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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Elena Kozyreva

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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.

Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

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Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

Taxes and associated costs

Check if real estate in these countries suits your goals

The selections include only verified real estate projects from reliable developers. Purchasing these properties may bring you a residence permit or even citizenship.

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Investments
Status
Time required
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Malta11 objects

€690,000+

Citizenship

1 or 3 years

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€690,000+Citizenship1 or 3 years
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Grenada20 objects

$150,000

Citizenship

6+ months

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$150,000Citizenship6+ months
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United Arab Emirates76 objects

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain47 objects

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal78 objects

€820+

Residence permit

4+ months

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€820+Residence permit4+ months
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Learn the prices for purchasing and renting a property in each country, the market dynamics and taxes on buying and selling real estate.

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Real estate investment in France

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

€5,394

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real 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...

€4,008

Average price per 1 m²

1,5%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real 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...

€2,436

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real 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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Real estate investment in Switzerland

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

€10,624

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real 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

A guide about investing in real estate was prepared by our expert

Igor Buglo

Igor Buglo

Head of the Maltese office, MBA

Updated:
April 13, 2024

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.