Complete overview of new construction in Brussels — dominant off-plan apartments, rare second-ring houses, converted industrial lofts — municipalities, developers, BRUC, Brussels taxation and pitfalls.
Brussels concentrates most of the Walloon and Brussels off-plan supply. New-build apartments dominate (4,200 units), houses remain scarce (85 units). Mandatory EPC-A, extreme land costs and expat demand drive the fastest price rise in the country.
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Three combined risks: the BRUC imposes strict constraints (heights, alignments, parking); neighbour appeals can freeze a site for 18-24 months; polluted soils (BRUDALEX) are common on regenerated industrial sites. Check the cleared permit, BRUC compliance and soil certificate before signing the deed of sale.
« Off-plan purchase in Ixelles. The expert raised 26 reservations. The developer corrected everything — the co-ownership still thanks me. »
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