Investing in Real Estate
Unique access to iconic and residential real estate.
The acquisition of the Hilton hotel in Antwerp marked the start of our iconic real estate strategy. Convinced of the opportunities in the residential housing landscape, we added an investment strategy focussing on residential real estate.
Our real estate platform reflects our private equity expertise and is based on the assumption that every real estate asset should be managed like a business.
Investing in the special appeal of architectural gems in top locations.
Valuable buildings.
Valuable investments.
Since 2015, we have been investing in iconic real estate in the Benelux with our 'Smart Assets' fund. These buildings, designed for office and/or retail use, attract quality tenants because of their architectural value, aesthetic appearance, and innovative design.
These architectural treasures, distinguished by their unique and intrinsic value, offer a stable investment with strong long-term returns.
We focus on iconic real estate:
- with a target value of €20 mio to €100 mio
- in prestigious or strategic locations: centrally located, easily accessible, in an attractive and lively environment
- with a lasting and stable occupancy rate of quality tenants
Invest in affordable, high-quality rental properties in center cities.
Professionalizing the rental market in Belgium.
Buysse & Partners' residential real estate fund 'Smart Living' was launched at the beginning of 2021. With Smart Living, we focus on the growing private rental market in center cities in Belgium.
In contrast to our neighbouring countries, which have had a professionalized rental market for decades, the Belgian housing market is currently undergoing an accelerated shift from a traditional owner/user market to a professionalized tenant market.
We are capitalizing on this momentum by professionalizing and consolidating the private rental market to create affordable, high-quality housing, which remains fragmented in Belgium.
We are not developers: we buy finished properties. Our expertise lies in optimizing and managing these buildings.
For our investments we target assets with the following characteristics:
- existing buildings or projects under construction
- high-quality and energy-efficient buildings
- no co-ownership
- minimum 10 units
- located in Antwerp, Brussels or other center cities in Belgium
- affordable housing segment
- ideal investment volume of €3 mio to €15 mio per building