What Bergopwaarts does

Bergopwaarts (legal name: Woningbouwvereniging Bergopwaarts) is a Dutch social housing association founded in 1920 and headquartered in Deurne, North Brabant. Operating under national statutory frameworks for woningbouwverenigingen, the organization allocates approximately 5,500 rental homes in Deurne, Asten, and adjacent Helmond to households meeting income and household-size criteria under the 'passend toewijzen' (appropriate allocation) regime. The portfolio is supported by a small operating team of roughly 45 employees, with a Members' Council, Supervisory Board, and tenant organization HBO De Peel providing governance.

Core offerings include social rental housing allocated through the regional Wooniezie.nl portal; purpose-built housing concepts such as DuoWonen (paired independent apartments for seniors aged 55+ with a known companion) and DeelWonen (single-family homes shared by 2–4 adults aged 18–35 at a capped €350/month rent); a maintenance and repair service handling approximately 4,500 requests annually at a cost of roughly €1 million; the Opplusregeling senior adaptation program; commercial space rentals at three locations; and a new-construction program executed via the WoonST/SGE consortium of 13 Southeast Brabant housing corporations using standardized housing types. Active pipeline projects include Sint Jozefpark (53 apartments, delivery autumn 2026), Loverbosch III (42 houses + 25 apartments), De Groene Heerlijkheid (79 homes), and De Grote Bottel (75 homes, Q4 2026 start), totaling ~274 units. Built-in sustainability features span heat pumps, floor heating, ventilation, and nature-inclusive elements such as green façades, green roofs, and integrated bird nesting boxes.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly rent receipts (regulated under Dutch social housing law) supplemented by one-time property sales used to fund new construction and ancillary fees such as €17.50 per replacement Salto blue key card. Distribution combines digital self-service (the relaunched Mijn Bergopwaarts portal and Wooniezie allocation platform), office walk-ins at Deurne plus a weekly Asten consultation hour, and community-based outreach. On 1 May 2026, Pieter Thoben succeeded interim director Hans Vedder as CEO and the organization simultaneously adopted a new visual identity under the slogan 'Thuis bij elke stap' (Home at every step). The 2025 Aedes benchmark awarded Bergopwaarts an A for tenant judgment and operating costs and a B for maintenance and sustainability, across a peer set of 256 Dutch housing corporations covering 98% of national social rental homes.

Name

Bergopwaarts

Legal name

Woningbouwvereniging Bergopwaarts

Website

https://bergopwaarts.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bergopwaarts is a Dutch social housing association (woningbouwvereniging) founded in 1920, providing approximately 5,500 regulated rental homes across Deurne, Asten, and Helmond to income-qualifying households, with complementary housing concepts for seniors and young adults, an active new-build pipeline, and supporting maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Independent Living Community Development & Construction (Senior Housing Developers) (HLADAAAH), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Social rental housing
• Affordable housing
• Property management
• Housing allocation
• Tenant services

Headquarters

HQ city

Deurne

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Bergopwaarts generates revenue through monthly rental payments from approximately 5,500 tenants in Deurne and Asten. Rents are set according to national social housing regulations ('passend toewijzen'), with pricing tied to tenant income and household size. Some units are subject to rent cap regulations.
2. Property Sales: Bergopwaarts also sells properties as part of its asset management strategy, helping to fund new construction and neighborhood development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bergopwaarts is a Dutch social housing corporation (woningbouwvereniging) that owns, develops, and manages approximately 5,500 affordable social rental homes in Deurne, Asten, and Helmond. The core offering includes social rental housing allocated through the Wooniezie regional portal, new-build development projects using the WoonST standardized housing framework, and innovative housing concepts such as DuoWonen (paired independent living for seniors) and DeelWonen (shared living for young adults aged 18-35), supported by tenant maintenance, accessibility adaptation (Opplusregeling), and community-building services.

