Buying in Brussels in 2026: prices, trends and municipalities to watch
Average prices, sales volumes, lending and tax: here is what the official figures say about the Brussels property market in 2026. A municipality-by-municipality overview to help you buy with your eyes open.
Registration duties in Brussels: the abatement, how they are calculated and worked examples
In Brussels, registration duties amount to 12.5% of the price, but the abatement can save you €25,000. Rates, conditions, the ceiling and worked examples: the rules in force in 2026.
The true cost of buying property in Belgium: notary, duties, mortgage and hidden costs
On top of the price of a flat come registration duties, notary's fees, mortgage costs and several often-overlooked expenses. A full worked example for a €300,000 flat in Brussels.
The stages of buying property in Belgium: from the first viewing to the notarial deed
From the viewing to the handover of the keys, buying property in Belgium follows precise stages overseen by the notary. This guide covers the offer, the preliminary agreement, conditions precedent and the four-month period before the notarial deed.
The preliminary sale agreement: conditions precedent and what to check before you sign
In Belgium, the preliminary sale agreement is binding on both buyer and seller. Before signing, you need to check the conditions precedent, the planning status, the mandatory certificates and the terms of the deposit.
Buying your first home in Brussels: grants, loans and schemes to know about
A €200,000 abatement on registration duties, the resumption of Fonds du Logement loans, citydev homes, the Be Home premium: the Brussels schemes for first-time buyers changed in several ways in 2026. Here are the conditions in force in October 2026, and what has merely been announced.
Buying an apartment in a co-owned building in Brussels: syndic, service charges, reserve fund and documents to request
Buying an apartment also means joining a co-ownership, with its own rules, service charges and collective decisions. Here is what the Civil Code provides, the documents to obtain before signing and the points to watch in small buildings.
Buying a fully renovated property or one to renovate: a costed comparison
A property to renovate has a lower purchase price, but works, timescales and risks change the equation. Costs per m² in Brussels, VAT, the support available in 2026 and a costed simulation to compare the two options.