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Federia 2025 Rental Barometer: a strong signal for property investors

Federia 2025 Rental Barometer: a strong signal for property investors

Key takeaways: Brussels: average rent of €1,376 (+3.7%) Walloon Brabant: €1,238 (+8.3%) Median rent in Brussels: €1,250 Fewer than 8,000 new leases […]

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Terminating a tenancy to renovate: what investors really need to know in 2026

Terminating a tenancy to renovate: what investors really need to know in 2026

Why a good property investment is not necessarily a “bargain”

Why a good property investment is not necessarily a “bargain”

Leverage: a powerful tool when used methodically

Leverage: a powerful tool when used methodically

Why property remains a wealth-building cornerstone, even with high interest rates

Why property remains a wealth-building cornerstone, even with high interest rates

What should you do if a tenant provides a false payslip?

What should you do if a tenant provides a false payslip?

9 things to know before selling your home

9 things to know before selling your home

9 questions to ask before working with an estate agency: how do you choose the right one?

9 questions to ask before working with an estate agency: how do you choose the right one?

Selling your home yourself or using an estate agency: which should you choose?

Selling your home yourself or using an estate agency: which should you choose?

How much does it cost to sell your house in Belgium? Privately or through an estate agency: a comparison of the fees

How much does it cost to sell your house in Belgium? Privately or through an estate agency: a comparison of the fees

How long does it take to sell a house in Belgium? Average timescales and key stages in the Belgian property market

How long does it take to sell a house in Belgium? Average timescales and key stages in the Belgian property market

How can you sell your home faster in Belgium? Tips and advice to shorten the selling process

How can you sell your home faster in Belgium? Tips and advice to shorten the selling process

When should you sell your property in Belgium? What is the best time to put your property on the market?

When should you sell your property in Belgium? What is the best time to put your property on the market?

The 2024 property market: what you need to know about Brussels and Walloon Brabant

The 2024 property market: what you need to know about Brussels and Walloon Brabant

🏡 The correlation between property prices and inflation

🏡 The correlation between property prices and inflation

Should you carry out work before selling your house?

Should you carry out work before selling your house?

Registration of residential tenancy agreements in 2025: What landlords need to know

Registration of residential tenancy agreements in 2025: What landlords need to know

How do you estimate the value of your home and set the right sale price?

How do you estimate the value of your home and set the right sale price?

Reduction of registration duties to 3% in Wallonia: what you need to know for 2025

For Buyers & Tenants

Reduction of registration duties to 3% in Wallonia: what you need to know for 2025

5 warning signs to help you avoid bad tenants

5 warning signs to help you avoid bad tenants

5 tips for creating a compelling property listing!

5 tips for creating a compelling property listing!

Property photography: How should you prepare each room of your property for the photo shoot?

Property photography: How should you prepare each room of your property for the photo shoot?

The 8 mistakes to avoid when selling your house! (The last one will shock you!)

The 8 mistakes to avoid when selling your house! (The last one will shock you!)

2023 at J&J Properties: A year of renewal

2023 at J&J Properties: A year of renewal

Belgian Property Market Review 2023: Sales Decline, Prices Remain Stable

Belgian Property Market Review 2023: Sales Decline, Prices Remain Stable

Selling property in Belgium in 2024: Is now a good time?

Selling property in Belgium in 2024: Is now a good time?

WE’RE BACK: Dive into property in 2024 with our blog

WE’RE BACK: Dive into property in 2024 with our blog

End of Rent Indexation Restrictions for Energy-Inefficient Properties in Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia: Everything Belgian Property Owners Need to Know

End of Rent Indexation Restrictions for Energy-Inefficient Properties in Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia: Everything Belgian Property Owners Need to Know

Property in Europe: an overview!

Property in Europe: an overview!

New grant in Brussels: the Renolution grant

For Buyers & Tenants

New grant in Brussels: the Renolution grant

Is the property market stabilising?

Is the property market stabilising?

Notary fees: set to decrease?

For Buyers & Tenants

Notary fees: set to decrease?

How did the Belgian property market fare in 2021?

How did the Belgian property market fare in 2021?

Mandatory valuation before a mortgage loan is granted

For Buyers & Tenants

Mandatory valuation before a mortgage loan is granted

5 things to do to care for your garden in winter

5 things to do to care for your garden in winter

Which Region should you buy in in 2022?

Which Region should you buy in in 2022?

What is required to convert a property into student accommodation?

What is required to convert a property into student accommodation?

Do you need a personal contribution to invest in property?

Do you need a personal contribution to invest in property?

The Brussels-Capital Region wants to prevent “excessive” rents

The Brussels-Capital Region wants to prevent “excessive” rents

Buying or building: which is more cost-effective?

For Buyers & Tenants

Buying or building: which is more cost-effective?

I am separating: what happens to the tenancy agreement?

I am separating: what happens to the tenancy agreement?

What is Renolab?

What is Renolab?

How to convert your loft or attic?

How to convert your loft or attic?

Selling a rented property: how does it work?

Selling a rented property: how does it work?

