Hedendaagse villa in donkere steen en natuursteen, omringd door een groene tuin, illustratief sfeerbeeld

Registration duties and selling your property in 2027

What is the current Flemish rate, and which change has only been announced for 2027? Put the figures in context for a sale.

Selling discreetly: who sees your home, and when?

A discreet sale calls for deliberate choices about timing, photographs and sharing information.

Discreet gelegen landhuis tussen bomen en groen, illustratief sfeerbeeld
Karaktervilla met groene tuin in zonnig licht, illustratief sfeerbeeld

EPC and the renovation duty for a character home

Which energy requirements and heritage exceptions should you check before selling?

Assessing an offer for a distinctive home

Beyond the price, compare conditions, financing and timing.

Moderne villa in donkere baksteen met weerspiegelend water en tuin
Bouwplannen op tafel in een karaktervolle villa, illustratief sfeerbeeld

Which documents should you gather before selling?

A complete file gives buyers clarity and avoids delays. Review the relevant certificates, plans and information.

Mortgage rates and distinctive homes

Financing affects the full purchase budget. Understand monthly payments and what to ask your bank.

Moderne villa in donkere steen te midden van een groene tuin, illustratief sfeerbeeld
Hedendaagse villa in bosrijke heuvelachtige omgeving, illustratief sfeerbeeld

Buying a villa across the regional border

Compare costs, permitted status and renovation plans in Flanders and Wallonia.

Villa in donkere baksteen met lichte hedendaagse uitbreiding, illustratief sfeerbeeld

A planning breach at a villa: what should you check?

Investigate permits, outbuildings and possible regularisation before selling.

A pool or natural swimming pond at your villa

An exemption depends on the whole plot, including existing hard surfaces, location, water rules and local provisions.

Villa met elegant zwembad in groene tuin, illustratief sfeerbeeld
Villa met discrete hedendaagse uitbreiding in het groen, illustratief sfeerbeeld

An environmental permit for renovating a villa

From the first municipal check through the application, decision and start of work.

What if your home is listed in the heritage inventory?

Inventory status and formal protection lead to different checks for alterations and sales.

Stijlvolle Belgische herenwoning aan groene laan, illustratief erfgoedsfeerbeeld
Moderne villa in donkere steen en groene tuin, illustratief sfeerbeeld

Which work can be carried out without a permit?

Interior, facade, roof and garden: check Flemish exemptions and their conditions.

About this property advice

These articles provide general information as at their stated publication dates. Laws, tax rates and credit conditions can change. Applying the information to your property or plans requires checking the specific file and, where needed, advice from your notary, architect, lender or competent authority.