Magis Real Estate

What Magis Real Estate does

Magis Real Estate (legal entity: Magis Asset Management B.V.) is a vertically integrated Dutch residential real estate company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The firm acquires, develops, leases, and manages its own portfolio of residential properties — typically by converting underutilized or obsolete buildings (former churches, banks, and offices) into modern furnished or unfurnished apartments. It targets three primary renter segments: university students, young starters entering the housing market, and international expats, with a fourth emerging segment (refugees and status holders) addressed through its NOVUM project. Operational reach spans 10+ Dutch cities (Tilburg, Eindhoven, Amersfoort, 's-Hertogenbosch, Rijswijk, Capelle a/d IJssel, Arnhem, Woerden, Delft, Wageningen) and Poznań in Poland, with a completed portfolio of 15+ projects and ~1,500+ residential units and a development pipeline of 8 additional projects.

The technology and operating stack is conventional proptech rather than differentiated: a custom Laravel/PHP + Livewire web platform powers the public site, tenant portal, and rental operations; iLOQ programmable electronic locks secure buildings; Solutio365 intercoms handle visitor access; and the Bloxs portal is used for maintenance request management. Community is positioned as the central value proposition — buildings include shared amenities (gyms, rooftop terraces, study rooms, cinemas, gardens) and the company organizes recurring social events, with a 24/7 service desk at flagship properties like The City. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer via the company website, with university partnerships (notably CobbenCampus with Tilburg University) and word-of-mouth serving as additional demand channels. There is no third-party reseller or brokerage channel.

Magis is a privately held B.V. (Dutch private limited company) with no disclosed institutional investors, venture capital, or private equity backing. The founders (Daan Magis and Rob Hoeks) retain control, supported by a small management team covering acquisition, finance, rent & hospitality, and country-level operations in Poland. Revenue is generated through recurring monthly rental payments (typical 12-month minimum contracts with one-month deposits) on owned assets, with no service fees, management-for-third-parties, or non-rental revenue streams disclosed. A related entity, Magis Foundation, operates separately and focuses on social-responsibility and affordable-housing initiatives.

Name

Magis Real Estate

Legal name

Magis Asset Management B.V.

Website

https://magisrealestate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magis Real Estate is a vertically integrated Dutch residential developer and landlord that acquires, converts, and rents furnished apartments — primarily to university students, young starters, and expats — across 10+ Dutch cities and Poznań, Poland, with ~1,500+ units completed and a multi-thousand-unit development pipeline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies) (HLADAAAG)

Keywords

• Residential property rental
• Student housing
• Starter apartments
• Property development
• Real estate management

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Rental: Magis Real Estate generates revenue through monthly rental payments from tenants occupying their residential properties. The company owns, develops, and manages apartments and studios across the Netherlands and Poland. Revenue is recurring as tenants sign rental agreements typically lasting 12 months or longer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Magis Real Estate acquires, develops, owns, and rents out residential properties — primarily student residences, starter apartments, and expat housing — in the Netherlands and Poland, operating them through a vertically integrated in-house team. Tenants find and book apartments directly via magisrealestate.com and are supported through a proprietary tenant portal, on-site service desks, and 24/7 maintenance operations across more than 15 completed projects.

