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.