Guide to Buying a Seaside Property in Belgium

Published on and written by Cyril Jarnias

Owning an address facing the North Sea is a dream for more and more Belgians. With its 67 kilometers of coastline and nine coastal municipalities, Belgium offers a surprisingly diverse range of resorts, budgets, and property types. But buying by the sea is not something to be improvised: specific market, particular taxation, flood risks, technical diagnostics, maintenance and financing costs… there are many parameters to master.

Good to know:

This guide provides the essential benchmarks for acquiring a property on the Belgian coast, with the goals of minimizing the risk of unpleasant surprises and maximizing the value of your investment.

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Understanding the Belgian coast real estate market

The Belgian coast remains one of the most coveted real estate markets in the country. People come here for a weekend getaway, a vacation home, a seasonal rental investment, or a future retirement home. The appeal is undeniable, but the figures tell a more nuanced story than it appears.

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Increase in apartment sales on the coast in the first half of 2025 after several years of decline.

In terms of prices, the underlying trend remains upward even if a recent slowdown has been observed. In 2024, an apartment on the coast cost an average of €332,033, about 22% more expensive than the Belgian average. Over three years, prices per square meter increased by 13.5% to reach €4,088/m² in July 2024, compared to €3,034/m² nationally. But between July 2023 and July 2024, the increase was limited to 1.2%, while the country still rose by 1.7%. Rising interest rates have clearly eroded purchasing power and cooled the price surge.

Buyer profile: who is buying on the North Sea?

The coastal market is dominated by Flemish buyers, often already homeowners, who have sufficient wealth to afford a second home.

Buyer profile on the coast (H1 2025)Estimated share
Flemish buyers88.5 %
Walloon buyers5.1 %
Brussels buyers2.6 %
Foreign buyers2.7 %

In terms of age, people in their fifties and sixties largely dominate. In the first half of 2025, 50-60 year olds represented 26.7% of purchases, people in their forties 23.9%, and those over 60, 23%. Unlike the national market, young households remain a minority on the coast, precisely because prices are significantly higher and it often involves second homes.

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Belgium has over 1.15 million multi-property households, 93% of whom invest in domestic real estate.

Where to buy on the Belgian coast: resorts, price gaps and strategic choices

The Belgian coast concentrates very different realities depending on the municipality. Between a studio in Westende and a three-bedroom apartment on the dike in Knokke, the budget gap is dizzying. Your strategy – family getaway, rental yield, prestige, capital gain perspective – will largely depend on the chosen location.

The most affordable and the most exclusive municipalities

The further east you go, the higher the prices soar. Certain municipalities clearly stand out, both in terms of their price levels and their recent trends.

Municipality / segment (2024–H1 2025)Approximate average priceSpecial feature
Westende (apartment)± €198,000–210,000Among the cheapest on the coast
De Panne (apartment)± €205,000Entry-level on the French side, strong sales increase (+29.4%)
Bredene (apartment)~30% below coastal averageMost affordable municipality, no dike
Middelkerke (apartment)Median ± €199,000Low prices, favorable municipal taxation
Ostend (apartment)Median ± €215,000Very active market, many listings
Nieuwpoort (apartment)Down ~20.8% H1 2025Dynamic resort, marina, historically high prices
Heist‑aan‑Zee (apartment)± €456,000High-end segment
Knokke‑Heist (average apartment)± €696,000–789,000Most expensive municipality on the coast
Seafront apartment in Knokke> €1.4 millionUltra-prime, national record on the dike

Figures vary according to sources and periods, but the order of magnitude is clear: in Knokke‑Heist, an apartment is on average 137% more expensive than in Bredene. Knokke remains about 38% more expensive than Nieuwpoort, yet the second most costly municipality. At the other end, Westende, De Panne, Bredene, or Middelkerke form the “budget” tier of the coast.

Tip:

For an investor seeking good value for money, municipalities more affordable than the star resorts are often interesting. They generally offer better rental yields and have potential for capital appreciation, as they tend to gradually catch up with the most sought-after destinations.

The decisive impact of proximity to the beach and sea view

By the sea, a few dozen meters change everything. A study of over 21,000 listings shows it clearly: the closer you get to the sand, the higher the prices soar.

