Property valuation

For an atypical or unique property with few comparable sales, the reconstruction-cost method usually fits best: rebuild cost minus depreciation, plus land value. If it generates income, the capitalisation method also applies. The comparison method works only when enough genuinely…

Yes. Easyhome can value commercial and investment property, using the capitalisation method: achievable rent divided by the market yield for the segment. For commercial premises a buyer is purchasing an income stream, so yield drives the figure, and it stays…

The reconstruction-cost method estimates what it would cost to rebuild the property today, subtracts depreciation for age and wear, then adds the land value. It suits new builds and atypical properties, such as one-off villas or converted buildings, where too…

Yes. A notary can value a property and often does for successions, donations and divorces, where an official figure is needed. For a sale, an IPI-licensed estate agent’s valuation is usually the practical choice, as agents track live buyer demand…

Yes. For a succession declaration the value must reflect the property’s market value at the date of death, not today’s price. Under-declaring can expose the heirs to penalties, so an accurate figure matters. This is separate from valuing the property…

Value the whole property first, on a single shared basis, then divide by each co-owner’s share. A joint valuation gives every party in the indivision the same starting figure, which is what keeps a sale, a buy-out or a settlement…

Yes, significantly. In Wallonia a poor PEB rating (F or G) lowers a property’s value and buyer demand, while a good rating (A to C) supports the price. The energy label is a core valuation criterion, not a formality, and…

Three methods dominate: the comparison method (based on recent comparable sales), the capitalisation method (based on rental yield, for investment and commercial property), and the reconstruction-cost method (rebuild cost minus depreciation, for new or atypical buildings). A good agent picks…

Because agencies use different methods, different comparable sales, and sometimes different incentives. One may benchmark against fresher transactions; another may inflate the figure to win your signature. Ask each to show the comparables behind their number, and favour the honest…

An online valuation is an instant statistical estimate from public data and averages, useful as a rough range. An on-site valuation is a physical inspection by an IPI-licensed agent who weighs your finishes, layout, light and PEB against real local…

Easyhome finds recently sold properties similar to yours nearby, then adjusts each one up or down for differences in surface, condition, PEB and location to reach your figure. This comparison method anchors the valuation to what buyers actually paid, not…

Only as a rough guide. An online valuation gives a fast statistical range from averages and public data, but it cannot see your condition, finishes, light or PEB rating, so it can be off by tens of thousands of euros.…

Absolutely. You can request a fresh Easyhome valuation whenever it makes sense, after renovation work, a market move, or simply when your last figure is more than a year old. It is free and without obligation, and a second reading…

Plan on roughly 30 to 60 minutes for the visit itself. The agent tours the property, measures the space, checks condition and the PEB, and notes what sets it apart. A refined written figure follows shortly after, once recent comparable…

A valuation reflects the property as it is today, but the agent can also estimate its value after planned works and tell you whether they are likely to pay off. Energy upgrades that lift the PEB rating and kitchen or…

Yes, an on-site valuation is arranged by appointment so the agent can inspect the property properly and you can be present with your documents. Booking is free through easyhome-immo.be or your nearest of the seven Walloon offices, and it commits…

The capitalisation method values a property from the income it produces: you take the achievable annual rent and divide it by the market yield for that segment to reach a capital value. It suits investment and commercial property, where a…

Bring the PEB certificate, the cadastral extract, floor plans, and any renovation invoices. For an apartment, add the co-ownership documents and recent syndic statements. None are strictly required to start, but they make the valuation faster and more precise, and…

The comparison method values a property against recent actual sales of similar homes nearby, adjusting each for differences in size, condition, PEB and location. It is the standard approach for houses and apartments because it anchors the figure to what…

No. An Easyhome valuation is free and without obligation. You receive a market-based figure with no requirement to sign a sale mandate, list with the agency, or decide anything on the spot. The valuation and the mandate are two separate…

A valuation has no fixed legal validity period. It reflects the market on the day it is made and then drifts as the market moves. A sensible rule is to refresh it every 6 to 12 months, and sooner after…

Yes, slightly. Two valuations of the same property can differ if they are done months apart, use different comparable sales, or follow a renovation. Valuation is judgement applied to evidence, not a single fixed number, so a modest gap is…

Location, surface area, condition, layout, light and outlook, the PEB energy rating, any renovations, and recent comparable sales nearby. The agent weighs each factor against real local transactions to reach a market-based figure, rather than applying a flat price per…

Yes. An Easyhome property valuation is free and without obligation. An IPI-licensed agent visits your home, assesses it against recent comparable sales, and gives you a market-based figure. You are never committed to signing a sale mandate, and you pay…

Start with a free on-site valuation from an IPI-licensed agent, who compares recent sales of similar homes near you and checks your PEB, layout and condition. An Easyhome valuation is free and without obligation, and gives a realistic asking price…