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4 in 10 buyers are single

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4 in 10 buyers are single — often under 30. — “Borrowing is often only slightly more than renting” — expert Bjorn Cocquyt”

FACTS

  • Nearly 97,000 singles bought a home last year (42%)
  • Rents soaring: >€900 for flats, >€1,000 for houses
  • Average single buyer budget: €257,000 for an apartment
  • Buying often cheaper than renting long-term

TAKEAWAY

Singles buy out of necessity, not just desire.

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