Municipalities with Lowest Opcentiemen in Flanders

When you buy a home, you naturally want to save money too. A major cost when purchasing a property is the municipal tax, often referred to as opcentiemen. This tax is calculated based on the market value of the real estate and the percentage set by each municipality.

Although this charge is relatively small compared to other costs like notary fees or the purchase price, it can amount to several thousand euros. By choosing a municipality with a lower rate, you save money immediately upon purchase. In this article, we present the top 10 municipalities in Flanders with the lowest opcentiemen.

The Ranking: From Low to High

We have gathered the latest figures to give an overview of where you pay the least for this charge. Below is the ranking, sorted from the lowest to the highest rate within this top 10.

Sint-Martens-Latem (East Flanders)

Taking first place is Sint-Martens-Latem in East Flanders with a rate of 472 opcentiemen. This is the lowest charge currently valid in Flanders. For buyers looking to live here, it means immediate savings compared to other regions.

Zaventem (Vlaams-Brabant)

Also taking first place is Zaventem, also with a rate of 472 opcentiemen. This municipality in Vlaams-Brabant has exactly the same low rate as Sint-Martens-Latem, making it a very interesting option for purchase.

Wezembeek-Oppem (Vlaams-Brabant)

The third spot is taken by Wezembeek-Oppem in Vlaams-Brabant. Here, the charge amounts to 535 opcentiemen. This is already a clear difference from the first two places, but it remains well below the average of other large municipalities.

Schilde (Antwerp)

In Antwerp, Schilde is the municipality with the lowest rate on this list. The charge here amounts to 551 opcentiemen. This makes the municipality attractive for buyers looking for an affordable purchase within the province of Antwerp.

Brasschaat (Antwerp)

Brasschaat follows with a rate of 566,8 opcentiemen. This figure shows that there are various municipalities in Antwerp that are relatively affordable to invest in.

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (Vlaams-Brabant)

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw also falls within the top 10 with a rate of 566,8 opcentiemen. This municipality in Vlaams-Brabant has exactly the same percentage as Brasschaat.

Tremelo (Vlaams-Brabant)

Tremelo takes seventh place with a charge of 567 opcentiemen. Despite this figure being only one euro cent higher than the previous two, it still remains within the list of municipalities with the lowest costs.

Keerbergen (Vlaams-Brabant)

Keerbergen is in eighth place with a rate of 577,5 opcentiemen. This is the highest figure we encounter in this top 10, but it still remains lower than the charges in many other Flemish municipalities.

Kapellen (Antwerp)

Kapellen follows with a rate of 589 opcentiemen. Municipalities like Kapellen often choose a slightly higher percentage, but within this specific ranking, it still remains relatively low compared to the rest of Flanders.

Zoersel (Antwerp)

Zoersel closes the list with also 589 opcentiemen. This means that both Kapellen and Zoersel apply the same rate, which provides an important basis for comparison for buyers in the Antwerp region.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a home and want to minimize opcentiemen costs, choosing the right municipality is crucial. The top 10 consists largely of municipalities in Vlaams-Brabant, but there are also important options in East Flanders and Antwerp.

With rates ranging from 472 to 589 opcentiemen, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive municipality on this list can quickly amount to several thousand euros per home. A smart choice can thus lighten your wallet immediately.

Want to know more about current rates or are you looking for a specific home in one of these municipalities? Then visit WaarWonen.be for extensive information and up-to-date figures.

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