UIPI - International Union of Property Owners

10/09/2026

🏢 Interested in housing, renovation, energy efficiency or the future of Europe’s buildings?

Join us in Brussels on 29 September for Condominium Renovation Day 2026, the final major event of the LIFE CondoReno project.

Renovating a condominium is rarely straightforward. Multiple owners, legal procedures, financing challenges and technical decisions can make the process complex and slow.

This event will bring together property owners, housing professionals, policymakers, financial institutions and renovation experts to explore practical solutions and discuss how One-Stop Shops can make renovation easier and more accessible.

💬 Three interactive panel discussions
🛠️ Practical solutions for condominium renovation
💶 Financing and technical support
🌍 Lessons and good practices from across Europe
🤝 Networking with professionals and stakeholders

📅 29 September 2026
🕘 09:00–14:00
📍 L42 Business Centre, Rue de la Loi 42, Brussels

Whether you work in housing, real estate, construction, finance, energy efficiency or public policy — or are simply interested in how Europe can renovate its building stock more effectively — you are very welcome to join us.

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe879dK2x-0I5wswUuZKFNgqOxYdIQx_MsUxF1-hNyI0pRH3w/viewform

01/09/2026

🏠 Would you like to own a home one day?

We want to hear from young people across Europe!

The International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) is running a short European survey to understand how young people really feel about property ownership: Do we still want to own? What is stopping us? Are prices and affordability changing our plans?

It takes only 5 minutes, is completely anonymous, and is open to anyone aged 35 or under living in Europe — whether you already own property, want to in the future, or have no interest in it at all.

The results will contribute to the European debate on housing and the challenges young people face in accessing property.

https://www.research.net/r/2N8922F?lang=en

The survey closes on 15 September, so every response helps!

Feel free to share it with friends who might be interested!

Are you a young property owner? Do you want to be one? Or do you not really care about it? In all cases, we want to hear from you!

03/11/2025

🏘️ UIPI is pleased to share “The Private Student Housing Market in Europe: Trends, Challenges & Perspectives” a comprehensive examination of within the private rented sector.

The study explores how private student housing operates across and how it affects . By ombining national and cross-European analysis it provides a nuanced, evidence-based picture of the sector and reflections on how it can adapt to future demand.

Key insights:

📈 Private rentals are growing and increasingly essential part of Europe’s market, meeting the diverse needs of a rising and highly mobile student population.

🤝 Private rentals, from shared houses to studio flats, offer and that complement purpose-built student housing.

🏙️ Structural challenges remain: in many cities, demand outpaces supply, and access to affordable housing is increasingly difficult.

➡️ Read it now at: https://www.uipi.com/the-private-student-housing-market-in-europe-trends-challenges-perspectives/

Erasmus+ Erasmus Student Network

22/10/2025

🔍 What do European really think about building ?

UIPI’s new survey collected insights from +5,500 property owners across 32 countries, shedding light on their motivations, challenges, and views on renovation policies.

Key highlights:
💡 Almost 8/10 recognise the benefits of making their properties more energy efficient.
👍 Preserving or maintaining their property, improving comfort, and reducing running costs are the main factors that motivate renovations.
🛑 Financial considerations emerge as the most significant barrier.

➡️ https://www.uipi.com/understanding-property-owners-perspectives-on-europes-renovation-path

01/10/2025

The International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) is delighted to welcome Verband Wohneigentum, a widely recognised non-profit association representing in , as its newest member. With this addition, UIPI strengthens its representativeness of private in , and reinforces the voice of owner-occupiers, who make up the majority of European households.

UIPI is a Brussels-based umbrella organisation representing private property owners across Europe, bringing together national associations that advocate for the interests of both landlords and owner-occupiers. With around 70% of Europeans living in owner-occupied dwellings (Eurostat), this new membership further strengthens UIPI’s voice on behalf of this sector, while continuing to defend the broader spectrum of private property owners in front of EU institutions and international bodies.

Verband Wohneigentum e.V. represents approximately 320,000 members across Germany. It provides independent consumer advice, supports sustainable and affordable homeownership, and advocates for homeowners’ interests at national level. Its membership in UIPI ensures that owner-occupiers will have a stronger presence in the European debate on housing and sustainability.

