Roeselare
Hexahub business park
On the Kwadestraat in Roeselare, Hexahub brings together 37 SME units and an office building on a green, sustainable business campus.
SME units
Flexible business in a future-proof workspace
- Property with added value
- Sustainable enterprise
- Respect for the surroundings
SME units: flexible business in a future-proof workspace
SME units have become an indispensable part of the Flemish business landscape. Whether you're looking for an efficient space to grow or want to invest in sustainable property, an SME unit offers plenty of advantages.
What is an SME unit?
An SME unit is a compact business space that can serve as a studio, storage space, workshop or office. The units are modular and are often located on a well-situated business estate. This makes them more accessible to acquire than a traditional stand-alone warehouse or storage building on a large plot. SME units combine accessibility, functionality and affordability.
Hexagon develops SME units at strategic locations in West Flanders. View our range of SME units for sale in Waregem at the Juta business park.
Part of a larger, uniform project, with co-owners
An SME unit is usually part of a larger whole. Several units are grouped in a business park with shared facilities (parking, driveways, rainwater collection…) and uniform architecture.
Owners manage their part through a co-ownership structure, which ensures clear agreements and shared responsibility. It also creates a professional network and increased social control over the many properties located together.
The rising popularity of SME units in West Flanders
The popularity of SME units has risen sharply in recent years. What started as a solution for small self-employed businesses is now an established choice for a wide range of sectors. Growing companies opt for their own unit, while investors buy them to let to entrepreneurs in their region. Demand for high-quality business property in this segment remains strong, and property developers are responding to it.
SME units from Hexagon
Roeselare
Bazuin business park
The abandoned factory site along the Brugsesteenweg in Roeselare is getting a new lease of life with sustainable, flexible SME units.
Evergem
Stuyf business park
Inspiring SME units and storage halls for sale in Izegem: easy to reach and the ideal base for your growing business.
Construction method and shell delivery of an SME unit
SME units are usually delivered as a shell: a wind- and watertight structure with a concrete floor and sectional door. From groundworks and foundations to structural work, finishing and coordination, everything is handled under one roof. These days the structure usually consists of a steel frame with concrete panels and a flat roof.
Each buyer decides on the layout and finish themselves, according to their needs. Think of storage space with racking, a workshop with machinery, office space on the first floor, a sanitary unit, lighting or heating.
Suitable for a range of activities and flexible to lay out
Whether you're a joiner, installer, webshop owner or contractor: an SME unit gives you the space to organise your business efficiently. Thanks to the generous clear height, wide doors and modular design, SME units are easy to adapt. They are also permitted for craft or light industrial activities.
Despite the many possibilities, SME units cannot be used for every activity. In many cases, the municipality or province determines which type of companies may set up there and which activities can take place. Buying purely to let is sometimes restricted too; in that case, local authorities expect the owner to run their own business there.
An SME unit as the next step in business growth and a sound investment
An SME unit gives you room to grow without having to buy or build a large, detached business building. It is also an investment that holds its value: thanks to rising demand and limited availability, high-quality units retain their value. A good location does remain a prerequisite.
Why do entrepreneurs choose an SME unit?
- An affordable, accessible alternative to traditional business buildings
- Good accessibility via main roads or industrial estates
- Flexible to fit out to your own needs
- Low maintenance
- Easy to resell thanks to the flexible layout
- An attractive property investment
HXGN, specialist in redeveloping old sites into SME units
Hexagon specialises in buying and redeveloping outdated or underused business sites in West & East Flanders into SME estates.
Key requirements are development potential, location and a sufficiently large site.
We transform these sites into modern business parks with high-quality SME units, tailored to local needs.
Roughly how much does an SME unit cost?
The price of an SME unit depends on its size and level of finish. But the most important price factor in any kind of property remains location.
Guide prices (excl. VAT and costs):
60-80 m²: from €125,000
100-150 m²: between €150,000 and €220,000
>200 m²: from €250,000
Buy an SME unit as a user or as an investor?
On the one hand, you can buy an SME unit to expand your own business. On the other, you can also buy an SME unit in East Flanders purely as an investment, to let to other entrepreneurs.
Renting and letting SME units
For many start-up entrepreneurs, it can be easier to look for an SME unit on the rental market. This also creates opportunities to let SME units profitably.
Apart from the lighting, any sanitary facilities and the sectional door, there are no elements that need regular maintenance or can break down. Overall, it is a low-maintenance letting solution.
In addition, letting an SME unit does not fall under the standard residential tenancy law. That law only applies to leases for a dwelling that the tenant designates as their main residence. It sets out the rights and obligations of both parties and generally offers strong protection to the tenant, including in the event of non-payment or breach of the lease.
Letting an SME unit, by contrast, falls under commercial lease legislation. In the event of non-payment or other problems, the landlord can more easily terminate the contract or take steps to get the tenant to act.
Blog posts about SME units
Nieuws
Revive and Hexagon join forces again to redevelop the Henschel site in Wilrijk
Over Hexagon
There ís room for business, if we actually activate it
Blog
“An experienced developer knows when a deal is worth pursuing”
Over Hexagon
Visit Hexagon at the Bedrijvencontactdagen
Testimonial
“We deliberately chose a partner who shares the same sustainable vision”
Testimonial
“Here, everything comes together”
Testimonial
“Bedrijfsvastgoed biedt gemoedsrust aan investeerders en kansen aan kmo’s”
Testimonial
“Convinced by Bazuin's inviting appeal”
Testimonial
“Hexagon always made us feel at ease”
Blog
“Twee Kranen will be an inspiring environment”
Frequently asked questions
Yes, most SME units are easy to sell or let thanks to their universal design.
An SME unit is delivered as a shell. You will still need to provide the fit-out, such as sanitary facilities and lighting. In addition to the purchase price, there are registration duties or VAT (depending on the project), notary fees and annual co-ownership contributions.
Owners sometimes fit out a small office. In most cases, however, planning guidelines from the municipality or province do not allow it to be set up as a pure office building.
This is how we make our mark
Sustainable development
A sustainable approach is reflected in every aspect of a Hexagon project. From construction techniques and partnerships to the purpose of the project: everything is geared towards a thriving future for people and their surroundings.
Respect for the surroundings
Because we oppose urban sprawl, we select our locations carefully and leave open and green areas untouched. We invest in sustainable initiatives to give nature back its well-deserved balance and to encourage biodiversity.
Optimal use of space
Space is scarce in Flanders. That is why we focus on redeveloping existing sites and use the available space as efficiently as possible, with as many facilities as we can offer.
Our own philosophy and approach
We build forward-looking places with striking architecture and an eye for vibrant business activity. Not anonymous sites, but welcoming projects that act as incubators, so that companies can build a network and naturally strengthen one another.