Notary Fees for Buying a Property in Belgium 2026

QUICK FACTS 2026

REGISTRATION DUTY CHANGES FROM 1 JANUARY 2026! ⚠️

Region	Standard Rate	Sole Primary Residence Rate (NEW!)	Condition
Flanders	12%	2% (NEW!)	Keep domicile for 1 year!
Brussels	12.5%	No reduction	N/A
Wallonia	12.5%	3% (Modest dwelling)	Subject to price ceiling

FULL COST BREAKDOWN 2026

SCENARIO: €300,000 HOUSE (Flanders)

OPTION A: With the 2% Registration Duty (NEW!)

Cost Item	Amount
Registration duties (2%)	€6,000
Notary fees (1.2%)	€3,600
Administration (0.4%)	€1,200
Miscellaneous costs	€500
TOTAL	€11,300

BENEFIT: MUCH CHEAPER!

OPTION B: Without the 2% Rate (Standard 12%)

Cost Item	Amount
Registration duties (12%)	€36,000
Notary fees (1.2%)	€3,600
Administration (0.4%)	€1,200
Miscellaneous costs	€500
TOTAL	€41,300

SAVINGS WITH THE 2% RATE!

€300,000 House: €30,000 SAVED! 🎉
€400,000 House: €40,000 SAVED! 🎉
€500,000 House: €50,000 SAVED! 🎉

CONDITIONS FOR THE 2% RATE

YOU MUST:

✅ Be a Belgian resident
✅ Buy your ONLY own home (not a 2nd property!)
✅ Keep your domicile there for AT LEAST 1 YEAR! (CRITICAL!)
✅ Not be a speculator

NOTE: Keeping your domicile for 1 year means you actually live there! (You cannot rent it out straight away!)

✦ 100% free & No obligation

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TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR NOTARY FEES

✅ Use the 2% advantage! (Ask your notary about the conditions!)
✅ Ask your estate agent for a discount! (Sometimes possible!)
✅ Compare notaries! (Fees can differ!)
✅ Check regional allowances! (Some areas offer the lowest rates!)