Bax & Van Kranenburg

What Bax & Van Kranenburg does

Bax & Van Kranenburg is a Dutch real estate project developer established in 1932 and headquartered in Altena, the Netherlands. The firm develops and manages residential, commercial, and recreational property across the Zeeland, North Brabant, South Holland, and Altena regions, including 13 named projects such as the 192-apartment Pattistpark in Terneuzen, 38-bungalow Familyland holiday park in Hoogerheide, 55-villa Villapark Panjevaart in Hoeven, the 26-plot Waterfront de Veene waterfront development, the Groote Jonkvrouw residential neighborhood in IJzendijke, and the Maxima assisted living complex (60 apartments and 48 care places for SVRZ) in Terneuzen. The company also develops business parks (Veensesteeg, Langerak) and small residential neighborhoods (Maasweide, Polderzicht).

The business operates on a partnership-driven, asset-light model. A 4-person core team (A.A. Bax, R. van Kranenburg, R.A. de Graaf, M. Duijster) coordinates projects with co-developers (TopVast, Kwetters, Compagnie Het Zoute, JLN Properties, Oosterbaan Real Estate), external contractors (Van der Poel, Tankens, Zijlstra Infra), regional architects (ARCHIKON, Arcas, RDBM, Hofstede, Frank Ruiter), and a network of regional real estate brokers for distribution. Bax & Van Kranenburg captures developer margin on property sales (one-time revenue), earns recurring rental income from the 93 vacation units operated via Hogenboom Vakantieparken, and provides ongoing property management services (professional services revenue).

The firm is privately held with family ownership continuity (Bax Beheer B.V., now in its second generation via A.A. Bax). There is no external institutional or private equity investment, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue. Its go-to-market is sales-led and regionally focused on Dutch individual homebuyers, businesses purchasing commercial plots, and care operators, with positioning around sustainable and circular housing aligned with the Netherlands' 2050 circular economy goals.

Name

Bax & Van Kranenburg

Legal name

Bax & Van Kranenburg

Website

https://baxvankranenburg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bax & Van Kranenburg is a Dutch family-owned real estate project developer, established in 1932, that develops and manages residential, commercial, and vacation properties across the Netherlands via a 4-person core team and an extensive network of regional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB), Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Transitional/Development Land Brokerage (Entitled, In-Path-of-Growth) (BPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Property management
• Residential development
• Commercial real estate
• Sustainable housing

Headquarters

HQ city

's-hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real estate development fees: The company develops and sells residential properties (apartments, bungalows, building plots) and commercial business park plots. Revenue is generated through the sale of developed properties and plots to end buyers.
2. Vacation/recreational property rental: The company exploits vacation bungalows and recreational villas (Familyland with 38 bungalows, Villapark Panjevaart with 55 villas) which are rented out to holidaymakers via rental partners.
3. Property management: Since 1932, the company has been active in real estate management (vastgoed beheer), overseeing existing properties alongside development activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bax & Van Kranenburg is a Dutch real estate project developer (projectontwikkelaar) that develops and sells residential properties (apartments, bungalows, building plots, single-family homes) and commercial business park plots across the Netherlands. Since 1932 the firm has also engaged in real estate management (vastgoed beheer). It operates vacation/recreational parks and partners with local architects, builders, and brokers to bring developments to market.

Product overview

Bax & Van Kranenburg is a real estate development company established in 1932 that develops and manages property projects across the Netherlands. The company offers a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate developments including: residential building plots (Schuttershof, Polderzicht, Waterfront de Veene), residential neighborhoods (Groote Jonkvrouw, Maasweide), apartment complexes (Pattistpark, Zomerlust, Maxima), holiday accommodations (Familyland, Villapark Panjevaart, Duinhof Oost), and commercial/industrial parks (Langerak, Veensesteeg). The company works with local partners, architects, and builders to deliver projects, primarily targeting Dutch homebuyers, investors, and businesses seeking development or commercial properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schuttershof Exclusive development of eight building plots in a garden-like setting in Cadzand, suitable for permanent residence or second home, with freedom to build with an architect within urban planning conditions.
• Langerak Business Park Flexible commercial plots in Brakel ranging from 1,000 m² to 5,000 m², suitable for industry, logistics, transport and distribution up to environmental category 3.2.
• Pattistpark Three residential towers in Terneuzen with approximately 192 luxury apartments ranging from 65 to 105 m² plus penthouses of 202 m², with balconies and views of the Westerschelde.
• Zomerlust 24 luxury apartments in two buildings in Axel with views over nature, designed by ARCHIKON architecten & constructeurs.
• Familyland Holiday bungalow park in Hoogerheide with 38 bungalows (22 eight-person Kornoelje type and 16 six-person Zonnedauw type), located in the Brabantse Wal nature area.
• Villapark Panjevaart 55 recreational villas in Hoeven rented through Hogenboom Vakantieparken, including wellness bungalows with jacuzzi, sauna and sunbed, plus child-friendly and group accommodations.
• Polderzicht Nine building plots in Wijk en Aalburg ranging from 822 m² to 1,800 m² along a wide water feature with flexible building criteria up to 70% coverage.
• Duinhof Oost 60 apartments and 29 houses in Cadzand-Bad at the foot of the dunes near the beach, featuring innovative architecture by Arcas Architecten in a dune landscape.
• Maasweide Residential neighborhood in Wijk en Aalburg consisting of six detached houses and six semi-detached houses in a typical 1930s style, with natural and spacious layout.
• Waterfront de Veene 26 unique freehold plots along the Afgedamde Maas waterway in Veen, where each buyer has influence on design and plots include private inlet harbors or moorings.
• Veensesteeg Business Park Business park west of Veen with plots from 1,000 m² to 5,000 m

