Smoother sales, more confidence
Filip Dewaele (Dewaele Real Estate Group) sees the market recovering cautiously. “We are not experiencing a boom like we did a few years ago, but people are definitely buying again,” he says. According to him, sales of existing properties in particular are going much more smoothly, while new construction is also holding up reasonably well. David Degroote (Vastgoedgroep Degroote) confirms: “Demand and sentiment have clearly improved. Whereas last year it sometimes took us ten to twelve weeks to convert a hot lead into a sale, we are now seeing that return to normal at six to eight weeks. People are less hesitant.”
Gino Weyne (Condius) notes that buyers often make their decision as soon as construction work has started, especially in prime locations such as the seafront. Lower interest rates undoubtedly play a role in this. “A mortgage just under 3% is certainly not unfavorable in these times,” says Dewaele. In addition, the uncertain stock market climate is also encouraging investors to opt for real estate. “An apartment by the sea is not only an investment, but also something to enjoy. That makes it extra attractive,” says Weyne.
