Engel & Völkers

Your Real Estate Guide – Knowledge, Trends, and Tips

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Why You Need an EPC & How to Read It

Understanding your home’s energy performance can make all the difference. In Belgium, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is mandatory for selling or renting a property and provides a clear overview of your home’s energy consumption and environmental impact.

Buyer

Finding Your Ideal Property: Tips for Buyers

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Seller

Selling Real Estate Successfully – Strategies, Tips, and Insights for Property Owners

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    Selling in summer: a unique opportunity?

    When it comes to selling real estate, timing is everything. While many owners wait until September to put their property on the market, late summer offers unique advantages that can make all the difference. With fewer listings, motivated buyers, and a favorable credit environment, now is the perfect moment to maximize your chances of a successful sale.

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    Almine Rech-Picasso Gives Art a Place in Your Interior

    After studying art, film, and literature at the Faculté des Lettres and the École du Louvre in Paris, Almine Rech-Picasso opened her first gallery in the Marais district in 1989. Her inaugural exhibition was dedicated to James Turrell.

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    Fire Safety & Insurances: What’s Changing for Your Property in 2025

    In 2025, new legal requirements have come into effect to enhance the safety of residential properties. From essential insurance coverage to mandatory fire safety equipment, both property owners and tenants must now ensure their homes are fully compliant with the latest regulations.

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Agent

Our Real Estate Agents: Trusted Advisors, Supporters, and Market Experts

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    A Night to Remember: BeNeLux Annual Corporate Event

    Our annual corporate event is always a highlight of the year, but this year’s celebration truly stood out. With colleagues from across the BeNeLux region coming together, we had the chance to reflect on our shared successes and strengthen the bonds that make our team so special.

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    The IPI: more than a regulator

    If you are looking to invest in real estate and build your own estate agent franchise, you may have already heard of the IPI, the Professional Institute of Estate Agents. This organisation is in charge of regulating the estate agency sector in Belgium and you must first be approved to become an estate agent. As knowing about it is vital to being able to work in the field, below you will find the main details about the IPI.

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Lifestyle

Tips, Trends, and Inspiration for Modern Living

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    Engel & Völkers Brussels & Brabants x Maison Carette

    Engel & Völkers Brussels - Brabant Wallon and Maison Carette are joining forces to bring you a special treat! A chance to enjoy a year worth of free ice-cream at any of their shops.

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    Antwerp is a foodie destination: these 5 prestigious restaurants are the proof

    This week I’m taking you to Antwerp ! You can come to visit the museums, enjoy the urban spaces or discover this capital of the fashion world. But you can also come to eat well. Gastronomy holds the pride of place here and there are several restaurants that are not to be missed. The Flemish metropolis is home to The Jane, one of the most famous restaurants in Belgium. But there are many other restaurants that make Antwerp a true gastronomic capital. While you can indulge yourself with the many chocolatiers, cafes and waffle makers, there are also several very good restaurants. It's all about gourmet restaurants as well as breweries or bistros where you can enjoy the freshest fish and seafood.

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    A Great Fireworks Display on New Year's Eve in Liège

    Staged each and every year, the Great Fireworks of la Saint Sylvestre - New Year's Eve - is a must-see celebration held in the city of Liège. Since 2007, the year of its launch, it has continued to stir the heartstrings and to attract many locals as well as tourists from all over Europe and the wider world.

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Engel & Völkers Belgium

Chaussée de Waterloo 1173

1180 Uccle, Brussels

Tel: +32 2 880 40 21