Annual Report • Apr 1, 2022
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A N N U A L F I N A N C I A L REPORT 2021

Home Invest Belgium is a Belgian listed regulated real estate company (GVV, SIR or RREC) that specialises in the purchase, development, rental and management of residential real estate property.
With a portfolio in Belgium and the Netherlands valued in excess of € 725 million , Home Invest Belgium provides its tenants with young, sustainable and quality properties along with the benefits of a professional management. One of the major competitive advantages of Home Invest Belgium is that it develops its own projects, thereby ensuring the growth of its real estate portfolio.
The company aims to offer its shareholders a return at least equal to that which they would obtain by investing directly in residential property, without all the problems of management that this involves.
Home Invest Belgium shares are listed on the Euronext Brussels regulated market (HOMI). It benefits from the Belgian tax status of a public regulated real estate company (RREC). Its activities are monitored by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA).

| Risk factors . | 4 |
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| Overview . | 18 |
| Management report | 28 |
| ESG Vision Home Invest Belgium . | 44 |
| Real estate report . | 74 |
| Home Invest Belgium on the stock exchange . | 98 |
| Corporate Governance Statement . | 104 |
| EPRA – Performance indicators . | 126 |
| Financial statements . | 132 |
| Permanent document . | 178 |
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As a real estate investor, Home Invest Belgium operates in a constantly changing environment. This results in several potential risks. The occurrence of these risks could have an adverse effect on the company, its business, outlook, financial situation or results.
Home Invest Belgium regularly assesses the company's exposure to the below-mentioned risks within the context of its general management, its investment and divestment decisions, its funding sources and the actions that need to be taken to prevent these risks occurring and/or at least to limit their impact should they occur.
The list is based on information known whilst this report was drawn up. Consequently, there may be other unknown or unlikely risks or risks which are not included. Risks which are not assumed to have the potential to adversely impact the company have not been included as well. This list may not, under any circumstances, be considered as exhaustive.
| Market risks . | 6 |
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| Risks related to the real estate portfolio . | 7 |
| Risks related to tenants and leases . | 10 |
| Risks related to regulations and the political situation |
12 |
| Financial risks . | 14 |
| Risks related to the internal organisation . | 17 |
A variation in the inflation may lead to a variation of the interest rates. In case of increases in inflation and in interest rates, there is a risk that the financial costs increase faster than the increase in the rents. This could have an impact in the net result of the company.
Home Invest Belgium has taken the following measures to mitigate this type of risk:
In the event of a sudden default or departure of a major tenant, the turnover and the net result of the company could fall significantly.
Given the particularities of residential real estate and the type of buildings in which Home Invest Belgium has invested, the concentration risk is spread over a large number of tenants. The portfolio comprises 2 tenants for which the annual rent exceeds € 1.0 million as at 31 December 2021. The most important tenants are Center Parcs Netherlands with an annual contractual rent of € 2.946 million (10.00% of the total contractual rent) for a major property complex (Port Zélande) in The Netherlands, followed by Be-Apart with a total rent of € 1.928 million (6.55% of the total contractual rent) spread over 4 properties in Belgium (further details can be found in the Real Estate Report).
This concentration risk is also mitigated by the geographic diversification of the real estate portfolio.
Rents, vacancy rates and the valuation of the buildings are strongly influenced by the supply and demand on the market.
The main risks that may arise from this are:
Home Invest Belgium anticipates these risks by pursuing a diversified investment policy in terms of geographical spread and type of real estate.
Home Invest Belgium also wants to continue to expand its portfolio so that the weight of each building in the portfolio is kept to a minimum, and the property management and operational margin improve through economies of scale. The diversification, portfolio growth and management of the group's portfolio, however, cannot completely exclude the above-mentioned risks.
The group's activities are affected by the general economic climate and are affected by economic cycles, as these affect both the tenants' available income (and therefore their capacity to meet their obligations), the demand for rental properties and the valuation of the real estate, as well as the availability and cost of the financing. A decline in the main macroeconomic indicators could negatively affect Home Invest Belgium's activities and development prospects. In addition, there is a risk that co-contractors (service providers, banks providing credit and hedging, contractors, etc.) will default or go bankrupt.
In order to limit these risks, Home Invest Belgium strives within the guidelines of its investment strategy to diversify its investments, both geographically and in function of various diversification themes (including typology of buildings, tenants, alternative applicability, etc, ….).
Despite the group's diversification efforts, a negative shift in key macroeconomic indicators or default of its various partners could still negatively impact the group's assets, activities, financial position and prospects.
An error in the choice of investments or developments for own account could result in a mismatch with market demand, potentially with the following negative effects: (i) an increase in rental vacancies, (ii) a fall in rental income and the sale price of the property and consequently (iii) a decline in company revenue.
This following factors make it possible to mitigate this risk:
A significant number of properties in the Home Invest Belgium portfolio were acquired through mergers and demergers of companies or in the framework of acquisition of shares acquired in real estate companies. It is possible that hidden liabilities have been transferred to the company further to these transactions which cannot be recovered from the transferor or the vendor.
Home Invest Belgium has taken the usual precautions in the context of this type of transaction:
The obsolescence of the real estate portfolio can result in: (i) reduced commercial attractiveness on the rental and/or acquisition market, (ii) a negative impact on occupancy rates, (iii) an increase in the maintenance and renovation costs of the real estate portfolio, (iv) a fall in the fair value of the properties and consequently (v) a negative impact on the net result, net assets and debt ratio of the company.
Home Invest Belgium manages this risk through:
The company is exposed to changes in the fair value of its portfolio, as they appear in the independent quarterly valuations.
A negative change in the fair value of the buildings will have an adverse effect on the company's net result, net assets and debt ratio.
This risk is mitigated by the following factors:
There is a risk that buildings may be destroyed completely or partially, by fire, natural disaster, accident, terrorist attack, etc. In this case, there is a risk of a loss of rental income and hence a fall in the net results of the company, together with a fall in the net assets of the company and a rise in its debt ratio.
The risk that properties owned entirely by the RREC are destroyed by fire, explosion or other disasters is covered by appropriate insurance policies. These insure the reconstruction value (excluding land) and the vacancy while the building is being reconstructed. The policies are concluded by the company or, for properties that are owned in co-ownership, by the various co-ownership associations.
As part of its property development activities, Home Invest Belgium must obtain a number of administrative permits (urban, environmental and other permits) before commencing any development, renovation or conversion work. The processing of the permit applications by the competent administrative services can take a certain amount of time. This period of time cannot always be controlled.
Moreover, once issued these administrative permits may sometimes be subject to appeals or objections by third parties. This can lead to delays and additional costs or even the abandoning of projects for which study costs have been incurred, which can have an adverse effect on the business and the results of Home Invest Belgium.
This risk is limited by (i) the integration into the feasibility studies of prudent time frames for obtaining permits, (ii) daily monitoring of these permit application files by the teams, and (iii) calling upon external advisers specialised in this field.
Poor management of a renovation or development project may have the following consequences: (i) an increase in the company's operating costs, (ii) a fall in the profitability of the project and (iii) a delay in the reception of the work or project and consequently a similar delay in the collection of rent for these buildings (which has a negative impact on the company's result).
The technical management of the buildings and the coordination of the renovation and development works are undertaken by specialised internal teams who monitor the quality of the various sites.
The risk of poor management is also mitigated by the following elements:
A default by or the bankruptcy of a contractor or a supplier with which the company has concluded an agreement can have an impact on the performance schedule and, in certain cases, on the budget for these works.
Home Invest Belgium mitigates this risk by (i) a rigorous selection of specialised contractors, (ii) using a variety of contractors for a site as far as possible and (iii) requesting financial guarantees.
Hundreds of new apartments are placed on the market every year. Most of these are sold to private investors who then offer them for rent. This creates a potential risk of surplus supply.
Home Invest Belgium keeps a constant eye on the balance between supply and demand on the local rental markets of its investments. This parameter is also taken into account in its investment and divestment decisions.
The entire turnover of Home Invest Belgium consists of rents generated by leasing properties to third parties (individuals, public authorities, retailers, companies, embassies and foreign delegations, retirement home operators and holiday centre operators).
Delays or defaults in the payment of rent may (i) have a negative impact on results, (ii) give rise to an unexpected vacancy and (iii) lead to unforeseen costs related to the conclusion of leases on less favourable terms or even the granting of rent-free periods.
Home Invest Belgium endeavours to limit this risk by taking the following measures:
If there is any doubt about the quality of a receivable, this is provisionally treated as a loss and is recorded as such in the results.
Home Invest Belgium is exposed to the risk of loss of rent caused by the departure of tenants. This can adversely affect the results and lead to a fall in the fair value of the property, particularly in context of weak economic conditions, for the following reasons:
Given the very large number of tenants and bearing in mind the demographic outlook in Belgium, and the fact that housing is an essential need, the risk that vacancies may increase substantially can be considered to be low.
The company adopts a proactive commercial policy to maintain a high occupancy rate. It is able to draw on its experience to gear its offer to the market demand.
The normal duration of a lease depends mainly on the type of property rented and is usually as follows:
The lease agreements entered into by Home Invest Belgium with private individuals are on average shorter than leases for business properties. This more limited duration can consequently lead to a higher turnover than that recorded for business properties and thus higher management costs over the life of the property.
The RREC deals with this risk by (i) taking it into account in the preliminary profitability analyses and (ii) increasing the loyalty of individual tenants by providing highly qualified managers and property managers and calling upon external building management bodies or agents.
The company is subject to an ever-larger number of increasingly complex laws and rules as well as to possible developments in their interpretation or application by the authorities or the courts. This is true, among other things, for the following areas: accounting, tax, environment, urban planning and government contracts.
The development of and non-compliance with the regulations exposes the company to the risk that it may be held liable or incur civil, criminal or administrative penalties, as well as the risk that permits are not granted or renewed. Such penalties could have a negative impact on the activity, the result, the profitability, the financial situation and/or the prospects of the company.
Home Invest Belgium has the necessary skills in house to ensure meticulous compliance with the regulations in force and anticipate developments in this legislation (regulatory monitoring). The advice of external consultants is also sought on a regular basis.
Since 2 September 2014, the company has been approved by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) as a 'public regulated real estate company under Belgian law', abbreviated to 'public RREC' or 'public RREC under Belgian law. To maintain this status, the company is subject to the provisions of the Belgian act of 12 May 2014 and the Belgian royal decree of 13 July 2014 on regulated real estate companies (the 'RREC legislation'), as amended from time to time. These contain restrictions on (among other things) its activities, the debt ratio, the appropriation of the earnings, conflicts of interest and corporate governance.
Ensuring that these specific requirements are permanently met depends among other things on the ability of the company to successfully manage its assets, indebtedness and compliance with internal audit procedures. It could be that the company may not be able to meet these requirements in the event of a significant change of circumstances, (financial or otherwise).
As a public RREC, Home Invest Belgium is exposed to the risk of changes in RREC legislation, the consequences of which are difficult to estimate. There is also a risk that the supervisory authority (the FSMA) may impose penalties in the event of an infringement of the applicable rules, including the loss of accreditation as a public RREC. Loss of accreditation as a public RREC is generally considered in the company's credit agreements to be an event that renders the loans entered into by the company payable in advance. The loss of this status would also have a negative impact on the business, results, profitability, financial position and prospects of the company. In this case, the company would also lose the advantage of the special tax system applicable to public RRECs (see point 4.3.).
The skills of the team members and compliance with strict internal control procedures enable Home Invest Belgium to successfully manage its assets and thus meet these specific requirements.
Moreover, on 8 April 2009 the company set up an audit committee, notwithstanding the exemption granted under Article 7:99 BCCA.
The company cannot overcome the risk of future changes in the legislation on RREC itself. It limits this risk by closely following the planned legislative changes locally (Belgium and the Netherlands) and by being an active member of various professional associations. An example of such is the membership of the non-profit organisation BE-REIT Association, one of whose objectives is to defend the interests of the RREC sector.
As a residential public RREC, any profits generated in Belgium are subject to corporate income tax albeit only on a reduced basis. This consists of the non-admitted expenses, abnormal or gratuitous benefits received and unjustified remunerations and commissions. Company profits generated abroad are taxable in the country where they are made according to the law applicable there and are exempt from tax in Belgium. The net profits generated by Home Invest Belgium from its property investments in the Netherlands are therefore subject to corporation tax and exempt from tax in Belgium.
As a residential public RREC, Home Invest Belgium is thus subject to a particular tax system, some aspects of which present specific risks.
In the context of risk mitigation, this also takes the exit tax into account, which is due at the moment of merger by absorption of another real estate company on the latent capital gains and the tax free reserves. The exit tax is calculated in accordance with the provisions of Circular Ci.RH.423/567.729 of 23 December 2004, the interpretation or practical application of which may alter. The 'actual value' of a property, as referred to in this circular, is calculated after deduction of registration duties or VAT. This 'actual value' differs from (and may therefore be less than) the fair value of the property as stated in the company's IFRS financial statements.
This rate is 15% for mergers from 1 January 2020.
The risks related to regulations include the effects of measures taken or planned by the legislator, in particular as regards taxation.
The dividends are subject to a withholding tax of 30%.
Home Invest Belgium carefully monitors the development of the various laws on this subject and is gradually adapting to changes in the regulations.
A change in the urban planning and environmental regulations might (i) increase the costs incurred to maintain the buildings in operating condition, (ii) have an impact on the fair value of properties and therefore (iii) have a negative impact on the profitability of the company.
Home Invest Belgium carefully monitors the development of the various laws on this subject and is gradually adapting to changes in the regulations.
A change in international accounting rules (IFRS) can affect reporting, capital requirements and the use of financial products.
Home Invest Belgium manages this risk through (i) constant monitoring of developments in this area and assessment of their possible consequences and (ii) frequent discussions and contacts with the statutory auditor on this subject.
In the event of deflation or a full or partial freeze on rents imposed by the government, growth in rental income could be curbed.
The current legislation on residential leases does not provide for the possibility of establishing a rent floor in the event of deflation.
Under the law Home Invest Belgium's debt ratio (RREC Royal Decree), may not exceed 65%. The company risks losing its RREC status if it were to exceed this 65% ratio.
The terms of the bond issue of 18 June 2014 include a maximum consolidated debt ratio of 65%. If Home Invest Belgium violates this undertaking, each bondholder may, by sending written notification to the company, demand repayment of the nominal value of the bonds plus accrued interest (if any) on the date of payment, it being understood that this debt is immediately claimable and payable without any other formalities, unless the default has been remedied before receipt of the notification by Home Invest Belgium.
The contractual provisions of some of the company's credit facilities provide for an automatic increase in the margin of these facilities if the debt ratio crosses certain thresholds.
Home Invest Belgium has concluded credit agreements with banks which provide for a debt ratio of 60% in some cases.
Home Invest Belgium's debt ratio (within the meaning of the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014) is stated in section 3.3 of the management report. On 31 December 2021, it amounts to 53.65%. This section also states the additional theoretical debt capacity of Home Invest Belgium, taking into account the maximum permitted debt ratio for RRECs (65% of the total assets) or the bank covenants (60 % of total assets). The debt ratio is monitored every quarter and the evolution of the debt ratio is estimated during the approval procedure for each major investment project. If the consolidated debt ratio exceeds 50%, a financial plan with an implementation schedule must be drawn up describing the measures that will be taken to prevent that ratio from going to exceed 65% (Article 24 of the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014). Home Invest Belgium submitted the financial plan to the FSMA in March 2021, after the consolidated debt ratio had exceeded the 50% threshold. The statutory auditor has prepared a special report on the financial plan, confirming that he has verified
the preparation of the plan (in particular with regard to its economic basis) and that the figures from that plan correspond to those of Home Invest Belgium's accounting.
The liquidity risk means that, at some point, Home Invest Belgium may no longer have the necessary liquid resources and no longer obtain the necessary financing to meet its current liabilities.
There is a risk that the credit lines may not be extended. Moreover, credit margins may be increased when the credit lines are extended upon maturity.
In addition, there is a risk that financing contracts may be cancelled, terminated or reviewed due to the failure to fulfil obligations ('covenants') entered into under the terms of these financing agreements.
If Home Invest Belgium does not fulfil its obligations and, more generally, fails to comply with the terms of current financing contracts, it consequently runs the risk of mandatory early repayment of these loans.
As part of the diversification of its funding sources, on 18 June 2014 Home Invest Belgium issued a bond loan with a nominal value of € 39.8 million. This has an initial duration of ten years and matures on 18 June 2024.
As part of the diversification of its funding sources, Home Invest Belgium issued treasury notes ("billets de trésorerie"/"thesauriebewijzen") for a nominal value of € 30.0 million , with maturity dates in 2021.
It is possible that Home Invest Belgium may not be able to redeem the bonds or the treasury notes ("billets de trésorerie"/"thesauriebewijzen") at maturity. The contractual documentation for the bond issue and the issue of treasury notes ("billets de trésorerie"/"thesauriebewijzen") further stipulates that, in the event of a change of control of the company, bondholders or holders of treasury notes ("billets de trésorerie"/"thesauriebewijzen") can require advance repayment of the bonds issued by Home Invest Belgium.
On 31 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium had € 382 million in financial debts, composed of:
For more information on the Home Invest Belgium financing structure, please refer to the 'Financial Statements' chapter of this report.
Bearing in mind the legal status of the RREC and given the nature of the properties in which Home Invest Belgium invests, the risk that the credit lines will not be renewed is limited.
Based on the current conditions and outlook, as far as Home Invest Belgium is aware, there are no elements that indicate that one or more of the commitments it has entered into may no longer be respected. This risk is considered to be theoretical as the company strives scrupulously to honour its obligations.
Furthermore, the liquidity risk of the RREC is limited by:
The Home Invest Belgium real estate portfolio consists solely of properties located in Belgium and The Netherlands and all its lease agreements and credit lines are denominated in euros. Consequently, the company is not exposed to any currency risk.
The conclusion of a credit or hedging instrument with a financial institution creates a counterparty risk should this institution default. This risk could lead to a lack of liquidity at this financial institution or even the loss of liquid assets deposited there.
Although this risk can be considered to be slight, the possibility that one or more of Home Invest Belgium's banking counterparties may default cannot be entirely ruled out. To limit this counterparty risk, Home Invest Belgium uses different leading banks in the market not only to spread the sources of its financing and interest rate hedging instruments up to a certain level, but also to keep a close eye on the value for money of the services provided. It should also be noted that the liquid assets available to the RREC are primarily used to reduce its debts and that Home Invest Belgium therefore never has large sums deposited on account.
Short- and long-term interest rates on (international) financial markets can fluctuate sharply. Except for the bond issue, all Home Invest Belgium's financial debt is currently at floating rates (bilateral credit lines at the EURIBOR rate). This allows Home Invest Belgium to take advantage of any favourable developments in interest rates, but implies the potential risk of increased financial costs should interest rates rise.
To cover the risk of rising interest rates, Home Invest Belgium enters into interest rate hedging instruments for a part of its financial debts. This prudent policy can be explained as follows: a possible rise in nominal interest rates without a corresponding increase in inflation would have the effect of driving up real interest rates. In that case, the increase in real interest rates would not be offset by the indexation of rental income. In addition, a time difference is always
observed between the rise in nominal interest rates and indexation of rental income.
This is why the board of directors has set itself the target of maintaining its share of the financial liabilities at a variable interest rate (which is not hedged by hedging instruments) below 15% compared to the fair value of the real estate portfolio. The risk increase in interest rates is covered by interest rate swaps.
Any change in the interest curve affects the fair value of hedging instruments. Home Invest Belgium records negative changes in the fair value of interest rate hedging instruments if the current rates are lower than those used to calculate the IRS contracts.
These variations may lead to an increase in the financial charges and consequently impact the result, but they do not affect the cash position or the EPRA earnings.
Note 25 to the Financial Statements provides an overview of the fair value of the hedging instruments. A rise or fall in interest rates would theoretically increase or decrease the market value of the financial hedging instruments.
At the end of the 2021 financial year, the fall in interest rates observed in the past few years had a negative impact of € 0.89 million (value that had to be paid to cancel the hedging on 31 December 2021) (see Note 25 to the 'Financial Statements').
It is difficult for shareholders to modify their position in Home Invest Belgium quickly upwards or downwards.
For the 2021 financial year, the total volume of Home Invest Belgium shares traded on the stock market amounted to 270.046 compared with 330.681 shares for the 2020 financial year.
This risk is mitigated by the following elements:
Pursuant to Article 7:212 BCCA and the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014, the distribution of dividends may be limited. No distribution may be made when, at the balance sheet date of the previous financial year, the net assets as shown in the annual accounts are less or, as a result of such distribution, would become less than the amount of the paid-up capital or, if this amount is higher, the capital called up, plus any reserves not available for distribution in accordance with the law or the articles of association.
This risk is mitigated by the following elements:
For further information on the calculation in the context of Article 7:212 BCCA and the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 and the remaining margin, please refer to the notes to the financial statements.
Failures in reporting could compromise the relevance of the information made available to the executive managers.
The company therefore applies an adequate internal and external reporting process with cascaded reviews at various levels, both internal (members of staff, executive management, audit committee and board of directors) and external (statutory auditor).
IT is a key tool for a company like Home Invest Belgium. The loss or non-availability of data could result in (i) a disruption in commercial activity (as the company is active primarily in the apartment building sector where tenant turnover is the highest), (ii) an interruption in investment activity and/or (iii) a disruption of the internal and external reporting process.
The management of the IT systems (hardware and software), access security and data continuity have been entrusted to an external service provider based on a "service agreement".
In 2021, the ERP package Axxerion was replaced by the more efficient financial package Adfinity.
The company is exposed to organisational risk to some extent in the event of the departure of certain members of the management team and key personnel. The unforeseen departure of certain staff members could have adverse consequences for the development of the company and result in additional management costs.
This risk is mitigated by the permanent monitoring of the internal organisation by the management and the board of directors. If Home Invest Belgium is confronted with a departure, it can outsource the function of the departing staff member and/or set in motion an emergency procedure to recruit a new staff member.
Overview
Oss, The Netherlands
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2021 was again a good year for Home Invest Belgium. The net rental result increased by 3.7% compared to last year and the fair value of the real estate portfolio passed the € 725 million mark.
Increase of the net rental result
Increase of EPRA earnings
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| Our course . | 24 |
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Home Invest Belgium again recorded strong growth in 2021 with a 12.4% increase in the fair value of the portfolio, from € 645 million to € 725 million.
The robust nature of the residential market has clearly proven itself throughout the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to other real estate sectors. Our continued focus on quality residential real estate provided stability in unstable times. Residential real estate is by far the largest sector in the real estate market and the entry of new institutional investors into the Belgian market illustrates the confidence in this segment. We are able to create shareholder value year upon year, even in 2021, with our integrated approach, from investment over development and construction to rentals, management and sales. This approach also ensures the quality of the portfolio: half of our buildings are less than 10 years old, which is an excellent indicator of sustainability.
The majority of our portfolio, some 67%, is located in the Brussels-Capital Region. This Region continues to offer sufficient opportunities for expansion, not only because this is the largest tenant market in Belgium, but also because of increasing urbanisation and demographic growth in combination with a scarce supply of high-quality rental homes. We are also investing and developing in areas with an urban character and with a sufficiently large local rental market. Thus Home Invest Belgium is again present in Antwerp after a long absence, and we made a first acquisition in the Netherlands. This concerns an investment of € 16.3 million in 87 rental homes and a commercial ground floor in a former Carmelite monastery in Oss, located in the Dutch province of North Brabant. This first project in the Netherlands allows us to spread our real estate portfolio even better within the same clear strategy: investing in sustainable and affordable residential real estate in markets with a structural shortage of quality offerings.
Our main achievements in 2021 were:
On 31 December 2021, the share price of the HOMI share was € 122.0 compared to € 115.5 a year earlier. Liquidity decreased to an average daily traded volume of 1,062 shares in 2021 compared to 1,282 shares in 2020.
Given the strong operating results of Home Invest Belgium and the favourable development of real estate prices in recent years, a distribution to shareholders of € 5.31 per share will be proposed, an increase for the 22nd consecutive year.
This distribution will consist of the combination of:
Unfortunately, in 2021 we also had new waves of infection in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We took the necessary measures to protect the health of our employees and tenants and to ensure the continuity of our activities. In March 2020, for example, a major transition was made to working from home.
We can summarise the situation as follows:
All of this illustrates the strong operating results we delivered in 2021, which puts us in a good position at the start of 2022. Without a doubt, another year of special challenges, not least due to the consequences of the war between Ukraine and Russia. But thanks to our quality portfolio, flexible organisation and unique know-how, we look to the future with full confidence.
We hope you enjoy reading this account of the events of 2021. On behalf of the board of directors and the entire team, we would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us over the past year.
Sven Janssens Liévin Van Overstraeten
CEO and managing director Chairman of the board of directors





Acquisition of the Résidence Clos Saint-Géry in Ghlin
• Contribution of the Clos de la Pépinière, Bosquet-Jourdan and Jourdan-Munt/ Monnaie buildings
in Brussels
2003 • Axa becomes a shareholder


2005 Acquisition of the








2017

2007 Acquisition of Erainn and Voisin buildings in Brussels


2009
Acquisition of Haverwerf in Mechelen, Les Érables in Brussels and City Gardens in Leuven
Completion of the renovation of the City Gardens real estate complex in Leuven


2012 Contribution of the Odon Warland building in Brussels




Home Invest Belgium is the market leader in the development and management of affordable rental properties in the Belgian market. We can guarantee our tenants stability, quality and professionalism with over 2,000 units in our ever-expanding portfolio.
It is more than just a place to live, and we provide our tenants with a place to build their lives in properties that shape vibrant communities. It is our explicit ambition to be the "landlord of choice" for tenants, with a solution for their housing needs throughout various stages in life and lifestyles.
We want to make it possible for our shareholders to invest in real estate in a safe, trouble-free and sustainably profitable manner thanks to our listing on the stock exchange.
The company exercises its activities in compliance with the legal framework applicable to Regulated real estate companies (RREC). The main features of these companies can be summarised as follows:
In the common interest of its tenants and its shareholders, Home Invest Belgium targets high-quality residential properties that are able to generate high returns (measured on the basis of net rental income) with sufficient potential to create value (reflected in the development of the fair value), particularly through the use of its team's specialised real estate knowledge. Each building is subjected to technical, legal, financial and tax due diligence tests. In addition, each building is assessed on the basis of its intrinsic properties such as location, accessibility, immediate surroundings and energy performance.
Home Invest Belgium strives to anticipate demographic developments and social trends, both in general and specifically for the residential property market.
Brussels and the other major Belgian cities remain the historic markets of Home Invest Belgium. The company also invested in Zeeland, in the Netherlands. The attractiveness of a location for Home Invest Belgium is determined chiefly by the dynamism of the rental market and the size of the population.
To promote the growth and rejuvenation of its real estate portfolio, Home Invest Belgium pays particular attention to seeking opportunities to acquire sizeable project developments for its own account. This may involve office building conversion projects or the transformation of industrial sites into residential property.
Home Invest Belgium applies very demanding quality and sustainability criteria to its projects. The company closely follows demographic changes and trends in the residential market, such as the decline in the size of dwellings, the emergence of shared space, the demand for the provision of services in buildings and environmental concerns. The company also develops new housing concepts which add depth to the idea of 'life in the city'.
Such development projects have the following advantages:
Home Invest Belgium takes care of the development and implementation of these projects itself. Given the positive experience gained from on-going projects, the board of directors has confirmed project development activity as a major growth area for the company in the years to come.
The company aims to achieve strong annual growth in its real estate portfolio, partly as a result of its own development projects.
The project developments for own account is subject to the following limitations:
Ankerrui, Antwerp
Creating added value by optimisation, rejuvenation and expansion of a high‑quality and profitable real estate portfolio.
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| Other elements in the management report | 42 |
| Outlook | 43 |
On 22 January 2021, Home Invest Belgium reached an agreement with Atenor, subject to the usual condition precedent that the permit becomes definitively enforceable, to purchase the building lot LOT 4 of the CITY DOX project in Anderlecht.
On 9 November 2021, Home Invest Belgium finalised the acquisition.
The site, ideally located right next to the Digue du Canal in Anderlecht, is part of a large-scale project along the Brussels-Charleroi canal, which is currently being redeveloped. LOT 4 offers 163 residential units and 2,200m² destined to production activities.
The total investment amounts to some € 50 million. The gross initial yield is estimated at around 4.5% at full occupancy of the building. The completion is scheduled for 2023.

On 24 June 2021, Home Invest Belgium reached an agreement with Immobel and BPI Real Estate to acquire building A from the Key West project in Anderlecht, subject to the usual condition precedent of obtaining a definitively enforceable permit. The site, which borders the Biestebroek basin, is part of a mixed project ideally located at the entrance to the heart of the city. Building A comprises 101 residential units and 840m² of retail space. The total investment for this project will be nearly € 30 million. The estimated initial gross yield is approximately 4.5% once the building is fully occupied. Completion of the project is expected in 2025.

On 21 May 2021 Home Invest Belgium reached an agreement, subject to certain conditions precedent, to acquire 100% of the shares in The Ostrov NV, the company that owns the building located at Ankerrui 9 in Antwerp. The share price of the company is based on an investment value of the existing office building of approximately € 10 million.
On 21 October 2021, Home Invest Belgium finalised the acquisition.
The building is currently let as office space under a fixed-term lease, with a contractually stipulated annual rent of € 648,000. After expiration of the lease, Home Invest Belgium plans to convert the building into a mixed project with about 30 residential units and a retail space on the ground floor. With its convenient location by the entrance to the Waasland tunnel and a nearby tram connection that runs right through the city, the project is also easily accessible.
With this acquisition in Antwerp, Home Invest Belgium is accelerating its growth strategy in Belgium's larger cities. The project is located near the Eilandje, an Antwerp hotspot that includes the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) on the Napoleondok. The district, a popular home for many Antwerp residents, lies at the crossroads between the Port of Antwerp and the historic city centre.

On 16 November 2021, Home Invest Belgium has completed its first acquisition of a residential project in The Netherlands. Home Invest Belgium acquires a former Carmelite monastery that has been transformed into 87 rental homes and a commercial ground floor in the North Brabant city of Oss. The annual rental income at full occupancy amounts to € 781,500. The investment value of the property is € 16.3 million.
The complex consists of 87 social rental units with living areas from 20-65 m². Social rental homes are offered with an initial rent that does not exceed the current liberalisation limit (€ 752.33 per month in 2021). In The Netherlands, a large part of the housing market falls under the social rental regime. For example, the social rental market accounts for 33% of the total housing market and approximately 76% of the total housing rental market. Due to the shortage of affordable housing and huge demand from tenants, the homes are already fully let. A tenant is being sought for the commercial ground floor. Home Invest Belgium will benefit from a 12-month rental income guarantee for this space.

The project The Felicity (rue Meyers-Hennau 5-17 in 1020 Brussels) was delivered at the start of June 2021. It involves the redevelopment of an outdated warehouse in Laeken into 37 new apartments, 11 houses and 51 parking spaces. The project meets the strong demand for high-quality and sustainable housing in a pleasant living environment. The project is therefore a commercial success. At year-end, the building was already fully let.

The Fairview project (Marcel Thirylaan 204 in 1200 Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe) is a new construction project with 42 residential units. The construction works are progressing well. The building is expected to be delivered in March 2022.

Architects A2RC were appointed and have developed a design for a residential project of 46 apartments and a commercial space and office on the ground floor. The urban planning permit is expected in the second half of 2022.

The Samberstraat project consists of the construction of 37 apartments, 1 office space, 38 parking spaces and 88 bicycle storage spaces.
Home Invest Belgium started the works in the second quarter of 2021 and foresees a completion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Niefhout project will consist of the development, in partnership with ION, of a residential project composed of 92 residential units, 47 parking spaces, 32 bicycle racks and a commercial space.
The provisional completion of the works is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023.

Home Invest Belgium has started the total renovation of the residential part (area 4,323 m²) of Galerie de l'Ange in Namur (rue de la Monnaie 4-20 in 5000 Namur). A total of 57 units will be renovated. The works started in the first quarter of 2021. Completion is expected by the end of 2022.

In 2021, Home Invest Belgium realised sales for a total net sale price of € 9.89 million. On these sales, a net capital gain of € 0.43 million was realised compared to the last fair value, which was 4.6% above the last fair value, and a distributable capital gain of € 5.24 million compared to the acquisition value (increased with the capitalised investments).
The realised capital gains compared to the acquisition value (increased with the capitalised investments) contribute positively to the distributable result of the company that forms the basis for the payment of the dividend.
Home Invest Belgium saw the residential rental market accelerate in FY 2021 with strong demand for quality homes in the regions in which it operates. This resulted in a record occupancy rate.
The average occupancy rate1 of the investment properties available for rent increased to 97.2% in 2021 (compared to 94.3% in 2020).
1 The average occupancy rate is the average percentage of contractual rents generated by the occupied properties over a given period, plus the rental guarantees on the unoccupied properties, compared with the total in rents of the occupied properties plus the estimated rental value of the unoccupied properties. The occupancy rate is not calculated for (i) buildings under renovation, (ii) buildings that are being placed on the market for the first time, and (iii) buildings for sale.
Appointment of independent director
The board of directors has decided to proceed with the appointment by co-optation of Philip De Greve, with effect from 22 February 2021, subject to approval by the FSMA (Financial Services and Markets Authority). He joined the board of directors for the remainder of Koen Dejonckheere's mandate, up to and including the shareholders' meeting in 2023. The definitive appointment of Mr. Philip De Greve as director was approved at the shareholders' meeting of 4 May 2021.

