Seminars
Buying a second home is serious business. By getting informed and using the knowledge and experience of experts, you will be well prepared. At the Second Home Expo, countless experts are ready to answer your questions. They will not only do this on the fair floor, but also during the many inspiring seminars. So you can be sure that that important first step is immediately one in the right direction.
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The tax aspects of real estate abroad – private or via company?
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Tax/legal
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:11:00Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 1Get information on the tax implications of buying a second residence abroad. Is it wise to make the purchase privately or rather through a company.
Stephanie Vanmarcke | Vandelanotte InternationalStephanie Vanmarcke holds a Master’s degree in Tax Science from Hogeschool – Universiteit Brussel. As a tax consultant, Stephanie started her career at Vandelanotte, where she gained years of experience in acquiring real estate abroad. She gives several seminars on various international tax topics and is also the author of several tax publications. Stephanie is also a certified tax consultant -
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Eight points to consider when buying foreign property
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Tax/legal
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:11:00Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 2The start of your foreign adventure often includes the purchase of a property abroad. For some, this adventure starts with the purchase of a holiday home that may later turn into a permanent home, while others aim to purchase a foreign property with a view to emigrating. Whatever the intention of your stay abroad, it is always important to know that the purchase of a property abroad is often a complex matter in which you should be aware of some points of interest prior to the purchase, which we hereby explain by means of some relevant questions. For instance, we ask whether it is best to finance the property or not, which procedure applies abroad for the purchase, which questions you need to ask beforehand, which taxes to take into account, etc.
Evelyne Van der Elst | Legacy AdvocatenEvelyne Van der Elst is a lawyer specialising in international estate planning with a particular interest in clients with international ambitions and foreign real estate. In this respect, she has long been advising Belgians on the purchase of a (second) residence abroad. We consider the tax implications of such a purchase, the best structuring of the purchase but also the transfer of the property to the next generation. In addition, Evelyne also often helps clients who eventually decide to emigrate abroad to map out the legal consequences (tax, social law, etc.) of such move. -
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Succession planning of your foreign property – an important consideration when buying?
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Financial
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Tax/legal
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:11:40Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 2Did you know that in case of death, your foreign property will in principle be taxed in two countries, namely Belgium and the country where it is located. Since the inheritance burden in Flanders is already quite heavy, it is important to ask yourself beforehand what impact your holiday home will have on your inheritance. In this session, we will explain the importance of this question using some examples and briefly discuss some options to facilitate the transfer of the property to your partner or children.
Evelyne Van der Elst | Legacy AdvocatenEvelyne Van der Elst is a lawyer specialising in international estate planning with a particular interest in clients with international ambitions and foreign real estate. In this respect, she has long been advising Belgians on the purchase of a (second) residence abroad. We consider the tax implications of such a purchase, the best structuring of the purchase but also the transfer of the property to the next generation. In addition, Evelyne also often helps clients who eventually decide to emigrate abroad to map out the legal consequences (tax, social law, etc.) of such move. -
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The tax implications of buying property in France
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France
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Tax/legal
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:11:40Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 2If you want to buy a second residence in France, this obviously has tax implications. During this seminar, you will be informed about all the issues involved in buying in France in terms of taxation.
Stephanie Vanmarcke | Vandelanotte FranceMégane Mullebrouck obtained a degree in accountancy tax at Vives College. Subsequently, she obtained a postgraduate degree at the tax college in Brussels. Since 2017, she has been immersing herself in the French market. First as an accountancy advisor then as a payroll insurance consultant in France. She has joined the Vandelanotte France team since 2024. -
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A place in the Spanish sun from A to Z
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Spain
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Process
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:12:20Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 1During the seminar, Jasmin will explain in great detail how buying a second home in Spain works, what you need to bear in mind … and how you can have everything taken care of from start to finish.
Jasmin Spin | Fides Legal ServicesAfter studying English and Spanish law, she gained many years’ experience at a prestigious law firm and has run her own practice since 2022. She assists her clients with, amongst other things, the purchase and sale of property. -
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Lapland: Investing in luxury property in a four-season destination
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Finland
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Process
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:13:00Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 2Discover why Lapland is an emerging hotspot for strategic property investors. With luxury accommodation, four-season tourism and growing demand for exclusive stays, Lapland offers unique opportunities for both owner-occupancy and rental. Learn how nature, winter sports and premium amenities converge in this thriving market.
