ANTWERP, 7 January 2026 – Buysse & Partners Smart Living is investing in the residential project Rivus in Antwerp, developed by Straco Real Estate, acquiring 60 of the 173 apartments. This transaction underlines the ambition of both parties to significantly strengthen the supply of sustainable rental housing in the Antwerp region.

Rivus is being developed by Straco Real Estate and will comprise a total of 173 apartments and three commercial units, with construction scheduled to start in early 2026. Within this project, Buysse & Partners Smart Living is acquiring two buildings – representing 60 apartments – specifically designed for the residential rental market. This acquisition marks the fund’s largest purchase to date since its establishment in 2021. Sales of the remaining 113 apartments have also been launched by Straco Real Estate.

“The homes in the Rivus project have been specifically designed to meet the growing demand in the residential rental market. With their sustainable character, modern amenities and favourable location, they offer an attractive alternative for tenants who value quality and sustainability. We are therefore extremely proud to partner with a high-quality player such as Straco Real Estate and to soon add these homes to our growing portfolio,”
says Julie De Bruyn (Investment Director – Buysse & Partners Smart Living).

“With the Rivus project, we are offering a diverse and sustainable residential development featuring a spacious neighbourhood park, located in an area with excellent accessibility and amenities, close to Rivierenhof and the city centre of Antwerp. This transaction shows that Buysse & Partners Smart Living also recognises these qualities as a significant added value in the residential rental market,”
states Stefan Franck (Managing Director – Straco Real Estate).