Premium real estate agencies in Brussels
BARNES - Brussels
Barnes International is also the perfect partner if you’re looking to sell your exceptional property at the most advantageous price, thanks to its targeted database in the luxury real estate market.
Tel: 02 / 880 15 15
ERA CHATELAIN - Brussels
ERA Châtelain dynamic and experienced employees will do their best in order to provide you with the best solution as quickly as possible. They assist you through every step of the process regardless of the type of the property : houses, apartments, buildings, lands…
Visit their office in Ixelles, Schuman and Uccle for any question or estimation of your house.
Tel.: 02 / 535 98 98
CENTURY 21 EVER ONE - real estate
Tel : 02 / 241 21 21
SOTHEBY'S - Brussels

Houses, apartments, mansions, penthouses or even villas: meet one of the agents and find the best offer whether you want to buy or rent.
Tel: 02 / 640 08 01
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The necessary documents
Brussels attracts newcomers for various reasons—work, love, or the city's appeal—and offers options for long-term stays, whether renting or buying a property. Key considerations include choosing the right neighbourhood and essential features like access to public transport or parking, with real estate agents available to help match your preferences. Before settling in, you must complete administrative procedures, including registering with local authorities within three days of arrival, regardless of whether you're from another European country or not, and providing the necessary documents.
- a passport or an ID card;
- your medical record, including your vaccines (for you and all the members of your family and even your pets);
- a visa and a residence status issued by the FPS Home Affairs (mandatory for every stay lasting more than 3 months).
The procedure consists in applying for a registration in an office of the City of Brussels or in your local town hall – there are 19 municipalities in Brussels, including Woluwe, Ixelles, Uccle and others, each having at least one population office. While European citizens are immediately added on the waiting list due to the freedom of movement and establishment inside the Schengen area, non-EU residents have to provide their temporary residence permit (known as visa D) in order to be registered.
Of course, if you are staying for a long time, there are high chances you will have to work (maybe that was the reason for your arrival) and you may also need to drive. In this case, do not forget to bring these other certificates (and have them translated by a sworn translator so that it is legal):
- your school certificates and university degrees;
- a driving licence issued by a country where you have lived at least 6 months as well as a statement of your ex-insurers if you have had any car accident or not;
- a declaration of commitment for all salaried workers or a registration of the BCE for independent workers is a plus.
Information published on the 24th of September 2024 on the Brussels Expats / Real Estate Agencies webpage.