The number of Belgians who own more than one property has risen to 905,590 people in 2025, compared with 889,962 in 2024, signaling growing interest in real estate investment.
This group includes those who purchase holiday homes, apartments for their student children, as well as investors who rent out one or multiple properties.
Data also show that in 2020, more than 800,000 Belgians owned two or more properties. Around 6,400 individuals owned between 20 and 50 properties, while 917 people held more than 50 properties.
Real Estate as a Safe Haven
According to statements by an economic expert at ING Bank to the newspaper De Zondag, Belgians still view real estate as a safe investment. Prices have continued to rise steadily in recent years, with only limited corrections compared to neighboring countries. A recent survey also showed that about 70% of Belgians believe housing prices will not fall.
For his part, a representative of the Federation of Belgian Notaries noted that property represents a haven amid international uncertainties, explaining that buyers are no longer waiting for prices to decline because they believe such a drop is unlikely.
Who Are the Buyers?
Buyers range from investors and people seeking a second home to young first-time purchasers. Despite rising purchase costs, many young buyers rely on family support alongside mortgage loans to secure property values, amid increasing financing challenges.