On 18 June 2021, the merger proposal relating to the merger by absorption of ClarEstates BV was filed with the clerk's office of the Dutch-speaking enterprise court in Brussels. The meeting of the board of directors which approved the merger was held on 12 July 2021.
On 9 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium NV/SA announced that it will start a share buy-back programme. This programme is part of the authorisation granted to the board of directors by the extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 5 May 2020. The maximum number of shares that Home Invest Belgium will repurchase under this programme is limited to 16,000. The maximum amount that will be allocated to the buyback program is € 2,000,000.
The buy-back of treasury shares will take place under the safe harbour regime provided for in Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (Market Abuse Regulation) and repealing Directive 2003/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directives 2003/124, 2003/125/EC and 2004/72/EC and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards for the terms of buy-back programmes and stabilisation measures.
The purpose of the buy-back program is to fulfil obligations arising from stock option programmes or other allocations of shares to employees, executives or members of supervisory bodies of Home Invest Belgium NV/SA, and in particular the long-term incentive plan for senior management in accordance with the remuneration policy.
The maximum number of shares that Home Invest Belgium will repurchase under this programme is limited to 16,000. The share repurchase programme runs from 10 December 2021 to 31 December 2022 or until the target number of shares has been repurchased. The maximum amount that will be allocated to the buy-back programme is € 2,000,000.
The treasury shares will be repurchased on Euronext Brussels (XBRU). Implementation of the repurchase programme will be done by an independent intermediary, namely BANK DEGROOF PETERCAM SA/NV, which will have a discretionary mandate to execute the repurchase. As a result, the purchases can take place during both open and closed periods.
Home Invest Belgium will inform the market about the progress of the buy-back programme in accordance with the applicable regulations.
As of 31 December 2021, the company repurchased 1,896 treasury shares under the programme.
The value of the real estate portfolio has proven itself to be robust in 2021. Home Invest Belgium has recorded positive variations in the fair value of the investment properties throughout this period with an amount of € 26.55 million, primarily in the residential real estate segment. In that context, for the tourism segment we note that the reports of the independent real estate experts were prepared with 'material evaluation uncertainty', as defined by the RICS standards.
The company has a balanced financing structure and a strong liquidity position. The debt ratio amounted to 53.65% (RREC Royal Decree) and 52.49% (IFRS) on 31 December 2021. The company has € 40 million worth of freely available credit lines. The company has no maturity dates for credit lines or bond loans in 2022. The next maturity dates are in 2023.
The pandemic had no impact on the occupancy rate in 2021. This increased to 97.2% in 2021 (compared to 94.3% in 2020). The pandemic had virtually no impact on payment transactions or on payment arrears in the "residential" segment, which the core market of Home Invest Belgium. The "residential" segment represents 82.5% of the fair value of the investment properties available for rent. Home Invest Belgium has held talks with its tenants in the "tourism" and "commercial" segments on a case-by-case basis, which represent 7.7% and 7.1% respectively of the investment properties available for rent. Home Invest Belgium has entered into agreements with the majority of its tenants in the "commercial affairs" segment. Home Invest Belgium has made provisions for doubtful debtors in 2021 according to its most accurate estimate. Overall, Home Invest Belgium posted strong operating results in 2021, in spite of Covid-19. We do not expect any further financial consequences of the Corona pandemic over the periods which have been closed.
| CONSOLIDATED RESULT (in k €) | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 27,202 | 26,227 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 19,552 | 17,683 |
| OPERATING MARGIN2 | 71.9% | 67.4% |
| XVI. Result on the sale of investment properties | 431 | 1.135 |
| XVIII. Changes in fair value of investment properties | 26,546 | 6,590 |
| XIX. Other portfolio result | 637 | -576 |
| PORTFOLIO RESULT | 27,614 | 7,149 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 47,166 | 24,832 |
| XX. Financial income | 51 | 52 |
| XXI. Net interest charges | -4,542 | -4,248 |
| XXII. Other financial charges | -92 | -58 |
| XXIII. Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 4,258 | -3,893 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -325 | -8,147 |
| XXIV. Share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures | 2,245 | 2,466 |
| TAXES | -221 | -263 |
| NET RESULT | 48,866 | 18,887 |
| Exclusion of portfolio result | -27,614 | -7,149 |
| Exclusion of changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | -4,258 | +3,893 |
| Exclusion of non-EPRA elements in the share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures |
-711 | -1,026 |
| EPRA EARNINGS3 | 16,283 | 14,604 |
| Average number of shares4 | 3,288,547 | 3,288,146 |
| NET RESULT PER SHARE (in €) | 14.86 | 5.74 |
| EPRA EARNINGS PER SHARE (in €) | 4.44 | 4.44 |
| DISTRIBUTABLE RESULT5 PER SHARE (in €) | 6.54 | 5.97 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
| Shareholders equity (attributable to shareholders of parent company) | 342,950 | 310,173 |
| Total assets | 737,012 | 653,909 |
| Debt ratio (RREC RD)6 | 53.65% | 52.40% |
| Debt ratio (IFRS)7 | 52.59% | 50.97% |
2 Operating margin = (Operating result before the result on the portfolio)/(net rental result).
3 The EPRA earnings are the net result excluding (i) the portfolio result, (ii) any changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities and (iii) the non-EPRA elements of the share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures. This term is used in accordance with EPRA's Best Practices Recommendations.
4 The average number of shares was calculated excluding the 13,072 treasury shares held by the company.
5 The distributable result is defined as the EPRA earnings plus any realised distributable capital gains on sales.
6 The debt ratio (RREC-RD) is the debt ratio calculated in accordance with the RREC-RD. This means that any participating interests in associated
companies and joint ventures are accounted for using the proportional consolidation method for the purposes of calculating the debt ratio. 7 The debt ratio (IFRS) is calculated in the same way as the debt ratio (RREC-RD), however, it is based on and can be reconciled with the consolidated balance sheet in accordance with IFRS in which participating interests in associated companies and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method.
| PER SHARE | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of shares at end of period8 | 3,288,786 | 3,288,146 |
| Stock price on closing date | 122.00 | 115.50 |
| IFRS NAV per share9 | 104.34 | 94.33 |
| Premium compared to IFRS NAV (on closing date) | 16.9% | 22.40% |
| EPRA NAV per share110 | 104.96 | 96.50 |
| Premium compared to EPRA NAV (on closing date) | 16.2% | 19.70% |
8 The average number of shares was calculated excluding the 13,072 treasury shares held by the company.
9 IFRS NAV per share = Net Asset Value or Net value per share according to IFRS.
10 EPRA NAV per share = Net Asset Value of Net value per share according to the Best Practices Recommendations of EPRA.
The net rental result amounts to € 27.20 million in 2021 (compared to € 26.23 million in 2020).
The operating result before portfolio result amounts to € 19.55 million in 2021 (compared to € 17.68 million in 2020).
The operating margin increased to 71.9% in 2021 (compared to 67.4% in 2020) thanks to cost control and achieving economies of scale with the operational platform.
In 2021, Home Invest Belgium achieved a portfolio result of € 27.61 million.
The result on sales of investment properties amounted to € 0.43 million in 2021. Home Invest Belgium sold investment properties for a net selling price totalling € 9.89 million in 2021. The capital gain was 4.6% above the last estimated fair value.
Moreover, in 2021, Home Invest Belgium recorded positive changes in the fair value of investment properties for the amount of € 26.55 million. These changes are mainly due to:
For the tourism segment, in accordance with the 'Valuation Practice Alert' published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors ('RICS') on 2 April 2020, the reports of the independent real estate experts state that they were prepared taking into account 'material evaluation uncertainty', as defined by the RICS standards. All other segments were valued without 'material evaluation uncertainty'.
The other portfolio result amounted to € 0.64 million. This item includes changes in deferred taxes.
The net interest expense amounted to € 4.54 million in 2021. The average financing cost was 1.58% over the same period.
The changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities amounted to € 4.26 million in 2021. These changes are due to a change in the fair value of interest rate swaps.
Taxes amounted to € -0.22 million in 2021 (compared to € -0.26 million in 2020).
The net result of Home Invest Belgium amounted to € 48.87 million in 2021, or € 14.86 per share.
After adjustment of the net result before (i) the portfolio result, (ii) the changes in the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities and (iii) non-EPRA elements of the share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures, the EPRA earnings amount to € 16.28 million in 2021, an increase of 11.5% (compared to the € 14.60 million in 2020).
EPRA earnings per share increased by 11.5% from € 4.44 in 2020 to € 4.95 in 2021.
The sales of investment properties, realised in 2021, resulted in a capital gain of € 5.24 million compared to the acquisition value (increased by the capitalised investments). These realised capital gains contribute to the statutory distributable result which forms the basis for the dividend distribution.
The distributable result, defined as the EPRA earnings increased by the distributable capital gains realised on the sale of investment properties, amounted to € 21.52 million in 2021, or € 6.54 per share.
On 31 December 2021, the group's shareholder's equity stood at € 342.95 million , an increase of 10.6% compared to 31 December 2020.
The IFRS NAV per share increased by 10.6% to stand at € 104.34 on 31 December 2021 (compared to € 94.33 on 31 December 2020).
The EPRA NTA per share increased by 8.8% to stand at € 104.96 on 31 December 2021 (compared to € 96.50 on 31 December 2020).
The debt ratio (RREC Royal Decree) amounts to 53.65% on 31 December 2021. The debt ratio (IFRS) amounts to 52.49%.
Taking into account a maximum permitted debt ratio of 65%, Home Invest Belgium still has a debt capacity of € 244.74 million , as defined by the RREC Act available to finance new investments.
Considering Home Invest Belgium's strategy to keep its debt ratio below 55% in the medium and long term, Home Invest Belgium still has a debt capacity of € 22.66 million to fund new investments.
On 31 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium had € 382.00 million in financial debts, composed of:

The weighted average remaining duration of the financial debts is 5.4 years. 40
On 31 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium disposed of € 80.00 million of undrawn available credit lines of which:
TYPE OF DEBTS
On 31 December 2021, 92.1% of financial debts (or the amount of € 352.0 million ) had a fixed interest rate, using Interest Rate Swaps as hedging instruments, among other things.
The fixed interest rates have a weighted average remaining duration of 6.3 years.
The total value of the hedges at closing date was negative for an amount of € 0.89 million due to a decrease in interest rates after conclusion of the hedges.
By adopting its hedging policy, the board of directors wishes to protect the company against a potential increase in interest rates.

The risk factors are described in the 'Risk factors' chapter of this financial report.
Home Invest Belgium organises its financial policy so that it has permanent access to sufficient credit lines and follows the interest rate risk to which it may be exposed closely, endeavouring to minimise this risk as much as possible.
The use of financial instruments is discussed in the 'Financial Risks' section of the 'Risk Factors' chapter of this financial report. The following elements are included: debt ratio, liquidity risk, currency risk, risk related to a bank as a counterparty, the risk related to changes in interest rates, the risk related to changes in the fair value of the financial instruments as at 31 December 2021, the risk related to the liquidity of the share and the risk related to the distribution of the dividend.
Home Invest Belgium did not carry out any research and development activities within the meaning of Articles 3:6 and 3:35 of the BCCA during 2021.
Mr. Eric Spiessens, independent director and chairman of the audit committee, has the independence and expertise in the field of accounting and auditing required by Article 3:32, item 6 of the BCCA. He has a specific academic background in the financial field. (See 'Corporate Governance Statement').
At the end of the financial year, Home Invest Belgium held 13,072 own shares.
Given the strong operating results of Home Invest Belgium and the favourable development of real estate prices in recent years, the board of directors proposes to increase the distribution to shareholders for FY 2021 to € 5.31 per share, an increase for the 22nd consecutive year.
The distribution to shareholders will consist of the combination of:
An interim dividend of € 4.25 gross per share was paid on 10 December 2021. After approval of the gross dividend of € 4.96 per share by the annual shareholders' meeting, the final dividend will be € 0.71 gross per share.
The board of directors foresees a dividend policy based on an annual dividend increase equal to or greater than inflation over the next few years. The board of directors is basing this on:
During 2021, the main financial indicators of Home Invest Belgium have developed positively compared to the previous year.
The residential rental market continues to grow steadily in those cities where Home Invest Belgium is active, mostly thanks to:
Home Invest Belgium has a sustainable real estate portfolio given its young age. More than 50% of the investment properties available for rent are younger than 10 years. Given the quality and the location of the properties in predominantly large urban areas, Home Invest Belgium is well positioned to take a leading role in the favourable trends of the residential market.
Home Invest Belgium considers expanding its activities internationally within its positioning as the specialist in the residential rental market.
Against this background, the board of directors confirms its confidence in the further evolution of the company's results.
The Corporate Governance Statement (including the remuneration report and the description of the main characteristics of the control and risk management systems) can be found in the 'Corporate Governance Statement' chapter on pages 104 to 125 of this annual financial report.
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| Introduction 45 | |
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| ESG framework 49 | |
| ESG Implementation | 53 |
| THEME 1: Sustainable Cities 55 | |
| THEME 2: Climate & Energy 58 | |
| THEME 3: Responsible consumption & Innovation 60 |
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| THEME 4: Biodiversity & Water 64 | |
| THEME 5: Health & Well-being 66 | |
| THEME 6: Equality 68 | |
| OVERARCHING THEME: Corporate governance & Management |
70 |
| Lexicon | 72 |
ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. ESG is a concept that encourages companies to integrate environmental and social aspects into their strategy and business model. The aim is to broaden the business evaluation, to better understand the different effects of the business activities and the interaction with other sectors, the environment and the stakeholders. To this end, discussions are held among others with stakeholders. This creates a dialogue that broadens support so that negative effects are minimised, but above all that general positive social effects are increased.
The past seven years are most likely the warmest years on record.
"The planet is transforming before our eyes", warns the United Nations World Meteorological Organisation in its annual report1 , which not coincidentally appeared at the start of the UN COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. It must therefore become a "decisive turning point" for humanity and for the planet, says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Collectively, buildings in the EU are responsible for 40% of our energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from construction, use, renovation and demolition2.
It is therefore of prime importance to urgently guide the sector towards new sustainable opportunities and to build a future-proof society together.
Home Invest Belgium already had a number of initiatives in the area of ESG:
Liberty's and The Inside), to produce heat and electricity together, thereby reducing both costs and consumption
However, we want to take it a step further and structurally integrate ESG considerations into our activities.
This chapter is an initial, more extensive form of reporting on our activities in the area of ESG. It is primarily a qualitative description of our vision and activities regarding ESG. Quantifiable objectives have already been defined where possible. In the coming years, we will set additional objectives and gradually more will be reported on the results achieved.
1 https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/state-of-climate-2021-extreme-events-and-major-impacts 2 https://ec.europa.eu/info/news/focus-energy-efficiency-buildings-2020-feb-17_en
Home Invest Belgium owns some 50 buildings. The impact of Home Invest Belgium is mainly reflected in the management of the real estate portfolio, in the investment decisions and in the choices made in the context of project developments.
New needs are identified through periodic review of the real estate portfolio. Other potential triggers are compliance with legislation, anticipation of upcoming legislation, and finally stakeholder expectations.
When deciding to purchase existing assets, the quality of the building intended to generate long-term rental income must meet the the legal environmental thresholds or make it possible for short-term works to be carried out to achieve this level of performance. The investment committee assesses the "sustainable" positioning of the building during the purchase process.
With regard to project developments, the team's know-how is used to design buildings for which the choice of construction materials or technology is in line with a long-term vision, which is by definition focused on sustainability.
On a social level, we initially see our impact on 2 categories of Stakeholders:
Home Invest Belgium strives to pursue a policy in the interest of all its stakeholders. Given the large number of tenants with which it is in contact (approximately 2,000), Home Invest Belgium is in a privileged position to promote the values they stand for. The company aims to treat its tenants fairly and offers quality, within the limits of the contractual obligations between landlord and tenant.
Home Invest Belgium tries to meet the changing needs of the population in its buildings and projects in the most practical way possible, for example by taking into account the shrinking average family size, or by including common areas in buildings. Home Invest Belgium's strategy focuses on different locations, sizes and services to meet the needs of a maximum number of people.
The new HOMI App will also be introduced in 2022. Using the app, a prospective tenant can request a visit, submit a candidacy, and digitally sign the lease, completely online. During the course of 2022, this app will be further expanded with various functions for the management and maintenance of the buildings, and tenants will have access to a portal where they will be kept informed about the ins and outs of their building, can follow up their contract online and follow the status of service requests.
The company is aware of the fact that its housing mandate can only be carried out efficiently thanks to the daily and motivated efforts of its employees. These are undoubtedly its most valuable asset. On 31 December 2021, management was directing a team of some fifty employees. When composing and expanding the teams, Home Invest Belgium looks for diverse, complementary profiles, with different ages and experience, which benefits the diversity and richness of interaction.
To ensure that all of this runs smoothly, good governance is very important. Good governance includes a number of measures about how organisations are managed and monitored, and how this is communicated to external actors. It is important that resources are optimally allocated and that people can be held accountable for their use.
Below you will find an overview of our values. In the coming years, we will be asking and checking with our stakeholders whether they also recognise these values in their interaction with Home Invest Belgium.
We treat each other with respect and trust, and work as a partner with customers, suppliers, government and shareholders. We do what we say and say what we do. We are honest, and act transparently, independently and correctly. We expect the same from all our partners.
We know our (internal and external) customers, are available to them and listen to their needs and interests. We think along with them and offer a quick response and high-quality solutions. We build a safe, comfortable, pleasant and stimulating environment for ourselves and all our customers.
We contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. We are aware of our social responsibility, today and tomorrow. Sustainable also means that we build a healthy and profitable model in the long term. In this, we are always looking for harmony between people and the environment.
We encourage initiative and we promote entrepreneurship. We accept our responsibility. We are open to innovation and dare to change course. We try new things, and accept that it is not possible to grow without failure.
Our ambition is to be 'Landlord of Choice'.
We aim to be the best in our field. Along the way, we constantly ask ourselves how best to achieve this goal, and what we can do better. We master clear procedures and continuously develop our expertise. Our partners are also chosen on the basis of their expertise and qualities.
We move forward as a team toward our goal, with mutual respect. We transcend personal interests and put ego aside. We take an active interest in the work of others and help each other. We are an inclusive organization, inside and out.
The activities of Home Invest Belgium have an impact at different levels. However, like any company, it is sensitive to (global mega-)trends that affect its activities, such as the emerging sharing economy and evolving technologies, as well as global influences at the macroeconomic and geopolitical level.
In terms of risks and opportunities, we have identified the following priorities:
| RISKS | RISK MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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| ESSENTIAL | ||
| CLIMATE CHANGE EXTREME WEATHER PHENOMENA |
Decreasing comfort for our tenants Increase in TCO. |
Risk analysis Heat resistant materials Climate mitigation and adaptation targets |
| LACK OF RAW MATERIALS | Increase in TCO Increased delays in new project development and repairs |
Circularity charter Use of alternative materials and raw materials |
| URBANISATION | Saturation of networks Quality of life is declining (heat zones); air quality; individual comfort) |
Community development Decrease in TCO |
| LAND SCARCITY | Increase in TCO | Creative densification Renovation of existing outdated properties |
| LOSS OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY |
Reduction in well-being | Integrating guidelines for preserving biodiversity and increasing biophilia |
| INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR ENERGY |
Rising energy costs | Using low-consumption technologies, developing own, local energy production and alternative resources |
| IMPORTANT | ||
| DIGITISATION AND NEW BUSINESS/ORGANISATIONAL MODELS |
Personal data protection | Decrease in TCO Community development Freeing up manpower |
| TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS |
Too complex to use and maintain |
Decrease in TCO Freeing up manpower |
| INEQUALITY | Sense of security | Increasing need for affordable housing |
| FOLLOW UP | ||
| AGEING OF THE POPULATION | Increasing need for housing Increase in average rental period |
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| GLOBALISATION | More moving of people, shorter stays |
Offering flexibility in the area of accommodation |
Home Invest Belgium monitors demographic developments and trends in the housing market, such as the downsizing of housing, the emergence of shared spaces, the demand for services in the buildings as well as environmental considerations.
Some of the challenges we face in further developing ESG for our business are linked to the ongoing challenge of finding, developing or maintaining customised products. Furthermore, there is the evolving legislation and sometimes a certain slowness in our sector. Finally, the size of our team ensures that we are able to use our resources as efficiently as possible.
Risks are limited by:
The exchange of information between these teams that stimulates a process of continuous improvement.
We are anticipating future needs, among other things by setting up an internal team: "Design the future".
This team consists of staff from different departments and aims to protect the future proof nature of thinking of the team: sustainability, new services, different functions, design & research, innovation and digitalisation In a nutshell: thinking about what living will look like in the future.
In its capacity as a company and landlord of residential real estate to more than 2,000 tenants, Home Invest Belgium is in daily contact with various stakeholders. Their vision needs to be known and will help determine the choice of ESG themes on which to focus.
Home Invest Belgium will be systematically consulting more and more groups of stakeholders according to the following plan:
| INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS | EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER – PARTNER3 |
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS | |
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| 2021 | Board of directors Management Staff |
Tenants | |
| 2022 | Human Resource Manager Portfolio Management (Property Mgt + Leasing Mgt + Solution Center) |
Real estate agent Financial institutions Shareholders |
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| 2023 | Contractors | Government Surrounding communities |
SDGS
Integrating sustainability into business operations can be complex since different frameworks and guidelines coexist. For the time being, it has not yet been decided to proceed with certification, but the most pertinent recommendations of different ESG standards and certification frameworks are used as reference where they have the most impact.
We chose the following references for our activities:
and then briefly explain what they mean and why they were chosen.

In 2015, the United Nations defined the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve sustainable goals by 2030 and to guide all organisations towards sustainability. The main goals of the UN SDGs are to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote peace and prosperity for all around the world, while leaving no one behind.
The United Nations' vision for sustainability is to recognise that ending poverty and other hardships must go hand in hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and stimulate economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to conserve our natural environment. These objectives correspond to the ethics and values of Home Invest Belgium. They were also chosen because they are recognisable to our stakeholders.
Integrating the SDGs into Home Invest Belgium's strategy means sharpening the ambition to develop sustainable buildings in the residential rental market, with a focus on key challenges such as climate, responsible consumption, the circular economy, health and well-being, renewable and affordable energy, but also inequality and poverty.
When determining the priorities and materiality for Home Invest Belgium, a number of SDGs were selected. The primary SDGs determine the focus and the themes with a high level of ambition. They were selected on the one hand due to the relative impact of the construction sector in general (as identified by the World Green Building Council), and on the other hand due to the specific activities of Home Invest Belgium in particular (development of residential buildings in an urban environment).
The secondary SDGs are themes to which we also wish to contribute, but which, given our business activities, have a lesser material impact. They are also explicitly mentioned because some activities cater to different themes.
We were also inspired, for example, by the SDGs as identified by the World Green Building Council4:
can provide the step stones for the achievement of various sustainable development goals?

Primary SDGs and secondary SDGs can thus be combined into 6 substantive themes:
Finally, there is also an overarching theme of Management, which we link to SDG 16 Peace, justice and efficient institutions.
The relative importance of the individual SDG for Home Invest Belgium is explained below in this document.
Home Invest Belgium pays close attention to the evolution of certification processes. Taking into account the current situation on the market, Home Invest Belgium does not currently choose to have its portfolio certified in a systematic way, but will take inspiration from the following labels and integrate them systematically:
BREEAM is an internationally recognised certification for sustainable buildings, which assesses the performance of assets throughout their life cycle (from new construction to commissioning and renovation). It is one of the most important green certifications used in the real estate industry. BREEAM is not only a framework, but also a thoroughgoing – third-party audited and certified – tool. It is an internationally recognised quality label for integrated sustainability.
BREEAM is a relevant framework that translates the UN SDGs into the context of master planning and construction, and provides practical advice on measures that will improve the sustainability of a given project. This framework is used by HIB as a guideline to evaluate proposals to ensure a robust and resilient development plan.
BREEAM addresses several ESG-related themes, all of which are addressed in Home Invest Belgium's strategy (management, energy & CO2, health & wellbeing, land use & ecology, waste).
Quality and sustainability are important ESG-related topics for Home Invest Belgium. In order to guarantee building quality and tenant satisfaction, Home Invest Belgium strives to integrate BREEAM criteria into its schedule of requirements where relevant.
WELL is an international building certificate with a focus on social and well-being aspects that are fundamental to designing healthy environments.
It assesses the impact of the building on the health and well-being of the tenant.
WELL takes into account the many factors of the physical environment that have a significant impact on daily health, happiness and productivity. It outlines concepts for the design of neighbourhoods and areas that support human health and well-being in all aspects and areas of community life.
Health and well-being are important ESG-related topics for Home Invest Belgium. In order to guarantee building quality and tenant satisfaction, Home Invest Belgium strives to integrate WELL criteria into its schedule of requirements where relevant.
GRESB is an ESG performance reporting tool tailored to the real estate sector. The organisation helps real estate actors to disclose ESG-related performance by providing standardised guidance and performance assessment, based on its global benchmark. In 2020, more than 610 entities and 40 808 assets were assessed by GRESB in Europe (GRESB, 2021).
We make our impact on society clear in a materiality matrix, as referred to in the GRI standard. The materiality matrix identifies the material themes in the area of ESG: those themes that are strategic for the organisation and that meet stakeholder's expectations.
The materiality matrix was developed using:
The aim of the workshop was to discuss and test the selected ESG themes (6 substantive themes + overarching management) with the various stakeholder groups. The board of directors, management, the in-house team as well as the tenants were represented. It was a lively and interactive session with useful exchanges of different points of view. Sustainability turned out to be an important topic for both Home Invest Belgium and the stakeholders: scores between 0 and 10 could be given, most were between 6 and 10.
The results of the above exercises were brought together and converted into a 'materiality matrix' that explains the strategy of Home Invest Belgium in a simple way.
Interests and expectations can change. Which means that Home Invest Belgium will review the materialities every 3 years, so that it is also able to respond quickly to new developments in the area of corporate social responsibility.

Formulating the materiality matrix is an important step in developing the ESG strategy.
However, this must be further defined and rolled out in concrete terms, with ambitions depending on the importance of the theme. In turn, the ESG priorities are further refined in an implementation plan.
The implementation plan takes into account various aspects such as assigning responsibilities at management and operational level, freeing up budgets, providing training for employees who are given additional responsibilities, developing new or adapting existing processes/procedures, integrating tools at management level to guarantee adequate follow-up…
For Home Invest Belgium, this translates into the following key milestones:
Where possible, already quantified objectives were included in the elaboration of our strategy. For a number of themes, however, we would like to gain more clarity about the performance of our portfolio. In a two-year transition phase, we will collect this data in order to subsequently specify further concrete objectives or refine existing objectives.
Developing and implementing an ESG policy is a matter for the entire company, at all levels, both in-house and via our external partnerships.
The definition of product quality, the tools for managing the real estate portfolio, the quality of our tenant relations, the creation of partnerships, and ultimately the integration of our ESG ambitions in all these areas require dynamic and ongoing attention.
In order to make step-by-step progress, integration of ESG aspects and responsibilities for new functions or the provision of appropriate communication or training for employees who are given additional ESG responsibilities are taken into account.
Home Invest Belgium wishes to ensure a human approach for the team: workable jobs, a healthy environment and regular contact with tenants are some of the pillars of this approach. Home Invest Belgium maintains a high level of ethics, with respect to its stakeholders as well as its employees. The organisation's HR policy focuses on diversity in the area of recruitment and personnel policy (language, culture, gender, age mix...).
The onboarding starts from the moment the contract is signed with the new employee: the future employee is informed about the expectations via the onboarding policy.
Home Invest Belgium encourages open communication between employees and managers. This ranges from raising awareness about the use of the personal development plan to engaging in behaviour that correctly reflects our values. Our managers are encouraged to coach their teams in these areas. This is discussed extensively during one-to-one meetings with their respective employees and also during the performance review.
In 2022, Home Invest Belgium will be investigating the added value of introducing a cafeteria plan. A mobility budget, for example, could be part of this.
Home Invest Belgium has a 'Choose your own device' policy, whereby employees receive an IT budget that allows their personal preferences to play a role in the choice of computer, keyboard, office chair, etc, …
In order to maintain a healthy balance between work time and private time, the Work Together group developed and implemented a teleworking policy that allows employees to work efficiently from home for part of their time. Home Invest Belgium provides IT and technical support such that staff members receive the same service regardless of working location.
HIB's salary policy was defined in a job classification on the basis of objective criteria. Together with a market-based gross salary, an extra-legal package of benefits is offered to employees, such as group insurance, guaranteed income, hospitalisation insurance, meal vouchers, homeworking allowance, and a collective bonus linked to the organisation's results.
The Home Invest Belgium fleet is evolving: new cars are hybrid or electric. In 2022, Home Invest Belgium will be looking for a new location for its head office: a mobility study will also be carried out.
In the past year, the Work Together group has organised a number of workshops. This team, made up of staff from different backgrounds, aims to find out what the company can do to facilitate the return to the office, to gauge staff expectations with respect to teleworking, mobility, work tools, flexible working hours, etc. This has already led to the introduction of a new teleworking policy. The team is now working on improving our office environment.
The reporting scope for this ESG report focuses on our residential portfolio.
In the following tables, a distinction is made between the possible status of the buildings
Portfolio: existing portfolio,
Development: future developments,
Renovation: major renovations requiring a building permit,
Acquisition: phase of acquisition of existing residential buildings. Once purchased, the building is classified under Portfolio.
Overarching actions are identified as 'strategic' in the scope.
In what follows, the planned activities to concretely realise the strategy are explained according to the six substantive themes and the overarching theme.
The following chapters are structured as follows:

The world is urbanising at a rapid pace. The number of city dwellers, now fifty percent, is expected to increase by another ten percent by 2030. Sustainable growth of cities is therefore indispensable if they are to become and/or remain liveable. Everyone should be able to live well, healthy and sustainably thanks
to good housing, healthy air, healthy water (see also Themes 4 and 5), sufficient greenery (see also Theme 4) and good access to public transport. Given Home Invest Belgium's strategy to build in urban areas, we consider this to be one of the key ESG themes for our activities.

| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCATION | |||
| DEVELOPMENT | Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
100% investment in cities with a minimum of 50,000 inhabitants |
Continuously |
| Renovation Acquisition |
For existing buildings, studies are systematically undertaken to evaluate whether all or most of the structure can be preserved |
Continuously | |
| COMMUNITY | |||
| QUALITY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS |
Strategic | Feasibility study with regard to future housing needs of tenants so that we can provide an answer to their changed needs (young, children, elderly…) |
2023 |
| Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Propose the lease of a quality furnished apartment at a price that is affordable for a broad cross-section of the market. The terms 'quality' and 'affordable' are currently being further defined internally. This can be region specific: e.g. 'affordable' in Brussels is 'in line with the rental register of the Brussels-Capital Region'. |
Continuously | |
| LANDLORD | Portfolio | Tenant satisfaction survey | 2022 |
| OF CHOICE | Portfolio | Feedback and review system: feedback will be requested after an interaction with the Solutions Center on the one hand and the commercial agent on the other via the HOMI app and the CRM system. This feedback will serve as a basis and guideline for further optimisation of our services and adapting them to the needs and wishes of our customer. |
2022 |
| TENANT SERVICES | Development Renovation Acquisition |
Provide co-working space + drop boxes where possible |
Developments and renovations with building permits |
| Portfolio Acquisition |
Co-working space in function of renovations in existing buildings |
Continuous during renovations with building permit |
|
| Portfolio | Facilitating communication and information exchange between tenants and Home Invest Belgium |
Continuously | |
| INFORMING TENANTS AND |
Portfolio | General: development of an information brochure: ESG, air, waste, … |
2023 |
| RAISING TENANT AWARENESS |
Portfolio | Specific per building (building user manual + info on site where relevant: how to sort waste, instructions for use of drop box, thermostats…) |
2023 |
| BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY |
Development Renovation |
PRM accessibility – assessment of PRM accessibility & introduction of PRM criteria in the program of requirements (100% accessible) |
Continuously |
| Development Renovation |
1% of the new units (with minimum 1 unit/project) suitable for PRM |
Continuously | |
| OUTDOOR GREEN SPACE |
Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Analysis of the applicability of 3/30/300 rule and definition of objectives: • view of 3 trees • 30% of the site in open ground • max. 300 m from accessible green zone If the above is not feasible: assets have private or collective green space or a green space accessible within 300 m |
2022 |
| Execution of objectives | 2023-2025 | ||
| IMPACT ON COMMUNITY |
Portfolio | Study to map the impact assets can have on the environment |
2023 |
| Portfolio | Monitoring process through community impact survey for at least 70% of all residential assets with more than 50 apartments |
2025 |
| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILITY | |||
| BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY |
Development Renovation Acquisition |
Selection procedure: at least 2 public transport stops within a radius of 500 m, with a frequency of 3 to 4 passages per hour |
Continuously |
| BICYCLE | Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
• Pedestrian and cyclist lanes in the car park • Enclosed area for bicycles |
50% and 2023; 80% and 2025 |
| Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Electric bicycle charging facilities | 50% and 2023; 80% and 2025 |
|
| Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Number of bicycle sheds that meet WELL criteria (Long term = 30% of the number of residents and located within 30 m of the entrance) |
P-R: Continuously D-A: 50% and 2023; 80% and 2025 |
|
| PREVENTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION | |||
| TENANT WASTE | Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Awareness raising: Inform tenants about the importance of waste reduction |
2022 |
| CONSTRUCTION/ RENOVATION WASTE |
Development Renovation |
• Developing a waste management plan • Material for reuse is identified before demolition • Developing reuse/recycling objectives • Waste on site is sorted. If there is insufficient space, it will be dismantled/transported away in phases • Data monitoring (hazardous/non-hazardous, % reuse, recycling…) |
From 2022 |

Global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise despite dire warnings of the scientific community and beyond. As a result, the impacts of global warming are already being felt across the world. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events leading to food scarcity, water scarcity, flooding, the disappearance of habitats for people and animals, and even more disasters.
The construction sector has a major impact on the atmosphere and is responsible for a large share of annual CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. For example, the sector is responsible for 40% of total annual energy consumption in the EU. This energy is largely generated with fossil fuels and thus results in the emission of enormous amounts of CO2.
Home Invest Belgium is focusing on various aspects related to climate action: both in existing buildings and in the development and purchase of new buildings, a process is followed to make progress in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (climate mitigation) and protecting buildings against the impact of a changed climate (climate adaptation).
Almost all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have an impact on other SDGs to a greater or lesser extent. And here it is very clear: without energy there is no well-being and prosperity. But also: without renewable energy, there is no success with respect to, for example, SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 15 (terrestrial ecosystems). Renewable energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions and thus slows climate change. This in turn ensures less disruption of biodiversity.
With the European Green Deal and the Climate Act, the European Union aims to be the first climate neutral continent by 2050; the ambitions of the real estate sector have a crucial role to play in this.
Home Invest Belgium wants to anticipate on this by developing concrete targets with regard to energy consumption and efficiency. Moreover, the ambition to achieve these targets as early as 2035 instead of 2050 as proposed by the EU is being consideration.

| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDUCING ENERGY/CO2 EMISSIONS – RENEWABLE ENERGY | ||||
| RESTRICTING BUILDING ENERGY CONSUMPTION |
Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Conduct feasibility study to achieve average EPC "A" or better for the entire portfolio by 2035 |
2022 | |
| RENEWABLE ENERGY AND FOSSIL FUELS |
Development Renovation |
Systematically carry out feasibility study on energy production that is renewable and completely fossil-free |
Continuously | |
| Portfolio | Elaboration of a feasibility study for energy production that is renewable and completely fossil-free for existing buildings, implementation target 2035 |
2022 | ||
| AWARENESS RAISING | Portfolio | Promote renewable energy contracts for tenants | 2023 | |
| PROTECTION OF PATRIMONY | ||||
| RISK ANALYSIS | Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Risk analysis with regard to future climate scenarios | 2022 | |
| PHYSICAL PROTECTION |
Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Depending on the results of the risk analysis, implement additional protective measures |
From 2023 | |
| Development Renovation |
Use of outer wall finishing that is resistant to climate changes; the increase in the frequency and severity of storms and greater temperature fluctuations, applying flood-proof construction techniques, … |
2022 |

The world's population continues to grow. We currently number 7.5 billion, and by 2050 that number will stabilise at around 10 billion. Taking into account the average global lifestyle, we are rapidly depleting our natural resources.
The Overshoot Day concept attempts to quantify this. Overshoot Day is the day in the year when humanity has used as much of nature as the planet can regenerate that same year.
Worldwide, that day fell on 29 July in 2021. For Belgium, however, it fell much earlier: on 30 March 2021.

Figure 1: Source: https://www.overshootday.org/newsroom/country-overshoot-days/
So something needs to drastically change in the way we consume and produce. For Home Invest Belgium specifically, this means looking at how we handle materials in a responsible way: opting for materials with a limited environmental impact, increasing the circularity of materials and reducing waste.
A safe and sustainable infrastructure with access for all is essential to achieving the other SDGs. On the one hand, it concerns physical infrastructure such as roads, transport and energy. On the other hand, there is the infrastructure related to information and communication technology, such as the internet.
Targeted investments in industrialisation and technological innovation can contribute to achieving an infrastructure accessible for all that does no further damage to our planet.
As far as the activities of Home Invest Belgium are concerned, we have the most impact on a safe and sustainable housing infrastructure, but can also contribute by using technological innovation to monitor consumption data, making inventories of the materials we use, and directly contacting our tenants so that we can respond faster and in a more targeted way.

| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION | |||||
| CIRCULAR ECONOMY | Development Renovation |
Elaboration of a number of feasibility studies and refinement of models to potentially achieve systematic implementation for new projects/major renovations around: • Waste management plan, waste audit • Integrating urban mining • Materials database • Defining material requirements: locally sourced, recovered materials, low carbon content, low VOC emissions, easily recyclable, easily adaptable … |
2023 | ||
| MATERIALS | Development Renovation |
LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) study for new projects: reducing embodied carbon of materials |
Continuously | ||
| Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Materials blacklist: List of materials that should not be used under any circumstances |
2022 | |||
| Portfolio Development Renovation |
Preferred materials whitelist, materials passport, EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) |
2023 | |||
| Portfolio | Responsible maintenance and cleaning products | 2023 |
| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERTIFICATION | Portfolio | Feasibility study for certification of WELL Portfolio | 2022 |
| Development Renovation |
Align the Schedule of Requirements for standard apartment where relevant to GRESB, BREEAM and WELL standards |
2022 | |
| Development Renovation |
Evaluation of BREEAM label and adaptation of standardspecifications. » Quick wins (ROI < 3 years) » Other topics |
2022 | |
| DESIGN | Portfolio Development Renovation Acquisition |
Design the future: follow market developments and prospecting for the future within an ad hoc in-house team |
Continuously |
| SUPPLY CHAIN | Development of ESG requirements for contractors / suppliers. |
||
| Development Renovation |
• Contractor class 6 through 8 must submit proof of processes |
2022 | |
| Development Renovation |
• Construction site management follows the BREEAM A1 checklist (responsible building practices) |
2022 | |
| Portfolio Development Renovation |
• Monitoring building performance: professional aftercare support (technical installations…) for new developments, major renovations and for existing buildings |
2022 | |
| INNOVATION | |||
| DIGITALISATION | Portfolio | 100% of assets: 'from lead to lease': digitising of lease contracts via the HOMI App: facilitating communication with the tenant, inquiries, awareness-raising, … |
2022 |
| MONITORING | Development Renovation |
Digital platform linked to smart meters | 2022 |
| Development Renovation |
BIM feasibility study: for new projects of more than 75 apartments. To be applied to structure, plumbing, HVAC, electricity (security lighting and fire detection), false ceilings and materials database. |
Continuously | |
| Portfolio | BMS or alarm system on technical installations (heating, ventilation systems and pumps) |
2023-2025 | |
| FEASIBILITY STUDIES |
Portfolio Development Renovation |
• Installation of batteries to store energy locally • Heat pumps, geothermal, photovoltaics on outer walls • Third party investors • (Depending on how legislation evolves): evaluating the sale of surplus locally produced energy to tenants, neighbouring companies |
2022 |

We cannot exist without nature. More than thirty percent of the earth consists of forests. Trees give us oxygen and remove CO2 from the air. Moreover, forests worldwide provide employment and food, and eighty percent of all flora and fauna can be found there. In short: protecting ecosystems and biodiversity is crucial for the future of earth and humanity.
The activities of Home Invest Belgium meet a basic human need: creating a home. In order to achieve this, land must necessarily be appropriated, and it is of great importance to do this responsibly.
This SDG is related to many others, such as health and nutrition. A positive impact on water therefore affects other SDGs. Access to clean water, sanitation and good hygiene is a human right. Yet billions of people currently live without these basic necessities.
Home Invest Belgium has an impact on water consumption both inside and outside the buildings.

| IMPLEMENTATION BIODIVERSITY |
SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITE SELECTION | Development | Do not build on greenfields (= undeveloped site) OR build on sites with low ecological value and upgrade the ecological value |
Continuously |
| DRAFT | Development Renovation |
During design phase Studying biodiversity, topography and hydrography during the design phase Appointing a landscape architect. This takes into account aspects such as: drought-tolerant and native flora, edible landscape (fruit trees, vines, garden, ), low maintenance gardens, contribute to sustainable urban drainage, create new or additional open spaces in new developments, preserve habitats in new developments, … Conduct study on integrating green roofs, living walls and other biophilic features in buildings |
Continuously |
| BIOPHILIA AND SOCIAL CONTACTS |
Portfolio | Test on Horizon & RQE 1/ aromatic plants that require little maintenance 2/ make one or more tenants responsible (vegetable garden committee) Evaluation and possible further expansion |
2022 |
| WATER | |||
| OBJECTS | Portfolio | Monitoring water consumption per asset | 2023 |
| Portfolio Development Renovation |
Developing water saving targets | 2023 | |
| DESIGN TO SAVE | Development Renovation |
Building: design with low water consuming appliances such as double flush toilets, waterless urinals, spray taps, water saving showers, taper or peanut shaped bathtubs, water saving white goods, high efficiency/dry fixtures, leak detection systems |
Continuously |
| Portfolio Development Renovation |
Outside: low water use gardens, drought tolerant/native landscaping, dry gardens, outdoor design with garden drainage, drip/smart irrigation, permeable paving |
Portfolio: 2022 inventory Development – Renovation: Continuously |
|
| Development Renovation |
Study on reuse of rainwater and grey water for new construction projects |
Continuously |

Healthy people are the basis for a prosperous welfare state.
"Living" is about fulfilling a primary need, a need to feel safe and to be able to develop further. Home Invest Belgium is therefore aware of the influence it has as landlord on the well-being of tenants.
An important objective as a company is to unburden the tenant. As a landlord, Home Invest Belgium takes on a role as facilitator. We develop processes to help our residents: from the relocation process and complaint follow-up to the development of common services.
This part covers the Health and Well-being aspects for tenants, for our employees see THEME 6.

| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR QUALITY | |||
| OBJECTIVES | Development Renovation |
Develop an air quality programme with quantified objectives, limiting VOCs (Volatile Organic Components), particulate matter, solvents, CO2 levels, pollutants |
2023 |
| VENTILATION | Development | 100% System D + min. F7 filter | Continuously |
| Portfolio Renovation Acquisition |
70% of existing portfolio: system D + min. F7 filter |
2035 | |
| HEALTH | |||
| EXERCISE | Portfolio Acquisition |
Promoting the use of stairs through adapted infrastructure (visible stairwells, adapted lighting in the stairwell, pleasant colours…), nudging |
2022 |
| Development Renovation |
Taking into account a prominently visible staircase in the design |
Continuously | |
| COMFORT | Development Renovation |
Adaptation of Schedule of Requirements (SoR) | |
| • Daylight study | From 2022 | ||
| • Acoustic study | 100% new construction |
||
| • Thermal study | 80% acquisition | ||
| MONITORING | Portfolio | Tenant satisfaction survey: 80% satisfaction rate | 2023 (35% of tenants) |
| AMENITIES | Development Renovation |
Provision of services such as fitness, laundry, drop box, work and relaxation areas Integrate 3 services in 80% of new developments |
2025 |