Product overview

Magis Real Estate operates a portfolio of residential properties across the Netherlands and Poland, offering student housing, starter apartments, and expat residences. The portfolio includes both completed properties and in-development projects. Key products include The City CobbenCampus (531-bed student campus in Tilburg), The Eagle (109-unit student building in Poznań), The Bank (49-unit historic renovation in Poznań), Mister X CobbenCampus (150-unit student campus in Tilburg), The Garden (200-unit temporary student housing), The General (89-unit student residence in Eindhoven), The Rumour (60-unit church conversion in Tilburg), De Wester (82-unit starter apartments in Den Bosch), The Wing (54-unit apartments in Amersfoort), and NOVUM (460-unit multi-phase complex in Rijswijk). The company also provides tenant services through an online portal and maintenance request system integrated with external service providers. The Magis Foundation extends the company's mission to social housing through partnerships with aid organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The City - CobbenCampus (Tilburg) Large-scale furnished student housing complex in Tilburg offering 531 residences (capacity 650+ students), extensive amenities, 24/7 service desk, and organised community events targeted at university students.
• Mister X - CobbenCampus (Tilburg) Student campus in Tilburg developed with Tilburg University, providing 150 furnished studios and two-room apartments with shared gym, garden, and community event programming.
• The Garden - CobbenCampus (Tilburg) Temporary student housing complex in Tilburg next to Avans and close to Tilburg University, offering 200 affordable residences for Dutch and international students.
• The Rumour (Tilburg) Furnished student apartments in Tilburg created from a converted 1954 parish church, with on-site sports, games, garden amenities, and air conditioning.
• The General (Eindhoven) Fully furnished studios and apartments (89 units, 28–73 m²) in Eindhoven near Fontys and TU/e, with rooftop terrace and shared communal room aimed at students.
• The Eagle (Poznań) Student housing in Poznań, Poland with 109 studios and apartments in a converted historic high-rise, providing gym, cinema, study areas, lounges, and shared amenities for international and domestic students.
• The Bank (Poznań) Luxurious residential complex in central Poznań, Poland with 49 high-end apartments in a renovated 1922 bank building, including cinema, games room, and common room aimed at international expats.
• De Wester ('s-Hertogenbosch) Residential complex in 's-Hertogenbosch with 82 unfurnished apartments for housing-market starters, transformed from a former Rabobank office and offering rooftop terrace, EV charging, and private parking.
• The Wing (Amersfoort) Modern residential complex in Amersfoort between the central station and city centre, providing 54 studios and apartments for starters, with a shared rooftop terrace.
• Magis Tenant Portal Online self-service portal for current Magis tenants to view lease agreements, check account status, submit and track maintenance requests, and communicate with the Magis service team. Built on a custom Laravel/PHP and Livewire platform and integrated with the Bloxs maintenance portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650+ students housed in single property (The City)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TiwosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiwos is collaborating with Magis Real Estate on the De Baron development project in Tilburg. The partnership involves developing a modern apartment complex with 252 apartments on Van Limburg Stirumlaan, focusing on greenery, sustainability, and quality of life. The project includes integration of a park on Baroniebaan into the building design.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habyt: European co-living and flexible housing operator with Dutch footprint and recent acquisitions across European cities. Comparable on tech-enabled leasing, expat/starter/student segments, and cross-border expansion strategy.
• The Student Hotel (TSH): Dutch-founded operator of design-led student and co-living hotels across Europe. Most direct comp on the Netherlands student/starter housing thesis, with a similar community-led brand and rapid expansion model.
• Vesteda: Dutch institutional investor in mid-rental residential housing with thousands of units across the Netherlands. Closest Dutch listed comp for Magis' owned-and-rented apartment strategy targeting middle-income tenants.
• Medici Living Group: European co-living operator with assets in Germany, Netherlands, and broader EU. Comparable on cross-border co-living footprint, tech-driven leasing, and student/young-professional target segments.

Broad incumbents

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: World's largest student housing operator with European presence. Relevant for scale, operating playbook, and capital structure benchmarks in purpose-built student accommodation.
• Round Hill Capital: European specialist in purpose-built student accommodation (operating brands such as Scape). Comparable to Magis on student housing focus and adaptive-reuse-style development in dense European university markets.
• Bouwinvest: Dutch institutional real estate investor with a significant residential rental fund. Comparable investor profile and Dutch mid-rental housing exposure, though at much larger institutional scale.
• Camelot Europe (CLI Holdings): European student housing operator with portfolios across Netherlands, Germany, and other EU markets. Direct comp on PBSA operating model and Netherlands student housing presence.

Regional players

• Zerniki / Polish PBSA operators (e.g., Student Depot): Polish student housing operator in Poznań and other major Polish university cities. Direct comp for Magis' Poland expansion thesis (The Bank, The Eagle, The Mexican).
• Primevest Capital Partners: Dutch investment manager with residential and student housing funds focused on the Netherlands. Comparable investor profile and Dutch-targeted residential rental thesis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magisvastgoed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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