Walking distance to the beachAverage premium vs > 10 minutes
1 to 5 minutes (≤ 500 m)+9.6 %
1 minute (± 100 m)up to +27 %

Apartments located directly on the dike form a category of their own. In 2024, a “standard” apartment on the coast sold for an average of €332,033, compared to €427,165 for a seafront property, nearly €100,000 more. Over five years, dike apartments gained 31% in nominal value, compared to 17.5% for all coastal apartments.

Example:

For the same budget, a buyer can opt for an apartment with a frontal view 2 minutes from the beach, or choose a larger property (an extra bedroom or more space) by accepting a side view and a 7 to 10 minute walk to the shore. This trade-off illustrates how the three key parameters (municipality, distance to the beach, quality of view) concretely influence value.

What type of property to choose: apartment, house, studio, serviced residence…

Almost all purchases by the sea involve apartments. But within this category, possibilities vary, with different implications in terms of cost, management, taxation, and profitability.

Apartment in a building: the dominant format

Apartments in multi-unit buildings clearly dominate the coast. They offer several advantages:

– sharing of certain costs (elevator, roof, facade),

– simpler maintenance than a villa with a garden,

– property tax sometimes lower than for a single-family home,

– deep resale market.

In return, you have to deal with the homeowners’ association: general meetings, majority decisions, potentially high fees, possible noise disturbances. The older the building, the more you need to anticipate collective work (elevator upgrades, facade renovation, insulation) which can represent several thousand euros per unit.

Single-family home or villa: rarer, more expensive, more demanding

Houses and seaside villas represent a more limited share of the market but remain sought after by families and wealthy buyers, especially on the west coast (Koksijde, De Panne, La Panne – French side) and in the residential neighborhoods of Knokke or De Haan.

Attention:

Single-family homes on the coast offer space and privacy, but require increased maintenance, especially due to salty winds that corrode materials. For older owners, who are a majority in these areas, managing a large house and garden often becomes too burdensome, explaining their interest in easier-to-maintain apartments.

Studio and small unit: the star of seasonal rentals

For a short-term rental strategy, the studio is often the most profitable format. The entry ticket is lower, tourist demand for small units is strong, and occupancy rates are generally higher than for large apartments, especially off-season.

Belgian yield figures are less documented than those of French resorts, but the findings are similar: it’s on well-located small units (close to beach, shops, transport) that occupancy rates and gross profitability are highest.

Serviced residences, holiday parks, and hotel rooms

Besides “classic” purchase, there are more specific formulas:

Atypical real estate investments

Presentation of different forms of real estate investment offering integrated services or delegated management, with their main characteristics.

Serviced residences

Accommodation, notably for seniors, with services (catering, assistance, security). Assets: simplified management. Drawbacks: higher fees and more involved consultation, sometimes specific taxation.

Houses in holiday villages

Purchase of a house or chalet whose operation is entrusted to an operator. The owner receives rent (often indexed) and can occupy the property a few weeks per year. Trade-offs: payment of a commission and dependence on the operator’s commercial performance.

Hotel rooms

Purchase of a room in a hotel through certain programs. Rents are linked to the establishment’s performance. The owner cannot stay for free but benefits from discounts on their stays.

These models appeal to those who want minimal involvement in management, but they offer less freedom (limited personal occupancy time, difficulty changing managers easily, sometimes harder resale).

Parking spaces and garages: the smart small investment

A market often underestimated on the coast: parking spaces and garages. In large resorts and very touristy areas, the shortage of spaces makes these assets very liquid. A good spot can be found for less than €50,000, with simple rental, low fees, and almost constant demand.

A monthly rent of €100 to €150 is common, offering attractive gross yields and infinitely lighter management than a seasonal rental apartment.

Taxation, registration fees, and local taxes: what you really need to budget for

The price on the listing is only the visible part of the iceberg. Between regional taxes, registration fees, notary fees, annual taxation, and possible municipal taxes on second homes, it is essential to calculate the full bill before committing.

Registration fees: region, second home, and new vs. old

For a seaside property, you are most often in the case of a property not intended to be the primary residence, so without a significant reduction in registration fees.

