From valuation to deed at the notary - selling a house in Belgium involves multiple steps. This page gives you the overview, so you start well prepared.
A sale starts with knowing the market value of your property. Then come the mandatory certificates (EPC, soil certificate, electrical inspection), choosing a sales channel, viewings, negotiation, compromise and finally the deed at the notary.
Each step has its own timing and costs. Good preparation prevents surprises halfway through the process.
As a seller you typically pay for: the EPC certificate, soil certificate, electrical inspection, and possibly estate agent commission (2%–3% of the sale price).
Notary costs for the deed are in principle for the buyer, but as a seller you do pay for any mortgage cancellation.
A price set too high scares off buyers, too low leaves money on the table. Start with an objective estimate based on real transaction data, and compare with medians in your municipality.
From first listing to deed, sellers typically allow 3 to 6 months, depending on region, pricing and property type.
Not legally. Selling privately saves the agent commission but also means you handle viewings, legal documents and negotiation yourself.
At minimum an EPC certificate, soil certificate and electrical inspection report. In Flanders an asbestos certificate is also required for homes built before 2001.
In Belgium there is no capital gains tax on your family home if you lived there for at least 5 years. For investment property or quick resales the rules may differ.
Pandwijzer provides an overview for orientation. Exact steps and costs depend on your situation, municipality and any agent. This is not legal advice.