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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

Optimizing Your Rental Property

Renting out your property in Brussels or Walloon Brabant with Engel & Völkers allows you to maximize its profitability.

Real Estate Market Analysis 2024 in the Province of Liège and 2025 Forecasts

The Belgian real estate market in 2024 shows a certain stability after several years of significant fluctuations, according to the closing report of the 2024 Notary Barometer. Nationally, the distribution of sales deeds remains constant with 63% in Flanders, 28% in Wallonia, and 9% in Brussels. However, a slight increase in sales in Brussels stands out. But what about the Province of Liège?

Renovation obligation in Flanders: everything you need to know!

Since 1 January 2023, the renovation obligation has been in force in Flanders. This means that new owners of a house or flat with EPC label E or F are obliged to renovate their home to label D or better within 5 years of purchase.

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?

9 documents required to sell a property

Preparation is essential when it comes to selling a property. Do you want to sell your property? We are going to help you. The 9 documents you need to obtain are given below, together with some tips to follow.