By 2030, all forms of discrimination against women must be eliminated. Women and men should have equal rights in matters such as the job market, education and healthcare.
Global sustainable development cannot be achieved without ensuring everyone can enjoy its benefits. As long as inequality exists – whether in the area of gender, ethnicity, religion, income or any other theme – there is work to be done.
For Home Invest Belgium, this is implemented in concrete terms by working on the equality aspects for our employees.
Working together for fair economic growth: more work and prosperity that everyone can enjoy without this being at the expense of the environment. This SDG aims to ensure that this happens. The goal for 2030 is that everyone who can work, should have the opportunity to do so, in safe working conditions and for a fair wage.
As an employer, this SDG applies directly to our employees, and indirectly to our (sub)contractors and suppliers.
Not only does good quality education gives a positive impulse to the life of an individual and their environment, it also gives people the tools to formulate answers to the major challenges we face in the world.
People should be safe and free everywhere, regardless of their religion, origin and sexual orientation.
And so we need to work together to find solutions that combat injustice and human rights violations, and fight crime.
From governments to scientists, from private to public organisations, from world leaders to citizens: we must work together with the same values and shared high goals for a sustainable and inclusive world.

| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE | AMBITION | TERM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLUSION & DIVERSITY | |||||
| POLICY | Strategic | Gender & Diversity Policy Development | 2023 | ||
| Strategic | Entering objectives and indicators: gender ratio, distribution over age groups (management and employees), wage differences between men and women, % of men and women in the age group with a decision-making function |
2023 | |||
| PARTNERSHIPS | |||||
| SUPPLY CHAIN | Strategic | Revision of Fair Contractual Relationship contracts: This supports and encourages fair wages and protections for workers employed by a company's contractors and subcontractors |
2022 | ||
| Portfolio | Organisation of feedback sessions with contractors /service) suppliers |
2022: inventory | |||
| Developments | ESG training property/asset managers | 2022 | |||
| Renovation | ESG training contractors | 2022: inventory |
Which control mechanisms are in place to guarantee the success of Home Invest Belgium's sustainable strategy?
Corporate Governance is the system of rules, practices and processes by which a company is managed and controlled. Corporate Governance essentially involves balancing the interests of a company's many stakeholders, such as shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, investors, government and the community.
Since Corporate Governance also provides the framework for achieving a company's objectives, it covers virtually every area of management, from action plans and internal controls to performance measurement and disclosure of corporate information.
The Corporate Governance statement (including the remuneration report and the description of the main features of the risk control and management systems) can be found in the chapter "Corporate Governance statement" of this annual report.
Furthermore, there are several committees in place at Home Invest Belgium: the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Investment Committee and the Project Committee. See chapter "Corporate Governance statement" of this report.
Realising all the formulated objectives related to ESG requires a solid underlying management structure, including support such as freeing up budgets and human capital when necessary. Inspiration for this can be found in SDG 16 as well as the GRESB guidelines.
It goes without saying: basic conditions such as peace, security, justice and inclusiveness are indispensable in every society.
For the coherent implementation of sustainability in our activities, the focus is currently on the building or asset level, because that is where the greatest impact of Home Invest Belgium lies. However, Home Invest Belgium is convinced that this is only one part of the sustainability story. The necessary structures and tools are being further developed to ensure that sustainability is also addressed at the level of the company as a whole, as this will ensure that all aspects, risks and opportunities are correctly identified and managed in the future and as part of the integrated vision.

| IMPLEMENTATION | SCOPE & AMBITION | TERM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESPONSIBILITIES | |||
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Strategic | Approve strategic ESG vision. ESG is a permanent agenda item |
Continuously |
| MANAGEMENT | Strategic | Define/follow up strategic vision | Continuously |
| POLICY | Strategic | Through the formal development of various policy lines in the areas of social matters, the environment, a code of ethics and good governance, Home Invest will formalise its engagement with stakeholders, partners and the supply chain while using and maintaining high standards of accountability |
2022 |
| RISK ANALYSIS | Strategic | Supply chain analysis identifies sustainability risks and opportunities. Risks related to compliance, policy and legal risks, technology risks, |
2023 |
| HR | Strategic | Inclusion of ESG responsibilities in job descriptions Develop ESG KPIs for specific job profiles Provide the necessary training |
2022 |
| OBJECTIVES | |||
| DATA COLLECTION | Portfolio | Further rollout of data collection to further refine ambitions and KPIs |
2022-2023 |
| Renovation | compare performance before and after renovation | From 2022 | |
| DEFINE | Portfolio | Existing portfolio: Refine further based on current performance |
From 2022 |
| CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENTATION | |||
| GREEN LEASE CONTRACT |
Portfolio – Acquisition |
Feasibility study: Studying the potential added value of a Green Lease Contract with commitments for Home Invest Belgium and the tenant |
2022 |
| FOLLOW-UP | |||
| LONG TERM | Strategic | Review of the long-term objectives | 3-yearly |
| SHORT TERM | Strategic | Evaluation of/reporting on and, if necessary, adaptation of the ESG Programme |
Yearly |
| AWARENESS RAISING/COMMUNICATION | |||
| GENERAL | Strategic | Home Invest Belgium will communicate the progress made in its sustainability activities through various channels. This will be done to the general public via a sustainability report. To our stakeholders, this will be done through a more targeted approach: through consultation, surveys, |
Continuously |
| STAKEHOLDERS | Strategic | The company is aware of the importance of maintaining close contact with internal and external stakeholders. Home Invest Belgium will develop a stakeholder engagement programme to continue the constructive dialogue with different categories of stakeholders |
2022 |
| Portfolio | Necessary channels for reporting cases of non-compliance, complaints or other issues are developed |
2022 | |
| RESOURCES | |||
| GREEN FINANCE FRAMEWORK |
Strategic | Development of a Green Finance Framework ("Framework") designed to attract specific financing for green assets and real estate projects that contribute to the sustainability strategy |
2022 |
Building Information Modelling – 3D modelling technology that reduces waste and information loss at each stage of the construction process and enables highly efficient and effective management of facilities and properties through integration with an ERP system.
Humankind's innate tendency to connect with nature.
Building Management System – A computerised control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the mechanical and electrical equipment of the building, such as ventilation, lighting, energy systems, fire extinguishing systems and security systems.
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method – An internationally renowned green building certification that focuses on sustainable aspects of buildings and their construction.
With a cafeteria plan, employees receive a budget with which to choose a number of fringe benefits themselves. This gives them the freedom to choose options according to their own needs.
Embodied Carbon' is the carbon footprint of a material. The carbon footprint measures how much CO2 is released in the supply chain, and is often measured from cradle to (factory) gate, or from cradle to (use) location. Embodied Carbon can also be measured from cradle-to-grave, which is the most complete calculation and includes material extraction, transportation, refining, processing, assembly, use (of the product) and finally its status at the end of its life.
An energy indicator from Belgium's EPB (Energy Performance of Building) regulations. It shows the total energy consumption of a building compared to a reference building. It takes into account heating, hot water, cooling, ventilation and the consumption of auxiliary equipment.
Environmental Product Declaration – An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified and registered document that credibly provides transparent and comparable
information about the environmental impact of products during their life cycle.
Environment, Social and Governance – The ESG concept is used to quantify sustainable performance.
A sustainable lease, or a Green Lease, is each lease that results in a sustainable result. Arrangements about energy, waste and water can form a part of this.
Greenhouse gases (GHG) are those gaseous components of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and give off radiation and are responsible for retaining heat. This property causes the greenhouse effect. The main greenhouse gases are: Water vapour (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), ozone (O3), nitrous oxide (N2O) and chlorofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Global Real Estate Sustainable Benchmark – a reporting and benchmarking tool for ESG-related performance, tailored to the real estate sector.
Global Reporting Initiative – An international organisation that sets guidelines for sustainability reporting. In a sustainability report, an organisation communicates publicly about its economic, environmental and social performance.
The application developed to digitise the entire leadto-lease process.
Key Performance Indicator – This is a quantifiable measure used to evaluate the success of an organisation, project, etc. in achieving its performance goals.
In a materiality matrix, the interests of stakeholders (external prioritisation) are set off against the importance that the company itself attaches to such (internal prioritisation).
Person with Reduced Mobility. People with a physical or mental disability are considered to be a PRM, but so, for example, are the elderly or pregnant women, parents with a pram who have difficulty moving around, people with a foot in a cast, etc, …
The schedule of requirements is a written collection of requirements and wishes with regard to a possible product, construction, service to be purchased, or otherwise, to be designed. The purpose of a schedule of requirements is to define the preconditions and limits in advance.
The Solution Center is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and is available 24/7 for our (future) customers for questions regarding technical matters or questions about the lease contract. This thoroughgoing customer service makes it possible for us to guarantee quick follow-up of all interventions.
Total Cost of Ownership – The TCO is the sum of all costs associated with the purchase, use and maintenance of a particular asset during its life. It is a financial analysis that reflects all current and future costs of taking possession of the asset.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – 17 ESG-related themes developed by the United Nations to achieve sustainability goals by 2030: ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring peace and prosperity.
An international building certificate tailored to the Health & Well-being of residents.

A young and diversified portfolio that generates recurrent rental income and capital gain in the long term
Residential properties accounted for 90.7% of the investment properties available for rent on 31 December 2021.
| The real estate portfolio . | 76 |
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| The real estate market . | 90 |
| Reports of the real estate experts . | 95 |
On 31 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium holds a real estate portfolio of € 725.47 million , compared to € 645.63 million on 31 December 2020, an increase of 12.4%.
| REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO (in k€) | 31.12.2021 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Value of investment properties | € 702,23 m | € 623,88 m |
| Investment properties available for rent | € 659,81 m | € 592,89 m |
| Development projects | € 42,42 m | € 30,99 m |
| Investments in associates and joint ventures | € 23,23 m | € 21,75 m |
| TOTAL | € 725,47 m | € 645,63 m |
The fair value of the investment properties available for rent amounts to € 659.81 million and consists of 50 sites.
The total contractual annual rents and the estimated rental value of vacant space amounts to € 31.78 million on 31 December 2021.
The investment properties available for rent are valued by independent real estate experts at an average gross rental yield of 4.8%.
On 31 December 2021, 67.0% of the investment properties available for rent are located in the Brussels Capital Region, 11.9% in the Walloon region, 11.1% in the Flemish region and 10.0% in The Netherlands.
Residential properties accounted for 90.7% of the investment properties available for rent on 31 December 2021.



On 31 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium had a 50% participation in the De Haan Vakantiehuizen NV for an amount of € 23.23 million.
De Haan Vakantiehuizen NV is a Belgian specialised real estate investment fund (GVBF) with 344 holiday homes located in De Haan on the Belgian coast.
The holiday homes are part of a holiday park, consisting of a total of 517 holiday homes and central facilities. The park is leased on a long-term basis to and operated by Sunparks Leisure NV/SA, which is part of the Pierre & Vacances – Center Parcs Group. The remaining term of the lease agreement is 17 years. The company is operated under the banner "Center Parcs De Haan".
These buildings represent 5.2% of the investment properties available for rent. Located in the centre of Louvain-la-Neuve, they were built in 1977 and acquired by the RREC in 2013. They include ± 23,000 m² of rental space intended for housing, commercial use, offices and lecture halls. What makes these buildings special is that they were erected on land owned by UCL. The RREC has a surface right until 2026. Home Invest Belgium is bringing this to market under the brand name Louv'immo.


This is a holiday domain located in The Netherlands (Ouddorp, in the Dutch province of South Holland). It represents the RREC's largest property complex: 7.7% of the fair value of the real estate portfolio. In the park, Home Invest Belgium has 248 houses and 40 apartments which are part of a complex of around 700 holiday homes, surrounded by central facilities (including a subtropical swimming pool, restaurants, shops, play areas, etc.). The site as a whole is run by the Center Parcs Pierre & Vacances group on the basis of a fixed lease with 12 years remaining, at a fixed and indexed 'triple net' rent. A thorough renovation programme has been carried out over the past few years. This renovation has had a positive impact on the occupancy rate of the park.

This site consists of four buildings and is located along Avenue Lambermont in Schaerbeek, next to the Kinetix sports centre. It was completed in 2011. It comprises a total of 127 apartments, two municipal libraries (Dutch and French), a nursery and 108 underground parking spots. This mix of functions is the result of exemplary collaboration with the local authorities.

This asset in Flanders (Leuven) consists of 138 apartments, two shops and 92 underground parking spaces. It was fully renovated by Home Invest Belgium in 2010 and 2011.
The building houses both students and young professionals who appreciate its central location in the city. The garden was fully redeveloped in 2017.
This complex, located at avenue du Frioul 2-10 in Evere, was completed and acquired in 2005 and it comprises 85 apartments and 85 underground parking places. It is particularly appreciated due to its proximity to NATO and easy accessibility.


This building comprises 38 apartments with parking spots and cellars and is ideally and centrally located in avenue Livingstone in Brussels (in the heart of the European district, near the Berlaymont Building). The building was acquired by Home Invest Belgium in 2015.
Both buildings are located in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and were redeveloped by Home Invest Belgium, but they differ from one another in terms of their format. The Horizon building includes 165 units and symbolises a new way of living, with attention paid to a perfect mix of privacy for the residents (via their own apartment/ studio) and the shared areas, such as a sky lounge with a superb view, sunny roof terraces, home cinema, fitness and other communal services. The Inside is a more traditional apartment building comprising 96 units that have a larger surface area for individual apartments/studios compared with The Horizon, but with fewer shared areas


The Pulse was completed in May 2018 and consists of 96 residential units spread over 3 buildings, an underground car park and a communal inner courtyard with a petanque area. It is located on the corner of rue de la Célidée and rue Joseph Schols in the Karreveld district in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels).
This former office site has been converted into a modern residential complex with an excellent energy performance rating.

In October 2021, Home Invest Belgium acquired a second project in Antwerp at an absolute top location, a stone's throw from Het Eilandje, a very popular neighbourhood in the heart of Antwerp. The complex currently consists of an office building with a fixed lease. After expiration of the lease, Home Invest Belgium plans to transform the building into a mixed project with some 30 residential units and a commercial activity on the ground floor.

At the end of 2021, Home Invest Belgium acquired a first residential project in The Netherlands, a former Carmelite monastery that has been transformed into 87 rental homes and a commercial ground floor in the city of Oss, located in the province of North Brabant. This allows Home Invest to spread its real estate portfolio even better within the same clear strategy: investing in sustainable and affordable residential real estate in markets with a structural shortage of quality offerings.

| No | Name | Year1 | Units | Surface areas m² |
Occupancy rate %2 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUSSELS CAPITAL REGION | ||||||
| 1. | The Link3 Rue Maurice Charlent 51-53 Auderghem |
2015 | 124 | 4 353 | ||
| 2. | Belliard 21 Rue Belliard 21 Brussels |
2013 | 6 | 278 | ||
| 3. | Clos de la Pépinière Rue de la Pépinière 6-14 – Avenue Thérésienne 5-9 Brussels |
1993 | 25 | 3 279 | ||
| 4. | La Résidence Rue Joseph II Brussels |
1994 | 17 | 1 447 | ||
| 5. | Lebeau Rue Lebeau 55-57 Brussels |
1998 | 12 | 1 153 | ||
| 6. | Livingstone Avenue Livingstone Brussels |
2015 | 38 | 4 701 | ||
| 7. | Résidences du Quartier Européen Rue Joseph II 82-84 – Rue Lebon 6-10 – Rue Stevin 21 Brussels |
1997 | 50 | 4 316 | ||
| 8. | Troon Rue Brederode 29 – Rue de la Pépinière 40 Brussels |
2015 | 16 | 1 913 | ||
| 9. | Erainn Rue des Ménapiens 29 Etterbeek |
2001 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10. | ArchView Avenue de l'Yser 13 Etterbeek |
2015 | 16 | 1 961 | ||
| 11. | Giotto Avenue du Frioul 2-10 Evere |
2005 | 85 | 8 327 | ||
| 12. | Belgrade Rue de Belgrade 78-84 Forest |
1999 | 1 | 1 368 | ||
| 13. | Les Jardins de la Cambre Avenue de l'Hippodrome 96 – Rue des Échevins 75 Ixelles |
1992 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14. | Charles Woeste Avenue Charles Woeste 296-306 Jette |
2015 | 92 | 5 091 | ||
| 15. | Odon Warland Rue Odon Warland 205 – Rue Bulins 2-4 Jette |
2012 | 35 | 3 141 | ||
| 16. | La Toque d'Argent Rue Van Kalck 30-32 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean |
1990 | 1 | 1 660 | ||
| 17. | Sippelberg Avenue du Sippelberg 3-5 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean |
2003 | 33 | 3 290 | ||
| 18. | The Pulse Rue de la Célidée 29-33 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean |
2018 | 97 | 7 874 | ||
| 19. | Bosquet – Jourdan Rue Bosquet 72 – Rue Jourdan 71 Saint-Gilles |
1997 | 1 | 75 |
1 Year of construction or last major renovation.
2 The average occupancy rate represents the average percentage, over a given period, of the contractual rents of the leased premises, in relation
3 The freehold of the Link building is owned by SPL Charlent 53 freehold while the leasehold is owned by Home Invest Belgium.
to the sum of the contractual rents of the leased space plus the estimated rental value of the vacant space.

| Surface areas | Occupancy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Name | Year1 | Units | m² | rate %2 |
| 20. | Jourdan 85 Rue Jourdan 85 Saint-Gilles |
2010 | 24 | 2 430 | |
| 21. | Lambermont Boulevard Lambermont 210-222 - Rue Desenfans 13-15 Schaerbeek |
2008 | 131 | 14 107 | |
| 22. | Les Érables Avenue de Calabre 30-32 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert |
2001 | 24 | 2 201 | |
| 23. | The Horizon Avenue Ariane 4 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert |
2016 | 165 | 10 439 | |
| 24. | The Inside Avenue Marcel Thiry 202-206 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert |
2017 | 96 | 7 872 | |
| 25. | Mélopée Rue de la Mélopée 36 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean |
1961 | 1 | 220 | |
| 26. | The Factory Ferdinand Brunfaut 21-25-27-31 et rue Fin 8-10 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean |
2020 | 98 | 8 846 | |
| 27. | Liberty's Place de l'Amitié 7-8 Auderghem |
2017 | 40 | 3 391 | |
| 28. | The Felicity Rue Meyers-Hennau 5-7-9-11-13-15-17 Laeken |
2021 | 48 | 4 868 | |
| 29. | Montgomery Avenue de Tervueren 149 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre |
2006 | 34 | 2 193 | |
| 30. | Ambiorix Square Ambiorix 28 Brussels |
1995 | 64 | 3 562 | |
| 31. | Régent Avenue du Régent 58 Brussels |
2011 | 47 | 2 843 | |
| 32. | Grand Place Rue de l'Écuyer 57 Brussels |
2006 | 42 | 2 515 | |
| 33. | Théodor Rue Tilmont 22 Brussels |
1976 | 2 | 5 080 | |
| TOTAL BRUSSELS CAPITAL REGION | 1 465 | 124 793 | 90,2% | ||
| FLEMISH REGION | |||||
| 34. | City Gardens Petermannenstraat 2A-2B – Ridderstraat 112-120 Leuven |
2010 | 140 | 8 409 | |
| 35. | Gent Zuid Woodrow Wilsonplein 4 Ghent |
2000 | 18 | 2 346 | |
| 36. | Scheldevleugel Remparden 12 Oudenaarde |
1980 | 96 | 5 746 | |
| 37. | The Crow-n Koningin Astridlaan 278 Kraainem |
2019 | 45 | 4 490 | |
| 38. | Ankerrui Ankerrui 9 Antwerp |
1960 | 1 | 4 930 | |
| TOTAL FLEMISH REGION | 300 | 25 921 | 93,6% |
| Surface areas | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Name | Year1 | Units | m² | Occupancy rate %2 |
||
| WALLONIA REGION | |||||||
| 39. | Clos Saint-Géry Rue de Tournai 4 Ghlin |
2015 | 20 | 4 140 | |||
| 40. | Quai de Compiègne Quai de Compiègne 55 Huy |
1971 | 1 | 2 479 | |||
| 41. | L'Angelot (apartments) Rue de la Monnaie 4-14 Namur |
1995 | 51 | 3 599 | |||
| L'Angelot (retail spaces) Rue de la Monnaie 4-14 Namur |
2002 | 9 | 2 089 | ||||
| 42. | Mont-Saint-Martin Mont Saint-Martin 1 Liège |
1988 | 6 | 335 | |||
| 43. | Saint-Hubert 4 Rue Saint-Hubert 4 Liège |
1988 | 14 | 910 | |||
| 44. | Saint-Hubert 51 Rue Saint-Hubert 51 Liège |
1988 | 4 | 360 | |||
| 45. | Le Mosan Rue Léopold 2-8 Liège |
1988 | 33 | 2 473 | |||
| 46. | Louvain-la-Neuve CV9 Angle Rue des Wallons & Grand Rue Louvain-la-Neuve |
1977 | 16 | 7 091 | |||
| 47. | Louvain-la-Neuve CV10&18 Rues Charlemagne, Grand Rue, Rabelais, Grand Place, Agora Louvain-la-Neuve |
1977 | 176 | 16 827 | |||
| 48. | Colombus Rue de l'Orjo 52-56 Jambes |
2007 | 51 | 3 740 | |||
| TOTAL WALLONIA REGION | 381 | 44 725 | 90,9% | ||||
| THE NETHERLANDS | |||||||
| 49. | Port Zélande Center Park Port Zélande Ouddorp (Pays-Bas) |
2016 | 288 | 20 533 | |||
| 50. | Oss Verdistraat 87 Oss (Pays-Bas) |
2021 | 88 | 3 129 | |||
| TOTAL THE NETHERLANDS | 376 | 23 617 | 100,0% | ||||
| GRAND TOTAL BELGIUM AND THE NETHERLANDS | 2 522 | 219 056 | 91,5% |
| No. | Name | Delivery date | Units | Total expected investment |
Remaining CAPEX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51. | The Fairview Marcel Thirylaan 204 Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe |
2022 | 42 | € 12 m | € 4 m |
| 52. | City Dox Nieuwemolenstraat Anderlecht |
2024 | 171 | € 50 m | € 40 m |
| 53. | Niefhout Gulden Sporenlei 33-37 Turnhout |
2023 | 92 | € 15 m | € 10 m |
| 54. | Samberstraat Samberstraat 8 Antwerp |
2023 | 38 | € 11 m | € 9 m |
| TOTAL | 343 | € 88 m | € 63 m | ||
| 55. | Jourdan 95 (no building permit yet) Jourdanstraat 89-103 Brussels |
| Investment properties available for rent |
Fair value | Insured value | Contractual rents on annual basis |
Contractual rents + Estimated rental value on vacant spaces |
Total estimated rental value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Capital Region | € 442,36 m | € 224,99 m | € 17,09 m | € 18,54 m | € 18,84 m |
| Flemish Region | € 73,13 m | € 46,91 m | € 3,25 m | € 3,46 m | € 3,53 m |
| Walloon Region | € 78,26 m | € 64,78 m | € 5,45 m | € 6,20 m | € 5,74 m |
| The Netherlands | € 66,06 m | € 14,00 m | € 3,68 m | € 3,68 m | € 3,68 m |
| TOTAL | € 659,81 m | € 350,68 m | € 29,46 m | € 31,89 m | € 31,79 m |
Home Invest Belgium has a young real estate portfolio. More than 50% of the investment properties available
for rent are younger than 10 years; more than 70% are younger than 20 years.
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BREAKDOWN OF THE PROPERTIES BY AGE ON 31 DECEMBER 2021 (% OF THE FAIR VALUE OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR RENT)

The portfolio comprises 2 tenants for which the annual rent exceeds € 1.0 million as at 31 December 2021. The largest tenant is Center Parcs Netherlands with an annual rent of € 2.9 million (10.0% of the contractual rents), followed by Beapart with a total of € 1.9 million (6.6% of the contractual rents).
The regulations applicable to the RREC sector oblige these companies to diversify their risks. Home Invest Belgium may therefore not invest more than 20% of its assets in a single real estate complex.
As the largest site accounts for only 7.7% of the total portfolio of properties available for rent, diversification is assured. The ten largest sites account for 51.3% of the total investment properties available for rent.
At the end of the financial year, the remaining period of the lease agreements stood at 3.2 years until the first possible lease cancellation by the tenant.


Home Invest Belgium saw the residential rental market accelerate in 2021 with strong demand for quality homes in the regions in which it operates. This resulted in a record occupancy rate.
The average occupancy rate1 of the investment properties available for rent increased to 97.2% in 2021 (compared to 94.3% in 2020).
1 The average occupancy rate represents the average percentage, over a given period, of the contractual rents of the leased premises, in relation to the sum of the contractual rents of the leased premises plus the estimated rental value of the unleased premises. The occupancy rate is calculated excluding (i) buildings under renovation, (ii) buildings that are the subject of initial marketing and (iii) buildings for sale.
According to the latest demographic outlook from the Federal Planning Bureau, the COVID-19 crisis has had no impact on the long-term demographic outlook for Belgium. Although excess mortality was higher in 2020, the year 2021 will not be affected, despite the persistence of the pandemic. In the long term, the life expectancy of men and women will continue to increase, reaching 88 and 90 years respectively in 2070 (compared to 79 and 84 years in 2020).
On 1 January 2022, the Belgian population was approximately 11,579,000 inhabitants compared to 11,521,000 a year earlier, which represents an increase of about 0.51% in one year. Demographic growth was weaker in 2021 due to the pandemic (0.25%), but the trend for 2022 is upward again. In the medium term, however, growth should remain around 0.4% per year, a percentage that is slightly lower compared to the 2013-2016 period when growth was 1% per year.
By 2030, the Belgian population is expected to reach 11,915,399 inhabitants, representing an increase of 2.9% compared to 2022, a slight downward revision to the previous demographic outlook.
In absolute terms, between 2022 and 2030:
The population has been confirmed as an ageing one, despite the COVID-19 crisis. This could continue for the three regions for the entire period of the demographic forecast. The percentage of people
aged 67 and older is currently 17.2% of the total population and is predicted to be 20% by 2030 (and 25% by 2070). Brussels has the youngest population in Belgium with 12% of the population over 67 years old.
This demographic growth is also accompanied by a lifestyle change that impacts the number of additional households expected each year. The breakdown of families, the emergence of new lifestyles such as multi-family housing and coliving should lead to a reshaping of the residential real estate landscape in the coming years.
At Belgian scale, the total number of households would increase from 5,059,000 on 1 January 2022 to 5,297,000 in 2030, representing an increase of 4.7% over the period. In absolute figures, this means almost 238,000 extra households, and in theory the same number of extra residences, and therefore more than 25,000 residences that are needed per year.
The differences between Brussels and the two other regions are quite large:
The COVID-19 crisis led to a strong economic recession in Belgium in 2020, with GDP falling by more than 6%. The situation is positive for 2021 with quite strong GDP growth, a limited impact on the unemployment rate and a high level confidence index. In the medium term, growth of the economy should reach a stable level of 2% per year.
What is worrying, however, is inflation that is set to rise to more than 4% in 2022, in particular due to significant increases in energy and commodity prices. This could have a negative effect on the competitiveness of our country in the coming months. Recent tensions in Ukraine could prolong that high inflation. However, it should be noted that inflation should theoretically return to around 2% per year in the medium term.
In the short term, it is possible that interest rates will rise slightly again in an attempt to slow inflation. Indeed, a rise in interest rates would limit consumption and could therefore slow down inflation through a knock-on effect. In the medium term, however, this rate hike should only be temporary in order to stimulate the economic recovery and consumption, with a positive effect on the real estate and residential markets.
Methodological note: our data with regards to identifying purchase prices comes from the statistical platform of the FPS Economy: www.statbel.fgov.be. The real estate price statistics are based on exclusive property transactions on which registration fees had to be paid. The data has been provided by the Directorate-General Asset Documentation from FPS Finances.
It is important to specify that the figures from 2015 are considered provisional and that it is questionable to what extent they are accurate. Significant differences are indeed observed between the figures obtained from the notary barometer and the figures published on the FPS Economy website.
It should also be noted that the FPS Economy has chosen to present the figures in absolute values which have been based on the median prices. These median prices include both new and second-hand purchases.
According to the latest available statistics from the National Institute for Statistics (this only Includes the first three quarters of 2021), prices for Belgium show an upward trend in the different market segments for the entire territory of Belgium.
In Belgium, the price of a single-family house (closed or open type) is approximately € 261,000, an increase of 8% compared to 2020. In 2020, the median price for a house was € 240,000.
The increase in prices for a single-family house in Brussels amounts to 3.5%. The increase would be approximately 8.2% in Flanders and 5.1% in Wallonia. Wallonia remains the region in the country with the best value for money (the median price for a house in this region is € 163,000), while Brussels the most expensive (a median price of € 450,000), and Flanders is situated between the two at € 265,000.
According to the FPS Economy, the average price for an apartment in Belgium was € 216,000 in 2021, an increase of 6.4% compared to the year before, a larger increase than for a family house. The regional differences amount to +3.8% in Wallonia, +6.2% in Flanders and +6.6% in Brussels. The median prices range from € 162,000 in Wallonia to € 242,000 in Brussels. The median price in Flanders is € 220,000.
In Brussels, prices for new-build homes are increasing
The market for new-build homes continues to generate interest among project developers and purchasers, in Belgium generally and in Brussels. It also seems that after the health crisis, institutional investors are becoming increasingly interested in the residential market, because they are on the lookout for safe returns and income.
Particularly in Brussels, the ageing of current buildings, the higher required energy performance standards and strong demographic growth have led to a certain lack of interest in so-called 'secondary' homes, which often consume a lot of energy and are more expensive to renovate. The interest in new construction projects is therefore all the greater.
The price difference between secondary and new-build homes do seem to be an obstacle for a population that mainly consists of middle-income households.
It is therefore understandable that project developers mainly build smaller homes in Brussels (although they remain relatively large compared to European equivalents).
Average prices will continue to rise in 2020, and will easily exceed at least € 3,000/m², exacerbating the mismatch between the housing supply and the income of the population.
In the most desirable and best-located neighbourhoods, the average purchase price is € 4,000/m², while the most exclusive projects or the projects in the most expensive areas of the region are sold at prices well in excess of € 4,500/m².
Apartment block sales are also becoming more common. COVID-19 has reoriented national and international investors into new asset classes. They are moving away from offices and shops to focus on logistics and especially on the residential market. Belgium is no exception, even if the investors, especially international investors, are still only concentrating on Brussels and Antwerp.
The latest investment transactions registered in Belgium indicate a contraction in revenues. The latest transactions were registered at approximately 4.5% (specifically City Dockx) and even 4.1% for the purchase of the Media Park Viridis project by Patrizia for € 59 million (project with retail and a building to be built and currently empty).
It should be noted, however, that so-called prime rates have fallen in recent months and are currently around 3.5% or even slightly less for the very best locations.
Methodological note: in contrast to the purchasing market, for which the information is centralised by Statbel, at the moment it is difficult (or even impossible) to obtain centralised statistics on the rental market.
The owner-tenant ratio in Belgium is 72% – 28%, which is broadly in line with the European average (70% – 30%).
In Brussels, the ratio is completely different, according to the Rent Monitoring Centre published by the Brussels-Capital Region (the last published figures are from 2018), the percentage of owners would be about 40%. The percentage of tenants in the Brussels population would therefore be around 60%. This can mainly be explained by the higher purchase costs and by a stronger presence of expats, so that the population here logically rents more. And this trend of more tenants would continue in the coming years. According to some predictions, by 2040 there would be only 35% owners in Brussels.
At the national level, the latest figures collected regarding the rental market show that Brussels is the most expensive city with a rent level around € 13.0/m²/month. Antwerp and Ghent follow with rent levels of € 11.7 and € 10.0 /m²/month respectively.
Specifically on the Brussels market, according to the latest figures from the Rent Monitoring Centre, average rents (for new-build and second-hand homes, both for single-family homes and apartments) would be around € 739/month in 2018 compared to € 723/month in 2015. Rent was € 601/month in 2004.
This average rent level naturally depends on the intrinsic characteristics of the residence, on the surface area, on the quality, on the location, on the number of rooms and/or bathrooms, and on the environmental performance. For example, the average monthly rent price is € 520 for a studio and up to € 1,071 for a house.
The Rent Monitoring Centre points out to the gradual decoupling observed in Brussels between rents and the health index. It appears that rents have increased more than the health index during the period analysed, especially in the period from 2008 to 2013. An interesting element to note is the fact that the increase in rents is only the result of indexation since 2013. The Rent Monitoring Centre shows in its 2018 edition that only 50% of the rental housing stock is accessible for the population which is based on a maximum monthly income of € 2,400 and assuming that the rent should not exceed 30% of the overall budget.
The existing supply on the residential market is quite heterogeneous in the different regions of the country. In general, a large proportion of the supply was built before 1981. There are, however, considerable regional differences. About 20% of the Walloon housing supply dates from after 1981, in Flanders that percentage is about 30%. In Brussels, on the other hand, only 6% of the supply was built after 1981. Given the new and stricter environmental standards, it is therefore a real challenge to renovate these homes, especially in Brussels.
Adapting the housing supply will take time. According to the latest available figures, there are currently about 27,000 new residential units under construction and a further 30,000 in the pipeline to be delivered in the coming years.
The regionalisation of the regulations on housing rent has been completed. From now on, the three Regions each have their own legislative framework for housing lease contracts. It should be noted that the importance of national regulations should not be underestimated (i) for leases concluded before the entry into force of regional laws, (ii) for leases not covered by the scope of regional regulations and (iii) for some general provisions (Articles 1708 to 1762bisof the Belgian Civil Code).
The three Regions each provide the mandatory pre-contractual information that must be communicated at the time of leasing (including an estimate of any private and communal charges). The basic principle remains intact whereby property tax may not be passed on to tenants.
The rent is freely determined between the parties. The governments in question have made indicative tables with target rental prices available for both the Brussels and the Walloon regions.
The Order applies to all types of homes (including student accommodation and second homes) and not just limited to rental agreements for primary residences, but does not apply to tourist accommodation. The Order is applicable to rental agreements entered into (or renewed) from 1 January 2018. The government compiled a non-restrictive list of repairs and maintenance that are defined as being chargeable to either the landlord or the tenant. The Order provides specific rules for certain types of accommodation (primary residence, student accommodation, flexible renting,...).
A rental agreement whereby a tenant established their primary residence in the rented property, will in principle be entered into for nine years and terminated as the end of this period if either party gives notice 6 months before the due date.
In the absence of this notice, the rental agreement will be extended for 3 years under the same terms (subject to indexation). Both parties are able to prematurely terminate the rental agreement:
In principle, the short-term rental agreement ends if either of the parties gives notice 3 months before the due date. In the absence of notice being given, the agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into for a period of nine years from the date the original agreement took effect.
These short-term agreements may equally be terminated prematurely by either party (provided the duration is longer than 6 months):
The Decree is applicable to all lease agreements entered into from 1 January 2019, with respect to residences intended to be the tenant's primary residence and located within the Flemish Region. This legislation therefore does not apply to second homes and tourist accommodation. A list of repair and maintenance work was compiled by the Flemish government, defining which party is responsible for any work to be carried out.
The lease agreement will in principle be entered into for nine years and expires at the end of this period, unless the landlord gives notice 6 months prior to the due date, of the tenant does so 3 months before. If neither party gives notice, the agreement will be extended for 3 years under the same terms (subject to indexation). Both parties are able to prematurely terminate the agreement:
The Flemish region also offers the possibility of entering into a short-term lease agreement (3 years). This lease agreement can only be extended once under the same terms, as long as the total duration does not exceed 3 years. The short-term lease agreement would in principle be terminated if either of the parties gives notice 3 months before the due date. In the absence of notice being given, the agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into for a period of nine years from the date the original agreement took effect.
Tenants will be able to terminate these shortterm lease agreements at any time subject to three months' notice and payment of one and a half month's, one month's, or half a month's rent in compensation, depending on whether the lease agreement is terminated in the first, second or third year. The landlord may not terminate this short-term lease agreement.
The Decree is applicable to all types of residences (including student accommodation and second homes) and not just limited to lease agreements for primary residences. It does not apply to tourist accommodation.
This decree is applicable as from 1 September 2018 and its provisions are applicable immediately to the current leases (except for certain provisions which apply only to leases concluded or renewed after 1 September 2018).
The government compiled a non-restrictive list of repairs and maintenance that are defined as being chargeable to either the landlord or the tenant. The Decree provides specific rules for certain types of accommodation (primary residence, student accommodation, flexible renting).
A lease agreement whereby a tenant established their primary residence in the rented property, will in principle be entered into for nine years and terminated at the end of this period, providing the landlord gives notice 6 months prior to the due date, or the tenant does so 3 months before. If neither party gives notice, the agreement will be extended for 3 years under the same terms (subject to indexation). Both parties are able to prematurely terminate the agreement:
There is also an option of entering into a primary residence lease agreement for the short term (3 years). This lease agreement can be extended a maximum of two times as long as the total duration does not exceed three years. The short-term lease agreement would in principle be terminated if either of the parties gives notice 3 months before the due date. In absence of notice being given, the agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into for a period of nine years from the date the original agreement took effect. These short-term agreements may equally be terminated prematurely by either party:
The investment properties of Home Invest Belgium located in Belgium are valued by Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE Valuation Services.
The investment properties located in The Netherlands are valued by BNP Paribas Real Estate Valuation France and Cushman & Wakefield Netherlands.
| INVESTMENT PROPERTIES | TOTAL | BELGIUM | NETHERLANDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment properties available for rent | € 659.81 m | € 593.75 m | € 66.06 m |
| Project developments | € 42.42 m | € 42.42 m | |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES | € 702.23 m | € 636.18 m | € 66.06 m |
For the tourism segment, the reports of the independent real estate experts, in accordance with the 'Valuation Practice Alert' published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors ('RICS') on 2 April 2020, state that they were prepared taking into account a 'material evaluation uncertainty', as defined by the RICS standards. All other segments were valued without material evaluation uncertainty'.
This clause essentially indicates that these valuations, although they have a high degree of reliability, should be interpreted with caution.
In accordance with the legal and statutory requirements, we are pleased to provide you with our opinion of the current Investment Value of the real estate portfolio of the Belgian RREC (Regulated Real Estate Company) Home Invest Belgium as at the valuation date on 31 December 2021.
We carried out our valuations based on the capitalisation of the estimated rental value method in accordance with the current IVS (International Valuation Standards) and RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) standards.
As is customary, our assignment has been carried out on the basis of information provided by Home Invest Belgium regarding tenancy schedules, charges and taxes borne by the landlord, works to be carried out and all other factors that could affect property values. We assume that the information provided is complete and accurate.
Our valuation reports do not in any way constitute an assessment of the structural or technical quality of the buildings or of the potential presence of harmful substances. This information is well known to Home Invest Belgium, which manages its properties in a professional way and performs technical and legal due diligence before acquiring each property.
The Investment Value is defined as the most likely value that could reasonably achieved between willing and well-informed parties in an at arm's-length transaction, before deduction of transaction costs.
In theory, the disposal of properties is subject to a transfer tax charged by the Government and paid
by the acquirer, which represent substantially all transaction costs. The amount of this tax mainly depends on the mode of transfer, the capacity in which the acquirer acts and the property's location. Based on a study from independent real estate experts dated 8 February 2006 and reviewed on 30 June 2016, the "average" transaction cost for properties is assessed at 2.5%.
The fair value (as defined under IFRS 13 and by the Belgian Asset Managers Association) press release of 8 February 2006 and reviewed on 30 June 2016) for properties over € 2,500,000 can therefore be obtained by deducting 2.5% of "average" transaction cost from their investment value. This 2.5% figure will be reviewed periodically and adjusted if on the institutional investment transaction market a change of at least +/- 0.5% in the effectively "average" transaction cost is observed.
For properties with an investment value under € 2,500,000, transfer taxes are 10% (in Flemish Region) or 12.50% (in Brussels Capital Region and Walloon Region).
Based on the previous comments, we hereby confirm that the estimated Investment Value of the real estate portfolio of Home Invest Belgium, as of 31 December 2021, amounts to € 652.73 million.
The sales value of the consolidated real estate portfolio of Home Invest Belgium in Belgium, which corresponds to the Fair Value within the meaning of the IAS/IFRS standards, amounts to € 636.18 million on 31 December 2021.
| CBRE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIR VALUE OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES | CUSHMAN & | VALUATION | REVALUATIONS | |
| (IN BELGIUM) | TOTAL | WAKEFIELD | SERVICES | ON COST PRICE |
| Investment properties available for rent | € 593.75 m | € 427.56 m | € 166.20 m | |
| Project developments | € 42.42 m | € 26.57 m | € 7.15 m | € 8.71 m |
| TOTAL | € 636.18 m | € 454.13 m | € 173.34 m | € 8.71 m |
Cushman & Wakefield Emeric Inghels MRICS Partner Valuation & Advisory
CBRE Valuation Services Pieter Paepen MRICS Senior Director Valuation & Advisory Services
Home Invest Belgium completed its first acquisition of a residential project in The Netherlands in 2021: a former Carmelite monastery that has been transformed into 87 rental homes and a commercial ground floor in the city of Oss, located in the province of North Brabant.
Home Invest is thus expanding its real estate portfolio in The Netherlands. Since December 2016, the portfolio already includes a holiday park, consisting of 241 cottages of Center Parcs Port Zélande, located in Ouddorp, The Netherlands. To be noted that the scope of the estimation was enlarged to 248 cottages and 40 apartments following the acquisition by Home Invest Belgium of additional units in 2017.
The valuation of both perimeters is carried out in accordance with the International Valuation Standards (IVS) and the European Evaluation Standards published by TEGoVA (The European Group of Valuers' Associations) and in compliance with the valuation standards published by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
We have carried out the assignment on the basis of the information and data provided by Home Invest Belgium relating in particular to the lease conditions, non-recoverable charges and taxes, and investments borne by the landlord.
These different elements and documents have been taken into account in the estimation of the value. We were unable to verify the data independently and we have considered them to be accurate and reliable. The appraisers are not qualified to undertake structural audits and therefore are unable to confirm whether the properties are free from structural defects or environmental risks; for the assignment,
the assumption is that the constructions and installations are in proper operational condition and compliant with all legislative requirements.
As such, the conclusions are subject to a technical audit which only a qualified and skilled expert can conduct and comment on.
The Fair Value is defined as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date" (IFRS 13).
For the estimation of the Fair Value we have applied the Discounted Cash Flow method. This method consists in discounting the sum of the net rents received over the assumed holding period, added to the discounted exit value of the leased property.
The estimate takes into account the local taxation currently applicable in the case of direct sales of real estate assets. The current transfer tax rate for homes is 8.0%. These are in accordance with the locally applicable real estate transfer costs for residential properties, including leisure properties.
The real estate portfolio was estimated based on the assumption that its current use would be maintained.
Based on the previous comments, we hereby confirm that the estimated Investment Value of the real estate portfolio of Home Invest Belgium in The Netherlands, as of 31 December 2021, amounts to € 71.34 million.
The sales value of the consolidated real estate portfolio of Home Invest Belgium in The Netherlands, which corresponds to the fair value within the meaning of the IAS/IFRS standards, amounts to € 66.06 million on 31 December 2021.
| FAIR VALUE OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (IN THE NETHERLANDS) |
TOTAL | BNP PARIBAS | CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment properties available for rent | € 66,06 m | € 50,66 m | € 15,40 m | |
| TOTAL | € 66,06 m | € 50,66 m | € 15,40 m |
BNP Paribas Real Estate Valuation France Jean-Claude Dubois Chairman
Cushman & Wakefield Netherlands J.N. Brantsma MSc MSRE MRICS RT Partner Valuation & Advisory The Netherlands






