market

Why You Need an EPC & How to Read It

Understanding your home’s energy performance can make all the difference. In Belgium, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is mandatory for selling or renting a property and provides a clear overview of your home’s energy consumption and environmental impact.

Selling in summer: a unique opportunity?

When it comes to selling real estate, timing is everything. While many owners wait until September to put their property on the market, late summer offers unique advantages that can make all the difference. With fewer listings, motivated buyers, and a favorable credit environment, now is the perfect moment to maximize your chances of a successful sale.

Buying or Renting: The Real Estate Dilemma in 2025

Between financial stability and lifestyle flexibility, what's the right choice for you?

The Real Estate Market on the Belgian Coast: A Steady Sea in Shifting Times

Why a Property in Leuven Costs 21.8% More Than in Antwerp: The Power of Location

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.

Market Update: where does the Belgian Market stand in Q1 2025?

The real estate market remains one of the most closely watched pillars when it comes to building, consolidating, or passing on wealth. And 2025 has kicked off with a clear message: activity is picking up again, driven by a series of favorable tax measures and renewed buyer confidence.

Almine Rech-Picasso Gives Art a Place in Your Interior

Fire Safety & Insurances: What’s Changing for Your Property in 2025

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.

Home Staging for an Optimal Sale: An Interview with Trois Pièces

Since 2020, Laetitia Brone, a home staging expert, has been transforming properties into true masterpieces ready to captivate buyers and investors. Originally an interior decorator, she discovered home staging as a professional revelation—a field that requires a responsive, flexible approach and a clear business mindset. "Home staging differs significantly from traditional interior decoration. With tight deadlines and meticulous attention to detail, the goal is to quickly prepare a property to maximize its potential on the real estate market," Laetitia explains. With extensive experience, she now fully dedicates her work to this discipline, collaborating with real estate agencies and private clients to enhance each property and make it shine on the market.

How to Prepare Your Property for the Spring Market