Vogelzang, a smart investment in student housing in Leuven
Discover Vogelzang, a sustainable reconversion project with 84 qualitative student rooms in a quiet, residential neighbourhood, just a short bike ride from the UCLL and KU Leuven campuses. Thanks to its strategic location and the structural shortage of student rooms in Leuven, Vogelzang is a solid investment with strong rental potential and capital appreciation in the long term.
INVESTING IN A STRUCTURAL GROWTH MARKET
According to the Belgian Federal Planning Bureau, the share of Belgium’s population between the ages of 18 and 22 years is set to grow by nearly 10% by 2030. This demographic trend, which has been compounded by Leuven’s international appeal, is also reflected in the growing student population at both KU Leuven and UCLL. Given the student accommodation ratio, which fluctuates between 76% and 80%, nearly four in five students live in student housing in Leuven. This ratio, which is the highest in Flanders,
predictably has consequences: a shortage of 4,000 student rooms and rising rents, forcing students to start looking earlier each year for student accommodation to their liking. For parents, this means that a timely investment in student accommodation is a sound financial decision, in addition to being reassuring. For investors, meanwhile, Vogelzang offers an opportunity to combine ROI with capital appreciation.
TAILORED TO THE NEW GENERATION OF STUDENTS
Students can choose from two room types:
- Comfort rooms: perfect for students who are looking for housing that combines simplicity with comfort. Thanks to their optimal layout, the rooms exude a sense of serenity, with an own washbasin for added convenience.
- Luxury room with a private bathroom: This room ticks all the boxes thanks to an en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet, and washbasin.
The rooms are organised in units with eight shared kitchens that encourage spontaneous encounters. The multi-purpose room on the ground floor is soundproofed to ensure that any activities organised there never disrupt the peace and quiet of the building’s occupants.
ENDURING VALUE-ADD & HASSLE-FREE RENTAL
Vogelzang is heated entirely without fossil fuels, combining energy efficiency with modern comfort. Thanks to a geothermal BTES field, all rooms are heated and cooled in an energy-efficient way year-round, resulting in lower energy bills and a pleasant indoor climate. For investors, this sustainable approach means lower operating costs, a more future-proof investment, and an asset that offers stable, long-term value. Thanks to a partnership with an experienced management partner, Vogelzang is also a hassle-free investment. The management partner takes care of everything, from letting to maintenance and repairs in the units, as well as administrative matters. That way, students are helped more quickly and investors don’t have to worry about a thing.
Given the shortage in student housing, accommodation is set to be a promising market in the coming years, which means rents will only continue to rise. Qualitative student accommodation with additional amenities and a focus on well-being will always stand out.
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QUIET, WELL-CONNECTED LOCATION
Thanks to the location in verdant surroundings, students thus enjoy the best of both worlds: peace and quiet at night as well as the perfect home base to fully enjoy all aspects of student life. The main campuses and Leuven’s busy city centre are just a short distance by bike. That is why Vogelzang also has a spacious, secure bicycle parking facility in the basement, with 86 parking spaces and another 10 visitor spaces near the entrance corridor.
EXCELLENT ACCESS
The main campuses, as well as sports facilities, shops, and other daily amenities, are all nearby. Various bus lines stop on the residence’s doorstep, ensuring a direct connection with the centre and Leuven’s station. Moreover, you can easily get to the student residence by car via the E40 and the surrounding access roads. The site even has parking facilities.
A LOCATION WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
KU Leuven is currently building Innovation Cradle, a new 7,500-sqm innovation cluster for high-tech startups and scaleups at Arenberg Science Park. The Gasthuisberg master plan is also being rolled out further, with a new skills centre/multidisciplinary simulation centre for healthcare professionals and students among others. These developments confirm the area’s position as a leading knowledge and innovation cluster with international allure, making Vogelzang an investment that pays off from the outset while also offering long-term value.
