Hillewaere Vastgoed

What Hillewaere Vastgoed does

Hillewaere Vastgoed is a Belgian full-service real estate brokerage founded in 2002 and headquartered in Turnhout, operating a network of 10 physical retail real estate shops ("vastgoedshops") across Flanders and Brussels. The company provides intermediation for buying, selling, and renting residential, commercial, investment, equestrian, new construction, and luxury properties, supported by BIV-certified agents (BIV number 501935). It serves a dispersed client base ranging from individual mid-market buyers and sellers through HNW luxury clients (via its exclusive Christie's International Real Estate partnership) to commercial tenants and investors.

The technology stack centers on a brokerage platform with integrated digital marketing tooling: 3D virtual property tours (Poppenhuisjes), drone photography with 360° aerial panoramas, photorealistic digital floor plans, 3D visualizations for new construction and renovations, interior/exterior make-over services, and full HD professional video productions distributed via Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. An Online Waardesimulator generates a 15-page personalized valuation report based on user-entered property parameters combined with regional market data. Distribution spans the company website (2,000+ daily unique visitors, 50% mobile) and all major Belgian property portals (Immoweb, Zimmo, Immoscoop, Hebbes, Luxevastgoed, Immovlan, Kapaza), supplemented by a quarterly Hillewaere Magazine with 160,000 copies per edition.

The revenue model is transaction-based commission: sales commission on residential and commercial property transactions, rental intermediation fees (with a dedicated Verhuur division managing approximately 73 residential and 48 commercial rental properties), and professional valuation services. The company is part of Hillewaere Groep, a diversified Belgian services conglomerate that also encompasses Hillewaere Verzekeringen (insurance), enabling cross-selling between property and insurance products. Since 2022 the group has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy, completing approximately 30 integrations including 11 in 2025 alone, expanding both the real estate shop network and the insurance office footprint to 15 locations across Belgium.

Name

Hillewaere Vastgoed

Legal name

Hillewaere Vastgoed

Website

https://hillewaere-vastgoed.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hillewaere Vastgoed is a Belgian full-service real estate brokerage operating 10 retail shops across Flanders and Brussels, intermediating residential, commercial, investment, equestrian, and luxury property transactions under BIV certification and the Christie's International Real Estate partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Torhout

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Sales Commission: Commission-based fees earned on successful property sales transactions. The company acts as a licensed real estate broker (vastgoedmakelaar-bemiddelaar) under BIV number 501935, facilitating the sale and rental of residential and commercial properties.
2. Property Rental Fees: Commission earned on rental transactions, with a dedicated rental division (Verhuur) managing approximately 73 residential and 48 commercial properties for rent.
3. Valuation Services: Professional property valuation services through their online value simulator and in-person expert assessments, generating assessment reports for property owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Hillewaere Vastgoed is a licensed Belgian real estate brokerage (BIV number 501935) that intermediates the buying, selling, and renting of residential, commercial, investment, equestrian, and new-construction properties across Flanders and Brussels. The company operates 10 physical real estate shops supported by an online platform and offers professional property presentation tools including 3D virtual tours, drone photography, and a free online value simulator, plus a luxury division operated under the Christie's International Real Estate brand.

Product overview

Hillewaere Vastgoed operates as a full-service real estate brokerage platform across Flanders and Brussels, offering a comprehensive portfolio of property services through its network of 10 real estate shops. The core offering includes residential, commercial, investment, and equestrian property brokerage for both sales and rentals. The company differentiates through its digital tools (Online Waardesimulator for property valuation), exclusive luxury property listings under the Christie's International Real Estate partnership, Southern Europe property listings, and new construction projects. The Hillewaere Magazine serves as a quarterly marketing publication, while the company maintains presence across major real estate portals and social media platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Christie's International Real Estate Belgium: Luxury real estate brand operated by Hillewaere Vastgoed under an exclusive partnership with Christie's International Real Estate, covering premium property listings across Belgium.