RegionType of propertyStandard registration fee rate
Flanders (coast)Second home / investment12 %
FlandersOwn and only residence (under conditions)2 % from 2025
Wallonia, BrusselsSecond home / investment12.5 %

On the coast, you will almost always be in Flanders, so at 12% registration fees if the property is not declared as a primary residence. For an old apartment bought for €300,000, that’s already €36,000 in fees, plus notary fees (around 1.5 to 2% of the price) and administrative costs (searches, transcription, etc.), so you need to budget for total costs of 15 to 17% of the price for an existing property.

For a new property, construction is subject to 21% VAT and registration fees apply only to the land value. The additional cost can be very significant compared to buying an older property, even if, in return, energy performance is much higher and short-term work is rare.

Tax regime for a new property

Municipal and environmental taxes on second homes

Some coastal municipalities apply specific taxes on second homes. Amounts and logic vary greatly from one municipality to another:

– In Ostend, a flat tax of about €1,000 is required for a second home.

– In many resorts, this type of tax has been significantly increased in recent years.

– Other municipalities, like De Panne, have refused to increase these taxes to remain attractive to investors.

– In Knokke or Koksijde, if you establish your domicile there (primary tax address), the municipal tax on the second home can drop to 0%, with a significant effect on your overall tax burden.

Good to know:

In addition to usual taxes, some municipalities like Koksijde apply a local environmental tax, which can amount to about €200 per year. Before any purchase, it is recommended to ask your notary or real estate agency for a complete breakdown of the municipal taxes applicable to the specific property.

Annual taxation and real estate income

In Belgium, income from your property (rented or not) is taxed mainly based on the cadastral income (CI). For a property not used as a primary residence:

– the property withholding tax is calculated on the indexed CI,

– for personal income tax, the indexed CI is increased by 40% and integrated into your real estate income,

– if the property is rented for professional purposes, the actual rents may be taken into account, which completely changes the equation and increases the tax bill.

Added to this, where applicable, are tourist stay taxes for holiday rentals, taxes on unoccupied dwellings in some municipalities, and capital gains tax upon short-term resale in certain scenarios. Finally, a second home does not offer the same exemptions for inheritance tax as a primary residence: the surviving spouse only benefits from an exemption for the family home, not for the seaside getaway.

Diagnostics, flood risks, and planning constraints: securing your purchase

Buying by the sea also means buying in an area exposed to specific risks: salty wind, corrosion, humidity and, more sensitive still, flood risk from overflowing waterways and from the sea. Belgian regulations impose a series of mandatory diagnostics and disclosures.

Mandatory technical diagnostics

Before signing the deed, the seller must provide a true “technical file” for the property. Some documents are mandatory everywhere in Belgium, others depend on the region.

Diagnostic / documentMain obligationIndicative cost
EPC Certificate (energy)Sale and rental, mention in listings~€1/m² (± €150–300)
Electrical installation inspectionSale of an installation over 25 years old± €130–250
Soil certificate (OVAM in Flanders)Sale of land/property in Flanders and Wallonia± €50–250
Asbestos diagnostic (Flanders)Sale of older properties, mandatory since 2022± €500
Municipal planning informationAny deed of sale± €50–300

The absence of these diagnostics can lead the notary to refuse to complete the deed, or even result in the annulment of the sale and hold the seller liable. As a buyer, requesting and analyzing these reports as early as the sales agreement allows you to detect potential major work to be planned (electricity, asbestos, soil pollution, non-compliance with planning rules).

Flood risk: P-score, G-score, and flood zone maps

On the coast, the risk comes not only from the sea, but also from heavy rainfall and overflowing waterways. Each region maps these risks and obliges sellers to inform buyers.

In Flanders, two scores are key:

– P‑score (parcel): land sensitivity to flooding,

– G‑score (building): effective sensitivity of the building.

Good to know:

Real estate properties are classified from A (no modeled risk) to D (medium probability of flooding in the current climate). Since April 2023, sellers and landlords (for long leases) have the obligation to mention these scores in listings and transmit them at the deed.

In Wallonia and Brussels, the vocabulary differs but the idea is the same: maps distinguish zones with low, medium, or high hazard, depending on the recurrence and submersion height. In Wallonia, a high hazard zone is typically defined by a flood with a return period ≤ 25 years and a water height ≥ 30 cm.

On the coast, even if dikes offer significant protection, the risk is not zero: sea level rise and the intensification of extreme events due to climate change require integrating this parameter into your purchasing decision and your fire insurance.

