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Back to school 2025: why is now the right time to relaunch your real estate project?

After the summer break, the Belgian real estate market regains its momentum. Whether you are a buyer, seller, or investor, here's why September is the right time to relaunch your project.

Back to school 2025 is not just synonymous with the start of the school year and a return to work: it is also one of the most strategic times to buy, sell, or invest in real estate in Belgium.
After the summer break, the Belgian real estate market regains its momentum. Whether you are a buyer, seller, or investor, here’s why September is the right time to relaunch your project.

The Belgian real estate market is booming

Every year, the start of the school year marks an increase in real estate transactions:

  • notaries are back in full swing,
  • real estate agencies are launching new campaigns,
  • and banks are speeding up the granting of loans.

As a result, this is the period when the number of sales agreements signed is at its highest, proof of an active and buoyant market.

Buyers and tenants: more opportunities to seize

September is synonymous with new properties coming onto the market after the summer. For buyers, this means:

  • a wider choice of houses and apartments,
  • the opportunity to compare and negotiate,
  • still competitive mortgage rates.

For renters, the start of the school year is also a decisive moment: many choose to take the plunge into homeownership in order to settle down and take advantage of still-favorable credit terms.
Looking to buy a home in Belgium in 2025 has never been more relevant.

Sellers: the start of the school year is a key time to put your property on the market

For owners who want to sell their house or apartment, September offers a double advantage:

  • strong demand from active buyers after the summer,
  • maximum visibility for listings and viewings.

Putting your property on the market at the start of the school year allows you to complete the transaction more quickly and aim to sign before the end of the year.

Investors: strategic tax and rental timing

For investors, the start of the 2025 academic year offers ideal conditions:

  • VAT reduced to 6% on certain new construction/demolition-reconstruction projects,
  • very strong rental demand in major university cities (Brussels, Liège, Leuven, Ghent, etc.) where students and young professionals are looking for housing,
  • a changing market that promises attractive capital gains in the medium term.

Investing in real estate at the start of the academic year means securing an immediate rental return while taking advantage of a favorable tax environment.

Conclusion: the right time is now

The start of the 2025 academic year is more than just a return to everyday life: it is a real springboard for your real estate projects.
Whether you are looking to buy a house, sell an apartment, or invest in a rental property in Belgium, September offers you the best conditions for success.
At TREVI, we put our expertise and network at your service to turn your projects into concrete successes.
📞 Contact our teams today to evaluate your options and take full advantage of this back-to-school momentum.

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