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Fewer Homes Sold, but Prices Continue to Rise

Summary by De Tijd
Between July and September, 2.2 percent fewer homes were sold in Belgium than a year earlier. Higher interest rates are slowing down the real estate market, but average purchase prices continue to rise. A house in Flanders costs nearly 400,000 euros.
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Key takeaways According to Fednot's most recent Real Estate Barometer, the Belgian real estate market experienced a slight downturn in the third quarter of 2026. Total home sales fell by 2.2 percent compared to the same period in 2025. The decline was stronger for houses, which saw a decrease of 2.8 percent, while the sale of […]

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Flemish Brabant remains the most expensive province in which to buy a home, and prices keep rising. This is evident from figures from the Notary Barometer. You pay an average of 455,000 euros for a house in our province, 4% more than last year and almost 20% more than five years ago. And while slightly fewer homes are being sold in the rest of Belgium, our sales have just grown.

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In Limburg, 5.1 percent fewer houses were sold during the third quarter of 2026 than a year earlier. This is the largest decline of all Flemish provinces. Nevertheless, the average house price rose by 4.9 percent to 354,715 euros, the strongest increase in Flanders. This is according to the Real Estate Barometer of the Federation of Notaries (Fednot). In total, the number of real estate sales in Limburg decreased by 2.4 percent. Apartments, howe…

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The rise in interest rates is holding back candidates for purchase, especially in Wallonia. ...

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Between July and September, 2.2 percent fewer homes were sold in Belgium than a year earlier. Higher interest rates are slowing down the real estate market, but average purchase prices continue to rise. A house in Flanders costs nearly 400,000 euros.

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De Tijd broke the news in Belgium on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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