Registration fees in Wallonia reduced to 3%

Good news for those dreaming of an affordable home in Wallonia! Starting from January 1, 2025, buying a property in this region will become significantly cheaper. The registration duty rate – the tax you pay when purchasing a home – will dramatically decrease from 12.5% to just 3% for a sole and primary residence. This means you can save thousands of euros on the purchase of a new home from our selection in Wallonia.

What are registration duties?

Registration duties are a tax you pay when buying a house or apartment. This amount is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and is paid upon signing the notarial deed. With the 3% reduction, Wallonia is making it much easier to buy a family home, especially for young families and first-time buyers in the housing market.

What is changing?

The new rate of 3% will apply from 2025 to anyone buying a family home in Wallonia who intends to live there. This lower rate can offer significant savings. Suppose you buy a home for €250,000 with a land value of €50,000. Under the old rate, you would pay €6,250 in registration duties. Starting this year, you will only pay €1,500, a savings of €4,750. To qualify for this reduction, you must meet several conditions:

1. You must not fully own another house or building plot.
   If you already own a home, you can still benefit from the 3% rate, provided you sell your current home within three years.
2. You must live in the home.
   Within three years of purchase, you must establish your primary residence in the property. If it's a building plot or a house under construction, you are given five years.
3. Stay in the home for at least three years.
   Your main residence must remain continuously in the home for at least three years.

Our offerings in Wallonia

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