Why Corporate Housing Is Booming in Brussels — And What It Means for Landlords

If you're a property owner in Brussels, you might have already noticed a shift. More and more tenants aren’t locals looking to settle down — they’re professionals arriving for a project, a temporary relocation, or an EU assignment. And they need homes that feel like home… but for a few months only. Welcome to the world of corporate housing.

What Is Corporate Housing, Anyway?

Corporate housing refers to fully furnished, ready-to-move-in homes offered to professionals for temporary stays — typically up to 6 months. It’s not a hotel, and it’s not a permanent lease. It’s the sweet spot in between.

These tenants are often:

  • Expat consultants working on EU-funded projects

  • NGO professionals based in Brussels temporarily

  • International staff on relocation assignments

  • Legal, lobbying, or business professionals in transition

And here’s the key: They want flexibility, comfort, and privacy — not another cold hotel room or a complicated rental process.

Why Brussels Is Perfect for Corporate Housing

Let’s look at the numbers:

  • Over 300 international institutions are based in Brussels.

  • Tens of thousands of international professionals arrive every year.

  • EU contract workers, rotating staff, and foreign companies fuel a constant demand for medium-term stays.

But the traditional rental market doesn’t always respond well to this. Contracts are often rigid. Many properties are unfurnished or not optimized for shorter stays. And corporate clients don’t want to deal with listings, paperwork, and uncertainty.

How Nested Helps Landlords Tap Into This Market

That’s where Nested comes in.

We help landlords turn their properties into reliable sources of income by targeting exactly this kind of tenant.
With Nested, you get:

  • Furnished setup and interior design support

  • Contract flexibility that matches corporate needs

  • Tenant matching with verified professionals

  • Complete property management, from pricing to support

Instead of chasing unpredictable guests or waiting for long-term contracts, you can now open your door to a world of professionals already looking for what you have.

Brussels is a global hub. Corporate housing is the opportunity. Nested is your partner to make it happen.

Sources:

  • Brussels Invest & Export – Foreign Investment Reports

  • European Commission – Employment Statistics 2023

  • Expatica Belgium – Temporary Housing Trends

  • Statista – Corporate Relocation Market in Europe

Previous
Previous

Brussels Rental Market Mid-Year Update: What’s Changed Since January 2025

Next
Next

Why Brussels Is a Goldmine for Medium-Term Rentals — and How Nested Helps Landlords Tap Into It