Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate

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

 

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Application deadline

Programme start:

17

DEC

Info session

Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate
Online

18h00 - 19h00

24

APR

Conference

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On-site

18h00 - 21h00

Programme in collaboration with

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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

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Anouk Renard
Founder
Ayres Propreties
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.
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Eugénie Mennig
Participant 22-23
Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate
"The integrated project of the Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate was an incredibly enriching experience. Not only did it allow me to put the theoretical courses into practice, but it also made me aware of the existing constraints for implementing new perspectives and approaches in the field. The constant dialogue with different stakeholders, each bringing their own expertise, has been a real source of inspiration and learning.

Thanks to the evolution of our integrated project, I had the opportunity to explore and understand different aspects of real estate development throughout the year. This immersion allowed me to develop essential skills, both professionally and personally."
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Bernard Van Dieren
Participant 22-23
Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate

“The Executive Programme in Future-Proof Real Estate equipped me with knowledge, confidence and contacts in the sector. Concretely, this allowed me to personally study several real estate development projects and to initiate different approaches to acquire land suitable for the development of mixed and innovative projects.

This training is essential for any real estate professional wishing to contribute to the current transformation of the sector. It offers both access to an unrivaled professional network and the opportunity to meet very high quality speakers.”

“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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Bernard Mathieu

Co-Academic Director

Academic Directors
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Bernard Mathieu

Co-Academic Director

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Vincent Gérin

Co-Academic Director

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Géraldine Lacasse

Co-Academic Director

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Benoit Moritz

Co-Academic Director

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:

 

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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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How do I finance my training?
DISCOUNTS
  • Early bird: Early bird applicants who submit their applications before the end of the early bird date will receive a discount on the tuition fees.
  • Alumni of the Solvay Brussels School, Solvay Lifelong Learning, Université libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel benefit from a 10% discount on tuition fees. 
  • Public services: a significant reduction is granted to people working in the public service. Please contact Rosanna Belmonte for more information.
  • Ruling: Your tuition fees may be recognised by the Belgian authorities as professional expenses and could therefore be eligible for a deduction under personal income tax (IPP) and corporate tax (ISOC). This potential tax saving could cover up to 25% of your tuition fees. For more information, please contact us or visit the SPF website.
 
SUBSIDIES & FINANCIAL AIDS

Subject to renewal of the regional agreements

  • Flanders region - SME Wallet: The SME e-wallet is oriented towards practitioners of ‘liberal professions’ and SMEs whose operational headquarters are located in the Flemish Region. You have to submit the subsidy application within 14 days of the start of the programme/module/course. (for more information: VLAIO)
  • Brussels Region - Educational Subsidy: Self-employed, or employees working for SMEs in Brussels, under certain conditions, are entitled to an Educational Subsidy. You have to submit the subsidy application within 30 days after the start of the programme/module/course.
    For more information : Economie-Emploi