Nivelles: An ideal city for investment!

Are you looking to buy a house in Nivelles? Zoom on this Belgian municipality, with its abundance of features, located in the Walloon region.

The advantages of the countryside and the capital

Nivelles is located in Walloon Brabant, a small province of Walloon located 40 kilometers south of Brussels. This region's inhabitants can thus enjoy the wealth of options offered by the capital and surrounding countryside. A major advantage for families with children!

Invest in Nivelles

Nivelles has magnificent houses whose architecture is as warm as it is beautiful. These homes are solidly built and the layout of interior rooms is usually very thoughtful. Investors can easily rent or acquire real estate in this municipality as the market is very dynamic.

Investors will also appreciate the cosmopolitan side of the province of Walloon Brabant. A large number of expatriates who do not wish to live in Brussels rent or buy in this region. The presence of these populations with very different cultures has enriched the region in recent years. The various town halls and other local associations offer a multitude of highly diverse activities which reflect this multicultural richness (flea markets, exhibitions, conferences, public gardens, concerts, and more).

And the region has another key asset in store: nature. Streams, woods, forests, paths, fields, ponds, and more Nivelles is a town surrounded by green countryside landscapes. A significant advantage for families, nature lovers or hiking enthusiasts. In the fall, the region even resembles Canada, with its large number of maple trees!

Education

The region has very good and reputable schools. Dutch is the first “foreign language” taught from primary school to the children of Nivelles. Although schools teaching English as a first language are very rare here, it is nevertheless possible for children to learn English in international schools. Walloon Brabant also has excellent secondary schools open to everyone.

A pleasant city to live in and to visit

Nivelles is also a place rich in historical monuments and places to visit.

Its Quartier Saint Jacques, located in the city center, used to welcome pilgrims who went to Compostela. This charming "village within the city" entrances its visitors with its narrow streets and old buildings, some dating from the 16th century.

The Collegiate Church of Sainte Gertrude is also one of the key places of interest in Nivelles. This church, which dates back almost 1000 years, is one of the oldest and most impressive Romanesque churches built in Belgium.

The people of Nivelles also love to walk or play sports in the Dodaine park. With its French and English gardens, its lake, its many spaces dedicated to different sports (swimming, basketball, volleyball, football, and more), this park of several hectares is a must-see in the city.

Nivelles also organizes its own carnival every year, which is one of the most important Belgian carnivals and the oldest in Walloon Brabant (it dates back more than 120 years). Welcoming a large number of floats and various folk groups, this festival lasts for 4 days during "Sunday of the Brandons" (from the 1st Saturday of Lent until the following Tuesday).

Have you fallen in love with this wonderful region?

Take a look at our catalog of prestigious real estate in the Nivelles region and its surrounding areas. Our local agencies can help you find the property of your dreams.