Complete overview of new construction in Walloon Brabant — turnkey houses, off-plan apartments, subdivisions and serviced residences — municipalities, developers, regional taxation and pitfalls at reception.
All segments combined (houses, apartments, subdivisions, serviced residences), the province is the most expensive in Wallonia. Proximity to Brussels, land pressure in Wavre-Ottignies-Waterloo and the mandatory EPC-A keep the upward trend going.
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On the southern half of WB (Genappe, Court-Saint-Étienne, Chastre, Villers-la-Ville), swelling clay soils cause cracks and deformations within 5 to 10 years if foundations are undersized. Systematically demand a G2 soil survey — applicable to houses, apartments and subdivisions. Verify the raft slab or reinforced footings and the perimeter drainage at reception.
« We were sold an 'EPC A' apartment that had never been tested. The expert had it retested — the final certificate came through. »
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