OUR APPROACH
Real estate investor
with a social impact
Rebalancing financial returns and rents in favour of tenants
Essential Housing is a commercial approach to affordable living
That redefines impact investing in the rental market.
By focusing on minimum viable returns for investors and financiers, Essential significantly reduces rents for tenants.
The company acquires existing apartments in urban centers, offering rents at 80% of market prices with stability guaranteed for 10 years or more. With a long-term investment horizon of at least 20 years, Essential creates a sustainable housing solution.
This innovative model addresses a critical need in a market that has seen over 90% rent increases in the past five years and lacks sufficient public initiatives to meet demand.
Essential’s F.A.I.R. rents
Essentials' FAIR (Favourable and Affordable Inclusive Rents) program prioritizes long-term stability over speculative returns, benefiting those who need it most.
By accepting modest but stable returns, we can reduce rents for families by €100-300 per month while meeting impact financiers' needs.
This significant savings allows low-income families to cover essential expenses, build savings, or simply enjoy a more carefree life. Our commitment extends beyond the present, offering stability for 5 year or longer.
Investors receive returns commensurate with the low-risk nature of the assets. Essentials' FAIR approach creates a win-win situation for tenants and investors alike.
Our Mission
Everyone deserves a Home.
The purpose of Essential is to address two major societal challenges.
- Access to affordable housing
- Integration of vulnerable groups into society
Essential’s team and access to capital allows offering new solution to housing where we can offer rents well below market prices, for the long term.
This allows families in challenging situations to access the home they need, and find stability for the long term.
Transparency
As an impact investor, Essential Housing wants to meet high standards for social impact, and transparency.
Essential Housing is in the process of certification as a B Corp, a globally leading certification for for-profit companies on standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. B Corps commit to considering the impact of their decisions on all stakeholders, including workers, communities, customers, and the environment.