Jourdan 95, Brussels
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Home Invest Belgium offers investors the opportunity to invest in real estate indirectly. The company has an experienced real estate team that responds quickly to the development and management of the real estate portfolio. This is evidenced by the high rate of occupancy, constant rental flows and uninterrupted dividend growth over the past 22 years. The strict regulatory framework in which the RREC operates also offers risk control and a beneficial tax system.
€5.31 Gross distribution per share
€115.50 Share price on 31 December 2021
Market capitalisation on 31 december 2021
| The share on the stock market . | 100 |
|---|---|
| Shareholder return . | 102 |
| Shareholding structure . | 103 |
Home Invest Belgium shares are an attractive investment instrument for both individual and institutional investors.
Investing indirectly in residential property offers a number of advantages:
• investing in real estate becomes possible from a small amount.
The company aims to offers its shareholders a return that is at least equal to that generated by a direct investment in residential property.
Home Invest Belgium shares have been listed on the Euronext Brussels regulated market since 16 June 1999 and are part of the BEL Mid Index.
On 31 December 2021, the price of Home Invest Belgium shares on the Euronext Brussels stood at € 122.0 (compared to € 115.50 on 31 December 2020).
The liquidity of the shares declined to an average of 1,062 share transactions per trading day in 2021 (compared to 1,282 shares in 2020).
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock price (in €) | |||||||
| Highest | € 122.00 | € 125.00 | € 119.00 | € 94.00 | € 97.75 | € 103.00 | € 95.50 |
| Lowest | € 123.00 | € 92.00 | € 91.60 | € 83.20 | € 87.88 | € 91.81 | € 81.95 |
| On the final day of the financial year | € 109.00 | € 115.50 | € 114.00 | € 91.40 | € 88.72 | € 94.74 | € 92.59 |
| Average price | € 117.47 | € 113.54 | € 102.95 | € 87.96 | € 94.93 | € 98.40 | € 89.58 |
| Dividend (in €) | |||||||
| Gross distribution | € 5.31 | € 4.95 | € 4.85 | € 4.75 | € 4.50 | € 4.25 | € 4.00 |
| Gross yield1 | 4.35% | 4.29% | 4.25% | 5.20% | 5.07% | 4.49% | 4.32% |
| Volume | |||||||
| Average daily volume | 1,062 | 1,282 | 1,223 | 1,202 | 779 | 1,747 | 1,058 |
| Annual volume | 274,046 | 330,681 | 313,180 | 306,477 | 198,650 | 191,851 | 270,860 |
| Total number of shares on 31 December |
3,299,858 | 3,299,858 | 3,299,858 | 3,299,858 | 3,160,809 | 3,160,809 | 3,160,809 |
| Market capitalisation on | € 403 | € 381 | € 302 | € 293 | € 311 | € 293 | € 269 |
| 31 December € 381 | million | million | million | million | million | million | million |
| Free float2 | 54.37% | 54.37% | 54.37% | 50.19% | 50.19% | 52.54% | 49.21% |
| Velocity3 | 15.27% | 18.43% | 17.46% | 18.50% | 11.99% | 11.55% | 17.41% |
2 Free float = [(Total number of shares at the close of the financial year)- (total number of shares held by parties who made themselves known through
3 Velocity = (Total volume of shares traded during the financial year)/ (total number of shares).
1 Gross yield = (Gross distribution for the financial year)/(Share price on the last day of trading of the financial year).
a transparency notice in accordance with the law of 2nd May 2007)]/[Total number of shares at the close of the financial year].


The yield of an investment can be measured on the basis of (i) the immediate return that can be obtained from it in the form of dividends paid to shareholders and (ii) the increase in the net asset value per share that the investment can record over the long term. The sum of these two components constitutes the annual return on the investment.
In the case of a RREC, the importance of the immediate return is certainly important, but the ability to generate capital gains constitutes the true label of quality for the future.
For a shareholder who took part in the IPO or initial public offering in June 1999 and reinvested all gross dividends in Home Invest Belgium shares, the IRR or internal rate of return calculated over a period of 22 years, would be 10.3%.
Over the same period, the net value per share increased 199.6%, (almost tripled) which is an average of 5.1% per year.

| Total return (€) | Net value per share (excl. dividend) |
Increase of net value per share |
Gross distribution for the financial year |
Total return per share4 |
Total return per share (in %)5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | € 103.25 | € 9.59 | € 5.31 | € 14.90 | 15.91% |
| 2020 | € 93.66 | € 0.60 | € 4.95 | € 5.55 | 5.96% |
| 2019 | € 93.06 | € 12.25 | € 4.85 | € 17.10 | 21.16% |
| 2018 | € 80.81 | € 15.58 | € 4.75 | € 20.33 | 31.17% |
| 2017 | € 65.23 | € 0.54 | € 4.50 | € 5.04 | 7.79% |
| 2016 | € 64.69 | € 1.34 | € 4.25 | € 5.59 | 8.82% |
| 2015 | € 63.35 | € 0.96 | € 4.00 | € 4.96 | 7.95% |
| 2014 | € 62.39 | € 1.79 | € 3.75 | € 5.54 | 9.14% |
| 2013 | € 60.60 | € 5.12 | € 3.50 | € 8.62 | 15.54% |
| 2012 | € 55.48 | € 0.90 | € 3.25 | € 4.15 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | € 54.58 | € 2.65 | € 3.00 | € 5.65 | 10.88% |
| 2010 | € 51.93 | € 1.42 | € 2.75 | € 4.17 | 8.26% |
| 2009 | € 50.51 | € 0.16 | € 2.43 | € 2.59 | 5.14% |
| 2008 | € 50.35 | € -2.17 | € 2.36 | € 0.19 | 0.36% |
| 2007 | € 52.52 | € 3.21 | € 2.30 | € 5.51 | 11.17% |
| 2006 | € 49.31 | € 3.35 | € 2.24 | € 5.59 | 12.16% |
| 2005 | € 45.96 | € 3.29 | € 2.19 | € 5.48 | 12.84% |
| 2004 | € 42.67 | € 4.13 | € 2.16 | € 6.29 | 16.32% |
| 2003 | € 38.54 | € 1.15 | € 2.13 | € 3.28 | 8.77% |
| 2002 | € 37.39 | € 0.44 | € 2.07 | € 2.51 | 6.79% |
| 2001 | € 36.95 | € 1.19 | € 2.02 | € 3.21 | 8.98% |
| 2000 | € 35.76 | € 1.30 | € 1.96 | € 3.26 | 9.46% |
On 9 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium NV/ SA announced that it will start a share buy-back programme. This programme falls within the authorisation granted to the board of directors by the extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 5 May 2020. The maximum number of shares that Home Invest
Belgium will repurchase under this programme is limited to 16,000. The maximum amount that will be allocated to the buyback program is € 2,000,000. For further information regarding this programme, reference is made to the management report.
The table below lists the shareholders6 of Home Invest Belgium who hold more than 3% of the company's shares. Notifications applying to the Belgian Transparency Law (Law of 2 May 2007 regarding the disclosure of major holdings) can be found on the company's website.
Based on the transparency notifications received up to 31 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium's shareholder structure is as follows:
| SHAREHOLDER | NUMBER OF SHARES | % OF CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|
| Van Overstraeten Group7 | 880 ,965 | 26.7% |
| AXA Belgium NV/SA8 | 521,830 | 15.8% |
| Spouses Van Overtveldt – Henry de Frahan | 102,792 | 3.1% |
| Other shareholders | 1 ,794,271 | 54.4% |
| GENERAL TOTAL | 3,299,858 | 100.0% |
4 The total return per share = (Gross distribution of the financial year) + (Increase in the net asset value per share).
5 Total return per share (%) = (Total return per share)/(Net value per share at the beginning of the financial year).
6 Shareholders who submitted a statement in accordance with the Belgian Transparency Act of 2 May 2007. 7 Stavos Real Estate BV is 100% controlled by the partnership BMVO 2014. The partnership BMVO 2014 is 100% controlled by Stichting Administratie-
kantoor Stavos. Stichting Administratiekantoor Stavos is 100% controlled by Liévin, Hans, Johan and Bart Van Overstraeten. Cocky NV is controlled for 100% by BMVO 2014. V.O.P. NV is 100% controlled by Stavos Real Etate BV. Sippelberg is controlled 100% by VOP NV.
8 AXA Belgium SA is a subsidiary of AXA Holdings Belgium SA which is a subsidiary of AXA SA.

This corporate governance statement falls under the application of the provisions of the Belgian 2020 Corporate Governance Code ("2020 Code") and the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations (henceforth abbreviated as 'BCCA'). It constitutes an integral part of the management report.
Home Invest Belgium applies the 2020 Code within the meaning of Article 3:6, §2, 1° of the BCCA. The 2020 Code can be found on the website of the Corporate Governance Committee: www.corporategovernancecommittee.be.
The Charter can be found on the website: www.homeinvestbelgium.be and includes the corporate governance principles that apply within the company.
The remuneration report was approved by the board of directors on 29 March 2022 and will be submitted to the shareholders' meeting of 3 May 2022 and, if approved, will apply to the remuneration of directors and members of the executive management for the 2021 financial year.
Home Invest Belgium endeavours to comply with the provisions of 2020 Code as much as possible. However, there are deviations on a number of topics. In line with the 'comply or explain' principle contained in the Code, it is possible to deviate from the principles of the Code to be able to take into account certain characteristics specific to the company and its relatively small size:
In accordance with the Corporate Governance rules and the relevant legislation, Home Invest Belgium has developed an internal control and risk management system, bearing in mind the scope and complexity of the company.
The board of directors is responsible for identifying the risks to which the company is exposed, as well as defining the financial impact of these risks and the measures that should be taken to monitor these possible risks and prevent them occurring and, should this be the case, to limit the impact of these risks.
The executive management of the company has set up internal control and risk management systems for the key processes in the company, in particular for the cost and expenditure management, repair and maintenance works and rent collection, within the framework provided by law. In this respect, please refer to:
• the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations (BCCA);
| Corporate Governance . | 105 |
|---|---|
| Remuneration report . | 115 |
| Regulations and procedures . | 122 |
In accordance with Article 17 of the Belgian Act of 12 May 2014 (as amended), the company has the following internal control functions:
Over the past financial year, the risk management function was undertaken by Mr. Preben Bruggeman. In this capacity, Mr. Bruggeman is responsible for the supervision of the risks identified by the board of directors and the assessment of the consequences of such for the company, as well as determining any appropriate control measures.
The internal audit should be seen as an independent evaluation function aimed at assessing the functioning and efficiency of the internal processes of Home Invest Belgium. This evaluation may cover various areas, including the financial, operational and/or bookkeeping IT processes, as well as the quality of the procedures implemented and reporting within the company.
The internal audit function is exercised by an external service provider, Deloitte Belgium, represented by Mr. Pierre-Hugues Bonnefoy. The fees of Deloitte Belgium for the 2021 financial year amounted to € 12,388.22, inclusive of VAT.
This function is exercised under the supervision and responsibility of Mr. Eric Spiessens, independent director. The appointment of Mr. Spiessens in this capacity was approved by the FSMA on 23 October 2018. He has the required professional reliability and appropriate expertise.
This is an independent function within the organisation, focusing on seeking and promoting compliance by the company with the laws, regulations and rules of conduct applicable to the company and in particular the rules relating to the integrity of the activities of the company, including compliance with the rules on market abuse, bearing in mind Annex B of the Corporate Governance Code and the dealing code of Home Invest Belgium itself.
The board of directors has appointed Mrs. Ingrid Quinet as compliance officer for a period of three years, ending at the shareholders' meeting of 2023. This appointment was approved by the FSMA on 20 January 2020. She meets the requirements in terms of professional reliability and appropriate expertise.
The internal control of Home Invest Belgium is implemented through the following actions:
The main risks are regularly identified and assessed by the board of directors and this is followed by publication of the relevant financial information (half-yearly and annual report). The risks also undergo specific monitoring by the board of directors and ongoing monitoring by the person appointed as the internal risk manager.
On the basis of this risk analysis, measures are taken to overcome any vulnerabilities and weak points identified. For more information about the risks, see the 'Risk Factors' chapter of this annual report.
A financial and operating report is drawn up every quarter, setting out the KPIs, the impact on the budget and the cash flow position.
In the first and third quarter of the financial year, interim press releases are published. A more detailed half-yearly financial report is published at the end of the second quarter. At the end of the financial year, all relevant financial information is published in the annual financial report.
Digital data are protected by a continuous back-up system on hard drive and a weekly back-up outside the company's registered office.
Please refer to the 'Shareholding Structure' section in the chapter 'Home Invest Belgium on the stock exchange' of this report.
On 31 December 2021, the board of directors was composed of 9 members, i.e. 5 independent nonexecutive directors, 3 non-executive directors and the CEO in his capacity of executive director.
In accordance with Article 14 § 1, paragraph 2 of the Belgian RREC Act, members of the board of directors must permanently have the required professional reliability and appropriate expertise for the exercising of their function. The members of the board of directors must be individuals.
The board of directors includes five independent directors within the meaning of Article 7:87 BCCA and three directors who represent shareholders. The board of directors is aware of Article 7:86 BCCA, which requires that at least one third of the members of the board of directors shall be of a different gender than the other members. In application of this provision, the minimum number of these members of a different gender is rounded up to the nearest whole number. Given the current composition of the board of directors, at least 3 members must be female (9/3 = 3).
The current composition of the board of directors complies with the gender diversity required by the aforementioned Act. Notwithstanding the above, the company will undertake continuous efforts to assure future compliance as well.
As regards the composition of the board of directors, Home Invest Belgium endeavours to take account of diversity in all its aspects, including complementarity in terms of abilities, knowledge, experience and gender. The company is convinced that greater diversity of capabilities would contribute to better decision making within the board of directors and promote the internal dynamics in the company.
This diversity is also reflected in the composition of the Home Invest Belgium team. Please refer in this respect to the chapter "Management Report".









Mr. Van Overstraeten has a master's degree in law (KU Leuven) and a master's degree in PUB management (Vlerick). He has wide experience in business management in the real estate sector, both in Belgium and in Romania.
First appointed: April 2008.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting of 2022.
Current director's mandates: De Haan Vakantiehuizen NV/SA, Behind The Buttons NV/SA, Burgerlijke maatschap/Société simple BMVO 2014, maatschap/ société simple GWG, Stavos Real Estate BV, Stichting Administratiekantoor Stavos, Cocky NV/SA, Sippelberg NV/SA, VOP NV/SA, Peripass NV/SA, Stadium Sports & Leisure Buttons for Cleaners BV/SRL.
• nomination and remuneration committee.
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: IMMOVO NV/SA.
MANAGING DIRECTOR – EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Mr. Janssens trained as an architect (H.A.I. Sint-Lukas). He began his career as an architect and project manager. As of 2003, he focused on property management. From 2006 until 2018, he worked at Leasinvest Real Estate, first as Head of Property Management and since 2016 as Chief Operating Officer.
First appointed: 3 December 2018.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting of 2022.
Current director's mandates: Okimono BV/SRL, UPSI NV/SA, Charlent 53 Freehold BV/SRL.
Committees:
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: Immobilière Meyers-Hennau NV/SA.
Mr. Spiessens has a master's degree in social sciences (KU Leuven). He is also a qualified secondary school teacher and a social sciences engineer (KU Leuven). He has many years' experience in various management positions and was appointed as national secretary of Beweging.net.
First appointed: shareholders' meeting of 2011.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting of 2023.
Current director's mandates: Capline (daily management), VEH BV/SRL, Publigas CV/SC, Aspiravi NV/ SA, Aspiravi International NV/SA, EPC CV/SC, Pronet Verzekeringen CV/SC and Sociaal Engagement CV/SC.
Committees:
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: none.
Mr. Aurousseau holds a master's degree in applied economics (UA) and as financial analyst (ICHEC). He has extensive experience in property management and business management, particularly in the Belgian banking and insurance sector. He has acted as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of AXA Belgium NV/SA since November 2013.
First appointed: shareholders' meeting of 2014.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting of 2023.
Current director's mandates: Befimmo NV/SA, Nextensa NV/SA
Committees:
• audit committee.
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: none.
Mr. De Greve holds a master's degree in law (KU Leuven and Université Notre-Dame de la Paix in Namur). He has broad experience in fund and asset management related to real estate located in Belgium and The Netherlands.
First appointed: shareholders' meeting of 2021.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting of 2023.
Current director's mandates: Pertinea Property Partners NV/SA, RE-tail Return Partners I NV/SA, RE-tail Return Partners II NV/SA.
Committees:
• investment committee.
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: none.
Mr. Van Overstraeten has extensive experience in the management of companies, especially in the field of property and software development.
First appointed: shareholders' meeting of 2011.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting of 2023.
Current director's mandates: Behind the Buttons NV/SA, VOP NV/SA, Immorobel General BV/SRL, Sippelberg NV/SA, Cocky NV/SA Stichting Administratiekantoor Stavos NV/SA, Burgerlijke Maatschap BMVO 2014 and Stadium Sports & Leisure.
Committees:
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: De Haan Vakantiehuizen NV/SA, Immobilière Meyers-Hennau NV/SA, Stavos Luxembourg SA and Immovo NV/SA.
Ms. Gijsbrechts holds a master's degree in applied economic sciences (KU Leuven). She manages Confini BV/SRL and Viafin BV/SRL.
She has extensive financial experience, but also extensive experience in transformation management.
First appointed: shareholders' meeting 2019.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting 2023.
Committees:
Current director's mandates: Synkroon vzw/asbl, Pivot Point Benelux NV/SA, Confini BV/SRL, Viafin NV/SA en Sadi NV/SA.
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: Flemish Brabant Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VOKA).
Ms. Bostoen holds a master's degree in business engineering (Solvay-ULB) and an MBA (INSEAD). She has many years of experience in residential real estate development. Furthermore, she has been appointed as chairman of the Developers of Residential Real Estate commission in UPSI-BVS.
First appointed: shareholders' meeting 2019.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting 2023.
Current director's mandates: CFE NV/SA (CFEB), Abattoir NV/SA, Flanders-Immo JB NV/SA, Fenixco NV/ SA, FBC BV/SRL, Quality Homes BV/SRL, NCP NV/SA, Burgerlijke Maatschap/Société Simple HMFH.
Committees:
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: none.
Ms. Denys holds a master's degree in law (Université Notre Dame de la Paix Namur and KU Leuven) and postgraduate degree in property studies (KU Leuven) and business management (EHSAL).
She is Country Manager at Patrizia AG.
She holds extensive expertise in management and acquisition of real estate, beside business management and (legal) management.
First appointed: shareholders' meeting of 2019.
End of mandate: shareholders' meeting of 2023.
Current director's mandates: none
Mandates that expired on 31 December 2021, exercised in the years 2017 to 2021: none.
The board of directors has decided to proceed with the appointment by co-optation of Philip De Greve, with effect from 22 February 2021, subject to approval by the FSMA (Financial Services and Markets Authority). He joined the board of directors for the remainder of Koen Dejonckheere's mandate, up to and including the shareholders' meeting in 2023. The definitive appointment of Mr. Philip De Greve as director was approved at the shareholders' meeting of 4 May 2021.
| Guillaume H. Botermans | Honorary Chairman |
|---|---|
| Michel Pleeck | Honorary Chairman |
| Guy Van Wymersch-Moons | Honorary Chairman |
| Xavier Mertens | Honorary Managing Director |
| Luc Delfosse | Independent Honorary Director |
| Koen Dejonckheere | Independent Honorary Director |
The board of directors met seven times in 2021, and mainly by video conference call.
The board of directors acts in the corporate interest, which implies taking into account interests other than solely those of the shareholders, such as the interests of clients and users of the buildings.
Its role includes the following tasks:
Besides the general tasks set out above, in the past financial year the board of directors has also expressed its opinion on various files, including:
The rules on the quorum and decision making are laid down in Articles 17 and 18 of the company's articles of association:
Five committees have been set up within the board of directors which should assist and advise the board in their specific fields.
These are purely advisory bodies and report to the board of directors, which retains the ultimate decision-making authority.
For more details about the committees, please refer to the Corporate Governance Charter of the company, which can be consulted at any time on the website www.homeinvestbelgium.be.
Although Home Invest Belgium fulfils two of the three exclusion criteria which are laid down in Article 7:99, § 3 BCCA and is therefore not obliged to establish an audit committee, the board of directors of the RREC has nevertheless decided to set up such a committee.
The audit committee met four times during the past financial year and as at 31 December 2021 consisted of the following people:
Mr. Eric Spiessens has the required independence and expertise in the field of auditing and bookkeeping.
The statutory auditor of the RREC attended two meetings of the audit committee.
The main tasks of the audit committee are as follows:
In the 2021 financial year, the following items in particular were discussed:
During the past financial year, the Chairman of the audit committee questioned the members about the functioning, efficiency and interaction with the board of directors. On the basis of his self-assessment, the audit committee decided that henceforth the items on the agenda that have already been discussed in detail in the audit committee will be presented in a more compact form to the board of directors, supplemented by findings, recommendations or points in need of attention from the audit committee.
Although Home Invest Belgium fulfils two of the three exclusion criteria laid down in Article 7:100, §4 BCCA, the board of directors has decided to establish a Nomination and Remuneration Committee whose task is to assist the board of directors with the composition of the board of directors and the executive management and its remuneration policy.
The nomination and remuneration committee met two times during the past financial year and consisted of the following people on 31 December 2021:
The nomination and remuneration committee is responsible in particular for:
During the 2021 financial year, the nomination and remuneration committee met primarily to discuss the following items:
The investment committee selects, analyses and prepares the investment and divestment dossiers as well as the conversion and renovation dossiers, and is responsible for following them up.
The investment committee met six times during the past financial year and as at 31 December 2021 consisted of the following people:
Bearing in mind the needs specific to follow up development and renovation work, the board of directors has set up a project committee. Previously, this role was fulfilled by the board of directors of Home Invest Belgium itself.
The project committee met four times in the past financial year:
The role of the committee is to follow up and monitor the renovation and development projects in terms of scheduling, planning, budget, quality and organisation of the construction work.
During the 2021 financial year, the committee mainly discussed the following items:
The board of directors meeting of 18 May 2021 approved the establishment of the IT steering committee. This steering committee meets on a monthly basis and guided the IT transition project (replacement of Axxerion software by the Adfinity financial package).
The members of this steering committee will receive a remuneration equal to the attendance fees for the committees within the board of directors. Ms. Christel Gijsbrechts chairs this steering committee.
The IT steering committee met six times in 2021


The board of directors is assisted by the executive management (within the meaning of Article 14 of the Belgian Act of 12 May 2014, as amended, with regard to regulated real estate companies).
The executive management team consists of:
The curriculum vitae of the members of the executive management team can be summarised as follows:
Please refer to that which is stated under "section 5.3. Brief presentation of the directors".
He has been part of the Home Invest Belgium executive management team since 3 December 2018.
Mr. Bruggeman obtained a master's degree in business engineering and a bachelor's degree in philosophy at the University of Antwerp. He also successfully completed the 3 levels of the CFA Programme (Chartered Financial Analyst). He has more than 10 years of experience in finance. He started his career at Bank Degroof and held the position of CFO at Qrf City Retail. He has been part of the Home Invest Belgium executive management team since 7 January 2019.
| Sven Janssens | Preben Bruggeman | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares held |
326 | 210 | |||
| Other mandates within Home Invest Belgium |
His mandates are described above |
Manager, Charlent 53 Freehold BV/SRL |