Products and services

• Residential Property Brokerage (Residentieel vastgoed) Brokerage for buying, selling, and renting houses, apartments, duplexes, and villas for individual buyers and sellers in the mid-to-high market segment across Flanders and Brussels.
• Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Bedrijfsvastgoed) Dedicated Biz division intermediating the sale and rental of offices, retail spaces, industrial buildings, and warehouses for business clients and investors.
• Investment Property Brokerage (Investeringsvastgoed) Brokerage of service flats, assisted-living apartments, and multi-unit rental buildings for investors seeking rental yield and portfolio expansion.
• Equestrian Property Brokerage (Hippisch vastgoed) Specialized brokerage of horse farms, stables, riding arenas, and equestrian estates, capitalizing on Belgium's leadership in equestrian sports.
• New Construction Property Services (Nieuwbouw) Sales and intermediation of newly built residential apartments, villas, and commercial developments meeting BEN energy-efficient standards.
• Rental Services (Verhuur) Rental intermediation service through a dedicated Verhuur division that matches tenants with landlords for residential and commercial rental properties.
• Southern Europe Property Listings (Zuid-Europa aanbod) Brokering of residential properties located in Southern Europe (including Spain) for Belgian and international buyers seeking vacation or relocation homes.
• Online Property Value Simulator (Online Waardesimulator) Digital property valuation tool that produces a personalized 15-page price assessment report based on user-supplied property parameters and regional market data.
• Christie's International Real Estate Luxury Brokerage Exclusive luxury property brokerage operated under the Christie's International Real Estate brand in Brussels and Waterloo, providing access to international high-net-worth buyer networks for premium villas, castles, and exclusive residences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ successful transactions annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Carlier VerzekeringenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026Insurance firm from Kortrijk integrated into Hillewaere Group in early 2026, contributing to group growth.
• Groep CallensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026Real estate office in Stabroek joined Hillewaere Group in 2026, bringing 16 employees to the organization.
• André Colson VerzekeringenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Limburg-based insurance company partnered with Hillewaere Group.
• Zakenkantoor HabrakenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Limburg business office partnered with Hillewaere Group.
• Cambien VerzekeringenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2024Insurance firm from Kortrijk integrated into Hillewaere Group, strengthening West Flanders market presence.
• Groep GarantminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2024Insurance group from Limburg consisting of five original insurance offices integrated into Hillewaere Group, strengthening presence in Limburg province.
• Christie's International Real EstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership with Christie's International Real Estate for luxury property marketing. Hillewaere operates Christie's International Real Estate Belgium offices in Brussels and Waterloo, gaining access to international high-net-worth buyer networks for premium properties.
• Hillewaere VerzekeringencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Hillewaere Groep alongside Hillewaere Verzekeringen (insurance). The group's mission is to optimally advise customers on acquiring, managing, and protecting both movable and immovable property. Cross-selling opportunities between insurance and real estate services.
• ImmoscoopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImmoscoop partner for property listings distribution on major Belgian real estate portal.
• ImmowebminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty listings distributed through Immoweb, one of Belgium's largest property portals.
• Confederatie van de Immobiliënberoepen van België (CIB)minorOthersProfessional association membership. Hillewaere works according to the deontological code of BIV and is a member of CIB, VOKA, UNIZO.
• Beroepsinstituut van Vastgoedmakelaars (BIV)minorOthersRegulatory body membership. Hillewaere is a licensed real estate broker (vastgoedmakelaar-bemiddelaar) under BIV number 501935, working according to the deontological code of BIV.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Engel & Völkers Belgium: International luxury-focused real estate brand active in Belgium, particularly in premium segments. Comparable to Hillewaere's Christie's-branded luxury operations in high-end residential brokerage.
• ERA Belgium: Belgian arm of the global ERA Real Estate franchise, with extensive residential brokerage network across Belgium. Direct competitor in the same product category and customer segments, organized around a franchise model.
• Trevi Group: Belgian real estate group operating brokerage offices across Flanders, also pursuing a multi-branch network model. Comparable in size, regional focus, and product mix to Hillewaere's residential brokerage core.
• Century 21 Belgium: Global real estate franchise with significant Belgian footprint offering residential and commercial brokerage. Comparable to Hillewaere in core brokerage offering, though operates via franchise rather than corporate-owned branches.
• Heylen Vastgoed: Belgian real estate brokerage with multi-branch network in the Antwerp/Flanders region. Comparable regional competitor with similar residential focus and provincial footprint to Hillewaere.
• Coldwell Banker Belgium: International real estate franchise with Belgian presence offering residential and commercial brokerage. Comparable in product offering and customer segments to Hillewaere's mid-market operations.
• Dewaele Vastgoed Groep: Belgian real estate brokerage group with multi-branch presence across Flanders, offering residential sales, rentals, and valuations. Directly comparable regional brokerage competing in the same Flemish mid- to high-market segment as Hillewaere.
• Sotheby's International Realty Belgium: Global luxury real estate brand competing in Belgium's high-end market, with offices in Brussels and other major cities. Direct competitor to Hillewaere's Christie's International Real Estate Belgium operations in the luxury tier.
• Vandersmissen Vastgoed: Belgian real estate brokerage with a multi-office network in Limburg and surrounding provinces. Comparable regional peer overlapping with Hillewaere's Limburg operations and similar mid-to-high market positioning.

Others

• Immoweb: Belgium's largest property portal, currently owned by AVIV Group. Functions as a key distribution and lead-generation channel for Hillewaere rather than a direct competitor, but increasingly shapes buyer-seller disintermediation dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/HillewaereVastgoed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillewaere-vastgoed
• Instagraminstagram.com/hillewaere_vastgoed
• Xx.com/hillewaere_immo

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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