Joris den Hartog | PolarhouseJoris den Hartog, founder of Wooden Home From Lapland, has been connected to Finnish Lapland for many years. Driven by his passion for the region, he and his Finnish partner Minna Lappalainen have made the unique residential and investment opportunities in this area accessible to a wider audience. During this presentation, he will share his insights into the property market in Levi, Lapland, the growth opportunities in the region and why more and more investors are opting for luxury wooden homes in this four-season paradise. -
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The tax and legal aspects of buying in France
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France
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Tax/legal
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:13:00Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 2French tax aspects when buying, renting, selling and donating French real estate Description : Through this seminar, some Tax topics will be highlighted with some practical examples and calculations. Some options for tax optimisation are also provided.
Stijn Neyrinck | RFNStijn NEYRINCK & Lien CORNE | RFN Société d’Expertise Comptable French certified firm (since 1984) of accountants and tax advisers (105 employees) based near Lille with focus on services around French residential or professional real estate projects of Belgian and Dutch investors or entrepreneurs -
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What is the best way to buy a house in Spain?
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Spain
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Tax/legal
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:13:40Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 1Buying a house in Spain requires careful planning in the early stages of the project. Before implementing an investment plan, it is essential to answer questions such as: Am I buying as a private individual or as a company? Am I buying on my own or jointly with my partner or children? Can I generate income from the Spanish property? Every decision has implications in terms of costs, taxes, financing and legal aspects.
Eva María Mendez, Juan Carlos Marhuenda & Ignacio Ganga | TLA Corp -
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Buying a second home in Italy
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Italy
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Process
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:13:40Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 2This seminar covers the most important aspects of buying a house in Italy, including how to search for a property, working with an estate agent, tax benefits and subsidies available in Italy, and specific information on refurbishment or renovation.
Nathanja van Beem | Huis in ItaliëNathanja van Beem is an estate agent specialising in Italy, working through ‘Huis in Italie’. She lives in Italy with her family and helps Belgians find and reliably purchase their dream home in Italy. In addition to estate agency services (covering both buying and selling), she also offers renovation support for properties in Italy. -
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Buying a second home in Greece
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Greece
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Process
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:14:00Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 1The presentation aims to guide interested parties through the various facets and peculiarities of buying a house in Giekland. Issues such as taxes and inheritance law will also be covered so that you can start your search well prepared.
Giorgos Gavriilidis | ElxisGiorgos Gavriilidis is originally a lawyer and both founder and co-owner of Elxis Greek Real Estate Services. Elxis has been assisting Dutch and Belgian clients with the purchase of a property in Greece for over 30 years, taking care of the entire legal settlement Elxis has offices in Utrecht, Thessaloniki and Crete. -
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Buying a second home in Portugal
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Portugal
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Process
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:14:40Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 1This seminar will provide you with expert information on buying property in sunny Portugal, one of the world’s top destinations for retirement and second homes abroad. Count on up-close market expertise and an insider’s perspective on the buying process, taxes in Portugal and other valuable insights on enjoying the simple life in Portugal.
Dylan Herholdt | Immo PortugalDylan has helped hundreds of families and investors to buy a home in Portugal safely and acts as a bridge between international property buyers and the Portuguese Silver Coast. He is also the presenter of “Portugal The Simple Life”, Portugal’s most popular English-language podcast, with over 160,000 subscribers on YouTube and millions of listeners worldwide. -
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How do I buy a property in France?
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France
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Process
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:14:40Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 1A buying agent explains every step in the process of buying a property in France for you. How to get started, where to look, what to look out for, what about regulations and deadlines…. Answers to all these questions and many more will give you a clear handle on your foreign adventure.
Felix Broeckx | Sud'ArrangeFelix Broeckx is the owner of Sud’Arrange, a Dutch-speaking house hunter, buying agent and property manager in south-west France. Together with his team, he searches for the ideal home for his clients, guides them through the purchase procedure and relieves them of the hassle of buying a home abroad. -
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Renting out your property in Spain: Legislation and taxes
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Spain
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Rental
Data:Saturday, SundayTimes:15:20Duration:30 minutesLocatie:Space 1Perhaps you are considering renting out the property you want to buy in Spain. For some time now, renting out your property in Spain has been subject to certain rules. Attend this seminar and you will be fully informed.
Eva M. Méndez Pérez | | TLA LawyersEva María is a Spanish lawyer specialising in construction and international inheritance law. She has several years of experience as a solicitor at TLA Lawyers. -