€1 million
Penthouse in the centre of Brussels
Property Investment in Belgium as a Foreigner
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
Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Belgium
€500,000
Apartment in Brussels
€300,000
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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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Purchase taxes
Property buyers pay a value-added tax for new builds or a transfer tax for resale properties. There is an additional notary fee.
Associated costs range from 13.7% to 21.6% of the purchase agreement value. When buying a new apartment for €500,000, the investor will spend €608,000, including associated costs.
Ownership taxes
Property owners pay an annual tax ranging from 1.25% to 2.5% of the cadastral value. The rate depends on the region.
In addition, owners pay a municipal tax, which base rate is up to 8% of the property tax amount. The municipal tax rates vary by region.
If the owner rents out the property, they pay a tax on net rental income at a progressive rate of 25% to 50%. The effective tax rate is 9% to 20% on the rental income.
Sale taxes
If the real estate seller has owned an object for less than five years, they pay a capital gains tax of 16.5% on the difference between the sale and purchase prices.
Countries to buy a property and get residency or citizenship
We offer proven properties that comply with the conditions of government programs for investors. You can buy real estate and obtain a residence permit or citizenship.
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Property investments
Status
Obtaining time
€375,000+
Permanent residency
6+ months
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€375,000+Permanent residency6+ months
AED 750,000+
Residence permit
2+ months
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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
Not limited
Residence permit
4+ months
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Not limitedResidence permit4+ months
Not limited
Residency after D Visas
6+ months
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Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA
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