Why smart investors choose business premises

Anyone who already invests in residential or commercial property knows the rhythm. Repairs that suddenly crop up. Tenants who call. Meetings that pile up. Dirk Stampaert invests in both segments and makes the distinction crystal clear: business property comes with significantly fewer worries.

The tenant is a tradesperson or entrepreneur who rolls up their sleeves when something needs sorting. That changes everything about how you experience your role as owner.

What sets Hexagon apart in the market is the dual logic behind every project. A business park is not just a product for investors, it is also an answer to a real need among small and medium-sized enterprises looking for affordable, functional space on their own scale.

An electrician, a small logistics player or a start-up producer is looking for something else: a space that fits what they need now, in an accessible location within a professional environment. Hexagon's business parks respond to exactly that, which creates a stable foundation for the investor: demand is structural, not cyclical.

Stampaert deliberately chose the Stuyf business park in Izegem, in the heart of West Flanders. The Kortrijk-Roeselare-Bruges axis is economically active and its central location attracts entrepreneurs from a wide area. That strategic choice is no coincidence: Hexagon selects locations based on economic dynamism and accessibility, not merely on the availability of land.

A well-located unit on a lively business estate lets faster, retains tenants longer and holds its value better than a cheaper unit in an area where activity is stagnating.

A floor that can handle heavy equipment, sufficient clear height and a solid electrical connection are not luxuries, they are the minimum requirements for a large group of potential tenants.

Beyond the unit itself, the surroundings count too. Enough room to manoeuvre, a well-kept entrance and a professional look for the park as a whole all play a part. Tenants don't just choose a space, they also choose an address where they welcome their customers.

The gross yield for well-located units usually ranges between four and five per cent per year. If you finance with a loan, you can further increase that return on the equity you put in. VAT-registered investors can also recover the tax on the purchase price, which lowers the real entry cost.

Whether buying through a company or privately is more tax-efficient deserves a separate conversation with an adviser. What is certain: the cost structure is transparent. Most running costs are contractually passed on to the tenant, and the owner only bears the structural costs.

Stampaert described his collaboration with Hexagon in one word: enjoyable. Not because everything went perfectly smoothly, but because the team tackles challenges, is easy to reach and keeps its promises. For an investor entering this segment for the first time, that is no small detail.

Hexagon builds functional and attractive business parks in carefully chosen locations in Flanders. Every project is founded on the same conviction: a good business park works for everyone, for the entrepreneur and for the investor looking for a solid, worry-free investment.