Quantifiable outcome

• The company has developed multiple large-scale residential projects including Waterfront de Veene (26 plots), Pattistpark (~192 apartments), Groote Jonkvrouw (diverse housing mix), and Duinhof Oost (60 apartments + 29 houses).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KwetterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Kwetters partnered with Bax & Van Kranenburg (and TopVast) to develop Waterfront de Veene — a unique residential development of 26 freehold plots along the Afgedamde Maas.
• Aannemersbedrijf Van der Poel B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Van der Poel serves as the contractor/builder for multiple Bax & Van Kranenburg projects including Zomerlust, Groote Jonkvrouw, Duinhof Oost, and Máxima.
• Compagnie Het ZoutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Compagnie Het Zoute partnered on Duinhof Oost (Cadzand-Bad, 60 apartments + 29 houses) and Schuttershof (Cadzand), combining expertise in premium coastal property development.
• TopVastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1932TopVast is a key development partner in multiple projects including Veensesteeg-Noord, Maasweide, Waterfront de Veene, and others. The two companies collaborate extensively on real estate project development across the Netherlands.
• Zijlstra InframinorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZijlstra Infra prepared the Veensesteeg business park site for construction (bouwrijp gemaakt).
• Waerde State B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaerde State B.V. is the real estate broker (makelaar) for the Langerak business park in Brakel.
• De Makelaars van AltenaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDe Makelaars van Altena serves as the broker for Veensesteeg-Noord business park.
• Kindt & Biesbroeck MakelaardijminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKindt & Biesbroeck is the broker for Zomerlust (Axel) and Pattistpark (Terneuzen).
• De Dobbelaere MakelaarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDe Dobbelaere Makelaars is the broker for Groote Jonkvrouw in IJzendijke.
• ED Makelaardij, Mol en Roubos Makelaardij, Ooms makelaardijminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple brokers are affiliated with the Waterfront de Veene project to facilitate plot sales.
• Tankens (Contractor)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTankens is the contractor for the Maasweide residential project in Wijk en Aalburg.
• Oosterbaan Real EstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOosterbaan Real Estate is a co-developer of the Zomerlust project in Axel alongside TopVast and Van der Poel.
• Hogenboom VakantieparkenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHogenboom Vakantieparken manages the rental of 55 recreational villas at Villapark Panjevaart.
• JLN PropertiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJLN Properties is a co-developer of the Zomerlust project in Axel.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: Dutch listed construction and real estate developer with significant residential development operations. Comparable in residential product mix, but with public-market scale, integrated contracting, and national scope.
• AM (Amvest): Dutch residential developer and area developer focused on inner-city and suburban housing. Overlaps with Bax & Van Kranenburg in for-sale residential product and sustainable/circular housing positioning, with a broader national footprint.
• VolkerWessels: Large Dutch construction and real estate group with significant residential development operations across the Netherlands and broader European footprint. Comparable in for-sale residential product, though at much larger scale as a broad incumbent.
• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): Largest Dutch residential area developer, part of Rabobank. Develops new-build housing at national scale. Comparable product (new construction housing) and target buyer, but operates at significantly larger scale and as a broad incumbent.
• Dura Vermeer: Major Dutch construction and real estate development group with residential development operations. Comparable in residential for-sale development across the Netherlands, though as a broad incumbent with integrated construction capabilities.
• Janssen de Jong Groep: Dutch family-owned real estate developer and construction group. Comparable in family-owned structure, Dutch housing development focus, and integrated approach to project development.

Direct peers

• TopVast: Dutch real estate project developer and Bax & Van Kranenburg's primary co-development partner. Operates in the same regional Dutch markets (Brabant, Zeeland) on residential and commercial developments, making it the most direct comparator in scale, geography, and product mix.
• Trebbe: Dutch residential and area developer active across the Netherlands. Comparable in building for-sale housing, apartments, and area development, though at materially larger scale. Highly relevant peer for product type and target customer (Dutch homebuyers).
• Vorm Bouw: Dutch residential and area developer focused on new-build housing and urban area development. Comparable in for-sale product type and Dutch market focus, with similar mid-size scale.

Others

• Ballast Nedam: Dutch construction and real estate development group with residential and commercial operations. Comparable in Dutch residential development, with broader scope and public-market visibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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