Concretely checking the risk before buying

Beyond official maps (consultable online: Walloon Geoportal, Flemish maps via watertoets.be, Brussels regional sites), some simple steps are essential:

Tip:

To anticipate flood risks, it is advisable to carefully examine the property and its surroundings. Start by inspecting basements, garages, and cellars for signs of moisture or marks left by past water. Ask neighbors about any past flooding episodes in the area. Finally, analyze the topography: a property located at the bottom of a slope, near a watercourse, or lacking protective structures (dikes, retention basins) may be more exposed.

Notaries and real estate agents have an obligation to inform and must indicate to the prospective buyer if the property is in a risk zone. This point will also be included in the deed.

Insurance and additional costs related to risk

In Belgium, coverage for natural disasters is included in most fire insurance contracts. But for a property located in a risk zone, the insurer may:

– significantly increase the premium,

– impose a high deductible,

– exclude certain guarantees for properties recently built in an officially designated flood zone.

A house that has already suffered flooding remains insurable, unless it was built after the official demarcation of the risk zone. In any case, you need to carefully check what the contract covers: relocation costs, cleaning, repairs, new replacement value of furniture, etc.

Real cost of a seaside property: maintenance, fees, and homeowners’ association

Owning an apartment by the sea costs more than an equivalent property inland, and not just because of the purchase price. Between routine maintenance, homeowners’ association fees, energy, insurance, and taxation, it’s prudent to allocate part of the annual budget to these items.

Rules of thumb for maintenance

Real estate management experts often recommend setting aside between 1% and 3% of the property’s value per year for maintenance (excluding homeowners’ association fees). For a €300,000 property, this represents €3,000 to €9,000 per year for:

– small jobs (painting, carpentry, plumbing),

– unexpected repairs (roof, leak, facade seals),

– system maintenance (boiler, ventilation, windows).

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Maximum estimated annual cost for small maintenance jobs on a 100 m² seaside home, due to exposure to salty wind and humidity.

Homeowners’ association fees and major work

For an apartment, homeowners’ association fees are frequently between €500 and €3,000 per year, depending on the building size, presence of an elevator, pool, concierge, and the age of the building. This can be supplemented occasionally by significant capital calls for structural work: facade insulation, replacement of common window frames, elevator modernization.

In a seaside resort, this work is all the more crucial as the property value and its EPC (energy performance certificate) heavily depend on it. A poorly maintained, energy-inefficient building will be harder to resell and at a discount.

Energy, insurance, and small items not to forget

For an average Belgian household, the energy bill (electricity, heating, water, hot water) exceeds €2,500 per year. For a second home, the bill will often be lower, but far from negligible if you heat the apartment all year or rent it frequently.

Good to know:

In Belgium, home insurance costs on average €500–550 per year. For a second home, the premium is often higher due to an increased risk of undetected incidents (like a leak or break-in) due to less regular occupancy. If you engage in seasonal rentals, it is essential to check the specific options in your contract, notably those concerning liability towards tenants and coverage for damage they might cause.

In total, for a €300,000 apartment by the sea, it’s not unreasonable to plan for €4,000 to €7,000 per year in recurring budget (excluding loan interest), adding up fees, small jobs, insurance, and energy.

Financing your seaside purchase: loan, loan taxation, and personal contribution

Access conditions for mortgage loans have tightened in recent years, but remain favorable for those with a good application and sufficient contribution. Buying a second home is not done under the same tax framework as a first home.

Mortgage loan for a coastal property

To buy a property on the coast, you can:

– either take out a new mortgage loan specific to this acquisition,

– or use an increase of an existing loan if you have already repaid a significant portion of your first loan.

In all cases, the bank examines:

Good to know:

To assess your loan application, banks analyze several key elements: your stable and regular income, your debt level (monthly payments ideally should not exceed 40% of the household’s net income), your personal contribution (as they rarely finance notary and registration fees), the property’s value (often verified by an appraisal), and, increasingly, the home’s energy performance (properties with very poor ratings are difficult to finance at good rates).

For an investor, the fact of renting the property works in your favor: the expected rental income can be partially taken into account in calculating your repayment capacity, especially if it’s a long-term lease.

