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Anticipate, innovate, and be part of the future of real estate.

 

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The programme will not run this year as we are working on a complete redesign. Contact our Admissions team (oep.admissionoffice@solvay.edu) to explore other opportunities to start your journey in future-proof real estate or subscribe below to receive updates.

Location

On Campus

Solvay Brussels School

Duration

10 months

September

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June

Frequency

5 intensive 10-day modules

Combined with off-site study

Language

English

Course material and lectures.

Tuition

€ 20.000

(Exempt from VAT)

Application deadline

15 Sep 2025

Programme start: 20 Sep 2025

Programme in collaboration with

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Leading Belgian Business School

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Who?

Who is this training for?

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Are you a developer, financier, manager, lawyer, architect, engineer, investor, or B2B real estate agent looking to enhance your current skills and knowledge?

The Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate helps you think and explore the future of the real estate sector.

Admissions Criteria

  • University degree (or equivalent) and work experience directly related to the real estate sector
  • Fluency in French
  • Basic understanding of English

 

Your benefits

Build the future of real estate

A deeper understanding

Technical, architectural, accounting, legal, fiscal, and sustainability challenges associated with investment real estate and real estate development. Gain a comprehensive 360° understanding of the industry and its essential aspects.

An enhanced perspective

Enhance your own perspective on the various aspects of professional real estate in terms of sustainability and the future of the industry. Think differently, establish a structured diagnosis, and bring significant added value through the new market trends.

The projects

From the very beginning of the programme, you will be involved in a multidisciplinary group, working on the progressive development of an existing real estate site. This hands-on approach allows you to immediately put into practice the concepts covered in class, while also benefiting from the expertise of your peers.

Active networking

The programme brings together all the professionals in the real estate industry every year, focusing on fostering continuous interaction among participants, experts, as well as stakeholders. This dynamic interaction is enhanced through visits to innovative locations and events that offer opportunities to connect with key players in the sector.

Programme

Expand your 360° perspective of the industry

This ambitious programme is the result of a unique partnership between three faculties of ULB: the Solvay Brussels School, the Faculty of Architecture La Cambre Horta, and the École Polytechnique de Bruxelles.

 

Its diverse and renowned academic team will provide you with cutting-edge expertise in all facets of real estate - both current and future - while enhancing your professional network within this rapidly evolving sector.

 

You will benefit from the most forward-thinking executive education, meeting the new requirements of the real estate sector and improving your ability to positively contribute to a better future, fostering a truly sustainable built environment.

 
To explore the programme in its entirety, download our detailed brochure.
 
Theme 1
Real estate development

  • Identification of project stakeholders.
  • Market analysis and macroeconomic data by segment.
  • Financial feasibility, sensitivity analysis, scenario development.
  • Structuring a real estate project: planning, financing techniques.
  • Innovative projects: mixed-use and multifunctional projects, temporary uses, co-housing projects, co-living, etc.

Theme 2
Transition of the real estate sector

  • Introduction to the origins and concepts of sustainability in the real estate sector: climate and energy, material resource management (circularity), social and societal challenges.
  • Thematic sessions with industry experts: energy renovation, building materials, circular construction, affordable housing, integration of digital tools.

Theme 3
Legal and tax framework of the real estate sector

  • Understanding the issues, opportunities, and constraints related to the legal framework.
  • Land use planning and urbanism in the Brussels-Capital Region (comparative law with Wallonia and Flanders). Practical focus on permits (environmental and urban planning).
  • Tax aspects: acquisition and enjoyment structures (VAT regimes and registration duties).

Theme 4
Urban, architectural and technical dimension of real estate

  •  Architecture and urbanism: introduction to architecture and urbanism, programmes, mixed-use projects, recent practices (reversibility, etc.).
  • Construction techniques: foundations, structure, envelope, interior finishes, comfort, and special techniques, etc.
  • Sustainability of buildings and neighbourhoods: environmental impacts, European taxonomy, sustainable certifications, EPC, evolution of regulations.

 

Theme 5
Financial dimension of real estate

  • Accounting applied to the real estate sector.
  • Valuation basics: definition of financial flows, discounting of flows, and expected profitability.
  • Valuation of real estate contracts: bare ownership, usufruct, emphyteutic lease, surface rights, real estate leasing.
  • Financing methods: debt, equity, crowdfunding, green bonds, impact investing.

Innovation

Experience immersive learning

Experience is the foundation of a successful real estate professional. That's why our programme is built on an innovative method that places you at the heart of immersive learning. Analyse and solve real or fictional complex challenges that encompass all aspects of real estate projects.

Site visits

Throughout the year, participants are offered the opportunity to visit "exemplary" real estate sites, providing them with a hands-on understanding and inspiration for the future of the sector. In previous years, participants have explored a range of innovative projects, including those in Paris, Strasbourg, the Heyvaert district, as well as the ZIN, Multi, and Royale Belge projects in Brussels. They have also visited Buildwise (the scientific and technical centre for construction) and several pioneering projects in Leuven.

Project Seminar

From the very start of the programme, you will collaborate in teams on the gradual development of an existing real estate site. This project, which will grow in complexity, will progressively integrate the various aspects covered throughout the course. At each stage, a team of coaches will be there to support, guide, and challenge you, ensuring you push the boundaries of your work.

Testimonials

What our participants say

Be part of an incredible network of 35.000+ Alumni to never stop learning and evolving. The Solvay Schools Alumni network is one of the largest business networks in Belgium, and its members are present in more than 100 countries around the world. Each year, they organise nearly 50 activities and conferences, providing you with continuing education opportunities, support for your career development, and numerous networking opportunities.

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The Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate has had a significant impact on my professional life. This programme has enabled me to master the concepts of sustainable real estate, making me more confident in advising my clients and helping them build sustainable buildings.
 
 
As a business leader, my vision has evolved. I now have a better understanding of economic, environmental, and social issues, which allows me to better support property developers in their projects and effectively guide them in constructing sustainable and high-quality buildings.

“The real estate sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation towards a truly sustainable management of both built and non-built environments throughout their various life cycles.”

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Partners

We are delighted to have the support of prominent players in the industry:

Collaborations
We are delighted to be collaborating with Batibouw, with a conference on artificial intelligence in the real estate sector, and Realty, where the certificates are awarded each year.  The programme gives you access to these two key events in the real estate sector.

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Learn everything about the programme

There are a lot of reasons why you would choose the Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate - too many for this webpage! Learn everything there is to know about the programme before you embark on this transformation with us:

 

  Full curriculum
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What are the criteria for obtaining the certificate of participation?

To obtain the certificate of participation, you must:

  • Have attended at least 75% of the in-person and online class sessions.
  • Have actively participated in various group assignments and projects.
  • Have been present at the oral presentations of each phase of the project.
  • Have passed the group project evaluation based on the quote awarded by the jury.
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