PoliticsEconomy
Flanders to Raise Property Tax Back to 3%
The Flemish government plans to raise property registration fees back to 3%, costing homebuyers nearly 4,000 euros more, as part of its 2027 budget deal.
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Local Politics
Brussels Compensates Property Tax Rise for Owner-Occupiers
City of Brussels announces full compensation for property tax increases for owner-occupiers, plus a 100-euro reduction in fiscal reform.
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HousingRegulation
Belgium Fines Homeowners €1.1M for Undeclared Renovations
Belgian authorities have issued over €1.1M in fines since 2024 for undeclared home renovations, targeting homeowners who fail to report changes.
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Real EstateEconomy
Florida Property Tax Overhaul: Winners, Losers & What's Next
Florida voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that could eliminate non-school property taxes for most homeowners but penalizes newcomers.
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EconomyRegional
56 Flemish Municipalities Raise Property Taxes in 2026
Fifty-six Flemish municipalities raised property taxes in 2026, part of a wave of 88 Belgian towns increasing rates. See which are affected.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgian Municipalities Take Lead on Cadastral Income Reform
Belgian municipalities are bypassing federal inaction to update the 50-year-old cadastral income system, aiming for fairer property taxation.
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EconomyTaxation
Taboo Falls: Belgian Cities Review Cadastral Income Values
More Belgian cities review decades-old cadastral income values, breaking a political taboo. Leuven leads with a plan to reassess thousands of properties.
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EconomyPolitics
Fermette Tax Debate: Who Will Pay for Belgium's Rural Levy?
Belgium's proposed fermette tax on rural property conversions sparks coalition rift over farmland preservation and housing.
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