How to Buy Property in Belgium
For many expats living in Belgium it is a dream to own a property. The Belgian government, banks and estate agents make this dream possible for those with the cash.
In the last few years there have been some changes to real estate market regulation which make owning a house or an apartment more expensive. In Flanders almost every home buyer has to pay the ‘woonbonus’. This means that as a buyer you get back around € 3000,- from the tax authorities when buying a home. Apparently this was done because living in an apartment makes your life less expensive …