Here we are, the back-to-school season is officially behind us for all schools and students across the country. However, while the back-to-school season often concerns the academic system, it can also be… real estate-related! At Hermanns Real Estate, we also take advantage of this September to assist you with your projects to sell or acquire a house or apartment in Etterbeek and throughout Brussels.
September is a strategic period for all real estate projects. Allow us to explain why the back-to-school season is the ideal time to sell, acquire, or rent out your property.
The Back-to-School Season, a Key Moment for the Real Estate Market in Etterbeek
After the summer break, both buyers and sellers resume their projects with greater availability and motivation. In July and August, many families are on holiday, notaries and banks operate at a slower pace, and owners prefer to wait until the end of summer before putting their property on the market. The result: fewer viewings, fewer new properties, and thus a sense of a “pause” in the market.
September shifts the dynamic. Families wishing to move before the end of the year resume their searches. Young professionals and students return to Brussels for their studies or work. Expatriates, European trainees, and diplomats begin their new assignments. All these varied profiles create strong demand right from the start of the back-to-school season.
For sellers, it is also the ideal time to showcase a property: still generous natural light, well-maintained gardens, mild weather. The result: more listings published, more viewings, and a market that regains its full dynamism.
Favorable interest rates, which have been in place for several months, remain encouraging factors for buyers who wish to take advantage of the back-to-school season to move. The market regains strength, and they therefore find more properties available in September than during the summer period.
Buying or Selling in Etterbeek During the Back-to-School Season: why It’s Strategic
The municipality is one of the greenest in Brussels, with parks that appeal to families, students, and retirees alike. Parks, like gardens, make it much easier to envision oneself living there, while truly offering a pleasant view of the property. No bulky coats or scarves, a still-green garden… In September, viewings are much more enjoyable!
Another strategic point for acquiring a property during the back-to-school season is the timing. If you set your sights on a house or apartment during this period, there is a strong chance you can move in before the end of the year… Imagine celebrating New Year’s Eve in your new home. Pleasant, isn’t it?
Renting a Property in Etterbeek: September, the Month of Major Movements
The return of students and the arrival of European Commission trainees naturally means new arrivals in the neighborhood. Seeking a student room for some and a shared flat for others, rental properties attract many young people from mid-August.
An increase in rental demand is also observed during embassy appointments, located in Etterbeek. Luxury apartments, stately homes, and other sought-after properties all experience a significant rise in demand until October.
Why is Etterbeek Appealing During the Back-to-School Season?
The brightness, pleasant weather, ideal timing – that’s good, but why should you choose the municipality of Etterbeek over another? Simply because living in Etterbeek means being in Brussels with all its advantages, but while maintaining a village atmosphere. The municipality is one of the greenest in Brussels, with parks that appeal to families, students, and retirees alike.
Close to the Cinquantenaire, European institutions, and the city center, Etterbeek is a neighborhood that is both accessible and dynamic. This attracts a varied public, from younger individuals seeking a rental to older individuals wishing to acquire an apartment close to everything.
Hermanns Real Estate, your Real Estate Partner in Etterbeek
For your real estate project, whether it involves investing for subsequent rental, acquiring for your primary residence, or selling, Hermanns Real Estate is your partner in Etterbeek. We have a perfect understanding of the municipality’s neighborhoods and their dynamics. This allows us to offer you personalized support tailored to your objective.
Do you wish to sell a bright property with a terrace or garden? This is the ideal time to showcase it. Are you looking for a rental for your student children or an apartment close to European institutions? We will assist you every step of the way.
Let us together benefit from the ideal conditions of the real estate back-to-school season
