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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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Are you thinking about becoming a second homeowner?

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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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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Our latest online Belgian "Private Residences"

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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The Evolution of Real Estate Prices in Leuven: An Analysis

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.

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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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Seller Guide

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.

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9 documents required to sell a property

Real Estate Agent

The IPI: more than a regulator

If you are looking to invest in real estate and build your own estate agent franchise, you may have already heard of the IPI, the Professional Institute of Estate Agents. This organisation is in charge of regulating the estate agency sector in Belgium and you must first be approved to become an estate agent. As knowing about it is vital to being able to work in the field, below you will find the main details about the IPI.

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The IPI: more than a regulator

Overview of the latest lifestyle articles

Steven Beckers: A history of the Belgian pioneer of urban agriculture

At 58 years of age, the Belgian architect Steven Beckers is more active than ever before. After a successful career, he became one of the main advocates of the circular economy and the initiator of urban agriculture in Belgium. An architect out of the ordinary, this portrait shows a man concerned with the harmony between people and the environment around them.

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Steven Beckers: A history of the Belgian pioneer of urban agriculture

Belgian praline, a special sweetness

Of course, everyone knows about Belgian chocolate, which has a well-established international reputation. However, we tend to know rather less about Belgian praline which originated in Brussels, in 1912, and has become one of confectionery’s unmissable specialities.

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A Great Fireworks Display on New Year's Eve in Liège

Staged each and every year, the Great Fireworks of la Saint Sylvestre - New Year's Eve - is a must-see celebration held in the city of Liège. Since 2007, the year of its launch, it has continued to stir the heartstrings and to attract many locals as well as tourists from all over Europe and the wider world.

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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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Architects of luxury real estate

Especially before the Covid-19 crisis, the luxury real estate market was doing very well. Especially in Flanders, there was an increase in transactions in the months leading up to the lockdown. A dozen Belgian architects targeted a client segment consisting of wealthy people.

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