Accommodation in Brussels

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expat.comYour favourite team23 August 2010 06:50:10

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Hello everybody,

We are looking for info on accomodation in Brussels, to help us complete the Life in Belgium Guide.

Do you have any pratical informations which could help new expats in Brussels? (for example: infos on house or appartment renting, leases and rental agreements, legislation in Belgium regarding property acquisition)

Please share in this discussion.

Thanks for your participation

WorldExpatSerial expat18 October 2010 23:13:16

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From my very scares experience so far, it looks like most landlords do prefer at least a 3 year lease, some only offer 6 or 9 years. However, there are some that will agree to a 1 yr. lease. To me in today's world, especially in a city like Brussels, such a thing like a 3,6 or 9 year leases should be forbidden and unlawful. The world is so dynamic and folks move all the time working on a contract basis, which seams to be becoming a norm these days, that such leases I hope will become obsolete very soon!!!!!!!!

Most landlords will ask for either 2 or 3 months deposit, which sounds like it is refundable, however, I would say watch out for dishonest landlords. You will find them in every country, all over the world.

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