The town of Schaerbeek sells a (small) part of its real estate assets

The municipality of Schaerbeek received a serious purchase offer following the recent marketing. Therefore, of part of its real estate assets. Therefore, Namely: two houses of report located at 40 and 42 rue Quineaux, not far from Place Colignon.

The first of these goods is 415 square meters and the second 249 square meters. For example, Everything was for sale, wanted the municipality in its ad, for an amount 490,000 euros. For example, As long as no act has been signed. Similarly, The authorities do not want to communicate the exact amount of the financial proposal at this stage.

In any case. Nevertheless. Therefore, the future owner of the two goods will make its purchase knowingly: the two units require major renovation work, the number 42 having even been prohibited from occupation following a roof fire. However, For history. Meanwhile. Consequently, the town schaerbeek sells (small) part 40 rue town schaerbeek sells (small) part Quineaux, dating from the end of the 19th century, notably served as a space For the benefit of nursery school number 2, located in the same street.

“The decision to sell the 40. For example. 42 rue Quineaux was taken by the former college in October 2024“, Specifies Martin de Brabant (MR), alderman of municipal properties.”These were two goods in a deplorable state almost requiring demolition. It was decided at the time to sell them because there was no specific municipal project compared to these. two goods. that it would have involved an investment in terms of fairly important renovation without real long -term vision.“

Other sales? – Town schaerbeek sells (small) part

In any case. whatever the product of the sale, it will do good to the Schaerbeek finances, whose deficit reached Last year 8.5 million euros (almost 20 million for the town schaerbeek sells (small) part cumulative deficit). But is it a sale that calls others? Does the new town schaerbeek sells (small) part majority MR-Engagues. PS, Ecolo-Groen, Défi wish to recover money by liquidating her family jewelry?

“To answer the question frankly, this discussion is not avoided. There may be other sales if necessary. But it is not a policy as such. It will first be necessary to objectify the situation of municipal goods. with an analysis on a case-by-case basis from a technical, energetic, use, costs … Also asking the question of what is the best management option to have, on the basis of a cost-benefit study.“

Schaerbeek’s real estate heritage is vast. It totals more than 260 goods distributed to the four corners of the town. It has nearly 20 school buildings. almost as many crèches, offices, notably occupied by municipal or other services (Rodenbach complex, lively complex, M-Village, etc.), sports infrastructure (Neptunium, town schaerbeek sells (small) part Communal Stadium, Terdelt stadium, Wahis complex, etc.). communal asbl seats. cultural equipment (Maison des Arts, Library, Victor Horta…) town schaerbeek sells (small) part or buildings and land located in Josaphat Park for example (dairy, candy kiosk, mini-golf, etc.).

“We have“. Adds Martin de Brabant. “A fairly important real estate heritage that has been built a little over time and at the wind. The goal is to structure all that a little. And as a good manager, see what is the best way to occupy and rationalize this municipal building.“

Several weeks ago, the Schaerbeek CPAS decided to close its rest house Albert de Latour. The building will be emptied from here to the end of 2025. Will the building be put on sale? This question was not decided either.