Tax advantages: what changes for a second home

Recent reforms have reduced the tax benefit of mortgage loans on second homes. For loans taken out from 2024:

Good to know:

For real estate properties that are not the family residence, the tax reduction on the repaid capital and on the outstanding balance insurance premium has been eliminated at the federal level. However, the interest paid remains, in principle, deductible from your real estate income (excluding own residence). This deduction allows reducing or neutralizing the tax on the indexed cadastral income.

In short, the tax leverage still exists via interest, but it is much less generous than before. The second home remains primarily a tool for diversifying assets and generating income, not a tax shelter product.

Renting your seaside property: profitable opportunity, demanding management

One of the great attractions of a North Sea property is the possibility to rent it out when you’re not using it. The coast has strong tourist demand, and the seasonal rental market is dynamic. But profitability is never automatic.

Seasonal rental: high potential, real risks

Short-term rental (weekly, weekend) concentrates the bulk of tourist demand. A well-located studio or small apartment can be rented for a large number of weeks per year, particularly during school holidays and good weather.

Platforms like Airbnb or Booking facilitate connections, but involve:

Tip:

Managing a tourist rental involves navigating strong occupancy variations between seasons and intense logistics (managing arrivals/departures, cleaning, linen, maintenance). It also leads to accelerated wear and tear on the property, generates commissions for platforms, and must adapt to local regulations concerning furnished tourist accommodations, which can change.

Gross yields can be attractive, but net profitability will largely depend on your ability to limit management costs (yourself or via a local service) and maintain a good occupancy rate outside July-August.

Long-term rental: more stable, often less profitable

Putting your coastal apartment up for standard rental (9-year lease or more) provides:

– more regular income,

– less daily logistics,

– a clear legal framework.

Good to know:

The monthly rents received via a long-term rental are generally lower than the potential income from seasonal tourist rental. In Wallonia, entrusting your property to a Social Real Estate Agency (Agence Immobilière Sociale – AIS) can offer specific tax advantages, such as an exemption from the property withholding tax or a reduced VAT rate on certain dwellings. On the Flemish coast, other regulatory schemes mainly apply.

Rental income taxation

If you rent to individuals for private use (the most frequent case for a vacation apartment), the tax administration does not take actual rents into account: it is the indexed cadastral income increased by 40% that serves as the base. However, if the property is rented for professional activity (offices, commerce), the actual rents may be taxed, which completely changes the tax equation.

In any case, renting requires checking:

– compatibility with the homeowners’ association regulations (some associations prohibit short-term rentals),

– the insurance policy terms (tenant liability, damage caused by tenants),

– any municipal tourist tax.

Buying by the sea in Belgium or elsewhere: comparison and alternatives

Facing the prices of some Belgian resorts, it can be tempting to compare with other coastal markets, particularly in France or the Belgian Ardennes.

Belgian coast vs. French coastline

Even in Knokke‑Heist, considered expensive, the Belgian coast remains below the most prestigious French records. Resorts like Ramatuelle, Saint‑Jean‑Cap‑Ferrat or Saint‑Tropez display prices that easily exceed €14,000/m², while the Belgian coast averages around €4,000–5,000/m², with occasional peaks on the Knokke dike.

Good to know:

Some French coasts (Channel, Brittany, Languedoc‑Roussillon) offer price per m² comparable to or lower than the most expensive municipalities on the Belgian coast. These markets can be an alternative for Belgian investors attracted by the climate or local atmosphere. It is crucial to account for tax and regulatory differences, notably the strict regulation of tourist rentals (the “Elan” law).

Belgian alternatives: Ardennes, large cities, and medium-sized towns

For those seeking peace, nature, and greenery, the Belgian Ardennes offer another form of getaway. Municipalities like Spa, Vielsalm, or Durbuy display price per square meter (around €1,800–2,500/m² for apartments) significantly more affordable than by the sea, with also a tourist rental market, but less seasonal than the coast.

For purely rental investment, some cities in Wallonia (Charleroi, Liège, Namur) or Flanders (Aalst, Dendermonde, Sint‑Niklaas) offer gross yields of 7–8% on primary residence housing. This moves away from the vacation home concept, but optimizes profitability more.

Five ways to structure your seaside purchase project

To turn a dream of seaside property into a solid project, a few guidelines can serve as a roadmap.