Head of Portfolio Management

Each year, the remuneration report is included in the annual financial report. It sets out the principles of the company's remuneration policy. Any significant deviation from the remuneration policy during the financial year and any changes made to this policy are included in the report. The remuneration policy takes the recommendations of the nomination and remuneration committee into account. It contains the information set out in Article 3:6 para. 3 BCCA and takes the recommendations of the Belgian Corporate Governance Code (2020 Code) into account). Each year, the remuneration report is assessed by the shareholders' meeting.
The non-executive directors are entitled to attendance fees for meetings of the board of directors and the various committees in accordance with the remuneration policy. In addition, they may enter expense notes for costs incurred during the performance of their mandates.
The shareholders' meeting of 7 May 2019 has retained the following amounts as attendance fees:
• A fixed annual fee of € 5,000 per director (to be paid in each case after the shareholders' meeting) and
The members of executive management attending these meetings do not receive these attendance fees.
| Investment | Nomination and | Fixed | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Board of directors |
Investment committee |
committee visits |
Audit committee |
Project committee |
remuneration comittee |
IT Steerco |
annual remuneration |
Total |
| Aurousseau Wim | 4,000 € | 0 € | 0 € | 1,500 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 5,000 € | 10,500 € |
| Bostoen Hélène | 7,000 € | 4,500 € | 1,500 € | 0 € | 3,000 € | 0 € | 0 € | 5,000 € | 21,000 € |
| Philip De Greve | 6,000 € | 2,250 € | 1,500 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 5,000 € | 14,750 € |
| Denys Suzy | 5,000 € | 2,250 € | 750 € | 0 € | 0 € | 1,500 € | 0 € | 5,000 € | 15,250 € |
| Gijsbrechts Christel | 7,000 € | 0 € | 0 € | 3,000 € | 0 € | 0 € | 6,000 € | 5,000 € | 21,000 € |
| Spiessens Eric | 10,500 € | 0 € | 0 € | 4,000 € | 0 € | 1,500 € | 0 € | 5,000 € | 21,000 € |
| Van Overstraeten Johan | 7,000 € | 6,000 € | 3,000 € | 0 € | 4,000 € | 0 € | 4,500 € | 5,000 € | 29,500 € |
| Van Overstraeten Liévin | 14,000 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 2,000 € | 0 € | 5,000 € | 21,000 € |
| Verheulpen Alain | 0 € | N/A | N/A | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € |
| TOTAL | 60,500 € | 15,000 € | 6,750 € | 8,500 € | 7,000 € | 5,000 € | 10,500 € | 40,000 € | 153,250 € |
In accordance with the remuneration policy, the remuneration of the non-executive directors is only a fixed remuneration; they do not receive a variable remuneration, special remuneration or pension promise.
This remuneration is based on the principle of a fair basic remuneration, taking into account the weight of the position, the knowledge required, supplemented by a capped variable remuneration based on performance compared with the agreed performance targets.
The variable remuneration is determined according to objectively measurable performance criteria laid down by the board of directors upon advice of the nomination and remuneration committee at the start of each financial year.
Upon advice of the nomination and remuneration committee the board of directors assesses the extent to which the evaluation criteria are met at the start of the following financial year, taking into account the annual accounts of the past financial year.
On 12 October 2018, an agreement for independent cooperation was concluded between Home Invest Belgium and Mr. Sven Janssens. This agreement provides for an annual basic remuneration of € 300,000, payable in monthly instalments, as well as a variable remuneration ranging from 0% to 20% of the annual basic remuneration for the relevant financial year.
His variable remuneration is determined based upon criteria established a priori by the board of directors, and at the latest by 15 March each year.
Mr. Janssens' agreement provides for the right to a mobile phone, portable computer, reimbursement of the subscription costs, the communication costs and the costs of the internet connection as well as costs incurred on behalf of the company.
Contractual provisions on termination and severance payments: the agreement concluded between Mr. Janssens and Home Invest Belgium provides that in the event of rescission of the agreement at the initiative of the company, it must observe a notice period of three months during the first year of the fulfilment of the agreement, four and a half months during the second year of the fulfilment of the agreement and six months thereafter. The company may, if it deems fit, replace this notice period (in full or in part) by payment of compensation in lieu of notice, the amount of which is calculated on the basis of the initial fixed remuneration, including indexation, for a period corresponding to the notice period or the remainder thereof. These contractual provisions are in line with the Belgian Corporate Governance Code.
On 21 November 2018, an agreement for independent cooperation was concluded between Home Invest Belgium and Mr. Preben Bruggeman. This agreement provides for an annual basic remuneration, payable in monthly instalments, as well as a variable remuneration ranging from 0% up to 20% of the annual basic remuneration for the relevant financial year.
The performance criteria determining the calculation of the annual variable remuneration contribute to realising the business strategy and the associated annual targets.
Mr. Bruggeman' agreement provides for the right to a mobile phone, portable computer, reimbursement of the subscription costs, the communication costs and the costs of the internet connection as well as costs incurred on behalf of the company.
Contractual provisions on termination and severance payments: the agreement concluded between Mr. Bruggeman and Home Invest Belgium provides that in the event of rescission of the agreement at the initiative of the company, it must observe a notice period of two months during the first year of the fulfilment of the agreement, three months during the second year of the fulfilment of the agreement and four months thereafter. The company may, if it deems fit, replace this notice period (in full or in part) by payment of compensation in lieu of notice, the amount of which is calculated on the basis of the initial fixed remuneration, including indexation, for a period corresponding to the notice period or the remainder thereof. These contractual provisions are in line with the Belgian Corporate Governance Code.
| Total remuneration in 2021 |
|---|
| 1. Fixed remuneration |
2. Variable remuneration |
3. | 5. | 6. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name, position | Basic remune ration |
Director's fees |
Additional benefits |
One year variable |
Various years variable LTP |
Excep tional items |
4. Pension cost |
Total remune ration |
Ratio fixed /variable remune ration |
| Sven Janssens Managing director - Chief Executive Officer |
€ 306,585 | – | – | € 55,185 | € 88,901 | – | – | € 450,671 | Fixed: 68% Variable: 32% |
| Other members of the executive management |
€ 210,000 | – | – | € 37,800 | € 60,894 | – | – | € 308,694 | Fixed: 68% Variable: 32% |
The members of executive management are eligible for a long term incentive plan (LTIP) that is paid in shares. The amounts that those involved can earn are capped. Exceeding the objectives does not result in an additional bonus. Maximum annual fixed remuneration, Maximum annual LTIP remuneration
| to be paid out in cash | to be paid out in shares upon assessment period of 3 years | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | 20% of the basic remuneration | 66.67% of the indexed basic remuneration |
| CFO | 20% of the basic remuneration | 66.67% of the indexed basic remuneration |
After an analysis by the audit committee of the accounting and financial data that form the basis for verifying the achievement of performance targets, the nomination and remuneration committee carried out an assessment of the achievement of the objectives of executive management. In its meeting of 5 February 2022 and on the recommendation of the nomination and remuneration committee, the board of directors has set the total percentage of realisation of the variable remuneration at 90% of the maximum, and the long term incentive remuneration at 87% of the maximum.
| Comments on the 2021 performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance criteria | Relative weight in the variable remuneration |
Sven Janssens a) Measured performance b) Corresp. remuneration |
Other members of the executive management a) Measured performance b) Corresp. remuneration |
| Variable remuneration at 1 year | |||
| Global financial performance | 0%-100% | a) Measured performance: 90% |
a) Measured performance: 90% |
| Measured performance: | b) € 55,185 | b) € 37,800 | |
| Variable remuneration extended over various years – LTIP | |||
| EPRA NAV | 0%-30% | a) 30% b) € 30,655 |
a) 30% b) € 20,998 |
| EPRA EPS | 0%-20% | a) 10%% b) € 10,218 |
a) 10% b) € 6,999 |
| Operational margin | 0%-20% | a) 20% b) € 20,437 |
a) 20% b) € 13,999 |
| Processes | 0%-30% | a) 27% b) € 27,590 |
a) 27% b) € 18,898 |
| Total variable remuneration extended over various years - LTIP |
87% | € 88,901 | € 60,894 |
No changes are foreseen in 2022 with regard to the remuneration structure for the members of the board of directors and committees.
Fixed remuneration executive management
The fixed remuneration for executive management for the 2022 financial year will be € 543,485.
Variable remuneration executive management The payment of the variable remuneration for executive management for financial year 2022 is subject to objectives and qualitative and quantitative criteria that are determined by the board of directors, after recommendations by the nomination and remuneration committee. The variable remuneration for executive management will not exceed € 108,697 in 2022.
| in € | Fixed remuneration |
Maximum variable remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | € 322,549 | € 64,510 |
| Other members of executive management |
€ 220,935 | € 44,187 |
| TOTAL | € 543,485 | € 108,697 |
Executive management receives 90% of its fixed remuneration monthly in cash and 10% yearly in the form of shares. The shares are allocated to executive management on the first Friday of April in the following year. The awarding price of the shares corresponds to the last known closing price (in principle the closing price on the first Thursday of April), multiplied by a factor of 100/120th or at a discount of 16,67%.
Taking into account realisation of the strategy and the long-term objectives of the company, Home Invest Belgium has, within the framework of the global remuneration structure for executive management, in addition to the monthly fixed remuneration and the annual variable remuneration (Short Term Incentive aimed at achieving short term targets that is paid out in cash), also a Long Term Incentive Plan set up based on long term targets of the company.
The objectives are set every three years by the board of directors on the recommendation of the nomination and remuneration committee. Performance for a particular year is assessed when the annual results are determined by the board of directors in February of the following year.
The remuneration for a specific year is determined and communicated to executive management by 31 March of the following year at the latest.
The pay-out of the LTIP will be in shares. The calculation of the number of shares paid to the beneficiaries of the LTIP is done annually on the first Friday of April in the year following the performance year.
The grant price of the shares corresponds to the last known closing price (in principle the closing price on the first Thursday of April of the following year), at a discount of 16,67% for the part of the fixed remuneration that is payable in shares and 5% for the balance.
The payment of the balance of the shares will only take place on the first Friday of April of year T+3, insofar as the beneficiary is still part of the executive management of Home Invest Belgium at that time.
The annual remuneration under the LTIP is limited to a maximum of 33.33% of the gross fixed annual indexed base remuneration in year T.
Provided that certain objectives are achieved over the full 3-year period, the annual remuneration awarded under the LTIP can increase by a multiplier of a maximum of 2x.
The part of the fixed remuneration that is payable in shares will be deducted from the payment under the LTIP in the year T+ 3.
| Remuneration in performance shares | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information with respect to the reported financial year |
||||||||||
| Name, Position | Main provisions of the share plan | Opening balance sheet |
In the course of the year |
Closing balance sheet |
||||||
| (a) Number of shares offered |
(a) Number of acquired shares |
Offered and non |
||||||||
| Identifi cation of the plan |
Perfor mance period |
Date of the offer |
Date of the acquisition |
End of the reference period |
Shares at the start of the year |
(b) Value of shares at the time of the offer |
(b) Value of shares at the time of the acquisition |
acquired shares at the end of the year |
||
| Sven Janssens CEO |
LTIP 2020 | 1/1/2020- 31/12/2022 |
1 April 2021 |
7 April 2023 |
31 December 2024 |
0 | (a) 726 (b) € 73,112 |
(a) 326 (b) € 30,463 |
400 | |
| Other members of executive management |
LTIP 2020 | 1/1/2020- 31/12/2022 |
1 April 2021 |
7 April 2023 |
31 December 2024 |
0 | (a) 468 (b) € 47,114 |
(a) 210 (b) € 19,361 |
258 |
The provisions relating to severance remuneration can be found in the remuneration policy. No severance remuneration was paid to the members of executive management in 2021.
The remuneration policy of the company does not contain any provisions with respect to any rights to reclaim variable remuneration.
For the financial year 2021, no deviations from the remuneration policy approved by the shareholders' meeting are allowed.
The fluctuations (positive or negative changes) in the remuneration of non-executive directors in other years can be explained by the difference in the number of meetings in the years concerned.
The company performance is reflected on the basis of the evolution of the EPRA NAV, the EPRA EPS and the operating margin.
The average wage was calculated on the basis of the sum of the monthly salaries, on a full-time basis.
| Total remuneration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 vs 2020 | 2020 vs 2019 | 2019 vs 2018 | 2018 vs 2017 | 2017 vs 2016 | |
| Sven Janssens | 6% | -11% | – | – | – |
| Other members of executive management |
6% | +1% | – | – | – |
| Liévin Van Overstraeten | +0% | +0% | -28% | +1% | +10% |
| Eric Spiessens | -26% | +27% | -5% | -10% | +19% |
| Johan Van Overstraeten | -3% | +47% | -3% | -14% | +25% |
| Wim Aurousseau | -34% | +14% | -19% | -22% | +58% |
| Suzy Denys | -29% | +100% | – | – | – |
| Christel Gijsbrechts | +18% | +54% | – | – | – |
| Hélène Bostoen | -24% | +112% | – | – | – |
| Philippe De Greve | – | – | – | – | – |
| Performance of the company | |||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| KPI | |||||
| EPRA NAV | 105.11 | 96.59 | 96.00 | 85.06 | 68.24 |
| EPRA EPS | 4.96 | 4.44 | 3.85 | 3.21 | 3.08 |
| Operationele marge | 71.87% | 67.42% | 63.72% | 64.42% | 61.30% |
| Average wage of employees on full-time basis | |||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
The Statutory Auditor of Home Invest Belgium is appointed by the annual shareholders' meeting subject to prior approval by the FSMA. Its tasks are as follows:
The annual shareholders' meeting of 7 May 2019 has appointed EY Bedrijfsrevisoren/Réviseurs d'Entreprises as statutory auditor of Home Invest Belgium, represented by Mr. Joeri Klaykens, for a term of three years.
+1% +5% +6% +7% -3%
The mandate of the statutory auditor will expire after the annual shareholders' meeting to be held in 2022.
| In €- Exclusive of VAT | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Remuneration of the Statutory Auditor for the financial year (statutory base) | |
| Remuneration for the performance of the Statutory Auditor's mandate | € 41,889 |
| Remuneration for exceptional performance or special assignments | |
| Other audit assignments | € 17,450 |
| Other assignments outside the audit assignments | € 2,100 |
| TOTAL | € 61,439 |
The additional fees for auditing the annual accounts of the subsidiaries for the 2021 financial year amounted to € 23,649 excl. VAT.
The statutory auditor has reviewed this financial report and has confirmed that the information
provided does not show any obvious inconsistencies with the information available to it in the context of its mandate. Its report is included in the chapter "Financial Statements".
The company has appointed two real estate experts for its real estate portfolio in Belgium and one for its real estate in The Netherlands, for the quarterly valuation of its portfolio and each time the company intends to issue shares, purchases or sells real estate or contributes to merges or demerges real estate companies with the RREC or when buildings are included in the consolidation scope of the RREC through other means.
Cushman & Wakefield (RLE Brussels: 0418.915.383), having its registered office at avenue des Arts 56, 1000 Brussels (Belgium), represented by Mr. Emeric Inghels, acts as independent real estate expert for the company for some of the properties located in Belgium. Its annual remuneration is calculated on the basis of the areas to be valued at a rate of € 0.35 per m² valued (excluding VAT).
In the course of the 2021 financial year, Cushman & Wakefield received a total of € 65,432 including VAT in fees.
CBRE Valuations Services BVBA/SPRL (RLE Brussels: 0859.928.556), having its registered office at avenue Lloyd George 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, represented by Mr. Pieter Paepen, acts as the company's independent real estate expert for the other properties located in Belgium. Its annual remuneration is calculated as follows:
| Surfaces to be valued | per valued m² (excl. of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tranche of 0 up to 125,000 m² | € 0.375 |
| Tranche of 125,001 up to 175,000 m² | € 0.325 |
| Trance of more than 175,001 m² | € 0.275 |
During the course of the 2021 financial year, CBRE Valuations Services BVBA/SPRL collected a total of € 27,816 including VAT in fees.
BNP Paribas Real Estate Hotels France, with registered office at Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad 167, 92867 Issy-les-Moulineaux (France), represented by Mrs. Blandine Trotot, acts as the company's independent real estate expert for the Port Zélande portfolio, consisting of 248 holiday homes and 40 apartments.
During the 2021 financial year, BNP Paribas Real Estate Hotels France received a total of € 10,043 excl. VAT in fees.
BNP Paribas Fortis NV/SA (RLE Brussels: 0403.199.702), located at 3 Montagne du Parc, 1000 Brussels, is the lead bank in charge of the financial services related to the shares of Home Invest Belgium (payment of dividends, subscription to capital increases, convening notice for shareholders' meetings).
The bank's remuneration is determined as follows (plus VAT):
| Dematerialised | 0.12% of the net value |
|---|---|
| securities | of the payable coupon |
| (excl. VAT) | (excl. VAT) |
| Bearer securities |
2% of the net value of the payable coupon + €0.10 per denomination (excl. of VAT) |
In the 2021 financial year, the total remuneration for BNP Paribas Fortis amounted to € 16,059 incl. VAT.
KBC Securities has been acting as liquidity provider for the Home Invest Belgium share since 20 October 2020 with the aim of promoting the tradability of the shares. Remuneration for the liquidity provider amounts to € 18,000 excl. VAT per year.
Home Invest Belgium is subject:
If an interest of a financial nature of a director is directly or indirectly in conflict with a decision or a transaction that falls within the powers of the board of directors, he/she/it must inform the other members of the board of directors of this before the Board deliberates, in application of Article 7:96 BCCA. The declaration and the reasons that prove this conflicting interest must be included in the minutes of the Board of Director's meeting which will have to decide. In addition, the statutory auditor must be informed, and the director concerned may not take part in the deliberations of the board of directors on the transactions or decisions concerned or vote on these matters. The relevant minutes are then included in the management report. The aforementioned Article 7:96 BCCA does, however, provide for certain exceptional cases, including in connection with usual transactions that take place at arm's length and against securities that usually apply on the market for such transactions.
Article 7:97 BCCA states that when a listed company considers a transaction with an affiliated company (barring a few exceptions), an ad-hoc committee should be set up, comprising three independent directors. This committee, assisted by an independent expert, should inform the board of directors of its reasoned opinion of the transaction under consideration. The board of directors can only take a decision once it has read this report. The statutory auditor should also give its opinion of the faithfulness of the data in the opinion from the committee and the report from the board of directors. The conclusion of the
committee, the extract of the minutes of the board of directors' meeting and the opinion of the statutory auditor are included in the management report.
Article 37 of the RREC Act (as amended from time to time) and Article 8 of the RREC Royal Decree (as amended from time to time) require public RRECs, among other things (barring certain exceptions) to inform the FSMA in advance of any transaction which the RREC is planning to carry out with an affiliated company, a company with which the RREC is affiliated through a holding, the other shareholders of a consolidated company, the directors or members of the executive management. The company must prove that the transaction under consideration is important for it and is in line with its strategy and that this is being carried out at arm's length. If the transaction concerns real estate, an independent surveyor should estimate the fair value of the property, which will then serve as the minimum price at which the property can be transferred or the maximum for which it may be purchased. The RREC must inform the public when the transaction is carried out and should clarify this information in its financial annual report.
The Home Invest Belgium Corporate Governance Charter provides for a confidentiality duty which the directors and executive management should apply. The directors and the members of the management team may not use information received for purposes other than the exercising of their mandate. They must personally protect confidentiality and may not disclose the information under any circumstances. This personal obligation also applies for representatives of a legal entity, director or member of the management team.
If the Company is about to conclude a transaction with a director or with a company with which he/she/ it is affiliated which does not fall under Article 7:96 BCCA (for example, because it is a usual transaction concluded at arm's length and with ordinary market guarantees), the company nevertheless deems it necessary that this director should inform the other directors of this before the deliberations of the board of directors and should refrain from taking part in the deliberations of the board of directors relating to this transaction and from taking part in the vote.
Finally, in the event of a conflict of interest involving the recognised real estate expert of the company in the context of an investment transaction, the company should call upon another recognised property expert for the valuation of the property in question until this property has, if appropriate, been integrated into the company's real estate portfolio.
The directors of Home Invest Belgium are appointed based on their relevant experience in real estate. It is therefore possible that they fulfil director's mandates in other real estate companies, so that it would not be inconceivable that a transaction may be presented to the board of directors in which a director could have a conflicting interest of a financial nature to that of the Home Invest Belgium as the transaction is carried out. In that case, the rules on the prevention of conflicts of interest should be stringently applied and the director should declare this before withdrawing from the deliberation and decision-making process.
The board of directors has drawn up a dealing code containing rules that must be followed by the directors and executive management, its staff and appointees who wish to trade in financial instruments issued by Home Invest Belgium.
The dealing code was drawn up in accordance with the applicable regulations and provides, among other things, for:
The Compliance Officer must supervise compliance with the relevant regulations in order to limit the risk of insider trading.
The following information constitutes explanations about elements that, in the event of a public takeover bid on the shares of Home Invest Belgium, may have consequences, as referred to in Article 34 of the Royal Decree of 14 November 2007:
Ankerrui, Antwerp

