Leuven, a city steeped in history and vibrant energy, has experienced a remarkable evolution in real estate prices over the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at the trends, factors, and forecasts that have influenced the real estate market in Leuven.
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This is certainly an exceptional case, but a well-known Belgian bank recently awarded a loan rate of 0.70 % to one of its clients. For both buyers and sellers, the market is currently profitable for all players in the real estate sector. It is therefore an ideal time to make an advantageous transaction.
It was in the 1920s, also called "the Roaring Twenties," that the concept of a penthouse first appeared in the cityscape. Penthouses, apartments occupying the area of the top floor of a building, were very popular in New York until the time of the 1929 stock market crash. Afterwards, penthouses became scarcer again, especially during World War II. In the 1950s, people put up towering buildings again, and at the same time luxury penthouses reappeared. To this day, these luxury apartments are in high demand, especially in the centers of major cities.
Discover Liège, its city center rich in cultural heritage but also lively and animated with its many and varied shops, its world-famous Guillemins train station and its festivities. Easy to get to thanks to its motorway network and public transport, Liège is a city where life is good and where every bon vivant will find something to enjoy.
The Belgian coast is traditionally an attractive location in terms of real estate. With a coast length of 67 kilometers and about 9 coastal municipalities, it is a great location for a second home or investment property, among other things. What makes it attractive for you to get started as a real estate agent or franchise on the Belgian coast?
Since 1 January 2023, the renovation obligation has been in force in Flanders. This means that new owners of a house or flat with EPC label E or F are obliged to renovate their home to label D or better within 5 years of purchase.
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This week I’m taking you to Antwerp ! You can come to visit the museums, enjoy the urban spaces or discover this capital of the fashion world. But you can also come to eat well. Gastronomy holds the pride of place here and there are several restaurants that are not to be missed. The Flemish metropolis is home to The Jane, one of the most famous restaurants in Belgium. But there are many other restaurants that make Antwerp a true gastronomic capital. While you can indulge yourself with the many chocolatiers, cafes and waffle makers, there are also several very good restaurants. It's all about gourmet restaurants as well as breweries or bistros where you can enjoy the freshest fish and seafood.
It was in the 1920s, also called "the Roaring Twenties," that the concept of a penthouse first appeared in the cityscape. Penthouses, apartments occupying the area of the top floor of a building, were very popular in New York until the time of the 1929 stock market crash. Afterwards, penthouses became scarcer again, especially during World War II. In the 1950s, people put up towering buildings again, and at the same time luxury penthouses reappeared. To this day, these luxury apartments are in high demand, especially in the centers of major cities.
At 58 years of age, the Belgian architect Steven Beckers is more active than ever before. After a successful career, he became one of the main advocates of the circular economy and the initiator of urban agriculture in Belgium. An architect out of the ordinary, this portrait shows a man concerned with the harmony between people and the environment around them.
After a busy day shopping or after a day of stressful and exhausting work, there's nothing better than treating yourself to a lovely hot chocolate. However, there are so many cafes lining the streets of central Brussels it is difficult to find one where you can be sure that its chocolate will be excellent. To be sure to find the best example of the drink that will make you sigh with nostalgia, and the perfect place to share a friendly moment with those who, big or small, accompany you, we are going to share our favourite addresses with you...
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