1. Clarify the primary objective: personal use, profitability, or asset building

An apartment you will use 8 weekends a year is not chosen the same way as a property intended for rental 40 weeks a year. Before viewing:

– prioritize your criteria: view, distance to the beach, budget, number of bedrooms, specific resort, capital gain perspective,

– set a target occupancy rate if you rent seasonally,

– decide if the project is primarily familial (pleasure and memories) or asset-based (profitability, inheritance).

2. Define a realistic budget, including all costs

On the coast, it is common to underestimate additional costs. For an old apartment at €350,000, between registration fees (12%), notary fees, loan costs (mortgage deed) and initial work, it’s not unusual for the total bill to exceed €80,000.

Therefore, calculate a total budget including:

– property price,

– 15–17% acquisition costs,

– 1 to 3% of the price per year for maintenance,

– homeowners’ association fees,

– municipal / environmental taxes,

– insurance and energy.

3. Choose the municipality and location methodically

Instead of being guided solely by emotion (childhood memories, “fashionable” resort), combine:

Key Real Estate Indicators

Analysis of factors influencing the real estate and rental market in coastal municipalities.

Prices & Segments

Average prices per municipality and per segment: town center, seafront (dike), and second row.

Taxation

Local tax situation: level of taxes on second homes and environmental taxes.

Accessibility

Transport connections: coastal tramway, railway stations, and highway access.

Rental Market

Depth of the rental market assessed via tourist attendance, event calendar, and presence of leisure infrastructure.

Some municipalities like Bredene, De Haan, or Middelkerke, long underestimated, have recorded significant price increases (up to +16.7% over three years) while remaining 20 to 30% cheaper than the average of the most upscale resorts.

4. Anticipate technical risks: EPC, flooding, corrosion, work

A well-insulated apartment, with a good energy certificate and located outside a flood risk zone, will resell better and more easily attract long-term tenants. Require:

– a recent EPC,

– the electrical installation inspection report,

– the soil, asbestos certificates (in Flanders),

– previous plans and permits to verify planning compliance,

– the mention of P/G scores (Flanders) or the situation regarding hazard maps (Wallonia/Brussels, for properties more inland).

And don’t hesitate to call in an independent expert for a technical inspection or appraisal, especially if you’re targeting an old building on the seafront.

5. Think long term: resale, inheritance, taxation

Coastal real estate has shown its ability to generate capital gains over the long term, despite slowdown phases. Between 2020 and 2024, coastal apartments gained about 17.5% in nominal value, and dike properties 31%. Investing today is therefore also justified by the prospect of selling for more in about ten years.

But to optimize this prospect:

– pay attention to the intrinsic quality of the property (location, condition, EPC),

– account for inheritance tax on second homes,

– discuss with your notary a possible bare ownership / usufruct structure for your children, if inheritance is part of your goals.

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Buying a property by the sea in Belgium is neither a trivial act nor a luxury reserved for a few. It is a structuring project, halfway between a lifestyle choice and an asset strategy. By entering this very specific market with a good knowledge of prices per municipality, additional costs, risks (flooding, corrosion, work) and tax rules, you will turn a beach dream into a considered and lasting investment.

The Belgian coast, with its highly contrasting resorts, allows combining accessibility (in the more affordable municipalities), quality of life, capital gain perspective, and, for those who wish, rental income. Provided you move forward with numbers in hand, diagnostics ready, and a clear time horizon, buying by the sea in Belgium remains a solid opportunity in a real estate landscape undergoing significant change.

Why it’s better to contact me? Here is a concrete example:

A French business owner, around 50 years old, with a financial portfolio already well structured in Europe, wanted to diversify part of his capital into residential real estate in Belgium to seek rental yield and exposure to a stable eurozone market. Allocated budget: €400,000 to €600,000, without using credit.

After analyzing several markets (Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent), the chosen strategy involved targeting a rental property or a well-located apartment in a dynamic Brussels neighborhood, combining a target gross rental yield of 5 to 6% – the higher the yield, the higher the risk – and potential for medium-term appreciation, with a total ticket (acquisition + notary fees + possible work) of around €500,000. The mission included: city and neighborhood selection, connection with a local network (real estate agent, notary, tax specialist), choice of the most suitable structure (direct ownership or via a Belgian asset-holding company) and definition of a diversification plan over time.

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