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Rental investment in Rouen

Rouen, the capital of Normandy, the city of a hundred steeples, knows how to use its assets, including its art of living and the beauty of its lands. Crossed by the Seine, it is a city full of art and stories with a crazy charm that seduces all generations. Its strategic proximity to Paris and its position on the road to Le Havre make it a city with great potential for rental investment. On the right bank, amidst charming streets with typical half-timbered houses, you will find properties at reasonable prices that mix heritage with profitability. With its many schools and universities, Rouen is a historic city looking towards the future.

116,000

Total population

85,000 €

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3,105 € / m²

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Population

The first urban area of Normandy, with more than 600,000 inhabitants. The population of Rouen consists of a significant number of young professionals and students. The figures speak for themselves: 47% of the inhabitants are under 30 years old. This young population increasingly attracts investors to rental investments in Rouen.

Dynamism

Only 1.5 hours from Paris, Rouen is constantly growing in the tertiary and industrial sectors. The city also hosts many large insurance companies, attracting more and more professionals, which means there are many employees to house, benefiting rental investment in Rouen. The city is also a strong university hub energized by its 46,000 students spread across various schools and universities, including Neoma, the 7th best business school in France according to the l’Etudiant ranking in 2021. The city of Rouen offers a rich cultural and festive life to its students, making it extremely sought after! Young professionals and numerous students: the dynamism of the city is no longer to be proven! Investing in real estate in Rouen is a great opportunity.

Real estate

Rouen represents a significant portion of tenants, which is 69%, mainly due to its appeal to students. Currently, the city is benefiting from numerous construction projects to attract even more residents. When making an investment in Rouen, location is an essential criterion! The rental tension here is therefore at its maximum, and this is where rental investment in Rouen proves its worth! Indeed, making an investment in a city where rental tension is high is key to the success of a rental real estate investment.

Making your rental investment in Rouen in 2023

Rouen, the "City of a Hundred Bell Towers," is also the Norman capital located along the Seine. Situated just 136 km, or 1 hour and 15 minutes from Paris, Rouen charms with its medieval architecture. The city offers a pleasant living environment, ideal for strolls along the banks of the Seine, as well as in the various green spaces (Square Verdrel, Jardin des Plantes, Parc Grammon...). Rouen is also a student city with a strong academic offering, which enhances its appeal for rental investment in Rouen. With over 100,000 inhabitants, the city has a significant tourist attraction, making rental investment in Rouen strategic and desirable. The real estate market in Rouen remains stable, and compared to the rest of the country, the city offers numerous assets with quality properties and a strong rental demand consistently fueled by the constant influx of students.

Rental investment in Rouen, a strategic choice

A growing economic dynamism. The Rouen economy has been growing and developing for several years now, and its job pool is the largest in the region, which attracts many tenants making rental investment in Rouen increasingly sought after. Rouen remains open to economic initiatives with a concentration of local services in four main hubs: Centre St Sever, L’Espace du Palais, Les Docks 76, and L’Espace Saint-Marc. The pedestrian and cycling accessibility of the city makes Rouen a pleasant place to live. The hypercentre with its half-timbered houses, old stone, and cobblestones lines the pedestrian streets. Rouen offers calm streets animated by shops, bars, and restaurants. About a hundred businesses liven up daily life in Rouen. Its historical past, notably represented by the Place du Marché and the Gros Horloge, makes Rouen a city favored by tourists every year with international recognition. Reasons favoring rental investment in Rouen. Investing in older properties in the city of Rouen is a smart choice, favoring a more significant return. The average price per square meter in Rouen is €3298, with a significant share of tenants at 69%! The Norman city caters to different types of investments: building wealth, capitalizing on retirement, or reducing taxes. Rouen is filled with sought-after spaces for young couples and students. The prospects for the real estate market in Rouen are encouraging with an increase in the number of buyers and an average resale pressure of over one month. Rouen is appealing, and Rouen will continue to be appealing, regardless of generations.

A city where it is good to live

A lively city. We cannot emphasize enough that the city of Rouen shines with its historical architecture. On a daily basis, Rouen gives the feeling of stepping back in time with its cobblestone streets & half-timbered houses. The city is regularly animated by events that honor its past, such as the festivities of Joan of Arc featuring programs of activities, shows, and demonstrations of traditional crafts (blacksmithing, calligraphy, weaving, goldsmithing, pottery, stone carving, woodworking, stained glass...). The Food Festival is also a significant event in the city of Rouen, spreading from the center of Rouen to the market square, where local producers dressed in traditional Normandy attire showcase their specialties. Good humor and festivities are definitely abundant in Rouen. A further charm for rental investment in Rouen! An undeniably student city. There are 46,000 students in the city of Rouen with a rich and varied academic offer including: medical school, law faculty, university of science, literature, a business school (Neoma Business School), engineering schools (INSA Rouen, Esigelec, EI CESI, ESITPA). This growing pool of students is favorable for rental investment and furnished properties. The influx of students leads to a significant increase in rental demand in the city. We will distinguish the rental tension on two types of investments: furnished properties for small spaces aimed at students and young couples looking to settle down, and shared accommodations primarily for students.

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