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New opportunities These days, around 72% of Belgians are homeowners. However, it appears from a recent study that professionals within the industry are expecting home ownership to fall to 65% by 2030. These are tens of thousands of Belgians who will be renting homes rather than owning their own. The number of homeowners is already below 55% in major cities such as Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Ghent, Liege, and Leuven. There is a downward trend, especially in new-builds - also around the major cities. This will create opportunities for both real estate developers and investors.
