Real estate investment in Belgium

Selling real estate to foreigners in Belgium is not limited: you can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow by an average of 1,1% every quarter. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €247,000, and today it is sold for €305,000.

€3,047

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

14—22%

Associated costs, of the property value

How the residential property price index is growing in Belgium

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Belgium

€1 million

Penthouse in the centre of Brussels

€500,000

Apartment in Brussels

€300,000

Apartment in Bruges

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Belgium residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Obtaining a Belgium residence permit or citizenship is not connected with purchasing real estate or investing in the country’s economy.

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Countries to buy a property and get residency or citizenship

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Property investments
Status
Obtaining time
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Malta13 properties

€300,000+

Permanent residency

6+ months

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€300,000+Permanent residency6+ months
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Grenada20 properties

$270,000+

Citizenship

8+ months

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$270,000+Citizenship8+ months
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UAE114 properties

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

Show 114 properties

AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain36 properties

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

Show 36 properties

€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal67 properties

Not limited

Residency after D Visas

6+ months

Show 67 properties

Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
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fr-flagReal estate investment in France

Foreigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in France.

€5,800

Average price per 1 m²

1.1%

Average price growth per quarter

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dk-flagReal estate investment in Denmark

Denmark limits real estate sales to foreigners: one must have a residence permit and live in the country for at least five years to buy...

€5,300

Average price per 1 m²

1.5%

Average price growth per quarter

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hr-flagReal estate investment in Croatia

To purchase a property in Croatia, one must get approval from the Minister of Justice. Foreigners can rent out real estate only through...

€3,400

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

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al-flagReal estate investment in Albania

The sale of real estate to foreigners in Albania is not restricted: you can buy, lease and sell housing or commercial real estate.

€1,171

Average price per 1 m²

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ch-flagReal estate investment in Switzerland

The sale of real estate to foreigners without a residence permit is restricted in Switzerland; permission for the purchase is required....

€14,300

Average price per 1 m²

1.1%

Average price growth per quarter

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si-flagReal estate investment in Slovenia

Selling real estate to non-EU citizens is prohibited in Slovenia. A legal entity can buy real estate if it’s a Slovenian company.

€2,809

Average price per 1 m²

2,2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Igor Buglo

Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA

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Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Belgium?

    Yes. The sale of real estate to foreigners in Belgium is not limited: you can buy, rent out, and sell residential and commercial real estate.

  • How much do houses cost in Belgium?

    Property prices in Belgium depend on the location. The average cost of 1 m² of housing is €3,047.

  • How much is the property purchase tax in Belgium?

    If you purchase a new property, the VAT is 21%. For secondary property, there is a 10—12,5% transfer tax.

  • Is Belgium good for real estate?

    Yes. Properties in Belgium are liquid assets: residential property increases in price by an average of 1,1% every quarter.

    Owning or renting real estate in the country is also one of the requirements for obtaining a residence permit in Belgium for financially independent persons. After 5 years of permanent residence in the country, a foreigner can apply for Belgian citizenship.