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Just arrived and are looking for a house or been here a while and fancy a change of scenery, Expatica's updated guide is for you.Antwerp
There is a well-sized population of British and American families living here; plus there is an international school and a good choice of English-speaking clubs and societies. Add to that the fact that the majority of Flemish speakers speak English, and Antwerp becomes an attractive place to settle.
Most families tend to live in the north of the city with its residential flavour and gardened houses. The single expat tends to live in the midst of it all in beautiful, if expensive, apartments.
Up and coming areas include the redeveloped museum area ('t Zuid) and parts of Berchem with its grand Art Nouveau houses and slightly bohemian feel. The urban set favour apartments in the area known as St Andries, between the river and Nationalestraat.
Gent
The most popular places for expats to live in the centre of town are Muinparkwijk with its affordable houses and gardens, and Coupure, full of old houses and with a delightful river running through its midst.
Many families make the decision to live outside of the city limits in the surrounding villages, where they can enjoy a rural lifestyle with space for the kids and easy access to the city.
Genval
This commune outside of Brussels Region is a village in its own right and is a French-speaking enclave in the Flemish belt.
The most expensive part to live in is down by the lake with its Geneva-style water spout, water sports facilities and five-star hotel. Genval is just a 20-minute train journey into Brussels centre, so it is ideal commuting territory.
Liège
The centre has a good stock of apartment buildings, and expats tend to gather around a cluster of streets including boulevards Frère Oban and Piercot, Le Mont St-Martin, Botanique and Les Terrasses.
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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.
The immovast search engine is a bit weak, if I enter Wavre and surrounding areas I get Ghent, Antwerp and Liege included!! And I'm sorry but when the English language interface has some of the messages in Flemish it doesn't give total confidence in professionalism either.
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