Buying and Selling a Property in Belgium

Belgium has become a popular destination for visitors from overseas who come to visit medieval Bruges, as well as the fascinating cosmopolitan cities of Brussels and Antwerp. Ghent - Flanders’ main University town has also become one of the hippest places to be seen in, with its wealth of cafes and bars –especially vibrant during the goodtime Gentse Feesten. The best time to visit Belgium is during the months of May to September – especially if planning on outdoor pursuits in the Ardennes. Belgium’s popularity with visitors from abroad means there is good demand for property here, and there is a ready supply of both Belgian real estate, as well as rental properties in Belgium.

Property prices in Belgium appear at first glance to be extremely competitive; however there are a few things to take into account. The tax laws regarding the purchase of property in Belgium can seem quite complicated and there are a number of fees which crop up during the property transaction process – transfer fees can end up being as much as 20% of the purchase price of the Belgian property. On the plus side mortgages tend to be easy to secure in Belgium, and property prices are very often negotiable with potential buyers tending to put in offers well below the asking price, and then enter bartering with the vendor until an acceptable price on the property in Belgium is agreed.

Rental prices in Belgium vary from region to region but tend to start at around 1000 euros per month. If you are planning to stay in a Belgium property for any length of time it may be more advisable to buy a property in Belgium rather than rent.  Holiday accommodation in Belgium, however is plentiful and visitors often choose to rent a farm, villa, cottage or house and apartment in Belgium since this is a far more convenient choice of stay for groups or visitors or families.Eurofalcon.com is a great place to search for a holiday property in Belgium – using our simple search tools you can gain direct access to Belgian rental properties to suit you.

Eurofalcon.com is a European property portal which offers a quick and convenient way to find your dream Belgian property. Whether you are looking to buy a house to live in – or to rent out, or you are looking to rent a property in Belgium, Eurofalcon.com has all the tools to help you make an informed choice. To begin a search for the perfect property in Belgium simply enter a few details into the search engine and wait for the results – if you don’t see anything you like leave your details and we’ll get back to you – our listings of properties in Belgium is constantly being updated.