The number of students in Belgium currently stands at 507,000, an increase of yet another 3% compared to the previous year. Based on demographic growth and the steadily rising share of international students, it is calculated that by 2030 a total of 95,000 additional student rooms will be needed in Belgium.
With 119,000 enrolments, Brussels is the largest student city in Belgium. While Ghent and Leuven lead the way in Flanders, Liège and Louvain-la-Neuve top the list in Wallonia. Nearly every Belgian student city among the top 11 most popular faces a shortage of student rooms. This insufficient supply varies from city to city, but is growing everywhere.
The main reasons students choose a particular student room are location, comfort and quality. With the introduction of the student room label, various organisations are joining forces to guarantee greater transparency and consistency in the quality of student housing.
5 reasons to invest in student rooms
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CERTAINTY OF DEMAND
The shortage of quality student rooms in Belgium is set to continue, as every year brings a new influx of prospective tenants.
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ADJUSTABLE RENTAL INCOME
Unlike traditional 3-6-9 rental contracts, the rental agreement is adjusted upwards each year.
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GUARANTEED CAPITAL APPRECIATION
A new build student room will always increase in value over time, which is not always the case with an older property.
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LOWER ENTRY PRICES
The lower entry price makes a student room a very accessible investment.
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EMOTIONAL FACTOR
What could be more rewarding than buying a student room for your son or daughter, who can live there themselves a few years down the line?
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As an experienced property developer and real estate investor, ION is keen to share its expertise with you and provide a clear overview of the Belgian student housing market. We have created a white paper that outlines current and future trends, shares our know-how, and guides you through the exciting world of student real estate.
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