Scoop: Garage for sale in Borgerhout

Location: Sint-Matheusstraat, 2140 Borgerhout
Type ofproperty: Parking building
Condition: Well maintained and technically up-to-date

Layout over 3 floors:

• 60 car parking spaces

• 5 motor parking spaces

• 1 storage room

Access via automatic gate with remote control.
The electrical system was recently renewed and is ready for the installation of charging stations, which significantly increases the value and attractiveness of the building.

Financial data

• Total annual rental income: € 80,640

• Asking price: € 1,495,000

• Gross return:
  € 80,640 / € 1,495,000 × 100 = ± 5.39% per year

An attractive and stable return, with additional future potential thanks to the prepared loading infrastructure.

Future returns - impact of charging stations

In 2025, demand for charging facilities is rising sharply.
More and more users are preferring parking spaces with charging capabilities, resulting in higher occupancy rates, additional revenue and value appreciation.

Recommended configuration:

• 12 to 15 charging stations (20-25% of parking spaces)

  • Ideal balance between investment and use

  • Fully technically feasible thanks to renewed electrical installation

Estimated investment cost:

• ± € 4,000 per charging point (including installation and connection)

• Total investment: ± € 60,000

Financial potential of charging stations

The additional revenue from installation of charging stations comes from two sources:

1. Additional revenue from charging consumption

Users pay for the electricity charged.
The owner receives a margin through the charging operator.

• Electricity cost: ± € 0.35/kWh

• User charge: ± €0.55 - €0.60/kWh

• Net margin: € 0.15 - € 0.25/kWh

• Average use: 2,000 - 3,000 kWh/year per charge point
  → € 300 - € 750 yield per charge point/year

2. Higher rental and occupancy rates

Parking spaces with charging capability are leased faster and attract long-term, sustainable tenants.
This increases:

• the occupancy rate, AND

• the rental price per space (on average +€10 to €20/month).

For 12 loading spaces at +€ 15/month extra rent:
→ € 2,160 extra rent/year

Total projection:

Projected rental income with charging stations:
€ 80,640 + € 13,200 = € 93,840/year

New gross return:
€ 93,840 / € 1,495,000 × 100 = ± 6.28% per year

In addition to the direct return, this modernization also increases property values (+3% to +7%), given the rising market demand for sustainable, electric mobility solutions.

Benefits for investors

• Constant rental income with proven returns

• Charging infrastructure-ready - future-proof and sustainable

• Minimal maintenance and easy management

• Additional income possible through charging consumption

• Strong location near the center of Antwerp and important access roads