E P R A –
P E R F O R M A N C E
INDICATORS

Home Invest Belgium has received an "EPRA BPR Gold award" for its Annual Report 2021.
EPRA (the European Public Real Estate Association) is the voice of Europe's publicly traded real estate sector, representing more than 275 members and over € 670 billion in real estate assets. EPRA publishes recommendations for defining the main performance indicators applicable to listed realestate companies. These recommendations are included in the report entitled "EPRA Reporting:
Best Practices Recommendations Guidelines" ("EPRA Best Practices"). This report is available on the EPRA website (www.epra.com).
Home Invest Belgium participates to this move to standardise financial reporting with a view to improving the quality and the comparability of the information for investors.
| EPRA – performance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table | measures | Definitions EPRA | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 | |
| 1 | EPRA – Earnings | Earnings from operational activities. | (€/action) | 4.95 | 4.44 |
| 2 | EPRA – NRV | The aim of the metric is to reflect what would be needed to recreate the company through the investment markets based on its current capital and financing structure, including relating costs such as real estate transfer taxes. |
(€/action) | 111.76 | 101.62 |
| EPRA – NTA | This is the NAV adjusted to include properties and other investments at their fair value and exclude certain line items that are not expected to take shape in a business model with investment properties over the long term. |
(€/action) | 104.96 | 96.50 | |
| EPRA – NDV | The EPRA Net Disposal Value provides the reader with a scenario of the disposal of the company's assets resulting in the settlement of deferred taxes and the liquidation of debt and financial instruments. |
(€/action) | 103.65 | 93.26 | |
| 3 | EPRA – NIY | Annualised rental income based on the cash rents passing at the balance sheet date, less non-recoverable property operating expenses, divided by the market value of the property, increased with estimated purchasers costs. |
3.51% | 3.56% | |
| EPRA – Topped-up NIY |
The EPRA NIY in respect of the expiration of rent-free periods (or other unexpired lease incentives such as discounted rent periods and step rents). |
3.51% | 3.56% | ||
| 4 | EPRA – Vacancy rate | Estimated Market Rental Value (ERV) of vacant space divided by ERV of the whole portfolio. |
7.75% | 10.34% | |
| 5 | EPRA – Cost ratio (including direct vacancy costs) |
Administrative & operating costs (including costs of direct vacancy) divided by gross rental income. |
19.48% | 23.56% | |
| EPRA – Cost ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs) |
Administrative & operating costs (excluding costs of direct vacancy) divided by gross rental income. |
18.67% | 23.34% |
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFRS EARNINGS (group shareholders) | 48,866 | 18,887 | |
| (i) | Changes in the value of investment properties | -26,546 | -6,590 |
| (ii) | Profit or losses on the disposal of investment properties | -431 | -1,135 |
| (vi) | Changes in fair value of financial instruments | -4,258 | 3,893 |
| (viii) | Deferred taxes in respect of EPRA adjustments | -637 | 576 |
| (ix) | EPRA adjustments related to joint ventures | -711 | -1,026 |
| EPRA earnings | 16,283 | 14,604 | |
| Weighted average number of shares | 3,288,547 | 3,288,146 | |
| EPRA earnings per share (in EUR) | 4.95 | 4.44 |
| 31/12/2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € k) | EPRA NTA | EPRA NRV | EPRA NDV | |
| IFRS NAV (shareholders group ) | 342,950 | 342,950 | 342,950 | |
| (v) | Deferred tax in relation to fair value gains of investment properties | 1,634 | 1,634 | |
| (vi) | Fair value of financial instruments | 890 | 890 | |
| (viii.b) | Intangible fixed assets | -493 | ||
| (x) | Fair value of fixed interest rate debt | -2,264 | ||
| (xi) | Real estate transfer tax | 21,834 | ||
| NAV | 344,981 | 367,317 | 340,686 | |
| Number of shares | 3,286,786 | 3,286,786 | 3,286,786 | |
| NAV per share (in EUR) | 104.96 | 111.76 | 103.65 |
| 31/12/2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € k) | EPRA NTA | EPRA NRV | EPRA NDV | |
| IFRS NAV (shareholders group ) | 310,173 | 310,173 | 310,173 | |
| (v) | Deferred tax in relation to fair value gains of investment properties | 2,268 | 2,268 | |
| (vi) | Fair value of financial instruments | 5,148 | 5,148 | |
| (viii.b) | Intangible fixed assets | -288 | ||
| (x) | Fair value of fixed interest rate debt | -3,513 | ||
| (xi) | Real estate transfer tax | 16,557 | ||
| NAV | 317,302 | 334,147 | 306,661 | |
| Number of shares | 3,288,146 | 3,288,146 | 3,288,146 | |
| NAV per share (in EUR) | 96.50 | 101.62 | 93.26 |
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment properties | 702,234 | 623,883 |
| Assets held for sale | 0 | |
| Development projects | 42,421 | -30,991 |
| Estimated transaction costs hypothetical disposal of investment properties | 20,998 | 14,904 |
| Investment value of property portfolio available for rent | 680,812 | 607,796 |
| Annualised gross rental incomes | 28,674 | 26,746 |
| Property costs | 4,759 | 5,093 |
| Annualised net rental incomes | 23,915 | 21,653 |
| National rent expiration of rent free periods | 0 | 0 |
| Topped-up net annualised rent | 23,915 | 21,653 |
| EPRA NIY | 3.51% | 3.56% |
| EPRA "topped-up" NIY | 3.51% | 3.56% |
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated rental value of vacant space | 2,466 | 3,038 |
| Estimated rental value of whole portfolio | 31,837 | 29,382 |
| EPRA vacancy rate | 7.7% | 10.34% |
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. | Operating expense line per IFRS income statement | 5,894 | 6,622 |
| IV. | Other operating income/recharges intended to cover overhead expenses less any related profit |
0 | 0 |
| Exclude (if part of above): | |||
| VI. | Investment properties depreciation | -307 | -321 |
| EPRA costs (including direct vacancy costs) | 5,586 | 6,301 | |
| IX. | Direct vacancy costs | -231 | -58 |
| EPRA costs (excluding direct vacancy costs) | 5,355 | 6,243 | |
| X. | Gross rental income less ground rent costs | 28,674 | 26,746 |
| Gross rental income | 28,674 | 26,746 | |
| EPRA cost ratio (including direct vacancy costs) | 19.48% | 23.56% | |
| EPRA cost ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs) | 23.34% |
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | Acquisitions | 41,452 | 8,737 |
| (ii) | Development | 10,443 | 14,880 |
| (iii) | Investment properties | 9,362 | 4,956 |
| Incremental lettable space | 0 | 0 | |
| No incremental lettable space | 9,362 | 4,956 | |
| TOTAL | 61,258 | 28,573 |
The Fairview, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
F I N A N C I A L
STATEMENTS
| Consolidated financial statements 134 | |
|---|---|
| Notes to the consolidated financial | |
| statements 140 | |
| Statutory annual accounts 168 | |
| Statutory auditor's report 174 |
| (in k €) | Toelichting | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Rental income | 5 | 27,535 | 26,568 |
| III. Rental-related expenses | 5 | -332 | -341 |
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 27,202 | 26,227 | |
| IV. Recovery of property charges | 6 | 225 | 184 |
| V. Recovery of charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties |
6 | 1,395 | 1,086 |
| VII. Charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties | 6 | -3,480 | -3,233 |
| VIII. Other incomes and expenses related to letting | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 25,342 | 24,264 | |
| IX. Technical costs | 7 | -861 | -997 |
| X. Commercial costs | 8 | -580 | -623 |
| XI. Taxes and charges on unlet properties | 9 | -231 | -58 |
| XII. Property management costs | 9 | -1,677 | -1,981 |
| XIII. Other property costs | 0 | 0 | |
| Property Costs | -3,349 | -3,658 | |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 21,993 | 20,606 | |
| XIV. General corporate expenses | 10 | -2,545 | -2,964 |
| XV. Other operating incomes and expenses | 10 | 103 | 41 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 19,552 | 17,683 | |
| XVI. Result sale investment properties | 11 | 431 | 1,135 |
| XVIII. Changes in fair value of investment properties | 11 | 26,546 | 6,590 |
| XIX. Other portfolio result | 11 | 637 | -576 |
| PORTFOLIO RESULT | 27,614 | 7,149 | |
| OPERATING RESULT | 47,166 | 24,832 | |
| XX. Financial income | 12 | 51 | 52 |
| XXI. Net interest charges | 13 | -4,542 | -4,248 |
| XXII. Other financial charges | 14 | -92 | -58 |
| XXIII. Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 15 | 4,258 | -3,893 |
| Financial result | -325 | -8,147 | |
| XXIV. Share in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures | 2,245 | 2,466 | |
| PRE-TAX RESULT | 49,086 | 19,150 | |
| XXIV. Corporation tax | 16 | -221 | -263 |
| XXV. Exit tax | 0 | 0 | |
| TAXES | -221 | -263 | |
| NET RESULT | 48,866 | 18,887 | |
| OTHER ELEMENTS FROM THE GLOBAL RESULT | 0 | 0 | |
| GLOBAL RESULT | 48,866 | 18,887 | |
| NET RESULT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PARENT COMPANY | 48,866 | 18,887 | |
| Exclusive portfolio result | -27,614 | -7,149 | |
| Exclusive changes in the real value of the financial assets | -4,258 | 3,893 | |
| Exclusive non EPRA earnings in the share of the result of associates and joint ventures |
-711 | -1,026 | |
| EPRA EARNINGS | 16,283 | 14,604 | |
| Average number of shares1 | 3,288,547 | 3,288,146 | |
| NET RESULT PER SHARE | 14.86 | 5.74 | |
| EPRA EARNINGS PER SHARE | 4.95 | 4.44 |
1 The number of shares at closing date is calculated excluding the 11,712 treasury shares held by the company.
| ASSETS | Toelichting | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Non-current assets | 728,389 | 647,274 | |
| B. Intangible assets | 17 | 493 | 288 |
| C. Investment properties | 18 | 702,234 | 623,883 |
| D. Other tangible assets | 19 | 394 | 607 |
| E. Non-current financial assets | 25 | 1,825 | 473 |
| F. Lease receivables | 20 | 209 | 272 |
| I. Shareholding in associated companies and joint-ventures | 21 | 23,234 | 21,750 |
| II. Current assets | 8,623 | 6,635 | |
| C. Lease receivables | 20 | 64 | 61 |
| D. Trade receivables | 22 | 2,858 | 2,328 |
| E. Tax receivables and other current assets | 22 | 1,072 | 441 |
| F. Cash and cash equivalents | 23 | 4,186 | 3,328 |
| G. Deferred charges and accrued income | 24 | 443 | 477 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 737,012 | 653,909 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 342,950 | 310,173 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 342,950 | 310,173 | |
| A. Capital | 28 | 87,999 | 87,999 |
| B. Share premium account | 28 | 24,903 | 24,903 |
| C. Reserves | 28 | 195,159 | 192,359 |
| D. Net result of the financial year | 28 | 34,889 | 4,912 |
| II. MINORITY INTERESTS | 0 | 0 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| I. Non-current liabilities | 347,147 | 305,175 | |
| A. Provisions | 0 | 0 | |
| B. Non-current financial debts | 25 | 341,657 | 296,862 |
| a Financial Debts | 252,859 | 247,832 | |
| b. Financial Leasing | 56 | 167 | |
| c. Others | 88,742 | 48,863 | |
| C. Other non-current financial liabilities | 25 | 2,655 | 5,473 |
| F. Deferred taxtes – obligations | 27 | 2,835 | 2,840 |
| a. Exit tax | 1,201 | 572 | |
| b. Others | 1,634 | 2,268 | |
| II. Current liabilities | 46,915 | 38,560 | |
| B. Current financial debts | 25 | 40,649 | 30,654 |
| a. Financial Debts | 0 | 0 | |
| b. Financial Leasing | 110 | 110 | |
| c. Others | 40,540 | 30,545 | |
| C. Other current financial liabilities | 25 | 60 | 0 |
| D. Trade debts and other current debts | 26 | 3,495 | 5,456 |
| b. Others | 3,495 | 5,456 | |
| E. Other current liabilities | 128 | 184 | |
| F. Accrued charges and deferred income | 24 | 2,582 | 2,266 |
| LIABILITIES | 394,062 | 343,735 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 737,012 | 653,909 |
| (in k €) | Capital | Capital increase expenses |
Share Premium |
Legal reserve |
Reserve for the balance of changes in fair value of investment properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2019 | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 185,438 |
| Allocation of income 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,825 |
| Compared to operating income | |||||
| Var. of deferred taxes | 124 | ||||
| Changes in R. W. of real estate | 17,831 | ||||
| Changes in R. W. of hedges | 870 | ||||
| Dividends financial year 2018 (balance paid in May 2019) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paid dividend (relating to financial year 2018) | |||||
| Paid interim dividend financial year 2018 (paid in December 2018) |
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| Changes resulting from the sale of buildings | -6,278 | ||||
| Result of the financial year 2020 | |||||
| Dividend 2020 (interim dividend paid in December 2020) | |||||
| Merger of subsidiaries | |||||
| Other increases (decreases) | 0 | ||||
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2020 | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 197,986 |
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2020 | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 197,986 |
| Allocation of income 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,627 |
| Compared to operating income | |||||
| Var. of deferred taxes | |||||
| Changes in R. W. of real estate | 8,627 | ||||
| Changes in R. W. of hedges | |||||
| Dividends financial year 2020 | |||||
| (balance paid in May 2021) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paid dividend (relating to financial year 2020) | |||||
| Paid interim dividend financial year 2020 (paid in December 2020) |
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| -5,997 | |||||
| Changes resulting from the sale of buildings | |||||
| Result of the financial year 2021 | |||||
| Dividend 2021 (interim dividend paid in December 2021) | |||||
| Acquisition/sale of own shares | |||||
| Share-based payments | |||||
| Merger of subsidiaries | |||||
| Other increases (decreases) |
Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of hedgesreserve for treasury shares (IFRS applicable)
Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of hedgesreserve for treasury shares (IFRS not applicable)
BALANCE AT 31/12/2021 88,949 -950 24,903 99 200,615 -15,808 0 -5,962 -2,268 -886 388 1,259 17,721 34,889 342,950
| Reserve from estimated transfer costs and rights |
Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of hedgesreserve for treasury shares (IFRS applicable) |
Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of hedgesreserve for treasury shares (IFRS not applicable) |
Reserve for latent taxes |
Reserve for treasury shares |
Share based payment reserve |
Other reserves |
Result carried forward from previous financial years |
Net resutl of the financial year |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -48,738 | -9,667 | -1,031 | -687 | 0 | 1,259 | 26,143 | 43,899 | 309,618 | |
| 0 | 30,642 | 4,614 | -661 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -13,878 | -43,899 | -4,357 | |
| -4,311 | 4,311 | 0 | ||||||||
| -661 | 537 | 0 | ||||||||
| 30,642 | -48,473 | 0 | ||||||||
| 4,614 | -9,568 | 4,083 | 0 | |||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,357 | -4,357 | |
| -15,948 | -15,948 | |||||||||
| 11,591 | 11,591 | |||||||||
| 2,450 | 3,829 | |||||||||
| 18,887 | 18,887 | |||||||||
| -13,975 | -13,975 | |||||||||
| 0 | ||||||||||
| 0 | -15,646 | -5,053 | -1,692 | -687 | 0 | 1,259 | 16,093 | 4,912 | 310,173 | |
| 0 | -15,646 | -5,053 | -1,692 | -687 | 0 | 1,259 | 16,093 | 4,912 | 310,173 | |
| 0 | -978 | -908 | -576 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3,554 | -4,912 | -2,302 | |
| -3,554 | 3,554 | |||||||||
| -576 | 576 | |||||||||
| -978 | -7,649 | |||||||||
| -908 | 908 | |||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,302 | -2,302 | |
| -16,276 | -16,276 | |||||||||
| 13,975 | 13,975 | |||||||||
| 816 | 5,181 | |||||||||
| 48,866 | 48,866 | |||||||||
| -13,977 | -13,977 | |||||||||
| -230 | 0 | -230 |
Share-based payments 31 388 420 Merger of subsidiaries 0 Other increases (decreases) 0
| 17,721 34,889 342,950 |
1,259 | 388 | -886 | -2,268 | -5,962 | 0 | -15,808 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 3,328 | 4,201 |
| 1. Cash flow from operating activities | 18,485 | 16,988 |
| Result for the financial year | 48,866 | 18,887 |
| Result for the financial year before interest and taxes | 47,166 | 24,832 |
| Interest received | 51 | 52 |
| Interest paid | -4,633 | -4,306 |
| Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 4,258 | -3,893 |
| Share in the profit of associates and joint ventures | 2,245 | 2,466 |
| Taxes | -221 | -263 |
| Adjustment of profit for non-cash transactions | -28,226 | -17 |
| Depreciation and impairments | 198 | 212 |
| - Depreciation and impairments on non-current assets | 198 | 212 |
| Other non-monetary elements | -32,484 | -3,291 |
| Depreciation of previously capitalised financing costs | 66 | 46 |
| - Changes in fair value of investment properties (+/-) | -26,546 | -6,590 |
| Changes in the fair value of financial assets | -1,484 | -1,421 |
| - Changes in fair value of financial instruments (+/-) | -4,938 | 4,469 |
| Exit tax movements | 0 | 205 |
| Other non-cash movements | 418 | 0 |
| Gain on realization of assets | -430 | -1,135 |
| - Capital gains realized on the sale of non-current assets | -430 | -1,135 |
| Recovery of expenses and financial products | 4,491 | 4,197 |
| Change in working capital needs | -2,155 | -1,882 |
| Movements in asset items: | -1,130 | -1,732 |
| - Current financial assets | -3 | -0 |
| - Trade receivables | -530 | -1,318 |
| - Tax receivables and other short-term assets | -632 | 23 |
| - Deffered charges and accrued income | 34 | -437 |
| Movements of liabilities items : | -1,025 | -149 |
| - Trade and other current debts | -1,961 | -377 |
| - Other current liabilities | -55 | 29 |
| - Accrued charges and deferred income | 316 | 198 |
| - Provisions | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred taxes – obligations | 675 | 0 |
| 2. Cash flow from investment activities | -51,462 | -3,739 |
| Investment properties – capitalized investments | -19,806 | -19,837 |
| Investment properties – new acquisitions | -41,452 | -5,835 |
| Sales of investment properties | 9,884 | 22,010 |
| Development projects | 0 | 0 |
| Other intangible assets | -293 | -0 |
| Other tangible assets | -7 | -141 |
| Non-current financial assets | 148 | 6 |
| Receivables leasing | 64 | 58 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 0 | 0 |
| 3. Cash flow from financing activities | 33,836 | -14,122 |
| Increase (+)/Decrease (-) bank debts | 55,000 | 11,638 |
| Increase (+)/Decrease (-) financial debts | -5 | 44 |
| -230 | 0 | |
| Other long-term financial debts | 0 | -3,102 |
| Interest received | 51 | 52 |
| Interest paid | -4,542 | -4,247 |
| Paid financial charges | -160 | -175 |
| Dividend of the previous financial year | -2,302 | -4,357 |
| Interim dividend | -13,977 | -13,975 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 4,186 | 3,328 |
| Note 1: | GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY | 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Note 2: | MAIN ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 140 |
| Note 3: | Note 3. ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND MAIN SOURCES OF UNCERTAINTY | 147 |
| Note 4: | SEGMENTED INFORMATION (CONSOLIDATED) | 148 |
| Note 5: | RENTAL INCOMES AND CHARGES | 152 |
| Note 6: | PROPERTY RESULT | 152 |
| Note 7: | TECHNICAL EXPENSES | 152 |
| Note 8: | COMMERCIAL EXPENSES | 153 |
| Note 9: | EXPENSES AND TAXES ON NON-LEASED GOODS – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COSTS – OTHER PROPERTY COSTS |
153 |
| Note 10: GENERAL COMPANY EXPENSES | 153 | |
| Note 11: | RESULT SALE OF INVESTMENT PROPERTIES – VARIATIONS IN FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENT PROPERTIES – OTHER PORTFOLIO RESULT |
153 |
| Note 12: | FINANCIAL INCOME | 154 |
| Note 13: | NET INTEREST EXPENSES | 154 |
| Note 14: OTHER FINANCIAL EXPENSES | 154 | |
| Note 15: VARIATIONS IN THE FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES – PARTICIPATION IN THE RESULT OF COMPANIES AND JOINT VENTURES |
155 | |
| Note 16: TAXATION OF THE RETURNS | 155 | |
| Note 17: | INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 155 |
| Note 18: INVESTMENT PROPERTIES | 156 | |
| Note 19: OTHER TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | 157 | |
| Note 20: FINANCIAL LEASING LIABILITIES | 158 | |
| Note 21: | HOLDINGS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES AND JOINT VENTURES | 158 |
| Note 22: RECEIVABLES | 159 | |
| Note 23: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 159 | |
| Note 24: ACCRUED CHARGES AND DEFERRED INCOME | 159 | |
| Note 25: FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | 160 | |
| Note 26: COMMERCIAL DEBTS AND OTHER SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | 163 | |
| Note 27: DEFERRED TAXES | 163 | |
| Note 28: CAPITAL, SHARE PREMIUMS AND RESERVES | 163 | |
| Note 29: DEBT RATIO | 164 | |
| Note 30: SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION 165 | ||
| Note 31: | RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS IN RELATION TO THE INCOME STATEMENT | 166 |
| Note 32: OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS | 166 | |
| Note 33: STAFF | 167 | |
| Note 34: REMUNERATION STATUTORY AUDITOR | 167 |
Home Invest Belgium NV/SA is a RREC. It was incorporated in the form of a public limited liability company ("naamloze vennootschap"/"société anonyme", abbreviated to "NV/SA") organised and existing under the laws of Belgium. Its registered office is located at boulevard de la Woluwe 46/11, 1200 Brussels, Belgium. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels. The consolidated annual accounts comprise Home Invest Belgium and its consolidated companies: BV/SRL Charlent 53 Freehold, NV/SA BE Real Estate, NV/SA The Ostrov, NV/SA The Dox 1 and NV Home Invest Netherlands.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the European Union. In accordance with Article 11 of the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 with regard to the bookkeeping, annual accounts and consolidated annual accounts of the RREC, Home Invest Belgium has made use of the option to draw up its annual accounts in accordance with IFRS standards.
The company drew up its opening IFRS balance sheet on 1 January 2006 (date of transition to IFRS). In accordance with IFRS 1 – First-time adoption of IFRS, the company decided not to restate acquisitions made prior to the IFRS transition date, in accordance with IFRS 3 – Business combinations.
The accounts are presented in euros, unless stated otherwise. They are prepared on a historical cost basis, with the exception of investment properties and certain financial instruments, which are assessed at their fair value. The accounting policies have been applied consistently for the financial years presented.
The consolidated annual accounts include the annual accounts of Home Invest Belgium and its consolidated companies.
Control exists when Home Invest Belgium holds, directly or indirectly, the power over the entity; is exposed or has rights to variable returns as a result of its involvement in that entity; has the ability to use its power over the entity to influence the amount of such returns.
The annual accounts of the consolidated companies which Home Invest Belgium controls are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition until the date of control.
The accounts of the consolidated companies are prepared for the same financial year as that of Home Invest Belgium, except for the company BE Real Estate NV/SA whose financial year ends on 30 June. Uniform IFRS valuation rules are applied to the subsidiaries concerned. All intra-group transactions, as well as unrealised intra-group profits and losses on transactions between group companies, are eliminated. Unrealised losses are eliminated unless the loss is extraordinary.
A joint venture is a collective settlement in which parties, which perform a joint audit, are entitled to the net assets of the settlement. The consolidated operating accounts include the share of the Group in the accounts of the joint ventures in accordance with the equity method. This share is calculated from the start date to the end date of the joint audit. The annual accounts of the jointly audited entities comprise the same accounting period as that of the Company.
Goodwill is the positive difference between the price of the business combination and the group's share in the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities of the acquired subsidiary, at the time of takeover. The price of the business combination consists of the acquisition price plus all directly attributable transaction costs.
Badwill is the negative difference between the price of the business combination and the group's share in the fair value of the acquired assets, and liabilities of the acquired subsidiary, at the time of takeover. This negative goodwill is immediately included in the acquirer's income statement.
The IFRS 3 standard – Business Combinations – governs the accounting treatment of Goodwill or Badwill and also refers to IAS 36 – Depreciation of assets – concerning the depreciation test to be carried out each year.
Intangible assets with durability are initially valued at their cost. After initial recognition, they are valued at their cost reduced by accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses.
Intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis, based on a best estimate of their duration of use. The duration of use and amortisation method of intangible assets are reviewed at least at the end of every financial year.
Investment properties available for rent are investments in real estate assets held for long-term rent and/or to increase the value of the capital.
Investment properties are initially recognised at cost, including transfer rights and non-deductible VAT (the "acquisition value"). Where buildings are acquired through mergers, demergers and contribution of a business segment, the taxes owed on the potential capital gains of the assets integrated in this way are included in the cost of the assets in question.
At the end of the first accounting period after their initial recognition, investment properties are valued at fair value.
The determination of the fair value happens in two steps.
In the first step, an independent external real estate expert quarterly values the investment property, including costs, registration duty and fees (i.e. in terms of their "investment" value).
The expert values properties on the basis of two methods: capitalisation of their estimated rental value and the Discounted Cash Flow valuation method (DCF-method).
The expert can decide to use one or the other method to value the real estate properties.
In the second step, in order to move from investment value to fair value, the expert keeps an estimated amount for the fees related to the transfer of the property from the estimated value of the real estate investment.
The investment value deducted by the fees related to the transfer of the property equals the fair value within the meaning of IFRS 13. In Belgium, the fair value is calculated as follows:
When Home Invest Belgium decides to dispose of a building from the Belgian portfolio under a specific transaction structure, the actual fees related to the transfer expected to apply to the transaction are deducted for the determination of the fair value, regardless of the global investment value off the building.
The tax related to the transfer of residential property amounts to 8% in the Netherlands.
Any gain or loss resulting from a change in fair value is recognised in the results statement under "XVIII. Changes in fair value of Investment Properties» in line «A. Positive Changes in fair value of Investment Properties" or "B. Negative Changes in fair value of Investment Properties".
The appropriation shall then be made in the own equity under heading C. Reserves – "b. Reserve of the balance of changes in the fair value of properties" and "c. Reserve for the estimated costs and transfer duties involved in the hypothetical disposal of investment properties (-)".
Building works which are the owner's responsibility are recognised in the accounts in three different ways, depending on the type of work in question:
The buildings where the costs are to be capitalised are identified according to the preceding criteria at the budget preparation stage.
The costs that can potentially be capitalised relate to materials, contracting works, technical studies, fees (architects, engineers, project management), VAT, taxes, internal costs and interest charges during the construction period.
At the moment of the sale of a real estate property, the gross sale price, minus the expenses related to the conclusion of these sales, is recognised in the income statement under the item "XVI.A. Net sales of investment properties", while the cancellation of the latest fair value recorded for the asset in question, can be found (negative) under the item "XVI.B. Book value
of sold properties". The difference between the two items is item "XVI. Result on the sale of investment properties".
The realised gain distributable to the shareholder is accounted for as the difference between the net sales price (minus the marketing costs) and the historical acquisition value, increased with later investments. Given that the capital gain realised in relation to the last fair value is already recognised in the income statement, it is necessary to cancel further the unrealised gains and transfer taxes previously recognised in the "balance of changes in the fair value of real estate properties" by reclassification in the allocation of profit or loss in distributable capital gains. This last operation is carried out the same financial year as the sale of the real estate asset.
These amounts are fully included in the Calculation Scheme for the amount referred to in Article 13 §1, paragraph 1 of the Belgian Act of 16 June 2014 and published below.
Real estate that is built or developed for future use as investment property is included under the 'Project Developments' subheading and assessed at their Fair Value in accordance with IAS 40.
After their initial entry, the projects are assessed at their Fair Value if the following criteria are met:
The Fair Value is based on the assessment of the Real Estate Expert (according to the standard methods and assumptions) and takes into account the expenses to be incurred during the overall completion of the project.
If the above conditions are not met, the project will remain valued at cost price. The cost price comprises all the costs related directly to the project development and any ensuing investment expenditures which are qualified as acquisition expenses (materials, contract works, technical studies, architect's fees, consultants, project management, legal advisors; insurance, VAT, taxes and allowable internal expenses).
If the duration of a project exceeds one year, the interest expenses that are directly attributed to the project development are also entered as assets as part of the cost price of the project development at an interest rate that reflects the average interest expense of Home Invest Belgium.
At the moment the works are completed the buildings are transferred from the 'Project Developments' heading to the 'Investment properties available for rent' heading.
Transaction fees related to acquisitions for commissions paid to real estate agents, fees to advisers and attributable internal costs are processed as follows:
Other tangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulate depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. The useful life and form of depreciation are reviewed at least at each year end.
The useful life is as follows for each asset category:
Letting expenses related to the letting of investment properties like commissions paid to real estate agents, marketing expenses and attributable internal costs are processed as follows:
• letting expenses in response to the letting of investment properties available for rent, which are not subject to a first commercialisation after acceptance, are booked in the income statement under section "X commercial costs";
• letting expenses in response to the letting of project developments or investment properties available for rent which are subject to a first commercialisation after acceptance, are activated on the project.
Commercial claims are valued at transaction price on initial recognition, if they do not comprise a significant finance component, as is the case for all such claims of Home Invest Belgium. Other financial assets are initially valued at fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset that is not valued at fair value through the income statement, transaction costs that can be directly attributed to the acquisition of the financial asset.
A financial asset is classified as current if the terms of the anticipated cash flows are less than a year.
All financial assets included will then be assessed at amortised cost or fair value, according to IFRS 9. More specifically:
• all equity investments are valued at fair value in the consolidated statement of the financial position, in which profit and loss are accounted for in the profit or loss with the understanding that if an equity investment is not kept for commercial purposes or is not accounted for as conditional payment by an acquirer in a business combination, on first recognition the irrevocable decision can be made to value the investment at FVTOCI with dividend revenue included in profit or loss.
In the case of instruments listed on an active market, the fair value conforms to the market price (level 1). In the case of instruments not listed on an active market, the fair value is set using valuation techniques, including recent transactions between relevant, well-informed and independent parties willing to enter a transaction or transactions with instruments which are largely similar (level 2); or using discounted cash flow analyses, including assumptions which are largely consistent with observable market data (level 3). In some situations, the cost of an equity instrument can form a suitable estimate of the fair value. This may be the case if there is not sufficient recent information available in order to determine the fair value or if there is a wide range of possible valuations at fair value and the cost represents the best estimate of the fair value within that range.
The impairment loss of a financial asset that is valued at amortised cost is calculated on the basis of the anticipated loss model. The respective risks of a default are used as weighing factors in representing the weighted average.
For commercial claims and financial lease claims which do not comprise a considerable financial component (i.e. almost all commercial claims), the provision for losses is valued at an amount equal to the expected credit losses during the term. These are the anticipated credit losses arising from any defaults throughout the expected lifespan of these claims, on the basis of a provision matrix that takes into account historical information on defaults, adapted for future information.
Impairment losses are included in the consolidated income statement, with the exception of debt instruments included at fair value in other elements of the overall result. In that case, the provision is accounted for in other elements of the overall result.
Financial liabilities are booked at amortised cost.
A derivative financial instrument is a financial instrument or other contract that comes under the scope of IFRS 9 and possesses the following three characteristics:
Home Invest Belgium uses financial derivatives to cover its exposure to the risk of interest rate changes in the context of the financing of its activities. Derivative financial instruments are initially assessed at fair value at the moment of entering the derivative contract and are revalued following initial recognition at fair value at the end of each financial year.
An investment property is considered as held for sale if it can be sold immediately and entirely (block sale) in its present state and such a sale is highly likely.
An investment property held for sale is valued in the same way as any other investment property.
The sale (unit by unit) of a building takes place over a number of years. Taking into account that the real estate expert values a property as a whole (and not unit by unit), this means that its entry under this heading is random and can mislead the reader in relation to the applicable strategy. Therefore, Home Invest Belgium has decided that these sales will not be entered under the heading of investment properties in ownership intended for sale from the 2017 financial year.
'Cash and Cash equivalents' consists of cash and current accounts. Cash equivalents are short term and highly liquid investments, which can be easily convertible into a known cash amount, have a maturity of no more than three months, and present no major risk of change in value.
These items are recognised in the balance sheet at nominal value or cost.
Ordinary shares are recognised in shareholders' equity. Costs directly linked to the issue of new shares or options are recognised in shareholders' equity, net of tax, as a deduction from the amount collected.
Treasury shares repurchased are presented at purchase price and deducted from shareholders' equity. A sale or cancellation of repurchased shares does not affect the income statement; gains and losses on treasury shares are recognised directly in shareholders' equity.
Dividends are recognised as liabilities only when approved by the Shareholders' Meeting. Any interim dividend is recorded as a liability as soon as the board of directors has taken the decision to proceed to pay such a dividend.
A provision is recognised in the balance sheet when:
Taxes on the earnings for the period consist of both current taxes and deferred taxes. They are recognised in the income statement, except when they relate to items recognised directly in shareholders' equity. In this case, they too are recognised in shareholders' equity.
Current taxes are the taxes payable on the taxable income of the past year as well as any adjustment to taxes paid (or recoverable) relating to past years. These taxes are calculated at the tax rate applicable at the closing date.
Deferred taxes are calculated using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its accounting value as stated in the accounts. The variation of the deferred tax is entered under the heading XIX Other portfolio result. These taxes are determined according to the tax rates expected at the time the asset will be realised or the obligation ends.
Deferred tax receivables are recognised for deductible temporary differences and on recoverable tax credits carried forward and tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will exist in the near future with which to use the tax benefit. The accounting value of deferred tax receivables is reviewed at every balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to absorb all or part of the deferred taxes.
Deferred tax debts and receivables are defined using the tax rates expected to apply in the years during which these temporary differences will be realised or settled, based on tax rates in effect or confirmed on the balance sheet date.
Exit tax is the tax on the capital gain resulting from the merger of a non-RREC company with a RREC.
A provision for exit tax is made, together with an amount corresponding to the difference between the market value of the building and the book value of the building whenever the company that does not have RREC status enters the group's scope of consolidation for the first time, meaning that the property that will be acquired in the merger also takes an expected merger date into consideration.
Rental income from simple lease agreements is recorded as income on a straight-line basis over the life of the rental contract. Rent-free periods and other benefits granted to customers are recorded on a straight-line basis over the first firm rental period. Termination indemnities are recorded in full at the time of their invoicing under the item I.E. Rental Income.
The gain or loss on the sale of an investment property represents the difference between the sales income, net of transaction costs, and the latest fair value of the sold property on 31 December of the past financial year. That result is presented in item "XVI Income from sale of investment properties" of the income statement.
In the calculation scheme of article 13, para. 1, subpar. 1 of the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014, the distributable result comprises the item "+/- Capital gains or losses realised on property during the financial year (capital gains or losses compared with the acquisition value plus by capitalised investment expenses)", which thus allows the initial acquisition value to be taken into account.
The Home Invest Belgium financial report is created in accordance with IFRS as approved within the European Union and in accordance with the requirements of the Belgian RREC Act and the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014. These standards comprise all new and revised standards and interpretations published by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") and approved by the European Union ("EU"), insofar as they apply to the activities of Home Invest Belgium.
Several other changes and interpretations will apply for the first time in 2021, but will not impact the Group's consolidated annual accounts. The Group has not early adopted standards, interpretations and amendments that have been published but which are not yet applicable.
The new and amended standards and interpretations that were issued but not yet applicable on the date of publication of the Group's annual accounts are set out below. The Group intends to apply these standards and interpretations when appropriate.
In view of the activities of Home Invest Belgium, it is not expected that the entry into force of the other new standards will have a material impact on the consolidated annual accounts of Home Invest Belgium.
Fair value of the investment properties The value of the investment properties of Home Invest Belgium is assessed quarterly by real estate experts. This valuation is intended to establish the market value of a building on a particular date in function of the evolution of the market and the features of the buildings in question. Every year, parallel to the work of the real estate experts, Home Invest Belgium carries out its own assessment of its portfolio from the perspective of its continuous exploitation by its own teams. The investment properties are entered in the consolidated accounts of the Group at the fair value set by the real estate experts.
It is possible that the real estate expert's reports, which include the main findings and conclusions of this Financial Statement, are based on hypotheses which may later prove to be incorrect or not up to date. As a result, the Fair Value may vary from the value that Home Invest Belgium can realise in the case of the sale of the property. Possible disparities between independent assessments and the Fair Value of property belonging to the portfolio of Home Invest Belgium may result in actual unfavourable effects on the activities, financial situation and/or results of Home Invest Belgium, and therefore also, as a result, on the effective returns.
If a new real estate expert is appointed, there is also a risk that this expert assesses the real estate portfolio of Home Invest Belgium on a different basis which may result in significant deviations from the assessment of the real estate portfolio by the current Real Estate Expert. Such disparities in valuation may result in actual unfavourable effects on the activities, financial situation and/or results of Home Invest Belgium, and therefore also, as a result, on the effective returns.
The Fair Value of the hedge instruments is the estimated sum of the payments Home Invest Belgium must make or receive in order to complete its positions on balance date, taking into account the interest curve at the time, creditworthiness of the counterparties and any applicable option value. The Fair Value of hedge instruments is estimated quarterly by the issuing financial body. An overview can be found in "Note 25: Financial Assets and Liabilities" in the financial statement.
In the scope of a heritage acquisition through the acquisition of shares in companies, Home Invest Belgium works on the basis of the ownership percentage of the shares and the authority of the directors to determine whether Home Invest Belgium has overall control, joint control or a significant influence on investments. If an acquisition meets the definition of a company merger as defined in IFRS 3, Home Invest Belgium revaluates the acquired assets and obligations at their fair value. The fair value of the acquired property heritage is set on the basis of the value defined by the real estate experts.
Home Invest Belgium has an investment strategy which focuses on residential real estate in the broad sense of the word (apartments, holiday homes, etc.). Its investment strategy is therefore largely determined by the geographical location of the buildings. Home Invest Belgium distinguishes between 4 geographical segments: The Brussels Region, the Flemish Region and the Walloon Region and the Netherlands.
| (in k €) | Consoli | Brussels | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | dated total |
Capital Region |
Flemish Region |
Walloon Region |
The Netherlands |
Unattri buted |
| I. Rental income | 27,535 | 16,630 | 2,672 | 5,238 | 2,995 | 0 |
| III. Rental-related expenses | -332 | -209 | -10 | -114 | 0 | 0 |
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 27,203 | 16,421 | 2,662 | 5,124 | 2,995 | 0 |
| IV. Recovery of property charges (+) | 225 | 190 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| V. Recovery of charges and taxes normally | ||||||
| payable by the tenant on let properties (+) | 1,395 | 874 | 29 | 389 | 103 | 0 |
| VII. Charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties (-) |
-3,480 | -2,390 | -296 | -640 | -155 | 0 |
| VIII. Other incomes and expenses related to letting (+/-) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 25,343 | 15,095 | 2,413 | 4,891 | 2,943 | 0 |
| IX. Technical costs (-) | -861 | -639 | -81 | -141 | 0 | 0 |
| X. Commercial costs (-) | -580 | -485 | -66 | -25 | -4 | -0 |
| XI. Taxes and charges on unlet properties (-) | -231 | -176 | -25 | -31 | 0 | 0 |
| XII. Property management costs (-) | -1,677 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,677 |
| XIII. Other property costs (-) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PROPERTY COSTS | -3,349 | -1,300 | -171 | -197 | -4 | -1,677 |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 21,994 | 13,795 | 2,242 | 4,694 | 2,940 | -1,677 |
| XIV. General corporate expenses (-) | -2,545 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | -2,545 |
| XV. Other operating incomes and expenses (+/-) | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT |
19,553 | 13,795 | 2,242 | 4,694 | 2,940 | -4,118 |
| XVI. Result sale investment properties (+/-) | 431 | 431 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 |
| XVIII. Changes in fair value of investment properties (+/-) |
26,546 | 29,000 | 5,473 | -4,230 | -3,697 | 0 |
| XIX. Other portfolio result | 637 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 637 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 47,167 | 43,226 | 7,715 | 464 | -757 | -3,481 |
| XX. Financial income (+) | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| XXI. Net interest charges (-) | -4,542 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,542 |
| XXII. Other financial charges (-) | -91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -91 |
| XXIII. Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (+/-) |
4,258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,258 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -324 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -324 |
| XXIV. Share in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures |
2,245 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,245 |
| PRE-TAX RESULT | 49,088 | 43,226 | 7,715 | 464 | -757 | -1,560 |
| XXIV. Corporation tax (-/+) | -221 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -221 |
| XXV. Exit tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TAXES | -221 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -221 |
| NET RESULT | 48,866 | 43,226 | 7,715 | 464 | -757 | -1,781 |
| (in k €) 2021 |
Consoli dated total |
Brussels Capital Region |
Flemish Region |
Walloon Region |
The Netherlands |
Unattri buted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment properties in operation | 659,813 | 442,362 | 73,134 | 78,258 | 66,058 | 0 |
| Investment properties – Development projects | 42,421 | 32,856 | 9,565 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other assets | 34,779 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34,779 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 737,012 | 475,218 | 82,699 | 78,258 | 66,058 | 34,779 |
| PERCENTAGE BY SECTOR | 100.0% | 65.2% | 9.7% | 12.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Shareholders' equity | 342,950 | 342,950 | ||||
| Liabilities | 394,062 | 394,062 | ||||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
737,012 | 737,012 |
| (in k €) | Consoli | Brussels | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dated | Capital | Flemish | Walloon | The | Unattri | |
| 2020 | total | Region | Region | Region | Netherlands | buted |
| I. Rental income | 26,568 | 16,010 | 2,497 | 5,175 | 2,886 | -0 |
| III. Rental-related expenses | -341 | -147 | -17 | -176 | 0 | 0 |
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 26,227 | 15,863 | 2,480 | 4,998 | 2,886 | -0 |
| IV. Recovery of property charges V. Recovery of charges and taxes normally |
184 | 150 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| payable by the tenant on let properties | 1,086 | 519 | 46 | 385 | 136 | 0 |
| VII. Charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties |
-3,233 | -2,261 | -239 | -597 | -136 | -0 |
| VIII. Other incomes and expenses related to letting |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 24,264 | 14,271 | 2,314 | 4,793 | 2,886 | 0 |
| IX. Technical costs | -997 | -665 | -115 | -216 | 0 | 0 |
| X. Commercial costs | -623 | -390 | -85 | -121 | -27 | -0 |
| XI. Taxes and charges on unlet properties | -58 | -67 | -8 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| XII. Property management costs | -1,981 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -1,981 |
| XIII. Other property costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PROPERTY COSTS | -3,658 | -1,122 | -208 | -320 | -27 | -1,981 |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 20,606 | 13,149 | 2,106 | 4,473 | 2,859 | -1,981 |
| XIV. General corporate expenses | -2,964 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,964 |
| XV. Other operating incomes and expenses | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT |
17,683 | 13,149 | 2,106 | 4,473 | 2,859 | -4,904 |
| XVI. Result sale investment properties | 1,135 | 481 | 471 | 183 | 0 | 0 |
| XVIII. Changes in fair value of investment properties |
6,590 | 8,828 | -784 | -1,541 | 87 | -0 |
| XIX. Other portfolio result | -576 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -576 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 24,832 | 22,458 | 1,793 | 3,115 | 2,946 | -5,480 |
| XX. Financial income | 52 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| XXI. Net interest charges | -4,248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,248 |
| XXII. Other financial charges | -58 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -58 |
| XXIII. Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities |
-3,893 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3,893 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -8,147 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8,147 |
| XXIV. Share in the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures |
2,466 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,466 |
| PRE-TAX RESULT | 19,150 | 22,458 | 1,793 | 3,115 | 2,946 | -11,161 |
| XXIV. Corporation tax (-/+) | -263 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -263 |
| XXV. Exit tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TAXES | -263 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -263 |
| NET RESULT | 18,887 | 22,458 | 1,793 | 3,115 | 2,946 | -11,425 |
| (in k €) | Consoli dated |
Brussels Capital |
Flemish | Walloon | The | Unattri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | total | Region | Region | Region | Netherlands | buted |
| Investment properties in operation | 592,892 | 400,840 | 58,720 | 78,976 | 54,355 | 0 |
| Investment properties – Development projects | 30,991 | 25,712 | 5,279 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other assets | 30,026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34,779 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 653,909 | 426,552 | 63,999 | 78,976 | 54,355 | 30,026 |
| PERCENTAGE BY SECTOR | 100.0% | 65.2% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Shareholders' equity | 310,173 | 310,173 | ||||
| Liabilities | 343,735 | 343,735 | ||||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
653,909 | 653,909 |
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| I. Rental income | 27,535 | 26,568 |
| A. Rent | 27,556 | 26,566 |
| C. Rent-free periods | -154 | -101 |
| E. Early lease termination indemnities | 133 | 103 |
| III. Rental-related expenses | -332 | -341 |
| A. Rent payable on leased premises | 0 | 0 |
| B. Impairments on trade receivables | -542 | -368 |
| C. Reversal of impairments on trade receivables | 210 | 27 |
| NET RENTAL INCOME | 27,202 | 26,227 |
The increase in the net rental result is largely due to the purchase of new buildings and the completion of projects under development.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| NET RENTAL INCOME | 27,202 | 26,227 |
| IV. Recovery of property charges | 225 | 184 |
| A. Indemnities received for tenant damage | 225 | 184 |
| V. Recovery of charges and taxes normally paid by the tenant on let properties | 1,395 | 1,086 |
| A. Re-invoicing of rental-related charges paid by the owner | 146 | 102 |
| B. Re-invoicing of property and other taxes on let properties | 1,249 | 983 |
| VII. Rental-related charges and taxes normally paid by the tenant on let properties | -3,480 | -3,233 |
| A. Rental charges incurred by the owner | -345 | -636 |
| B. Property and other taxes on leased buildings | -3,135 | -2,597 |
| VIII. Other rental income and expenses | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | -1,860 | -1,963 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 25,342 | 24,264 |
The charging of rental charges borne by the owner relates to the insurance premiums having been reinvoiced.
Withholding taxes and taxes on leased buildings primarily concern the withholding tax on the buildings. In the residential sector, property tax is paid by the
landlord for all lease agreements in relation to main place of residence. The settlement of withholding taxes and taxes on leased buildings and invoicing includes any which have been subject to property tax and taxes, mainly with regard to commercial properties.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| IX. Technical costs | ||
| A. Recurring technical costs | -886 | -964 |
| 1. Repairs | -706 | -801 |
| 3. Insurance premiums | -179 | -164 |
| B. Non-recurring technical costs | 25 | -32 |
| 1. Major repairs (companies, architects, engineering,…) | -4 | -68 |
| 2. Indemnification by insurers | 29 | 36 |
| TOTAL | -861 | -997 |
In the scope of the annual budget forecast, Home Invest Belgium has a specific policy for the maintenance and renovation of each of its buildings in order that they meet the requirements of the rental market as well as possible.
Technical expenses arise mostly after the departure of tenants or in the case of essential repairs during the tenancy.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| X. Commercial costs | ||
| A. Agency and experts' fees | -450 | -528 |
| B. Publicity | -45 | -55 |
| C. Lawyers' fees, legal costs | -85 | -40 |
| TOTAL | -580 | -623 |
The commercial expenses comprise the commissions paid to real estate agents for new lease agreements, the shared cost of site inventory, and the fees for legal advisers appointed in the scope of strict management of the leasing of the portfolio.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| XI. Taxes and charges on un-let properties | -231 | -58 |
| XII. Property management costs | -1,677 | -1,981 |
| A. Managers' fees | -277 | -332 |
| B. (Internal) property management costs | -1,400 | -1,649 |
| XIII. Other property costs | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | -1,908 | -2,039 |
| PROPERTY CHARGES | -3,349 | -3,658 |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 21,993 | 20,606 |
The property management costs comprise, amongst others, employee costs. For employees with a fixed contract, Home Invest Belgium has concluded a group insurance contract with a defined contribution plan with an external insurance company.
The company makes contributions to this fund which is independent of the company. Contributions to the insurance plan are financed through the company and the employees.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 21,993 | 20,606 |
| XIV. General corporate expenses | -2,545 | -2,964 |
| XV. Other operating income and costs | 103 | 41 |
| TOTAL | -2,442 | -2,923 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 19,552 | 17,683 |
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 19,552 | 17,683 |
| XVI. Result on sale of investment properties | 431 | 1,135 |
| A. Net sales of properties (sales price – selling costs) | 9,885 | 22,010 |
| B. Accounting values of the properties sold | -9,453 | -20,875 |
| XVIII. Changes in fair value of investment properties | 26,546 | 6,590 |
| A. Positive changes in the fair value of investment properties | 44,771 | 20,323 |
| B. Negative changes in the fair value of investment properties | -18,225 | -13,733 |
| XIX. Other portfolio result (+/-) | 637 | -576 |
| TOTAL PORTFOLIO RESULT | 27,614 | 7,149 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 47,166 | 24,832 |
The returns from the sale of investment properties come from the sale of buildings. A further explanation of the sales and profits is included in the "Management Report" section.
The returns from the sale of investment properties are entered as the difference between the sale price minus costs incurred in completing the sales (heading XVI.A.) and the last fair value of that building (heading XVI.B.).
In accordance with Article 27 §1 – 1° of the Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014, as described in the
