Good news for homebuyers and investors!

The reduced VAT rate of 6% for demolition and reconstruction projects becomes definitive as of 1 July 2025. Whereas for new construction you normally pay 21% VAT on the construction value, you now save 15% VAT on projects involving demolition and rebuild.

That’s tens of thousands of euros freed up for furnishing, landscaping or... just peace of mind.

3 possible scenarios eligible for the 6% VAT rate:

1. Purchase by an individual intending to use the house/apartment as their sole and own residence for at least 5 years; or
2. Purchase by an acquirer (can also be a legal entity) with the purpose of long-term rental (minimum fifteen years) to a social rental agency, etc.; or
3. Purchase by an acquirer (can also be a legal entity) with the purpose of long-term rental (minimum fifteen years) to an individual who registers their domicile there.

Points of attention:

• For situations (1) and (3), the maximum habitable surface may not exceed 175 m², but this does not apply to situation (2), where there is no surface restriction.
• In this final regulation, effective 1 July 2025, the buyer’s relationship status no longer matters. For multiple buyers — e.g. a couple — each buyer is checked individually for eligibility. If one partner owns another property, the other, who owns none, can still benefit from the reduced VAT rate for their share.

Our current projects with 6% VAT benefit:

De Bonnefant, HASSELT

Luxury apartments, sky houses and assisted living in the city centre. Last units. Immediately available.
www.debonnefant.be

Maarten, MECHELEN

Trendy houses and apartments near the canal and station, move-in ready around New Year.
www.maarten-mechelen.be

Benedicte, MORTSEL

Sustainable living in a park setting. Modern houses and apartments for sale.
www.benedicte-mortsel.be

Bollard, GENT

Luxury apartments and commercial real estate in a small-scale waterside project.
www.bollard.gent