What are the costs involved in buying a new property?

The sale of new buildings is taxed differently. It is subject to VAT. The sale price includes : field registration fees. the "construction" part, subject to VAT (21%). Notary fees and costs calculated on the total value must be added.

What are the consequences of failing to repay my loan?

If you do not pay two monthly payments, your lending organization has a legal obligation to cancel your credit contract and request your registration from the National Bank of Belgium. In this case, you will no longer be able to borrow on the credit market until your dispute is resolved.

What is “right of pre-emption”?

It is a right which allows a person to be preferred over other candidates for the purchase of real estate when it is put up for sale. The beneficiary will therefore be preferred even if he makes an equal offer to the other buyers.

I am going to divorce, is it possible to repay an existing loan on my own?

You must first be divorced to consider this solution or have a property separation contract. You can take out a loan to buy out your former spouse's share. If you have a mortgage loan in both names, you can continue to repay it alone if your income is sufficient to repay the initial monthly payment (decoupling of the loan), which requires the agreement of the lending bank. If the monthly payment proves too high, we could refinance the remaining balance of the mortgage loan over a longer term through another bank.

What is the most interesting formula for taking out a mortgage loan?

We must analyze each situation on a case-by-case basis. When interest rates are very low, it may be interesting to conclude a contract with a fixed rate. When the rates are high, it is then advisable to conclude a variable rate contract. In all cases, our advisors study each case in a specific way to find the formula best suited to your situation.

What are the consequences of being registered with the National Bank of Belgium?

You can no longer borrow on the credit market. In order to have your file cancelled, you must repay the outstanding amounts and then wait 15 months for the file to be cancelled by the National Bank of Belgium.

Who can apply for a mortgage loan?

Any person residing in Belgium or Luxembourg , whatever their professional situation (employee, employee, liberal profession, self-employed, etc.) can apply for a loan / mortgage credit from European Popular Credit .