notes to the statutory financial statement, the profits realised on property during the financial year are distributable, calculated in comparison with the acquisition value augmented with the activated investment expenditure. On 31 December 2021, the realised distributable profit was € 5.24 million (compared to purchase value) while the realised profit compared to the latest fair value was € 0.43 million.
The other portfolio result amounts to € 0.64 million. In this item, the changes in deferred taxes are recorded.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| XX. Financial income | 51 | 52 |
| A. Interest and dividends received | 0 | 0 |
| B. Leasing and similar payments | 51 | 52 |
| TOTAL | 51 | 52 |
The interests and dividends gained are exclusively the interest coming from short-term deposits of the surplus of liquidity. The payments for financial leasing concern the leasings as set out in Note 20.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| XXI. Net interest charges | -4,542 | -4,248 |
| A. Nominal interest on borrowings | -3,508 | -3,404 |
| C. Income from allowed hedges | ||
| 2. Allowed hedges to which hedge accounting as defined by IFRS is not applied | -1,029 | -839 |
| E. Other interest charges | -4 | -5 |
| TOTAL | -4,542 | -4,248 |
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| XXII. Other financial charges | -92 | -58 |
| A. Bank charges and other fees | -92 | -58 |
| B. Realised loss on sale of financial assets | 0 | 0 |
| D. Other | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | -92 | -58 |
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| XXIII. Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 4,258 | -3,893 |
| A. Allowed hedges | ||
| 2. Allowed hedges to which hedge accounting as defined by IFRS is not applied | 4,258 | -3,893 |
| TOTAL | 4,258 | -3,893 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -325 | -8,147 |
| XXIV. Share in the result of associates and joint ventures | 2,245 | 2,466 |
| PRE-TAX RESULT | 49,086 | 19,150 |
The variation of the fair value of the financial assets concerns the hedge instruments that are considered inefficient since the implementation of IFRS 9 and are therefore entered in the income statement. This result is purely latent, on the assumption that the regulated real estate company or banks do not commit to a premature levelling of these products and is omitted from the calculation of the distributable returns.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| PRE-TAX RESULT | 49,086 | 19,150 |
| XXIV. Income tax | -221 | -263 |
| XXV. Exit tax | 0 | 0 |
| TAXES | -221 | -263 |
| NET RESULT | 48,866 | 18,887 |
As a public RECC, Home Invest Belgium has a special fiscal status. Only fringe benefits, exceptional and gratuitous advantages as well as some specific costs are subject to corporate income tax in Belgium. Tax
result coming from activities in the Netherlands is taxed in the Netherlands at the rate from corporate income tax in the Netherlands.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets, beginning of the financial year | 288 | 375 |
| 1. Gross value | 567 | 567 |
| 2. Accumulated amortization (-) | -280 | -192 |
| Investments | 293 | 0 |
| Amortizations (-) | -87 | -87 |
| Intangible assets, end of the financial year | 493 | 288 |
| 1. Gross value | 860 | 567 |
| 2. Accumulated amortization (-) | -367 | -280 |
The intangible assets concern the capitalised costs related to the ERP programme of the Company.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| C. Investment properties, balance at the beginning of the financial year | 623,883 | 609,594 |
| a. Investment properties | 592,892 | 573,377 |
| Completion of development projects (+) | 13,178 | 21,072 |
| Acquisition of buildings (+) | 30,219 | 0 |
| Capitalized subsequent expenses (+) | 9,362 | 4,956 |
| Changes in the fair value of the investment properties (+) | 0 | 5,940 |
| Acquisition of buildings through companies (+) | 23,615 | 8,422 |
| Sales (-) | -9,453 | -20,875 |
| Transfers to development projects | 0 | 0 |
| Investment properties available for rent, balance at the end of financial year | 659,813 | 592,892 |
| b. Development projects | 30,991 | 36,218 |
| Capitalized subsequent expenses (+) | 10,443 | 14,880 |
| Delivered development projects | -13,178 | -21,072 |
| Changes in the fair value of the investment properties (+) | 2,930 | -1,832 |
| Acquisition of projects (+) | 0 | 2,797 |
| Acquisition of buildings through companies (+) | 11,233 | 0 |
| b. Development projects, balance at the beginning of financial year | 42,421 | 30,991 |
| c. Properties for own use | None | None |
| d. Others | None | None |
| C. Investment properties, closing balance at the end of the financial year | 702,234 | 623,883 |
IFRS 13 is applicable to the IFRS standards that require or permit those assessments at fair value or the communication of information on the fair value, and therefore IAS 40 investment properties. IFRS 13 provides a hierarchy of fair values under 3 levels of data input (levels 1, 2 and 3).
As shown in the table above, the fair value of the investment properties including project developments is € 702.23 million on 31 December 2021. These fair values are at level 3. As Home Invest Belgium has no
levels other than level 3 for investment properties, the company has not rolled out a follow-up policy for transfers between hierarchical levels.
In 2021, Home Invest Belgium recorded positive changes in the fair value of its investment properties for a total amount of € 26.55 million (of which € 23.62 million for investment properties available for rent and € 2.93 million for project developments). The fair value is based on the following quantitative parameters:
| Investment properties available for rent | 31-12-21 |
|---|---|
| Rent capitalization method | |
| Estimated rental value | Weighted average of 131/m² (range between € 55/m² and € 269/m²) |
| Long-term vacancy assumptions | Average of 5 months (range between 0 and 18 months) |
| Capitalization rate | Average of 5.2% (range between 3.6% and 10.7%) |
| Amount of m² or number of units | Average of 4 152m² (range between 75m² and 14 107m²) |
| Discounted cash flow method | |
| Estimated rental value | Weighted average of € 101m² (range between € 31m² and € 238/m²) |
| Long-term vacancy assumptions | / |
| Amount of m³ or number of units | Average of 6 510m² (range between 2 193m² and 20 488m²) |
| Discount rate | Average of 4.9% (range between 4.5% en 5.9%) |
| Inflation | Average of 1.7% (range between 1.6% and 2.1%) |
| Development projects | Properties that lend themselves to retail |
|---|---|
| Rent capitalization method | |
| Estimated rental value | Weighted average of € 119/m² (range between € 106/m² and € 184/m²) |
| Long-term vacancy assumptions | 6 Months |
| Capitalization rate | Average of 4.2% (range between 3.6% and 4,4%) |
| Amount of m² or number of units | Average of 7 903m² (range between 2 858m² and 15 508m²) |
| Non observable input | Impact on fair value with | |
|---|---|---|
| Decrease | Increase | |
| Estimated rental value (ERV) | Negative | Positive |
| Long-term vacancy assumptions | Negative | Positive |
| Capitalization rate | Positive | Negative |
| Amount of m² or number of units | Negative | Positive |
Sensitivity analysis for the fair values of level 3:
An increase or decrease in the estimated lease value and/or rents achieved can potentially cause the fair value of investment properties to rise or fall. An increase or decrease in the update rate and/or
Evaluation process used for the fair values of level 3:
The investment properties are valued quarterly by an independent and qualified real estate expert. These reports are drafted on the basis of information shared by the company regarding the lease state, expenses and taxes borne by the landlord, rents, works to be carried out etc. This information is retrieved from the database of the company's information system and is part of the administrative organisation and internal audit of the company.
capitalisation rate can potentially cause the fair value to rise or fall. These rates are set by the conditions on the financial and property market.
The real estate expert uses parameters which are connected to the market (update rate, etc.) and based on his judgement and professional experience. The information shared with the real estate expert, the parameters and the assessment model used by the real estate expert are checked by the Management, the audit committee and the board of directors. For more information on the valuation of investment properties and uncertainties, we refer to the Real Estate Report section of this annual report.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Other tangible assets, opening balance at the beginning of the period | 607 | 700 |
| Investments | 7 | 141 |
| Initial recognition of "Right of use asset" in accordance with IFRS 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciations (-) | -220 | -234 |
| Other tangible assets, closing balance at the end of the period | 394 | 607 |
| 1. Gross value | 1,374 | 1,367 |
| 2. Accumulated depreciations (-) | -980 | -760 |
The other tangible fixed assets relate exclusively to fixed operating assets.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables after 5 years | 0 | 0 |
| Receivables after one year and within 5 years | 209 | 272 |
| Receivables within one year | 64 | 61 |
| TOTAL | 272 | 333 |
Any finance lease receivables concern the rue Belgrade buildings in Forest. Brief description of this contract:
• transaction processed as a real estate lease for accounting purposes;
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in k €) | < 1 jaar | 1 jaar < > 5 jaar |
> 5 jaar | < 1 jaar | 1 jaar < > 5 jaar |
> 5 jaar |
| Present value of future minimum lease payments | 64 | 209 | 0 | 61 | 272 | 0 |
| Unearned finance income | 12 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 31 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 76 | 228 | 0 | 76 | 304 | 0 |
on the number of shares at the level of De Haan Huizen NV/SA. All decisions are adopted unanimously. Any decisions relating to the activity of the company must be made by the board. At shareholder level, all decisions must also be adopted unanimously. In the case of a block at the level of the board of directors, decisions will have to be adopted by the shareholders.
| TOTAL | 2,858 | 2,328 |
|---|---|---|
| Realized sales | 69 | 69 |
| Other | -158 | -158 |
| Tenants | 2,947 | 2,417 |
| D. Trade receivables (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
| LIABILITIES |
The commercial receivables comprise the rental incomes yet to be received from the tenants.
These should be paid in advance.
| E. Tax receivables and other current assets (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| a. Tax receivables | 170 | 353 |
| c. Others | 903 | 88 |
| TOTAL | 1,072 | 441 |
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash equivalents | 4,186 | 3,328 |
| TOTAL | 4,186 | 3,328 |
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued, not due property income | 4 | 5 |
| Prepaid property charges | 224 | 265 |
| Other | 215 | 207 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 443 | 477 |
| Property income received in advance | 1,257 | 1,122 |
| Interest and other accrued charges, not due | 1,325 | 1,139 |
| Other | 1 | 5 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2,583 | 2,266 |
The lapsed, not expired interests and other expenses represent on one side the drawdowns from the current credit lines and hedge instruments of which
the interest is payable at the end of the drawdown period, and on the other the interest payable at the end date of the bond issue.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookvalue | Fair Value | Bookvalue | Fair Value | |
| E. Non-current financial assets | |||||
| Financial instruments | A | 1,825 | 1,825 | 325 | 325 |
| Other guarantees | B | 0 | 0 | 148 | 148 |
| TOTAL | 1,825 | 1,825 | 473 | 473 |
The financial fixed assets consist of financial instruments (the positive market value of hedging instruments) and a series of security interests provided (a guarantee in favour of the NSSO and any reserve funds that have been deposited in several joint properties).
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookvalue | Fair Value | Bookvalue | Fair Value | ||
| I. Non-current liabilities | ||||||
| B. Non-current fiancial debts | 341,657 | 343,922 | 296,862 | 300,375 | ||
| a. Financial institutions | B | 252,859 | 252,859 | 247,832 | 247,832 | |
| b. Financial leasing | B | 56 | 56 | 167 | 167 | |
| c. Other debts | B | 88,742 | 91,006 | 48,863 | 52,376 | |
| C. Other non-current financial liabilities | 2,655 | 2,655 | 5,473 | 5,473 | ||
| a. Hedging | A | 2,655 | 2,655 | 5,473 | 5,473 | |
| TOTAL | 344,373 | 346,637 | 302,335 | 305,848 |
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookvalue | Fair Value | Bookvalue | Fair Value | |
| II. Current liabilities | |||||
| B. Current financial debts | 40,649 | 40,649 | 30,654 | 30,654 | |
| a. Financial institutions | B | – | 0 | – | 0 |
| b. Financial leasing | B | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| c. Others | 40,540 | 40,540 | 30,545 | 30,545 | |
| Received rent guarantees | B | 540 | 540 | 0 | 0 |
| Others | B | 40,000 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| C. Other current financial liabilities | 60 | 60 | 0 | 0 | |
| a. Hedging | A | 60 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 40,710 | 40,710 | 30,654 | 30,654 |
The other long-term financial debts amounting to € 88.74 million consist of bonds (excluding costs).
The other long-term financial obligations relate to the IRS as explained below. Their negative fair value is € 2.66 million at the end of the financial year. The positive fair value of the hedge instruments amounted to € 1.83 million and has been included under the non-current financial assets. The hedge instruments
are considered as cash flow hedges within the meaning of IFRS 9.
The other short-term financial debts for an amount of € 40.00 million refer to short term outstanding treasury notes (commercial paper).
The figures given in the table below relate to the financial liabilities:
| Financial debts (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Current financial debt payable within one year | 40,000 | 30,000 |
| Non-current financial debt payable between 1 to 5 years | 208,000 | 229,000 |
| Non-current financial debt payable after 5 years | 134,000 | 68,000 |
| TOTAL | 382,000 | 327,000 |
On 31 December 2021, Home Invest Belgium had € 382.00 million in financial liabilities consisting of:
outstanding treasury notes, the outstanding amount is fully covered by available long-term credit lines (back-up lines).
The table below shows the credit lines per financial body. The weighted average remaining duration of the financial liabilities is 5.4 years. Home Invest Belgium had in excess of € 50.0 million in unused lines of credit available on 31 December 2021:
| Financial debts (in k €) | Confirmed creditlines |
Amount drawn |
|---|---|---|
| Bank debts | 333,000 | 253,000 |
| Belfius | 121,500 | 101,500 |
| BNP Paribas Fortis | 65,000 | 25,000 |
| ING | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| KBC Bank | 66,500 | 46,500 |
| Degroof | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| VDK Bank | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Caisse d'Epargne Hauts de France | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Bond issues | 89,000 | 89,000 |
| Bond with maturity date up to June 2024 | 9,000 | 9,000 |
| Long-term treasury note (EMTN) maturing in May 2028 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Long-term treasury note (EMTN) maturing in January 2032 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| TOTAL | 422,000 | 342,000 |
The interest rate hedge instruments are exclusively of the IRS type (Interest Rate Swap). They form contracts for the conversion from variable interest rates to fixed.
No instrument comes under the administrative accounting and is included as cash flow hedge under the IFRS 9 standard. The total value of the hedges at closing date was a negative sum of € 0.90 million due to a drop in the interest rates after the hedges were closed. The fixed interest rates have a weighted average remaining term of 6.4 years. The board of directors hopes its hedge policy will provide the company with maximum protection against any interest increases.
IFRS 13 mentions an element in the appreciation, being the obligation to take into account the own credit risk and that of the counterparty in the calculations. The correction on the fair value following the application of the credit risk on the counter party is being called counterparty's credit risk (CVA). Quantifying the company's own credit risk is being called DVA – debt valuation adjustment. In this context, CVA and DVA have been included into the calculations totalling € 9,720.
The prudent hedging policy of Home Invest Belgium made it possible to achieve an average financing cost of 1.58% for the financial year, including bank margins and the cost of the hedges, compared to 1.95% over the previous financial year. The average financing cost was calculated after converting the variable interest rates on lines of credit into fixed rates via interest swaps (IRS). Account taken of the cautious financial structuring of the debt in combination with a moderate burden of debt, Home Investment Belgium has limited exposure to the interest rate fluctuations in the market.
| Hedge instruments | Fair value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2021 (in k €) | Type | Amount | Interest rate | Deadline | Qualification | 31/12/2021 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 10,000 | 1.28% | 31/08/2026 | Transaction | -630 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 10,000 | 1.06% | 31/08/2027 | Transaction | -604 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 15,000 | -0.21% | 29/09/2028 | Transaction | -34 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 21,500 | 0.59% | 10/11/2025 | Transaction | -614 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 17,000 | 0.44% | 31/10/2024 | Transaction | -315 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 8,000 | 0.41% | 30/10/2026 | Transaction | -187 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 15,000 | 0.16% | 31/03/2028 | Transaction | -105 |
| BELFIUS | IRS | 20,000 | 0.14% | 31/08/2029 | Transaction | 75 |
| BNP | IRS | 25,000 | -0.28% | 30/09/2028 | Transaction | 617 |
| BNP | IRS | 21,500 | 0.25% | 31/03/2031 | Transaction | -45 |
| BNP | FLOOR | 21,500 | 31/03/2024 | Transaction | 207 | |
| ING | FLOOR | 15,000 | 01/06/2022 | Transaction | 41 | |
| ING | FLOOR | 15,000 | 30/09/2024 | Transaction | 133 | |
| ING | IRS | 15,000 | 0.35% | 01/06/2022 | Transaction | -67 |
| ING | IRS | 30,000 | -0.33% | 25/09/2027 | Transaction | 618 |
| ING | IRS | 15,000 | 0.29% | 21/06/2031 | Transaction | -28 |
| KBC | IRS | 15,000 | 0.20% | 29/09/2029 | Transaction | -49 |
| KBC | IRS | 15,000 | 0.30% | 29/09/2029 | Transaction | 88 |
| IRS type of coverage | 238,000 | -900 |
In accordance with IFRS 9, the negative fair value of the financial instruments was settled on 31 December 2021 with the liabilities under the heading I.C. "Other long-term financial liabilities", the positive fair value of the financial instruments will be offset against the assets under item I.E. "Financial fixed assets".
The credit lines are included in the Long-term and Short-term Financial Liabilities entry. The financial liabilities are entered at their write-down value which corresponds to their fair value.
IFRS 13 applies to IFRS standards that require or permit fair value measurements or the communication of fair value information, and therefore IFRS 9. IFRS 13 provides a hierarchy of fair values under 3 levels of data input (levels 1, 2 and 3).
As far as the financial instruments are concerned, all of these fair values are level 2. As Home Invest Belgium has no levels other than 2, the company has not rolled out a follow-up policy for transfers between hierarchical levels.
The valuation is set by the banks on the basis of the current value of the estimated future cash flows. Although the most common derivative instruments are considered trading instruments under the IFRS standards, they are only intended for the hedging of risk concerning interest rate fluctuations and not for speculative purposes.
| TRADE DEBTS AND OTHER CURRENT DEBTS (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Suppliers | 1,261 | 3,208 |
| Tenants | 893 | 1,072 |
| Tax, salary and social security payables | 1,340 | 1,175 |
| TOTAL | 3,495 | 5,456 |
| OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Dividends | 60 | 55 |
| Other | 68 | 128 |
| TOTAL | 128 | 184 |
The dividends relate exclusively to old dividends that were not yet claimed by the shareholders.
| F. DEFERRED TAXES (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| a. Exit tax | 1,201 | 572 |
| b. Other | 1,634 | 2,268 |
| TOTAL | 2,835 | 2,840 |
As of 31 December 2021, the total under the heading I.F. Deferred taxes was € 2.84 million. This sum relates primarily to the deferred taxes of Port Zélande (€ 1.63 million ).
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| A. Capital | 87,999 | 87,999 |
| a. Capital | 88,949 | 88,949 |
| b. Capital increase expenses | -950 | -950 |
| B. Share premium account | 24,903 | 24,903 |
| C. Reserves | 195,159 | 192,359 |
| a. Legal reserve (+) | 99 | 99 |
| b. Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of investment properties (+/-) | 200,615 | 197,986 |
| c. Reserve from estilmated transfer mutation rights resulting from hypothetical disposal of investment properties (-) |
-15,808 | -15,646 |
| d. Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of allowed hedges to which hedge accounting according to IFRS is applied (+/-) |
0 | 0 |
| e. Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of allowed hedges to which hedge accounting according to IFRS is not applied (+/-) |
-5,962 | -5,053 |
| h. Reserve for treasury shares (-) | -886 | -687 |
| k. Reserves for deferred taxes related to property located abroad (+/-) | -2,268 | -1,692 |
| I. Reserve for received dividends used for the reimbursement of inancial debts (+) | 0 | 0 |
| m. Other reserves (+/-) | 1,259 | 1,259 |
| n. Result carried forward from previous financial years (+/-) | 17,721 | 16,093 |
| o. Reserve for share-based payments (+/-) | 388 | 0 |
| D. Net result of financial year | 34,889 | 4,912 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 342,950 | 310,173 |
| Date | Evolution of company capital |
Nature of the operation | Issue price | Number of shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total on 31/12/2010 | 71,639 | 2,825,842 | ||
| 31/01/2011 | 123 | Partial demerger of S.A. Masada | 59.72 | 102,792 |
| 31/12/2011 | 6 | Demerger of S.A. URBIS | 60.30 | 6,318 |
| 31/12/2011 | 2,634 | Partial demerger of S.A. VOP | 62.91 | 118,491 |
| Total op 31/12/2011 | 74,401 | 3,056,143 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2012 | 74,401 | 3,056,143 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2013 | 74,401 | 3,056,143 | ||
| 11/06/2014 | 2,548 | Contribution in kind by AXA Belgium | 79.85 | 104,666 |
| Total op 31/12/2014 | 76,949 | 3,160,809 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2015 | 76,949 | 3,160,809 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2016 | 76,949 | 3,160,809 | ||
| 13/09/2017 | 12,000 | Partial demerger of S.A. VOP | 86.30 | 139,049 |
| Total op 31/12/2017 | 88,949 | 3,299,858 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2018 | 88,949 | 3,299,858 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2019 | 88,949 | 3,299,858 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2020 | 88,949 | 3,299,858 | ||
| Total op 31/12/2021 | 88,949 | 3,299,858 |
On 31 December 2021, 13,072 Home Invest Belgium shares were held by the company.
If the consolidated debt ratio of the public RREC and its subsidiaries amounts to more than 50% of its consolidated assets, less the authorised financial hedging instruments, the public RREC is required to draw up a financial plan with an implementation schedule, setting out the measures that will be taken to prevent the consolidated debt ratio from exceeding 65% of the consolidated assets.
A special report will be drawn up by the statutory auditor about the financial plan, confirming that the auditor has verified the drafting of the plan, in particular its economic base, and that the figures contained in the plan correspond with those in the accounting records of the public RREC. The financial plan and the special report from the statutory auditor will be submitted to the FSAM for information.
The general guidelines of the financial plan are included in detail in the annual and half-yearly financial reports. The annual and half-yearly reports will be sent out and justify how the financial plan was implemented during the course of the relevant period, and how the public RREC will implement the plan in the future.
On the basis of the figures as at 31 December 2021, the RREC's consolidated debt ratio is 53.65%. At the end of financial years 2018, 2019 and 2020, the debt ratio (RREC Royal Decree) stood respectively at 50.16%, 51.41% and 52.40%.
On the basis of this debt ratio (RREC Royal Decree) of 53.65%, the investment potential would be approximately € 244.7 million , without exceeding the maximum ratio of 65%. The above amounts do not take into account any fluctuations in the value of the property. These possible fluctuations can have a significant impact on the debt ratio. On the basis of shareholders' equity on 31 December 2021, a negative variation in the fair value of the investment properties of almost € 133.6 million would be required to exceed the maximum permitted debt of 65%. This represents a fall of almost 18% in the fair value of the existing portfolio.
The company expects to reach a debt ratio (RREC Act) of 54.70% at 31 December 2022. The change of the debt ratio depends on:
The board of directors confirms its decision to not structurally exceed the debt ratio of 55%. According to the realised financial plan, this limit could be exceeded in the course of the financial year 2022. The above calculations do not take into account any potential changes in the value of the real estate portfolio.
Home Invest Belgium believes that its debt ratio will not exceed 65%. Consequently, no additional measure is required in light of the inherent characteristics of the real estate assets and in the expected changes in the equity. Home Invest Belgium maintains its intention to finance itself with a debt ratio below 55%. The board of directors pays close attention to the realisation (or non-realisation) of new investments. Should events require the RREC's strategy to be modified, it would be done without delay; the shareholders would be informed of it.
| (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Liablilities | 413,519 | 364,354 |
| - Adjustments | -8,659 | -11,521 |
| Debt ratio as referred to in Art. 13 of the Reit Royal Decree | 352,833 | |
| Adjusted assets for the calculation of the debt ratio | 754,645 | 673,344 |
| Debt ratio | 53.65% | 52.40% |
| Name | Company number |
Country of origin |
Direct or indirect shareholding |
Annual accounts dd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In 2021 | ||||
| Home invest Belgium NV | 0420.767.885 | Belgium | - | 31/12/2021 |
| Charlent 53 Freehold BVBA | 0536.280.237 | Belgium | 100% | 31/12/2021 |
| De Haan Vakantiehuizen NV | 0707.946.778 | Belgium | 50% | 31/12/2021 |
| BE Real Estate NV | 0474.055.727 | Belgium | 100% | 30/06/2021 |
| The Ostrov NV | 0849.672.983 | Belgium | 100% | 31/12/2021 |
| The Dox 1 NV | 0775.800.852 | Belgium | 100% | 31/12/2022 |
| Home Invest Netherlands NV | 0777.259.317 | Belgium | 100% | 31/12/2022 |
| In 2020 | ||||
| Home invest Belgium NV | 0420.767.885 | Belgium | - | 31/12/2020 |
| Charlent 53 Freehold BVBA | 0536.280.237 | Belgium | 100% | 31/12/2020 |
| De Haan Vakantiehuizen NV | 0707.946.778 | Belgium | 50% | 31/12/2020 |
| BE Real Estate NV | 0474.055.727 | Belgium | 100% | 30/06/2020 |
| Clarestates BVBA | 0887.101.820 | Belgium | 100% | 31/12/2020 |
All enterprises forming part of the scope of consolidation are domiciled in Belgium: Boulevard de la Woluwe 46/11, 1200 Brussels. The company Clarestates NV/SA was merged with Home Invest Belgium in June 2021.
As of 31 December 2021 there are no minority interests.
With the exception of the remuneration of the Managing Director (see Management Report – 'Corporate Governance Statement' section), there are no transactions whatsoever with related parties within the meaning of IAS 24. The table below shows the remunerations of the directors and effective managers.
| (in k €) | Short term benefits in |
Short term benefits in |
|---|---|---|
| Name | 2021 | 2020 |
| VAN OVERSTRAETEN Liévin | 21 | 21 |
| SPIESSENS Eric | 21 | 29 |
| DEJONCKHEERE Koen | 0 | 11 |
| VAN OVERSTRAETEN Johan | 29 | 31 |
| AUROUSSEAU Wim | 11 | 16 |
| DENYS Suzy | 16 | 22 |
| GIJSBRECHTS Christel | 21 | 18 |
| BOSTOEN Hélène | 20 | 28 |
| DE GREVE Philippe | 11 | 0 |
| JANSSENS Sven | 403 | 426 |
| Other effective leader | 297 | 292 |
| TOTAL | 849 | 892 |
| Number of employees at the closing date of the period | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Employees | 39 | 37 |
| Management | 5 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 44 | 41 |
| (in k € - VAT excl.) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Remuneration of the Auditor for the fiscal year (stat. base) | ||
| Remuneration for executing mandate of Auditor | 66 | 63 |
| Remuneration for exceptional performance of special assignments | ||
| Other audit assignements | 17 | 23 |
| Other assignments besides audit task | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 85 | 89 |
No significant events affecting the company have occurred after the balance sheet date.
The increasing geopolitical tensions due to Russia's actions in Ukraine and the sanctions announced against Russia by the President of the United States and several European leaders on 22 February have so far had no material impact on Home Invest Belgium, its operating results and financial situation.
In addition, the board of directors will propose as an additional distribution a capital reduction of € 0.35 per share. This proposal requires the decision of an extraordinary general meeting. This distribution will in turn consist in part of a capital reduction and in part of a distribution of reserves (in accordance with Article 18 paragraph 7 WIB).
| INCOME STATEMENT (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| I. Rental Income | 25,282 | 24,663 |
| III. Rental-related expenses | -332 | -339 |
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 24,950 | 24,323 |
| IV. Recovery of property charges | 225 | 184 |
| V. Recovery of charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties | 842 | 978 |
| VII. Charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties | -2,944 | -3,142 |
| VIII. Other incomes and expenses related to letting | 0 | 0 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 23,074 | 22,344 |
| IX. Technical costs | -820 | -997 |
| X. Commercial costs | -580 | -623 |
| XI. Taxes and charges on unlet properties | -231 | -58 |
| XII. Property management costs | -1,675 | -1,977 |
| XIII. Other property costs | 0 | 0 |
| PROPERTY COSTS | -3,306 | -3,654 |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 19,768 | 18,689 |
| XIV. General corporate expenses | -2,504 | -2,914 |
| XV. Other operating incomes and expenses | 103 | 41 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 17,368 | 15,816 |
| XVI. Result sale investment properties | 431 | 1,135 |
| XVIII. Changes in fair value of investment properties | 26,963 | 7,542 |
| XIX. Other portfolio result | 637 | -576 |
| PORTFOLIO RESULT | 28,031 | 8,101 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 45,399 | 23,917 |
| XX. Financial income | 2,505 | 2,116 |
| XXI. Net interest charges | -4,565 | -4,245 |
| XXII. Other financial charges | -91 | -47 |
| XXIII. Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 4,258 | -3,893 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | 2,106 | -6,068 |
| PRE-TAX RESULT | 47,505 | 17,849 |
| XXIV. Corporation tax | -209 | -231 |
| TAXES | -209 | -231 |
| NET RESULT | 47,296 | 17,618 |
| OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE GLOBAL RESULT | 0 | 0 |
| GLOBAL RESULT | 47,296 | 17,618 |
| NET RESULT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PARENT COMPANY | 47,296 | 17,618 |
| ASSETS (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| I. Non-current assets | 694,821 | 637,741 |
| B. Intangible assets | 493 | 288 |
| C. Investment properties | 626,238 | 583,873 |
| D. Other tangible assets | 394 | 607 |
| E. Non-current financial assets | 67,487 | 52,701 |
| F. Lease receivables | 209 | 272 |
| II. Current assets | 31,901 | 8,256 |
| C.Lease receivables | 64 | 61 |
| D. Trade receivables | 2,031 | 1,314 |
| E. Tax receivables and other current assets | 26,659 | 3,810 |
| F. Cash and cash equivalents | 2,695 | 2,600 |
| G. Defferred charges and accrued income | 453 | 472 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 726,722 | 645,998 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| A. Capital | 87,999 | 87,999 |
| B. Share premium account | 24,903 | 24,903 |
| C. Reserves | 188,019 | 186,488 |
| D. Net result of the financial year | 33,320 | 3,643 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 334,241 | 303,033 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| I. Non-current liabilities | 346,342 | 304,815 |
| B. Non-current financial debts | 341,657 | 296,862 |
| a. financial institutions | 252,859 | 247,832 |
| b. financial leasing | 56 | 167 |
| c. others | 88,742 | 48,863 |
| C. Other non-current financial liabilities | 2,655 | 5,473 |
| F. Deferred taxes | 2,030 | 2,480 |
| a. Exit tax | 396 | 212 |
| b. Others | 1,634 | 2,268 |
| II. Current liabilities | 46,140 | 38,149 |
| B. Current financial debts | 40,638 | 30,636 |
| a. financial institutions | 0 | 0 |
| b. financial leasing | 110 | 110 |
| c. others | 40,528 | 30,526 |
| C. Other current financial liabilities | 60 | 0 |
| D. Trade debts and other current debts | 2,892 | 5,136 |
| b. Others | 2,892 | 5,136 |
| E. Other current liabilities | 128 | 184 |
| F. Accrued charges and deferred income | 2,421 | 2,194 |
| LIABILITIES | 392,481 | 342,965 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 726,722 | 645,998 |
| (in k €) | Capital | Capital increase expenses |
Share premium |
Legal reserve |
Reserver from the balance of changes in fair value of investment properties |
"Reserve from estimated transfer costs and rights" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2019 | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 185,539 | -48,738 |
| Allocation of income 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,169 | 31,580 |
| Compared to operating income | ||||||
| Var. of deferred taxes | 124 | |||||
| Changes in R. W. of real estate | 12,045 | 31,580 | ||||
| Changes in R. W. of hedges | ||||||
| Dividends financial year 2019 (balance paid in May 2020) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paid dividend (relating to financial year 2019) | ||||||
| Paid interim dividend financial year 2019 (paid in December 2019) |
||||||
| Changes resulting from the sale of buildings | -6,278 | 2,450 | ||||
| Result of the financial year 2020 | ||||||
| Dividend 2020 (interim dividend paid in December 2020) |
||||||
| Merger of subsidiaries | ||||||
| Other increases (decreases) | 0 | 0 | ||||
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2020 | ||||||
| 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 191,430 | -14,707 | |
| Allocation of income 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,336 | -850 |
| Compared to operating income | ||||||
| Var. of deferred taxes | ||||||
| Changes in R. W. of real estate | 8,336 | -850 | ||||
| Changes in R. W. of hedges | ||||||
| Remuneration of capital | ||||||
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2020 after appropriation | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 199,766 | -15,557 |
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2020 | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 199,766 | -15,557 |
| Dividends financial year 2020 (balance paid in May 2021) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paid dividend (relating to financial year 2020) | ||||||
| Paid interim dividend financial year 2020 | ||||||
| (paid in December 2020) | ||||||
| Changes resulting from the sale of buildings | -5997 | 816 | ||||
| Result of the financial year 2021 | ||||||
| Dividend 2021 | ||||||
| (interim dividend paid in December 2021) | ||||||
| Acquisition/sale of own shares | ||||||
| Share-based payments | ||||||
| Merger of subsidiaries | ||||||
| Other increases (decreases) | ||||||
| BALANCE AT 31/12/2021 | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 193,769 | -14,741 |
| Allocation of income 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31,692 | -4,353 |
| Compared to operating income | ||||||
| Var. of deferred taxes | ||||||
| Changes in R. W. of real estate | 31,692 | -4,353 | ||||
| Changes in R. W. of hedges | ||||||
| Remuneration of capital | ||||||
| BALANCE AS AT 31/12/2021 AFTER APPROPRIATION | 88,949 | -950 | 24,903 | 99 | 225,461 | -19,094 |
Result carried forward from previous financial year
| Net result |
Result carried forward from |
Reserve | Reserve | Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of |
Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| of the financial |
Remuner ation of |
previous financial |
Other | for share based |
for treasury |
Reserves for fiscal |
hedgesreserve for treasury shares (IFRS |
hedgesreserve for treasury shares (IFRS |
| year Total |
capital | year | reserves | payments | shares | latencies | not applicable) | applicable) |
| 37,656 303,746 |
0 | 25,892 | 1,781 | 0 | -687 | -1,031 | -9,667 | |
| -37,656 -4,357 4,376 |
0 | -15,098 -4,376 |
0 | 0 | 0 | -661 | 5,310 | 0 |
| 0 537 0 |
-661 | |||||||
| -43,625 0 |
||||||||
| 5,412 0 |
-10,722 | 5,310 | ||||||
| -4,357 -4,357 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| -15,948 -15,948 |
||||||||
| 11,591 11,591 |
||||||||
| 0 | 3,829 | |||||||
| 17,618 17,618 |
||||||||
| -13,975 -13,975 |
||||||||
| 0 | ||||||||
| 3,643 303,033 |
0 | 14,622 | 1,781 | 0 | -687 | -1,692 | -4,358 | 0 |
| -3,643 4,779 |
2,302 | -4,779 -4,779 |
0 | 0 | 0 | -576 | -790 | 0 |
| 576 | -576 | |||||||
| -7,487 | ||||||||
| 790 | -790 | |||||||
| -2,302 | 2,302 | |||||||
| 0 303,033 0 303,033 |
2,302 2,302 |
9,843 9,843 |
1,781 1,781 |
0 0 |
-687 -687 |
-2,268 -2,268 |
-5,148 -5,148 |
0 0 |
| 0 -2,302 |
-2,302 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| -16,276 | -16,276 | |||||||
| 13,975 | 13,975 | |||||||
| 5,181 | ||||||||
| 47,296 47,296 |
||||||||
| -13,977 -13,977 |
||||||||
| -230 | -230 | |||||||
| 388 | 31 | |||||||
| 33,320 334,241 |
0 | 15,024 | 1,781 | 388 | -886 | -2,268 | -5,148 | 0 |
| -33,320 | 2,334 | -1,248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 637 | 4,258 | 0 |
| 1,303 | -1,303 | |||||||
| -637 | 637 | |||||||
| -27,395 -4,258 |
55 | 4,258 | ||||||
| -2,334 | 2,334 | |||||||
| 0 334,241 |
2,334 | 13,776 | 1,781 | 388 | -886 | -1,631 | -890 | 0 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| A. Capital | 87,999 | 87,999 |
| a. capital | 88,949 | 88,949 |
| b. capital increase expenses | -950 | -950 |
| B. Share premium account | 24,903 | 24,903 |
| C. Reserves | 188,019 | 186,488 |
| a. legal reserve (+) | 99 | 99 |
| b. reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of investment properties (+/-) | 193,769 | 191,430 |
| c. reserve from estimated transfer costs and rights resulting from hyothetical disposal of investment properties (-) |
-14,741 | -14,707 |
| d. reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of allowed hedges to which hedge accounting according to IFRS is applied (+/-) |
0 | 0 |
| e. reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of allowed hedges to which hedge accounting according to IFRS is not applied (+/-) |
-5,148 | -4,358 |
| h. reserve for treasury shares (-) | -886 | -687 |
| k. Reserves for deferred taxes related to property located abroad | -2,268 | -1,692 |
| m. other reserves (+/-) | 1,781 | 1,781 |
| n. result carried forward from previous financial years (+/-) | 15,024 | 14,622 |
| o. Reserve for share-based payments (+/-) | 388 | 0 |
| D. Net result of the financial year | 33,320 | 3,643 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 334,241 | 303,033 |
| Appropriation and withdrawals (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| A. Net result | 47,296 | 17,618 |
| B. Transfer to/from reserves (+/-) | -17,210 | 8,501 |
| 1. Transfer to/from reserves of the balance (positive or negative) of changes in fair value of investment properties (+/-) |
||
| -financial year | -31,692 | -8,336 |
| -realization of real estate | 5,997 | 6,278 |
| 2. Transfer to/from reserves of estimated transfer rights and costs resulting from hypothetical disposal of investment properties (-/+) |
3,537 | -1,600 |
| 5. Transfer to/from reserves for the balance of the changes in the fair value of allowed hedging instruments which are not submitted to hedge accounting as defined by IFRS (-) |
||
| accounting year | -4,258 | 790 |
| 8. Transfer to/from reserves of deferred taxes related to real estate located abroad (-/+) | -637 | 576 |
| 11. Transfer to/from result from previous financial years caried forward (-/+) | 9,843 | 10,793 |
| C. Remuneration of capital according to art. 13, §1, lid 1 | -12,939 | -14,723 |
| D. Remuneration of capital – other than C | -3,371 | -1,553 |
| E. Retained earnings | 13,776 | 9,843 |
| Scheme for calculation of result according to art. 13, § 1, § 1 (in k €) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected result (A) | ||
| Net result | 47,296 | 17,618 |
| + Amortization | 198 | 212 |
| + Impairments | 542 | 367 |
| - Impairment reversals | -210 | -27 |
| +/- Other non monetary items | -4,258 | 3,893 |
| +/- Result on sale of property | -431 | -1,135 |
| +/- Changes in fair value of property | -26,963 | -7,542 |
| Corrected result (A) | 16,174 | 13,385 |
| Net capital gains on the sale of property not exempt from distribution (B) | ||
| +/- Capital gains and losses on property realized during the financial year (capital gains or losses compared with the acquisition value plus capitalised investment expenses) |
5,236 | 5,019 |
| Capital gains realised during the financial year exempt from the obligation to distribute, subject to reinvestment within four years (-) |
-5,236 | 0 |
| = Net capital gains on the sale of property not exempt from distribution (B) | 0 | 5,019 |
| TOTAL (A+B) | 16,174 | 18,404 |
| 80% according to art 13, §1, al. 1 | 12,939 | 14,723 |
|---|---|---|
| Net reduction in debt | 0 | 0 |
| Minimum distribution required by art. 13 | 12,939 | 14,723 |
In accordance with Art. 7:212 of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations, after payment of the intended dividend, net asset shall not be less than the amount of the recognised capital, increased with all
reserves which may not be distributed pursuant to the law or the articles of association. The available margin after distribution amounts to € 13.43 million.
| Net statutory assets after distribution of the dividend (in k €) | 331,907 | |
|---|---|---|
| Method of calculation of the amount referred to in art. 13, §1 er al. 6 | ||
| Paid-up capital or, if greater, called-up capital (+) | 87,999 | |
| Share premiums not available pursuant to the articles of association (+) | 24,903 | |
| Reserve from the positive balance from changes in the fair value of real estate assets (+) | 225,461 | |
| Reserve fro transfer rights and costs estimated to arise on the hypothetical disposal of investmentproperties (-) |
-19,094 | |
| Reserve from the balance of changes in fair value of allowed hedges to which hedge accounting according to IFRS is not applied (+/-) |
-890 | |
| Reserves for deferred taxes related to property located abroad | 0 | |
| Legal reserve (+) | 99 | |
| Non distributable equity according to article 617 of the Companies Code | 318,478 | |
| Difference | 13,429 |
As required by law and the Company's articles of association, we report to you as statutory auditor of Home Invest Belgium nv (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (together the "Group"). This report includes our opinion on the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2021, the consolidated results, the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 2021 and the disclosures (all elements together the "Consolidated Financial Statements") as well as our report on other legal and regulatory requirements. These two reports are considered one report and are inseparable.
We have been appointed as statutory auditor by the shareholders' meeting of 7 May 2019, in accordance with the proposition by the Board of Directors following recommendation of the Audit Committee. Our mandate expires at the shareholders' meeting that will deliberate on the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2021. We performed the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group during three consecutive years.
We have audited the Consolidated Financial Statements of Home Invest Belgium nv, that comprise of the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2021, the consolidated results, the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended
31 December 2021 and the disclosures, which show a consolidated balance sheet total of € 737.012 thousand and of which the consolidated income statement shows a net result (part of the group) for the year of € 48.866 thousand.
In our opinion, the Consolidated Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated net equity and financial position as at 31 December 2021, as well as its consolidated results and its consolidated cash flows, prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS") and with applicable legal and regulatory requirements in Belgium.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing ("ISAs").
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the "Our responsibilities for the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements" section of our report.
We have complied with all ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Belgium, including those with respect to independence.
We have obtained from the Board of Directors and the officials of the Company the explanations and information necessary for the performance of our audit and we believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the current reporting period.
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon, and consequently we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
• Description of the matter and audit risk:
Investment property represents 95% of the assets of the Group. As at 31 December 2021, the investment properties on the assets of the balance sheet amount to € 702.234 thousand.
In accordance with the accounting policies and IAS 40 standard "Investment property", investment property is valued at fair value, and the changes in the fair value of investment property are recognized in the income statement.
The fair value of investment properties belongs to the level 3 of the fair value hierarchy defined within the IFRS 13 standard "Fair Value Measurement". Some parameters used for valuation purposes being based on only limited observable data (discount rate, future occupancy rate, …) and require therefore an estimation from the management.
The external appraisers draw in their report the attention on an important uncertainty with regard to the impact of Covid-19 on the future valuation of the investment properties in the sector of 'tourism'.
The audit risk appears in the valuation of these investment properties and is therefore a key audit matter.
• Summary of audit procedures performed The Group uses external experts to make an estimate of the fair value of its buildings. We have assessed the valuation reports of the external experts (with the support of our internal valuation experts). More precisely, we have:
Finally, we have assessed the appropriateness of the information on the fair value of the investment properties disclosed in note 18 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with IFRS and with applicable legal and regulatory requirements in Belgium and for such internal controls relevant to the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
As part of the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, and provide, if applicable, information on matters impacting going concern, The Board of Directors should prepare the financial statements using the going concern basis of accounting, unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease business operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance whether the Consolidated Financial Statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to express an opinion on these Consolidated Financial Statements based on our audit. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
In performing our audit, we comply with the legal, regulatory and normative framework that applies to the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Belgium. However, a statutory audit does not provide assurance about the future viability of the Company and the Group, nor about the efficiency or effectiveness with which the board of directors has taken or will undertake the Company's and the Group's business operations. Our responsibilities with regards to the going concern assumption used by the board of directors are described below.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and we maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also perform the following tasks:
Statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on audit evidence obtained up to the date of the auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going-concern;
• evaluating the overall presentation, structure and content of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and evaluating whether the Consolidated Financial Statements reflect a true and fair view of the underlying transactions and events.
We communicate with the Audit Committee within the Board of Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
Because we are ultimately responsible for the opinion, we are also responsible for directing, supervising and performing the audits of the subsidiaries. In this respect we have determined the nature and extent of the audit procedures to be carried out for group entities.
We provide the Audit Committee within the Board of Directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the Audit Committee within the Board of Directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our report, unless the law or regulations prohibit this.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and the content of the Board of Directors' report on the Consolidated Financial Statements, and other information included in the annual report.
In the context of our mandate and in accordance with the additional standard to the ISAs applicable in Belgium, it is our responsibility to verify, in all material respects, the Board of Directors' report on the Consolidated Financial Statements, and other information included in the annual report, as well as to report on these matters.
In our opinion, after carrying out specific procedures on the Board of Directors' report, the Board of Directors' report is consistent with the Consolidated Financial Statements and has been prepared in accordance with article 3:32 of the Code of companies and associations.
In the context of our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are also responsible to consider whether, based on the information that we became aware of during the performance of our audit, the Board of Directors' report and other information included in the annual report, being:
contain any material inconsistencies or contains information that is inaccurate or otherwise misleading. In light of the work performed, there are no material inconsistencies to be reported.
Our audit firm and our network have not performed any services that are not compatible with the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements and have remained independent of the Company during the course of our mandate.
The fees related to additional services which are compatible with the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements as referred to in article 3:65 of the Code of companies and associations were duly itemized and valued in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In accordance with the standard on the audit of the conformity of the financial statements with the European single electronic format (hereinafter "ESEF"), we have carried out the audit of the compliance of the ESEF format with the regulatory technical standards set by the European Delegated Regulation No 2019/815 of 17 December 2018 (hereinafter: "Delegated Regulation").
The board of directors is responsible for the preparation, in accordance with the ESEF requirements, of the consolidated financial statements in the form of an electronic file in ESEF format in the official Dutch language (hereinafter 'the digital consolidated financial statements') included in the annual financial report available on the portal of the FSMA (https://www.fsma.be/en/data-portal) in the official Dutch language.
It is our responsibility to obtain sufficient and appropriate supporting evidence to conclude that the format and markup language of the digital consolidated financial statements comply in all material respects with the ESEF requirements under the Delegated Regulation.
Based on the work performed by us, we conclude that the format and tagging of information in the digital consolidated financial statements of Home Invest Belgium nv per 31 December 2021 included in the annual financial report available on the portal of the FSMA (https://www.fsma.be/en/data-portal) in the official Dutch language are, in all material respects, in accordance with the ESEF requirements under the Delegated Regulation.
• This report is consistent with our supplementary declaration to the Audit Committee as specified in article 11 of the regulation (EU) nr. 537/2014.
Diegem, 1 April 2022
EY Bedrijfsrevisoren bv Statutory auditor Represented by
Joeri Klaykens* Partner *Acting on behalf of a bv
| General information 179 | |
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| Registered capital 181 | |
| Consolidated articles of association – excerpts 182 |
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| Statements 193 | |
| The RREC and its tax system 194 | |
| General glossary 199 | |
| APM – Alternative Performance Measures 201 | |
| Shareholder's agenda 204 |
Ankerrui, Antwerp
| Name | Home Invest Belgium, public regulated real estate company (RREC) |
|---|---|
| Registered office | The registered office of the company is established at Boulevard de la Woluwe 46/11, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. |
| Enterprise number | The company is registered with the register of legal entities (RLE) in Brussels under number 0420.767.885. |
| Incorporation, legal form and notification |
The company was incorporated on 4 July 1980 under the name "Philadelphia", pursuant to a deed drawn up by notary Daniel Pauporté in Brussels (published in the Annexes to the Belgian State Gazette of 12 July 1980 under number 1435-3). The articles of asso ciation have been amended on several occasions and most recently pursuant to minutes drawn up by notary Louis-Philippe Marcelis on 13 September 2017 (published in the Annexes to the Belgian State Gazette on 21 November 2017, under number 0161972). The company was recognised in 1999 as a real estate investment fund by the Commission for Banking, Finance and Insurance (CBFA), now the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). On 2 September 2014, the company was recognised as a RREC by the FSMA. The company appeals publicly to the savings system in accordance with Article 7:2 BCCA. |
| Duration | The company was incorporated for an indefinite period. |
| Object | Please refer to Article 3 of the articles of association, as indicated below under 'consolidated articles of association – excerpts'. |
| Modification of the object | The company can only make changes to its object that are in accord ance with its articles of association and in line with the laws and regulations applicable to RRECs. |
| Financial year | The financial year starts on 1 January and ends on 31 December of each year. |
| Statutory auditor | The statutory auditor of Home Invest Belgium, which is officially approved by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), is EY Bedrijfsrevisoren BV/EY Réviseurs d'Entreprises SRL, represented by Joeri Klaykens, partner, located at 2 De Kleetlaan, 1831 Diegem. |
| The statutory auditor has an unlimited right of inspection concerning the Company's transactions. |
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| The accredited statutory auditor was appointed for three years at the extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 7 May 2019, and receives a fixed indexed fee of € 38,000 excl. VAT per year for the audit of the annual accounts (see Note 7 for more information regarding the remuneration of the statutory auditor). |
| Real estate experts | To avoid any conflict of interest, Home Invest Belgium's real estate portfolio is audited by nine independent valuation experts, namely: |
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| • Cushman & Wakefield Belgium NV/SA, represented (within the meaning of Article 24 of the RREC legislation) by Mr. Emeric Inghels, having its registered office at 56 Avenue des Arts, 1000 Brussels; |
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| • BNP Paribas Real Estate Hotels France, having its registered office at Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad 167, 92867 Issy-les-Moulineaux (France) and represented by Mrs. Blandine Trotot; |
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| • CBRE Valuations Services BVBA (RLE Brussels: 0859.928.556), having its registered office at avenue Lloyd George 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium and represented by Mr. Pieter Paepe. |
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| In accordance with the RREC legislation, the valuation experts assess the entire portfolio each quarter, and their valuation determines the fair value of the buildings included in the annual accounts. |
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| Places where the publicly accessible documents are available for inspection |
• The deed of incorporation and articles of association of the company are available for inspection at the clerk's office of the French-speaking Enterprise Court of Brussels and are also available on the website www.homeinvestbelgium.be. |
| • The statutory and consolidated annual accounts and additional reports are filed with the National Bank of Belgium in accordance with the legal requirements and are available for inspection at the Clerk's Office of the Enterprise Court of Brussels. |
