Turnhout

Turnhout is the undisputed capital of the Kempen and the largest city in the region, with a vibrant centre that combines urban amenities with typical Kempen warmth and hospitality. The Grote Markt with the historic town hall, the Beguinage (UNESCO World Heritage since 1998), the cultural centre De Warande with theatre and exhibition halls, and the extensive shopping options on the Gasthuisstraat, Merodelei and Shopping Center De Nieuwe Kempen make Turnhout a fully-fledged centre city. The range of schools is the broadest in the Kempen — from the Heilig Grafschool and Pius X college to the university college campuses of Thomas More and KdG. Turnhout station offers train connections to Herentals and Antwerp. The City Park, the Beguinage Museum and the Castle Garden offer green resting points in the city centre.

The property market in Turnhout offers possibilities for every budget and life stage. The centre houses renovated townhouses in the narrow streets around the Grote Markt and modern apartments in new projects along the Vesten. The outskirts offer more spacious family homes with gardens in neighbourhoods like Parkwijk, Zevendonk and the Stadsrandbos. Turnhout also has a strong rental market thanks to its large student population (5,000+) and its function as regional capital. De Steenboer guides buyers and investors in Turnhout with in-depth market knowledge of both the purchase and rental segments. We advise whether a townhouse on the Patersstraat, an apartment on the Grote Markt or an investment property near the campus is the right investment for your situation.