Sell my house as is in Belgium

Selling a house that needs work in Belgium

A house that needs major work puts private buyers off. Their bank turns down the mortgage, or they pull out once they see the builder’s quote.

We regularly buy houses in poor condition, anywhere in Belgium. Tell us what’s wrong, and you’ll have our offer within 48 hours.

What “as is” means when you sell to us

You sell the property in its current state. No painting, no repairs, no work to bring it up to standard. You can leave furniture and belongings behind: clearing the house is our job once we’ve bought it.

The price takes the condition into account from the start. If the house matches your description, the offer stands as it is after the visit.

Tell us what you know about the house

Tell us everything you know: damp, faulty wiring, dry rot, an old roof, work done without planning permission. We price all of it into our offer.

Disclosing a defect also protects you: a defect the buyer knew about isn’t a hidden one. We buy knowing the house’s faults, and we take it as it is.

Houses we buy as they stand

• Damp and mould. Rising damp, leaks, salt deposits on the walls.
• Dry rot or woodworm. We work with specialists and treat the building once we’ve bought it.
• Old roof or structural problems. Cracks, a roof that needs replacing, structural movement.
• Fire or flood damage. Smoke, soot, water in the walls, damaged pipes.
• Houses declared unfit. If the municipality has declared a house unfit for habitation, private buyers rarely take it on. We do.
• Abandoned or cluttered houses. Empty for years, or full of belongings.

Electrical inspection and energy certificate

In Wallonia and Brussels, selling a home takes an electrical inspection report and an energy certificate, known as the PEB.

A failed electrical inspection doesn’t stop the sale. If an installation from before 1 October 1981 fails, the buyer has 18 months from the deed to fix it.

No inspection is needed if the deed records that the building will be demolished or the installation fully renewed. We read these reports and factor the cost of the work into our offer.

Renovate first, or sell as is?

Renovating before a sale rarely pays for itself. You pay full price for the work and cover the running costs in the meantime. Buyers still haggle.

Selling as is to a professional buyer means a lower price. In return, there’s nothing to pay up front, no renovation to wait for and no buyer whose bank says no.

Our price, in plain terms

Our price is below market value. We start from the resale value after renovation. We then deduct the renovation, selling and financing costs, and our margin.

If you have the time and the budget, you may get a higher price by renovating first. If you simply want it sold, talk to us.

Questions about selling as is

Do I need to clear the house?

No. Leave behind anything you don’t want.

Will the price drop after the visit?

Not if the house matches your description. The visit simply checks what you’ve told us.

Do you buy houses that are uninhabitable?

Yes, including houses the municipality has declared unfit for habitation.

Is the offer free?

Yes. The offer is free. Once countersigned, it binds both parties.