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| • The decisions taken with regard to the (re)appointment and dismissal of the members of the board of directors are published in the Annexes to the Belgian State Gazette. Shareholders' meetings and extraordinary shareholders' meetings are convened in accord ance with the provisions of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations. The announcement must also appear in a nationally distributed newspaper thirty days before the meeting and within the same period and be posted on the website www.homein vestbelgium.be with the exception of the annual shareholders' meetings that take place at the location, date and time indicated in the articles of association and of which the agenda is limited to the usual subjects. |
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| • All press releases and other financial information published by Home Invest Belgium may also be consulted on the website. Anyone interested can register free of charge on the website www. homeinvestbelgium.be in order to receive the press releases and mandatory financial information by e-mail. |
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| Telephone number | +32 2 899 43 21 |
| Website | www.homeinvestbelgium.be |
| Issued capital | As at 31 December 2021, the registered capital amounted to € 88,949,294.75. It is represented by 3,299,858 shares without indication of nominal value. The capital is fully paid up. |
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| Authorised capital | The board of directors is explicitly authorised to increase the capital, on one or more occasions, up to an amount of maximum eighty-eight million nine hundred forty-nine thousand two hundred ninety-four euros seventy-five cents (€ 88,949,294.75-), on the amount to be fixed by it, and on the dates and in accordance with the modalities to be determined by this policy, in accordance with Article 7:198 of the BCCA. The board of directors is authorised to issue convertible bonds or subscription rights under the same terms and conditions. |
| This authorisation is granted for a period of five years from the publi cation in the Annexes to the Belgian State Gazette of the minutes of the extraordinary shareholders' meeting held on 5 May 2020. |
The complete consolidated articles of association of Home Invest Belgium NV/SA may be inspected at the clerk's office of the French-speaking Enterprise Court of Brussels, at the company's registered office and on the website www.homeinvestbelgium.be.
| Object (Article 3 of the articles of association) |
3.1. The sole object of the Company is: |
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| (a) to make available buildings to users, directly or through a company in which it holds a stake in accordance with the provisions of the RREC regulations, and; |
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| (b) within the limits set by RREC regulations, to own the real estate referred to in Article 2, 5°, i to x of the Belgian RREC Act. |
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| i. real estate as defined in Article 517 et seq. of the Belgian Civil Code, and real rights exercised on buildings, to the exclusion of real estate for forestry, agriculture or mining;; |
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| ii. shares with voting rights issued by real estate companies, which are exclusively or jointly controlled by the relevant public RREC; |
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| iii. option rights on real estate; | |
| iv. shares in public regulated real estate companies or institutional regulated real estate companies, provided that in the latter case, the company has joint or exclusive control thereof; |
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| v. rights resulting from contracts in which the RREC was given one or more goods in lease, or in which other analogous user rights were granted; |
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| vi. shares in public real estate investment funds; | |
| vii. units in foreign undertakings for collective investment in real estate as registered on the list referred to in Article 260 of the act of 19 April 2014; |
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| viii. units in undertakings for collective investment in real estate established in another Member State of the European Economic Area that are not included on the list referred to in Article 260 of the act of 19 April 2014, insofar as they are subject to similar supervision as that applicable to the public real estate investment fund; |
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| ix. shares issued by companies (i) with a legal personality; (ii) falling under the law of another Member State of the European Economic Area; (iii) whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market and/or which are subject to prudential supervision; (iv) whose primary activity is the acquisition or construction of buildings to be made available to users, or direct or indirect holdings in companies whose purpose is similar; and (v) which are exempt from income tax on the profits derived from the activities referred to under (iv) above, subject to compliance with various constraints, relating at least to the legal obligation to distribute part of their earnings to their share holders (Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs); |
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x. real estate certificates, as referred to in Article 5, § 4 of the act of 16 June 2006. In the framework of the provision of real estate, the company may in particular undertake all activities related to the building, conversion, renovation, development, acquisition, sale, management and operation of real estate.
3.2. On a temporary or ancillary basis, the Company may invest in securities that do not constitute real estate within the meaning of the RREC regulations. These investments will be made in compliance with the risk management policy adopted by the Company and will be diversified in order to ensure an adequate risk spread. The Company may also hold unallocated liquid assets in any currency, in the form of current or term deposits or any money market instruments that may be easily mobilised. It can also carry out transactions on authorised hedging instruments, intended exclusively to cover exposure to interest rate and currency exchange risks in the context of the financing and management of the company's real estate and to the exclusion of any speculative transactions.
3.3. The company may rent or let one or more buildings itself under a finance lease agreement. The finance lease activity with a purchase option relating to buildings can only be carried out as a secondary activity unless the properties in question are intended for public purposes including social housing and education (in which case the activity may be exercised as the company's primary activity).
3.4. The Company may take an interest, by merger or otherwise, in any businesses, undertakings or companies with a similar or related company purpose and which are conducive to the development of its business and, in general, carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose and all acts deemed necessary or useful for the achievement of its purpose. The company is required to perform all its activities and operations in accordance with the provisions of and within the limits set by the RREC regulations and any other applicable legislation.
The Company may not:
a. act as a real estate developer within the meaning of the RREC regulations with the exception of occasional transactions;
b. participate in an underwriting or guarantee syndicate;
c. lend financial instruments, with the exception, of loans under the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of the Royal Decree of 7 March 2006;
d. acquire financial instruments issued by a company or private association which has been declared bankrupt, which has entered into a mutual agreement with its creditors, which is the subject of a judicial reorganisation procedure, which has obtained a suspension of payments or which has been the subject of similar measures in a foreign country;
e. make contractual arrangements or insert provisions in the articles of association with regard to perimeter companies, which would adversely affect the voting power that is vested in them in accordance with the applicable law associated with a participation of 25% plus one share.
Prohibitions (Article 4 of the articles of association)
The board of directors is expressly authorised to increase the capital, on one or more occasions, up to an amount of maximum eighty-eight million nine hundred forty-nine thousand two hundred ninety-four euros seventy-five cents (€ 88,949,294.75-), the date and in accordance with the modalities it determines, in accordance with Article 7:198 of the BCCA. The board of directors is authorised to issue convertible bonds or subscription rights under the same terms and conditions.
This authorisation is granted for a period of five years from the publication in the Annexes to the Belgian State Gazette of the minutes of the extraordinary shareholders' meeting held on 5 May 2020.
Whenever the registered capital is increased, the board of directors will set the price, any issue premium and the issue conditions of the new shares, unless the shareholders' meeting decides on this itself.
The preferential subscription right of shareholders may either be limited or abolished in accordance with Article 6.5. of the articles of association.
Capital increases decided in this way by the board of directors may be undertaken by subscription in cash or by contributions in kind or by the incorporation of reserves or issue premiums, with or without the creation of new securities, or through the distribution of an optional dividend, in each case with due respect for the legal provisions; such capital increases may lead to the issuing of voting or non-voting shares.
This capital may also be increased via the conversion of convertible bonds or the exercise of subscription rights, which can give rise to the creation of both shares with and without voting rights and whether or not they are linked to another movable asset.
The associated amount will be placed in an unavailable account called "issue premium" after any costs have been settled and should any capital increases carried out pursuant to this authorisation include an issue premium, which, like the capital, will constitute a third party guarantee and may only be reduced or cancelled by a resolution of the shareholders' meeting taken in accordance with the quorum and majority conditions required for a capital decrease, subject to it being incorporated into the capital.
Acquisition, acceptance as a pledge and disposal of own shares (Article 6.4. of the articles of association)
The Company may acquire or pledge its own shares under conditions laid down by law.
By decision of the extraordinary shareholders' meeting of the Company of 5 May 2020, the board of directors is authorised:
The board of directors is authorised following a decision made by the extraordinary shareholders' meeting of the Company on 5 May 2020, to pledge any shares and to dispose of them if such acquisition, pledges or disposal are required to prevent serious and imminent harm to the Company and without the need for any additional prior authorisation from the shareholders' meeting of the Company, in accordance with Article 7: 215, §1 paragraph 4 of the BCCA in order to acquire any shares within the Company for the Company's account. This authorisation is granted for a period of three (3) years as from the publication in the Annexes to the Belgian State Gazette of the minutes of the extraordinary shareholders' meeting of the Company of 5 May 2020.
Capital increase (Articles 6.5. – 6.7. of the articles of association)
In the event of a capital increase by cash contribution, the preferential subscription right of the shareholders may only be limited or cancelled to the extent required by the RREC regulations, while an irreducible allocation right will be granted to the existing shareholders when providing new forms of securities. This irreducible allocation right meets the following conditions under the RREC regulations:
it extends to all newly issued securities;
it is granted to shareholders in proportion to the portion of the capital represented by their shares at the time of the transaction;
a maximum price per share is announced at the latest on the eve of the opening of the public subscription period; which must last for at least three trading days.
This should however, in any case not be granted in the event of a capital increase by contribution in cash carried out under the following conditions in accordance with the RREC regulations:
the capital is increased using authorised capital;
the cumulative amount of the capital which has been increased over a 12-month period in accordance with this paragraph shall not exceed 10% of the amount of the capital at the time of the decision to increase the capital.
This irreducible allocation right must also not be granted in the event of a contribution in cash where any preferential subscription right may be restricted or cancelled, in addition to a contribution made within the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, provided that the distribution of this dividend is effectively payable to all of the shareholders.
Shares are issued against any contribution made in kind and in accordance with the provisions of the BCCA.
6.6.1. The following conditions must also be respected in the event of a contribution in kind, in accordance with the RREC regulations:
1° the contributor's identity must be indicated in the report from the contribution made in kind and in the convening notice to the shareholders' meeting that is to decide on the capital increase;
2° the issue price cannot amount to less than the lowest value of
(a) a net asset value per share dating back no more than four months before the date of the agreement on the contribution or, if the company prefers, before the date of the deed relating to the capital increase and
(b) the average closing price of the thirty calendar days prior to this date. In this respect, it may be decided to deduct from the amount mentioned in the previous paragraph an amount that corresponds to the portion of the undistributed gross dividends to which the holders of the new shares would potentially not be entitled, provided that the board of directors specifically justifies the amount of the accumulated dividends to be deducted in its special report and explains the financial conditions of the transaction in its annual financial report.
3° unless the issue price or, in the event of the situation referred to in Article 6.6.3., the exchange ratio, as well as the applicable terms, are determined and communicated to the public at the latest on the working day following the conclusion of the contribution agreement, indicating the period during which the capital increase will actually take place, the capital increase deed will be drawn up within a maximum period of four months;
4° the report referred to in item 1° above must also explain the impact of the proposed contribution on the situation of existing shareholders, in particular with regard to their share of the profit, the net asset value and the capital, as well as the impact with regard to voting rights.
6.6.2. The conditions laid down in Article 6.6.1. do not apply in the case of a contribution of the right to a dividend within the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, on condition that this right to a dividend is open to all the shareholders.
6.6.3. The Article 6.6.1. of these articles of association will apply mutatis mutandis in the event of mergers, divisions and assimilated transactions referred to in the BCCA in accordance with the RREC regulations. Any shares against contribution in kind will be issued in application of Articles 601 and 602 of the Belgian Companies Code.
In accordance with the RREC regulations, in the event of a capital increase in a subsidiary with the status of a listed institutional RREC by means of a contribution in cash at a price that is 10% or more lower than the lowest value of (a) a net asset value per share dating back no more than four months before the date of the start of the issue or (b) the average closing price of the thirty calendar days prior to date of the start of the issue, the board of directors draws up a report explaining the economic justification for the discount applied, the financial consequences of the transaction for the shareholders and the interest of the capital increase under consideration. This report and the valuation criteria and methods applied are commented on by the statutory auditor in a separate report.
To calculate the prices of the contribution, it is possible to deduct from the amount mentioned in the previous paragraph an amount that corresponds to the portion of the undistributed gross dividends to which the holders of the new shares would potentially not be entitled, provided that the board of directors specifically justifies the amount of the accumulated dividends to be deducted and explains the financial conditions of the transaction in its annual financial report.
If the subsidiary in question is not a listed company, the discount referred to in paragraph 1 is calculated only on the basis of a net asset value per share dating back no more than four months; all the other obligations apply.
This Article does not apply to capital increases fully subscribed by the Company or its subsidiaries, whose capital is directly or indirectly held entirely by the Company.
The Company may decrease its capital in compliance with the applicable legal provisions.
| Shares | The shares are in registered or dematerialised form. |
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| (Article 7.1. of the articles of association) |
They are all fully paid up and without indication of nominal value. |
| The company may issue dematerialised shares by capital increase or by exchange of existing registered shares. |
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| Each shareholder may, at his/her/its own expense, request an exchange into registered or dematerialised shares. |
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| The Company may create various classes of shares. | |
| The registered shares are registered in the share register held at the company's registered office. Ownership of these shares is proven exclusively by registration in the share register. |
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| Any transfer of these shares takes effect only after registration of the transfer of these shares in the share register, dated and signed by the transferor and the transferee or their proxies, or after having fulfilled the formalities required by law for the transfer of the claims. Registered certificates will be issued to the shareholders. |
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| The shares are indivisible and the company only recognises a single owner per security. If several people have rights with regard to the same share, the exercising of these rights will be suspended until a single person has been appointed as the owner of the security in respect of the company. |
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| Other securities (Article 7.2. of the articles of association) |
With the exception of profit-sharing certificates and similar secu rities, and subject to the specific legal provisions on this matter, in particular those resulting from the RREC regulations, the company may issue securities referred to in Article 460 of the Belgian Companies Code. |
| Declaration of transparency (Article 8 of the articles |
The Company's shares must be admitted for trading on a Belgian regulated market in accordance with the RREC regulations. |
| of association) | In accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Act of 2 May 2007 on the public disclosure of major holdings in issuers whose shares are admitted for trading on a regulated market and containing various provisions and in accordance with the RREC regulations, any legal entity or individual acquiring shares or other securities confer ring voting rights, whether or not they represent capital, is required to inform the company and the FSMA of the percentage and the number of existing voting rights it holds each time the voting rights attached to these securities reach either three per cent (3%), or five per cent (5%) or a multiple of five percent of the total number of voting rights existing at this time or at the time when circumstances arise that render such disclosure mandatory. The declaration is also mandatory in the event of the transfer of securities when, as a result of this transfer, the number of voting rights falls below the thresholds referred to in sub-paragraph two. |
| Subject to the exceptions provided for by law, nobody may partic ipate in the vote at the shareholders' meeting of the Company with more voting rights than those attached to the securities which he/ she/has notified to own at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the shareholders' meeting. Voting rights attached to securities not having been notified are suspended. |
| Composition of the board of directors (Article 9 of the articles of association) |
The Company is managed by a board consisting of at least three (3) and no more than nine (9) directors, who may or may not be share holders and who are appointed by the shareholders' meeting, for a term of four (4) years. The shareholders' meeting may terminate the mandate of any director at any time with immediate effect, without giving reasons and without any compensation. The directors are eligible for re-election. |
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| The shareholders' meeting must appoint at least three (3) inde pendent directors. An independent director is understood to mean a director who meets the criteria specified in Article 7:87, §1 of the BCCA in conjunction with recommendation 3.5 of the 2020 Belgian Corporate Governance Code. |
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| The mandate of the outgoing and non-re-elected directors will end immediately after the shareholders' meeting which has appointed new directors unless the appointment resolution of the shareholders' meeting provides otherwise. |
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| Should one or more director's positions become vacant, the remaining directors are entitled to fill the vacancy until the next shareholders' meeting, which will make the final appointment. This right becomes an obligation whenever the number of directors actually in office no longer reaches the statutory minimum. Without prejudice to the transitional provisions, the directors are exclusively individuals; they must fulfil the conditions of reliability and expertise laid down in the RREC regulations and cannot fall under the appli cation of the prohibitions laid down in the RREC regulations. The appointment of directors is subject to the prior approval of the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). |
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| Executive management (Article 12 of the articles |
Without prejudice to the transitional rules, the executive manage ment of the Company is entrusted to at least two individuals. |
| of association) | The members of executive management must fulfil the requirements of reliability and expertise laid down in the RREC regulations and cannot fall within the application of the prohibitions laid down in the RREC regulations. |
| The appointment of executive managers is subject to the prior approval of the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). |
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| Representation of the company (Article 13 of the articles of association) |
The company is validly represented in legal proceedings and in dealings with third parties, including for deeds requiring the inter vention of a public official or a notary, either by two directors acting jointly or, in the context of daily management, by a person in whom daily management powers have been vested. |
| The company is also validly represented by special attorneys-in-fact within the framework of their assignment. |
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| The company may be represented overseas by any person having been explicitly appointed thereto by the board of directors. |
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| Copies or extracts of the minutes of the shareholders' meetings and of meetings of the board of directors, including extracts intended for publication in the Annexes to the Belgian State Gazette, are validly signed either by one director or by a person in whom daily management powers have been vested or who has been expressly authorised thereto by the board of directors. |
| Shareholders' meeting (Article 23 of the articles of association) |
A shareholders' meeting, known as the "annual shareholders' meeting", is held every year on the first Tuesday of the month of May at 3 p.m. If this date coincides with a public holiday, the annual shareholders' meeting will take place on the next working day at the same time. |
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| An extraordinary shareholders' meeting may be convened every time this is required in the interests of the company. |
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| These shareholders' meetings may be convened by the board of directors or by the statutory auditor(s), and must be convened when requested by shareholders representing one fifth of the registered capital. |
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| One or more shareholders who jointly own at least three percent (3%) of the capital of the Company may request that items for discussion be included on the agenda of any shareholders' meeting in accord ance with the provisions of the BCCA, and they may also submit proposals for decisions on subjects to be discussed that have been or will be included on the agenda. |
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| Annual or extraordinary shareholders' meetings are held at the regis tered office of the Company or at any other place specified in the convening notice or other documentation. |
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| Convening and means of deliberation (Article 24 of the articles of association) |
Shareholders' meetings and extraordinary shareholders' meetings are convened in accordance with the provisions of the BCCA. The announcement must also appear in a nationally distributed newspaper thirty days before the meeting and within the same period and be posted on the company's website with the exception of the annual shareholders' meetings that take place at the location, date and time indicated in the articles of association and of which the agenda is limited to the usual subjects. If a new announcement is required, the notice period for this second meeting will be reduced to seventeen days before the shareholders' meeting and provided that the date of the second meeting has been specified in the initial announcement. |
| The convening notice contains the agenda of the meeting and the proposed resolutions. Registered shareholders will receive convening notices by ordinary mail thirty days prior to the meeting. |
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| A shareholder attending or represented at the meeting is deemed to have been validly convened. Moreover, a shareholder may, before or after the shareholders' meeting that he did not attend, waive the possibility of invoking the absence or irregularity of the convening notice. |
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| To be admitted to the meeting and cast their vote, shareholders must register their shares no later than midnight (Belgian time) on the fourteenth day prior to the shareholders' meeting (hereinafter the 'registration date'), either by their inclusion in the share register or by their inclusion in the accounts of an approved account holder or a clearing body by law and irrespective of the number of shares held by the shareholder on the day of the shareholders' meeting. |
| The owners of dematerialised shares wishing to take part in the meeting must provide a certificate issued by their financial interme diary or approved account holder, stating the number of demateri alised shares registered in the shareholder's name in its accounts on the registration date and for which the shareholder has declared that he wishes to take part in the shareholders' meeting. This certif icate must be filed at the registered office of the company or the establishments indicated in the convening notices at the latest on the sixth day prior to the date of the meeting. |
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| They will submit the certificate to the Company or to the person designated by the Company for this purpose, as well as their wish to participate in the shareholders' meeting, if necessary by sending a proxy, no later than the sixth day prior to the date of the meeting. The date of the shareholders' meeting will be notified by an e-mail sent from the address of the Company or via the e-mail address specifically stated in the convening notice. The owners of any regis tered shares who wish to participate in the meeting must notify the Company, or the person it has appointed for that purpose, of their intention to attend no later than the sixth day prior to the date of the meeting, by sending an e e-mail to the address of the Company or via the e-mail address specifically stated in the notice, or, where appropriate, by sending a proxy. |
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| Voting by proxy – voting by letter (Article 25 of the articles of association) |
Any shareholder may be represented at a shareholders' meeting by a proxy who may or may not be a shareholder. Proxy forms must be sent to the company in writing at the latest six days before the meeting; this notification can also be provided electronically, within the same term, by e-mail sent to the address given in the convening notice. The board of directors may draw up a proxy form. |
| The co-owners, the usufructuaries and the bare owners, the pledge holding creditors and pledge-granting debtors must be repre sented by one and the same person. The Company may suspend the exercise of any voting right attached to this share until one person has been designated as the holder to exercise the voting right should several individual own rights with regards to the same share. |
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| The company may provide a means of voting by ballot or an elec tronic means of communication, according to forms and the method determined by it; in any case, the vote thus cast must reach the meeting no later than the 6th day prior to the meeting. |
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| Number of votes – abstention (Article 29 of the articles of association) |
Each share carries one vote, subject to the cases of suspension of the voting right provided for in the BCCA and Associations or any other applicable law. |
| Dissolution – liquidation (Article 39 of the articles of association) |
In the event of dissolution of the company, for whatever reason or at whatever time, one or more liquidators appointed by the share holders' meeting or, in the absence of such appointment, the directors in office at the time, acting together, will be responsible for the liquidation. The appointment of the liquidators must be confirmed in the articles of association or by the shareholders' meeting to the chairman of the enterprise court when submitted should it appear from the statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with the BCCA that not all creditors can be repaid in full. This confirmation is however not required if that statement of assets and liabilities shows that the Company is only indebted to its shareholders and all share holders who are creditors of the Company confirm in writing that they are in agreement with the appointment. |
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| The members of the board of directors, with regard to third parties, are considered liquidators by operation of law ("ipso iure"), albeit without the powers that the law and the articles of association grant to the liquidator with regard to any liquidation transactions should no liquidators actually be appointed either in the articles of association, by the shareholders' meeting or by the court. |
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| In the absence of other provisions in the deed of appointment, the individuals responsible for the liquidation proceedings will have the most extensive powers in this respect in accordance with the provi sions of the BCCA. |
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The liquidation will be completed in accordance with the provisions of the BCCA.
This annual financial report contains financial forecasts that are based on estimates and projections of the company and on its reasonable expectations. By their very nature, these estimates relate to future events and uncertainties that could cause the results, financial position, performance and current achievements to differ from the results, financial position, performance and achievements expressed or implicitly communicated by these forecasts. In view of these uncertain factors, the forward-looking statements do not comprise any guarantee.
The board of directors and the senior management of Home Invest Belgium NV/SA are responsible for the information provided in this annual financial report. To the best of their knowledge, they represent that:
The third-party information published in this annual financial report, such as the real estate experts' report and the Statutory Auditor's report, have been included with their consent. The board of directors and the executive management of Home Invest Belgium represent that third-party information has been faithfully reproduced in this annual financial report and, insofar as the RREC is aware and able to assure on the basis of the data published by these third parties, no fact has been omitted that would render the information reproduced to be either inaccurate or misleading.
The annual financial reports from financial year 2001 onwards (which include the abbreviated version of the statutory annual accounts and the complete consolidated annual accounts, the management report, the Statutory Auditor's report and the real estate experts' report) as well as the half-yearly reports, may be consulted on the company website. The historical financial information is included by referral in this annual financial report.
Please refer here to the chapter entitled "Risk Factors".
To be best of its knowledge, the board of directors of Home Invest Belgium represents that:
During the financial period under review, no transaction was effected which entails an impact of more than 25% on one of the company's activity indicators within the meaning of paragraphs 91 and 92 of the CESR's recommendation on the implementation of European Commission Directive No. 809/2004 on prospectuses. The publication of pro forma financial information is therefore not required.
Apart from the events occurring since the close of the financial year that are commented on in the chapter entitled Management Report, no significant changes have taken place in the financial or commercial situation of Home Invest Belgium.
The information provided below is based on the tax legislation and practices in force at the time of drafting of this annual report. It is therefore subject to modification in the future, including with retroactive effect, and is purely informative.
All shareholders and potential investors are invited to enquire of their own advisers about the tax implications in Belgium and aboard of acquiring, owning and disposing of shares in Home Invest Belgium, as well as collecting dividends and proceeds from shares in the company.
Home Invest Belgium has been recognised by the FSMA as a 'public regulated real estate company under Belgian law', abbreviated to 'public RREC' under Belgian law, since 2 September 2014. Prior to this, it fell under the tax system applicable to 'real estate investment funds'.
In its capacity as a public RREC, the company (both individually and on a consolidated basis) is subject to the RREC legislation and is under the control of the FSMA.
The main characteristics of a public RREC are as follows:
Home Invest Belgium holds 50% of the shares in De Haan Vakantiehuizen, a company that has been granted the status of a specialised real estate investment fund. The remaining 50% are held by Belfius Insurance (25%), Tinc (12.5%) and DG Infra Yield (12.5%). A specialised real estate investment fund is subject to the Belgian Programme Act of 3 August 2016 and the Belgian Royal Decree of 9 November 2016 on specialised real estate investment funds.
Home Invest Belgium also holds 100% of the shares in the following specialised real estate investment funds:
The main characteristics of a specialised real estate investment fund are as follows:
TAX STATUS – CORPORATE INCOME TAX As an RREC, the company benefits from a specific tax regime.
The results of the RREC (rental income and capital gains realised on the sale of assets less operating and financial costs) are not subject to corporate income tax in Belgium (except on rejected expenses and exceptional or gratuitous advantages), insofar as at least 80% of the net profit is paid out in the form of dividends. This exemption applies to Home Invest Belgium. It does not apply to its consolidated companies, unless they have the status of an REIF or institutional RREC.
Companies (other than RRECs or specialised real estate investment funds) which are absorbed by Home Invest Belgium are liable to a specific tax (exit tax) of 15%.
The exit tax is calculated in accordance with the provisions of circular Ci.RH.423/567.729 of 23 December 2004, the interpretation or practical application of which may alter at any time. The 'actual fiscal value' of the properties as referred to in this circular is calculated after deduction of the registration duties or VAT and can vary from the fair value of the real estate portfolio as indicated in the balance sheet of the public RREC in accordance with IFRS 13.
Profits of foreign origin may be taxed in the country in which they arise in accordance with the law applicable in that country and are exempt from tax in Belgium. The net profit that Home Invest Belgium generated in 2018 via its investment properties in the Netherlands is therefore liable to corporate income tax of 25%. There is a reduced rate of 15% (16.5% in 2021) on the first bracket of € 245,000 (€ 200,000 in 2021). The net profits are then exempt from any tax in Belgium.
| Withholding tax | Dividends distributed by the company are subject to a withholding tax of 30% (subject to legal exceptions). |
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| Belgian individuals | Belgian individuals who have acquired shares in the context of the management of their private assets and are liable to personal income tax are subject to the withholding tax referred to above on the dividends distributed by Home Invest Belgium. For Belgian indi viduals whom may allocate their shares to their professional activity, the dividends received will be included in their professional income and be taxable at the usual personal income tax rate, which means that the withholding tax can be offset. |
| Belgian legal entities | For taxpayers liable to tax on legal entities, the dividends distributed by Home Invest Belgium are subject to the withholding tax mentioned above. |
| Belgian companies and foreign companies with a permanent establishment in Belgium |
The dividends distributed are subject to the withholding tax mentioned above. |
| Belgian companies and foreign companies with a permanent estab lishment in Belgium are taxed on dividends distributed by Home Invest Belgium at the corporate income tax rate, without applying the 'definitively taxed income' system, subject to the propor tionate share of dividends relating to foreign real estate income and dividends received and capital gains on shares realised in accord ance with Article 203, §1, 2bis and §2, paragraph 2 of the Belgian Income Tax Code applicable to dividends distributed from 1 July 2016. The dividend will be subject to corporate income tax or the non-residents tax at the rate of 25% (from 2020). Under certain conditions, a reduced rate may be applicable. The withholding tax levied at the source can be offset in the tax declaration and any surplus can therefore potentially be reclaimed. |
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| Non-resident individuals and foreign companies without a permanent establishment in Belgium |
For non-residents, the dividends distributed by Home Invest Belgium are subject to withholding tax, which may, at the request of the shareholder, be reduced or declared exempt on the basis of interna tional tax treaties preventing double taxation, in accordance with the conditions provided for by Belgian law. |
| Belgian individuals | In Belgium, capital gains made by an individuals from the sale of shares as part of the normal management of their private assets are not taxable, while capital losses are not tax deductible. Belgian individuals may, however, be subject to a tax of 33%, plus the additional municipal tax, the rate of which depends on the municipality of residence, if the capital gains in question are deemed to be made outside the normal management of private assets. |
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| Capital gains made by an individual on Home Invest Belgium shares will therefore usually be exempt as being part of the normal management of private assets. Capital gains are subject to tax at 16.5%, plus the additional municipal tax in the municipality of residence, if the shares are sold to a company that does not have its registered office, main place of business or head office in a Member State of the European Economic Area and the selling shareholder (and his family) has, over the past five years, owned over 25% of the rights in the company whose shares are being sold. |
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| Belgian individuals allocating their shares to the exercising of their professional activity are taxed on the capital gains they make on the sale of these shares at the ordinary progressive rates of personal income tax, or at 16.5% if the shares have been held for more than five years. |
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| Belgian legal entities | Capital gains made on the sale of Home Invest Belgium shares by Belgian legal entities that are liable to the tax on legal entities are, in principle, not taxable in Belgium. Capital losses suffered on the shares are not tax deductible. |
| Belgian companies and foreign companies with a permanent establishment in Belgium |
The capital gains made by a Belgian company on Home Invest Belgium shares or by foreign company on Home Invest Belgium shares allocated to its permanent establish ment in Belgium are fully taxable in Belgium at the normal corporate income tax rate. Capital losses (noted or suffered) are not tax deductible. |
| Non-resident individuals or foreign companies without a permanent establishment in Belgium |
Capital gains made by non-residents, whether individuals or companies, on the sale of Home Invest Belgium shares (with the exception of shares allocated by a foreign company to a permanent establishment in Belgium) are not, in principle, taxable in Belgium. As an exception, a non-resident individuals may be liable to tax on capital gains made on a family holding of at least 25% when the shares are sold to a company established outside the European Economic Area. Capital losses are not tax deductible in Belgium. |
Subscriptions to new shares (primary market) are not subject to the tax on stock market transactions.
However, the buying and selling and any other acquisition or disposal for valuable consideration in Belgium, via a 'professional intermediary', of existing shares (secondary market) are subject to a tax on stock market transactions currently amounting to 0.12% of the transaction price. The amount of the tax on stock market transactions is limited to € 1,300 per transaction and per party at the moment.
The Law dd. 17 February 2021 introducing the Annual tax on securities accounts (Belgian Official State Gazette, 26 February 2021) introduces an annual tax on securities accounts. This new tax is an annual subscription tax with a tax rate of 0.15%. This is an indirect tax characterised by an efficient and simple collection.
The taxable base is the average value of the taxable financial instruments throughout the reference period. The tax is only payable if this average value exceeds € 1,000,000.
GLOSSARY
The acquisition value is the value agreed between the parties on the basis of which the transaction is carried out. If transfer duties were paid, these are included in the acquisition value.
This is the level of debt as calculated in accordance with the RREC-RD. This means that any participating interests in associated companies and joint ventures are accounted for using the proportional consolidation method for the purposes of calculating the debt ratio.
The debt ratio is calculated in the same way as the debt ratio (RREC-RD), however, it is based on and can be reconciled with the consolidated balance sheet in accordance with IFRS in which participating interests in associated companies and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method.
Net asset value or net value per share according to EPRA best practices.
The EPRA earnings are the net result (group share) excluding (i) the portfolio result, (ii) changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, and (iii) the non-EPRA elements of the share in the results of associates and joint ventures. The term is used in accordance with the Best Practices Recommendations of EPRA.
Coupon detachment date.
Companies that request recognition as RRECs or that merger with an RREC are liable to a specific tax known as the exit tax.
The estimated rental value (ERV) is the rental value which, in the view of the real estate expert, corresponds to a market rent.
The fair value is equal to the investment value (see above for the definition), after deduction of transfer costs.
[(Total number of shares at the close of the financial year)- (total number of shares held by parties who made themselves known through a transparency notice in accordance with the Belgian Act of 2nd May 2007)]/[Total number of shares at the close of the financial year].
(Gross dividend for the financial year)/(Share price on the last day of trading of the financial year).
(Contractual annual gross rents + estimated rental value of vacant spaces)/(fair value of the real estate investments available for rent).
Net Asset Value or net value per share according to IFRS.
The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a set of accounting principles and valuation rules drawn up by the International Accounting Standards Board, which serve to facilitate international comparison between European listed companies. European listed companies have to apply these standards in their consolidated accounts from the financial year that begins after 1 January 2005. Belgian RRECs also have to apply these standards in their statutory accounts as of the financial year that starts on 1 January 2007.
Interest Rate Swap is an agreement between two parties to exchange interest rates for a predetermined period of time. IRS is often used to cover exposure to the risk of interest rate hikes: in this case, a floating rate is converted into a fixed rate.
The investment value is determined by the real estate expert as the most probable value that can be obtained on the date of the valuation under normal selling conditions, between willing and well-informed parties, without deducting transfer duties, previously referred to as 'deed in hand'.
Shareholders equity divided by the number of shares in circulation (after deduction of own shares).
The occupancy rate is the average percentage of contractual rents generated by the occupied properties over a given period, compared with the total contractual rents of the occupied space and the estimated rental value of the unoccupied space.
This is the occupancy rate for the total real estate investments available for rental, excluding (i) buildings undergoing renovation, (ii) buildings being commercialised for the first time, (iii) buildings being sold.
The Belgian Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 implementing the Belgian Act of 12 May 2014 on regulated real estate companies, as amended by the Belgian Act of 22 October 2017 and the Belgian Royal Decree of 23 April 2018.
(Total gross dividend for the financial year)/statutory distributable result in the sense of Art. 13, §1 of the RREC-RD).
This consists of (i) investment properties and (ii) the investments in associated companies and joint ventures when adopting the equity method.
The set date on which a shareholder must hold securities in order to be entitled to payment of the dividend in proportion to the securities that he owns on this date.
The shareholder's return is equal to the dividend of the financial year plus the increase in the net asset value during the financial year.
The transfer of ownership of real property is in principle liable to transfer duties. The amount depends on the geographic location of the property, the transfer method and the capacity of the purchaser.
The actual rate of taxation of the transfer duty can fluctuate between 0% and 12.5%.
The main possible methods of transferring real property and the related duties are as follows:
Total volume of shares traded during the financial year divided by the total number of shares.
The year in which the property was built or last underwent major renovation.
Home Invest Belgium has used Alternative Performance Measures (APM) within the meaning of the Guidelines issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on 5 October 2015 in its financial communication for many years. A number of these APMs are recommended by the European Public Real Estate Association, EPRA, while others were established by the sector or by Home Invest Belgium to provide the reader with a better understanding of the company's results and performances.
Performance indicators that are defined by the IFRS or by law and indicators that are not based on items in the income statement or the balance sheet are not considered to be APMs.
All of the information regarding the APMs included in this registration document has been verified by the statutory auditor.
This is the percentage of financial debt with a fixed interest rate compared to the total financial debt. The numerator corresponds to the sum of fixed-rate borrowing plus floating-rate debts after conversion into fixed-rate debts via IRS contracts in effect at the end of the financial year. The denominator corresponds to the total amount of financial debt drawn on the closing date.
A significant portion of the company's financial debts are concluded at floating rates. This APM is used to measure the risk associated with interest rate fluctuations and its potential impact on the results.
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
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| Fixed-rate financial debt | 129,000 | 79,000 |
| Floating rate debt converted into fixed-rate debt via IRS agreements | 223,000 | 203,000 |
| Total fixed-rate financial debt | 352,000 | 282,000 |
| Total financial debt with variable interest rate | 30,000 | 45,000 |
| Total financial debt | 382,000 | 327,000 |
| Coverage ratio | 92.15% | 86.24% |
The interest costs (including the credit margin and the cost of the hedging instruments) divided by the weighted average financial debt over the period in question. The numerator corresponds to the sum of the net interest costs included in item XXI of the income statement adjusted to take account of the interim interest included in the assets. The denominator corresponds to the average financial debt calculated over the period in question.
The company is partly financed by debt. This APM is used to measure the average cost of the interest paid and its impact on the results.
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
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| Net interest charges (heading XXI) | 4,747 | 4,248 |
| Capitalised intercalary interest | 795 | 712 |
| Total cost of financial debt | 5,336 | 4,849 |
| Weighted average debt | 337,425 | 323,147 |
| Average interest cost | 1.58% | 1.53% |
EPRA published the new Best Practice Recommendations for financial disclosures of listed real estate companies in October 2019. EPRA NAV is being replaced by three new Net Asset Value indicators: EPRA Net Reinstatement Value (NRV), EPRA Net Tangible Assets (NTA) and EPRA Net Disposal Value (NDV). The EPRA NAV indicators are obtained by adjusting the IFRS NAV in such a way that any shareholders receive the most relevant information about the value of the company's assets and liabilities.
The three different EPRA NAV indicators are calculated based on the following principles:
| 31/12/2021 | ||||
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| (in € k) | EPRA NTA | EPRA NRV | EPRA NDV | |
| IFRS NAV (shareholders group) | 342,950 | 342,950 | 342,950 | |
| (v) | Deferred tax in relation to fair value gains of investment properties | 1,634 | 1,634 | |
| (vi) | Fair value of financial instruments | 890 | 890 | |
| (viii.b) | Intangible fixed assets | -493 | ||
| (x) | Fair value of fixed interest rate debt | -2,264 | ||
| (xi) | Real estate transfer tax | 21,834 | ||
| NAV | 344,981 | 367,317 | 340,686 | |
| Number of shares | 3,286,786 | 3,286,786 | 3,286,786 | |
| NAV per share | 104.96 | 111.76 | 103.65 |
| 31/12/2020 | ||||
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| (in € k) | EPRA NTA | EPRA NRV | EPRA NDV | |
| IFRS NAV (shareholders group) | 310,173 | 310,173 | 310,173 | |
| (v) | Deferred tax in relation to fair value gains of investment properties | 2,268 | 2,268 | |
| (vi) | Fair value of financial instruments | 5,148 | 5,148 | |
| (viii.b) | Intangible fixed assets | -288 | ||
| (x) | Fair value of fixed interest rate debt | -3,513 | ||
| (xi) | Real estate transfer tax | 16,557 | ||
| NAV | 317,302 | 334,147 | 306,661 | |
| Number of shares | 3,288,146 | 3,288,146 | 3,288,146 | |
| NAV per share | 96.50 | 101.62 | 93.26 |
The EPRA earnings are the net result (the group share) excluding (i) the portfolio result, (ii) any changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities and (iii) the non-EPRA elements of the share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures. This term is used in accordance with EPRA's Best Practices Recommendations.
This APM measures the underlying operating results of the company, excluding the result resulting from any changes in the value of assets or liabilities, capital gains or losses realised on the sale of investment properties and the any other portfolio result.
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
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| Net result (group shareholders) (IFRS) | 48,866 | 18,887 |
| - Exclusion: Result on sales of investment property (ii) | -431 | -1,135 |
| - Exclusion: Variations in the Fair Value of the investment property (i) | -26,546 | -6,590 |
| - Exclusion: Other portfolio result (viii) | -637 | 576 |
| - Exclusion: Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (vi) | -4,258 | 3,893 |
| - Exclusion: non-EPRA elements of the share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures (ix) |
-711 | -1,026 |
| EPRA earnings | 16,283 | 14,604 |
| Average number of shares | 3,288,547 | 3,288,146 |
| EPRA earnings per share (in €) | 4.95 | 4.44 |
This alternative performance measure assesses the company's operating profitability as a percentage of rental income and is calculated by dividing the "Operating result before the result on portfolio" by the "Net rental result".
This APM measures the operational profitability of the company.
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
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| Operational result before result on the portfolio | 19,552 | 17,683 |
| Net rental result | 27,202 | 26,227 |
| Operating margin | 71.87% | 67.42% |
The distributable result per share is composed of the EPRA earnings plus any realised capital gains on sales divided by the number of shares.
This APM measures the distribution capacity of the company.
| (in € k) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
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| EPRA earnings | 16,283 | 14,604 |
| Realised distributable capital gains on sales | 5,236 | 5,019 |
| Distributable result | 21,519 | 19,623 |
| Average number of shares | 3,288,547 | 3,288,146 |
| Distributable result per share (in €) | 6.54 | 5.97 |
| 2022 | |
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| Annual press release on the financial year 2021 | Thursday 24 February 2022 |
| Online publication of the annual financial report on the website | Friday 1 April 2022 |
| Annual shareholders' meeting of the financial year 2021 | Tuesday 3 May 2022 |
| Final dividend financial year 2021 – Ex date | Monday 9 May 2022 |
| Final dividend financial year 2021 – Record date | Tuesday 10 May 2022 |
| Final dividend financial year 2021 – Payment date | Wednesday 11 May 2022 |
| Interim statement: results as at 31 March 2022 | Wednesday 18 May 2022 |
| Half-yearly financial report: results as at 30 June 2022 | Wednesday 7 September 2022 |
| Interim statement: results as at 30 September 2022 | Thursday 17 November 2022 |
| 2023 | |
| Annual press release on the financial year 2022 | Thursday 16 February 2023 |
| Online publication of the annual financial report on the website | Friday 31 March 2023 |
| Annual shareholders' meeting of the financial year 2022 | Tuesday 2 May 2023 |
| Final dividend financial year 2022 – Ex date | Monday 8 May 2023 |
| Final dividend financial year 2022 – Record date | Tuesday 9 May 2023 |
| Final dividend financial year 2022 – Payment date | Wednesday 10 May 2023 |
| Interim statement: results as at 31 March 2023 | Wednesday 17 May 2023 |
| Half-yearly financial report: results as at 30 June 2023 | Wednesday 6 September 2023 |
| Interim statement: results as at 30 September 2023 | Thursday 17 November 2023 |
As Home Invest Belgium has opted for Dutch as its official language, the annual financial report in Dutch is the sole official version.
The French and English versions are translations produced under the responsibility of Home Invest Belgium.
Sven Janssens Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +32.2.740.14.51 E-mail: [email protected] www.homeinvestbelgium.be Chief Financial Officer
Preben Bruggeman
Home Invest Belgium Boulevard de la Woluwe 46, Box 11 B – 1200 Brussels

Openbare GVV naar Belgisch recht/SIR publique résidentielle de droit belge Boulevard de la Woluwe 46/11 B-1200 Brussels T +32 2 740 14 50 [email protected] www.homeinvestbelgium.be RPM: 0420.767.885. ISIN BE 003760742
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