WHY INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE IS BECOMING EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE NOW

As developers of high-end residential and commercial real estate in Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, at Unibra Real Estate you will not hear us say a bad word about real estate as an ideal investment strategy.

More certainty through diversification

Developments in recent years further support our conviction. The bank crash is still fresh in our minds. Zero interest rates, not to mention negative interest rates, plus the recent steep rise in energy prices and continuing volatility in the stock markets continue to fuel uncertainty. Real estate represents a safe diversification in any investment portfolio, now more than ever.

Historically, real estate investments have yielded an average of 3% over the past 70 years. It is hard to imagine a safer haven for your savings. We would like to highlight two of our recent successful investment projects, together with our partners Inowai, the leading real estate agency in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Latour & Petit, their Belgian counterpart.

We would like to mention Victor Hugo, a high-profile residential project with 49 luxury residential units and two commercial spaces, spread over 7 floors and situated in a prime location in Luxembourg City. The second project, Bellecour, rises in the centre of Braine-l'Alleud. With its remarkable architecture, the building with 98 flats and 5 commercial units will redefine Braine-l'Alleud's skyline to 21st century standards.

Location, location, location

Nolwenn Thibaut, sales consultant at Inowai: "The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg offers unique opportunities to the real estate investor. Due to its central location in Europe, the number of expatriates is still growing every day, which is fuelling a strong demand for high-quality housing. As a result, property prices in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg continue to rise significantly. In 2020, this increase amounted to no less than 14.5%. There are barely any vacant properties here.

The Victor Hugo project is exceptionally well located, which guarantees stable and solid added value over time. The Limpertsberg district enjoys an excellent reputation and offers its residents an unprecedented quality of life. The upmarket flats feature high-quality finishes, and the studio apartments are even sold fully furnished. All these features together make Victor Hugo an exclusive investment project without equal".

Three further assets: innovation, sustainability and architecture

Philippe Mestach, in charge of new projects at Latour & Petit: "Real estate is and remains a strong diversification in any investment portfolio. Literally and figuratively, it represents a safe bet, provides additional income and a secure ROI. In addition, real estate investments still enjoy a favourable tax regime. In addition to the location of a building, other factors also play an important role. For example, innovative buildings, including in terms of sustainability, are currently in high demand. Architecture also determines their appeal.

The Bellecour project fully meets all these criteria. It is located right in the centre of Braine-l'Alleud, close to the station, shops, schools and public transport. The train journey to Brussels only takes 15 minutes. The eye-catching design is by the internationally renowned Jaspers-Eyers architectural firm. All bright and airy flats come with a terrace. In other words, everything is there for a smooth and secure rental. In some cases, the reduced 6% VAT rate also applies here".

If you would like to know more about these Unibra Real Estate investment projects, please feel free to contact Inowai and Latour & Petit without obligation. Looking for another real estate opportunity??Take a look at theUnibra website at?www.unibra.com