How can you avoid wasting energy unnecessarily?

How can you avoid wasting energy unnecessarily?

Autumn 2021 interior design trends

Autumn 2021 interior design trends

What requirements must I meet to extend my house?

What requirements must I meet to extend my house?

How can you maintain good relations with your neighbours?

For Buyers & Tenants

How can you maintain good relations with your neighbours?

What does the reform of registration duties in Flanders involve?

For Buyers & Tenants

What does the reform of registration duties in Flanders involve?

Can I be forced to leave my home?

Can I be forced to leave my home?

How can you decorate your home on a small budget?

For Buyers & Tenants

How can you decorate your home on a small budget?

Exclusive and non-exclusive agency agreements: what do they mean?

Exclusive and non-exclusive agency agreements: what do they mean?

How to choose the right tenant

How to choose the right tenant

Should you buy or sell your property first?

Should you buy or sell your property first?

Is it wise to invest in 2021?

Is it wise to invest in 2021?

What is a smart home in 2021?

What is a smart home in 2021?

An increase in water prices in Brussels, but why?

An increase in water prices in Brussels, but why?

I have a dispute with my landlord/tenant! How can I resolve it?

I have a dispute with my landlord/tenant! How can I resolve it?

Outstanding balance insurance: what is it?

For Buyers & Tenants

Outstanding balance insurance: what is it?

A reduction in the VAT rate on new builds?

A reduction in the VAT rate on new builds?

Container homes, a popular concept

For Buyers & Tenants

Container homes, a popular concept

Which tenancy agreement should I sign?

Which tenancy agreement should I sign?

Welcome Vincent!

Welcome Vincent!

Is coliving subject to speculation?

For Buyers & Tenants

Is coliving subject to speculation?

Energy audits: what are they?

Energy audits: what are they?

The special development plan: what exactly is it?

The special development plan: what exactly is it?

Top 10 swimming pools of our dreams

Top 10 swimming pools of our dreams

5 tips for combining traditional and modern styles in your interior

5 tips for combining traditional and modern styles in your interior

Co-ownership manager

Co-ownership manager

Good news! A new property manager is coming to Brussels

Good news! A new property manager is coming to Brussels

“What does the future hold for my property assets?” Belgians are asking questions

“What does the future hold for my property assets?” Belgians are asking questions

Cadastral income: what is it?

Cadastral income: what is it?

Can you reclaim your registration duties when reselling?

Can you reclaim your registration duties when reselling?

What should you do in your garden in April?

What should you do in your garden in April?

Do I have to repaint the property at the end of my tenancy?

Do I have to repaint the property at the end of my tenancy?

Is it still worthwhile to let your flat through Airbnb?

Is it still worthwhile to let your flat through Airbnb?

Young buyers underestimate additional costs

For Buyers & Tenants

Young buyers underestimate additional costs

Converting a gymnasium into a loft? He did it!

Converting a gymnasium into a loft? He did it!

Coronavirus: can you view a property?

For Buyers & Tenants

Coronavirus: can you view a property?

Landlords and tenants: how can a tenancy agreement be ended?

Landlords and tenants: how can a tenancy agreement be ended?

How did the Belgian property market perform in 2020?

How did the Belgian property market perform in 2020?

The right of redemption: what is it?

The right of redemption: what is it?

Would you like to buy a property? Alone or with others? You have not decided yet!

For Buyers & Tenants

Would you like to buy a property? Alone or with others? You have not decided yet!

Is it worthwhile reviewing a mortgage?

Is it worthwhile reviewing a mortgage?

The seller wants to remain in the property after the deed is signed: what should you consider?

The seller wants to remain in the property after the deed is signed: what should you consider?

By 2050, 95% of Belgium’s property stock will need to be renovated

By 2050, 95% of Belgium’s property stock will need to be renovated

Welcome Pauline!

Welcome Pauline!

How can you gift property with 3% tax?

How can you gift property with 3% tax?

Does your tenant want to terminate their tenancy agreement early?

Does your tenant want to terminate their tenancy agreement early?

Property in 2020: what is the outlook after six months?

Property in 2020: what is the outlook after six months?

The DIU (Post-Intervention File): what is it?

The DIU (Post-Intervention File): what is it?

Are you entitled to the tax allowance?

For Buyers & Tenants

Are you entitled to the tax allowance?

What costs are involved in selling a property?

For Buyers & Tenants

What costs are involved in selling a property?

5 trends to follow when arranging your garden in 2020

5 trends to follow when arranging your garden in 2020

Remote notarial deeds are now possible!

Remote notarial deeds are now possible!

What exactly is the PEB?

What exactly is the PEB?

How should you furnish your property to ensure it is let?

How should you furnish your property to ensure it is let?

The SofaVisit by J&J – Cutting-edge virtual viewings

The SofaVisit by J&J – Cutting-edge virtual viewings

Were you thinking of selling or letting your property? Do not stop halfway!

Were you thinking of selling or letting your property? Do not stop halfway!

The big spring clean – 15-day challenge

The big spring clean – 15-day challenge