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Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home. We outline some of the pitfalls and 'must-knows' in a new series of relocation articles.In Brussels, good quality rental housing is relatively abundant and good value compared with most other major European cities.
However, when setting your housing budget, it should be remembered that proximity to international schools and communities is important and that these areas always carry a premium.
Despite the market conditions remaining more or less stable, finding the right property is not as easy as you might think — and signing the 'right' lease is yet another matter.
I will now outline the main reasons for this and also highlight some of the common pitfalls.
Finding a home
In Belgium, no central listing service exists, such as you find in North America. In the Brussels region alone, there are hundreds of estate agents.
In addition, many properties are advertised 'privately', either via local press, a website or still commonly via the traditional black and orange 'te huur/à louer' notice propped in the front window.
A property search therefore requires a lot of knowledge and even more time, which few of us have these days.
The second hurdle is choosing the right property once you have viewed those on your shortlist.
The common pitfalls apply to most countries — check for local building projects, flight paths, the commute to work/school (don't do a trial run in July or August), parking and why the last tenant left.
Negotiating the terms with the landlord is the next hurdle — with any luck you will find a common language, if not you will need to find assistance.
Lease contracts
In your lease, you need to ensure that any agreed repairs or changes are documented in writing as an addendum to the lease.
The repairs (unless critical) do not need to be done by the landlord, according to lease law.
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Hi Guys, If anyone looking for affordable homes, Apartment or houses in Belgium, Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp and other major Belgian cities for Sale or rental then you should go to www.immovast.com. Immovast.com has become one of the most important Real Estate Portals in Belgium. With over 50000 properties Immovast.com has positioned itself to be an important player on the Belgian Online Real Estate Market.
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Just try to avoid this Landlady
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beware of this landlady too
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Looking for nice Asian antique furniture and decorative art objects to furnish your house / appartment. Visit www.asianantiques.be . We import directly from Asia, Very good quality at affordable prices. Biggest collection in Belgium. Free advise for your interior decoration. Our shop is 5 minutes from the Atomium
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