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A performance doped mainly by Flanders (+19.1 %) and Wallonia (+12.5 %), while Brussels experienced a quasi-stagnation (+1.15 %). “The month of January was particularly animated, in particular thanks to the new reduced rates of registration fees in Wallonia and Flanders,” explains Renaud Grégoire, notary and spokesperson for notary.be.
All the Walloon provinces – with the exception of Luxembourg – recorded a sharp increase in transactions. The Walloon Brabant stands out with a flight of 24,5 %followed by Namur (+21.5 %), Hainaut (+15.8 %) and Liège (+8.4 %). Only shade on the board: a drop in 3,2 % That Like Proviner’s Curiny.
Upward prices, especially for houses
The average price of a residential house has reached 355.371 eurosor an increase in 7,8 % Compared to the average of 2024. In Wallonia, the progression is even more marked with +17,8 %for an average price of 281.069 euros. In Brussels, houses cost on average 589.280 euros (+3,4 %).
It is in the province of Luxembourg that we record the highest increase: +19 %with an average price now to 307.675 euros. Walloon Brabant remains the most expensive Walloon province (442.307 euros), while Hainaut remains the most affordable (224.002 euros).
Apartments: national stability, regional increase
If the prices of apartments have remained generally stable at the national level (271.218 euros On average), the regions tell another story. In Wallonia, the price has increased by 4 % (206.475 euros), while Brussels has a slight increase in 1,4 % (294.884 euros). Only Flanders displays a small decline (–1,2 %).
The Walloon Brabant keeps the palm of the highest average price for a Walloon apartment (257.012 euros), despite a drop in –3,1 %. Conversely, the province of Liège experienced the highest increase with +7,5 %reaching an average price of 202.376 euros.
young people always present, especially in Flanders
Young buyers (18-30 years) now represent 28 % buyers, compared to 27 % last year. This increase is driven by Flanders, while the share of young people is falling in Wallonia (25 %, against 27 %in 2024) and remains stable in Brussels (11 %).
The average age of buyers varies slightly depending on the type of property and the region. For houses, it is 38 ans on average in Belgium, but climbs to 40 years in Wallonia et 41 years old in Brussels. For apartments, the average age is higher: 43 ans nationally.
