Fewer sales, higher average prices
The Fednot release of 13 October 2026 shows two different movements. Belgium recorded 2.2% fewer home sales in Q3 than in Q3 2025. Average prices for January through September were nevertheless above the full-year 2025 average.
| Belgium | Average price, January–September 2026 | Change against full-year 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| House | €360,613 | +3.0% |
| Apartment | €287,616 | +2.0% |
Sales activity compares one quarter with the same quarter a year earlier. Prices compare nine months with a full year. These are different reporting periods.
What does this tell you about your home?
A national average provides context, not an asking price for an individual property. A home on a quiet street may attract different buyers from a similar home beside a busy road. Floor area, condition, energy performance and outdoor space also matter.
Use the new barometer as a reason to revisit your assumptions. Start with prices in your municipality, compare the same property type and then consider your own home's features. Comparing an apartment with a house simply because both have three bedrooms can give a misleading picture.
If you are selling
Work with a supported range rather than one ambitious figure. Write down what makes the property appealing and what a buyer may still need to spend. Compare the asking price with that assessment, not just with the most expensive listing nearby.
A property estimate gives you a starting point for the discussion. If enquiries remain limited, review the price, presentation and intended buyers with your estate agent.
If you are buying
A quieter quarter does not guarantee a discount on the home you want. Set your limit using your own finances: purchase costs, monthly payments, renovation and a cash buffer. Only then compare the asking price with your assessment of the property.
Use the Leenwijzer to explore monthly payments. For possible works, also try the Renovatiewijzer, so a lower purchase price does not distract from the total investment.
Reading the next market update
Check three things each time: average or median, which area and which period. A fresh national release does not automatically replace the local data behind an estimate.
Source: Fednot, Q3 2026 property barometer. For the earlier period, see our Q2 2026 article.