This new affiliation also strengthens UIPI’s position in Germany, alongside its long-standing member association Haus & Grund Deutschland. Together, both organisations will bring the diverse perspectives of German homeowners and landlords to the European stage and strengthen joint advocacy efforts.

Dr. Kai H Warnecke, President of UIPI, emphasised: “By uniting Verband Wohneigentum and Haus & Grund Deutschland under the UIPI umbrella, we bring together the two strongest voices of German private property owners. This reinforces our ability to represent both owner-occupiers and individual private landlords at European level. Their combined perspectives ensure that UIPI can advocate more effectively for the diversity of property owners’ needs across Europe.”

Peter Wegner, President of Verband Wohneigentum, commented, “An increasing number of decisions that shape the everyday lives of homeowners – from energy-efficient renovations to taxation – are now being made at the European level. By joining UIPI, we ensure that the voice of owner-occupiers is not only heard but taken seriously in these processes. Together with Haus & Grund, we are able to bring the German perspective to Brussels with greater impact.”

➡️https://www.uipi.com/verband-wohneigentum-joins-uipi-reinforcing-the-representation-of-european-owner-occupiers/

24/09/2025

Last week in Belgrade, UIPI hosted a workshop with Serbian and hashtag professionals to discuss the agenda on energy efficiency and the sustainable real estate sector.

💪🏠 Together, we explored how to improve the sector and facilitate renovation through practical solutions such as services, the , and .

Many thanks to our colleagues in Belgrade for facilitating this event, and to our partners for the inspiring exchange! Thank you also to BuildUPspeed, LIFE_CondoReno, OneClickRENO and Renpower for making the event possible.

More at https://www.uipi.com/scaling-up-renovations-tools-and-strategies-for-serbia/

EU u Srbiji LIFE Programme

18/09/2025

The International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) welcomes the draft report on the housing crisis published by the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis ( ).

Read the full press release ➡️ https://www.uipi.com/uipi-welcomes-european-parliament-draft-report-on-the-housing-crisis/

05/09/2025

In just two weeks, UIPI will be in for International Property Day!

We’ll look at ’s real estate market, reflect on its history, and discuss what lessons can guide future housing policies. A timely debate as Serbia shapes the next chapter of its housing landscape.

🏘 https://www.uipi.com/uipi-property-day-arrives-in-belgrade/

26/05/2025

In the broader debate on , is a key piece of the puzzle. On 20 May, together with the partners, UIPI co-organised an event hosted by the EESC - European Economic and Social Committeee focusing on the challenges + students face in accessing decent, affordable housing.

📊 Key findings:
- 287,000 Erasmus+ students moved across the EU in 2022
- Most stay in their destination less than a year
- Scammers targeting students surged by 182% in just one year
- Only 29% of students received housing support from universities
- 43% of private landlords struggle to reach international students
- Unfit tenancy laws are the main obstacles to increasing the offer: rigid lease length, regulatory instability, and lack of guarantees

🔑 To unlock this market, we need better , local , models, and fiscal that encourage safe and accessible student rentals.

Solving the challenges of the international student market, a vulnerable and complex segment, will not only improve mobility, but also help identify scalable solutions for broader housing issues across Europe.

Through initiatives like HOME², UIPI remains dedicated to addressing these unique demands and challenges. Our mission is to demonstrate our members’ commitment to delivering high-quality accommodations, adapting it to the diverse needs of various population segments, and to support their work to ensure that reliable and secure housing becomes a reality, including for those embarking on their educational journeys far from home.

is an Erasmus+ project by Politecnico di Milano, Erasmus Student Network, European University Foundation, HousingAnywhere, International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) and Universidad de Oviedo - UniOvi funded by the European Commission.

07/04/2025

🏘️ 👨‍🎓 Shaping the future of student housing in Europe! is hosting "Rethinking European Student Accommodation" on May 20 in Brussels.

Register now ➡️ https://forms.monday.com/forms/77a81b622868d0e3ea5fab2ec8343e18

We'll explore strategies and challenges for quality, and accessible

is an Erasmus+ project by Politecnico di Milano, Erasmus Student Network, European University Foundation , HousingAnywhere, UIPI and Universidad de Oviedo - UniOvi funded by the European Commission.

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