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New-build house to build in Belgium: steps and costs
Building in Belgium means combining land, architect, contractor, permit, financing. Each step has pitfalls.
1. The land
Criteria: planning, servicing, soil, orientation. See buying a new-build house.
2. Architect and contractor
Architect mandatory. Company choice critical. See turnkey house.
3. Local market
Questions on new construction
Architect mandatory?
Yes in Belgium for new constructions, except small annexes. Their intervention is framed by the law of 20 February 1939.
How much does a building permit cost?
The permit itself costs €30-200 depending on the municipality. Architect fees for the file represent 1-3% of construction cost.