Product overview

Bergopwaarts is a social housing corporation (woningbouwvereniging) providing affordable rental housing in Deurne, Asten, and Helmond, Netherlands, serving approximately 5,500 tenants with a team of around 45 employees. The core offering consists of social rental housing allocated via the Wooniezie platform, supplemented by new construction projects developed through the WoonST collaboration. Innovative housing concepts include DuoWonen for seniors (55+) who want to live near known companions, and DeelWonen for young adults (18-35) seeking affordable shared housing. Supporting services include maintenance and repair (via tenant portal), the Opplusregeling senior adaptations program, and commercial space rentals. The company operates under the slogan 'Thuis bij elke stap' (Home at every step) and follows a business plan focused on balanced and sustainable neighborhoods for 2023-2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DuoWonen: A living concept where two people who know each other live in the same apartment complex, each with their own apartment, own front door, and own rental contract.
• DeelWonen
• Van Goed naar Beter

Products and services

• Sociale huurwoningen (Social Rental Housing) Affordable social rental housing allocated through the regional Wooniezie platform, serving approximately 5,500 tenants in Deurne, Asten, and Helmond. Rents are set under the national 'passend toewijzen' (appropriate allocation) framework tied to household income and size.
• Nieuwbouwprojecten (New Construction Projects) Development of new-build social rental housing including Sint Jozefpark (53 apartments in execution, delivery autumn 2026), Loverbosch III (42 houses + 25 apartments), De Groene Heerlijkheid (79 homes), and De Grote Bottel (75 homes, construction start Q4 2026), built using the WoonST standardized housing types.
• DuoWonen A housing concept where two people who already know each other live in separate apartments within the same complex, each with their own front door and rental contract. One resident must be aged 55 or older. Currently offered at Sint Jozefpark in Deurne.
• DeelWonen (Shared Living) Shared living arrangement for 2 to 4 young adults aged 18-35 who jointly rent a single-family home, each with their own bedroom and individual rental contract, sharing the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and garden. Maximum rent of €350 per month bare rent; income cap €51,537 per year.
• Onderhoud & Reparatie (Maintenance & Repair Services) Tenant maintenance and repair services including repair requests via the tenant portal, planned maintenance, moisture and mold prevention, pest control, and interior replacement of kitchens, bathrooms, and doors. Processes approximately 4,500 repair requests annually at a cost of around €1 million per year.
• Opplusregeling (Senior Living Adaptations) Free home adaptations for senior tenants including extra bathroom supports, elevated toilets, shower seats, anti-slip flooring, and stair railings, enabling independent living in their current homes.
• Bedrijfsruimtes te huur (Commercial Space Rental) Rental of commercial spaces at three locations: De Hoeksteen service center in Deurne, Workspace 10 office units, and Woonservicezone in Liessel, targeting service, healthcare, and community organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tenant satisfaction: New tenants rate 8.4 (national average 7.9); Repair request satisfaction: 8.8 (national average 8.1); Departing tenants rate 8.5 (national average 7.4).
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WoonST (SGE) — Stedelijk Gebied EindhovencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025WoonST is a collaborative initiative of the Stedelijk Gebied Eindhoven (SGE) and 13 housing corporations in Southeast Brabant. Through standardized housing types, WoonST enables faster and more affordable construction of sustainable social rental homes while preserving the unique character of each project. Bergopwaarts uses WoonST for Sint Jozefpark.
• BAM WonencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025BAM Wonen serves as the construction partner for the Sint Jozefpark project (53 social rental apartments in Deurne, delivery autumn 2026) and De Groene Heerlijkheid project (79 homes). The partnership enables concept-based construction that accelerates delivery of affordable housing.
• Van WanrooijcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Wanrooij is the construction partner for Loverbosch III in Asten (42 social rental houses and 25 apartments). The project aims to create a diverse, inclusive community with housing for various demographics, a new school, and 66 owner-occupied homes.
• HBO De PeelcoreOthersHBO De Peel is an independent tenant organization ('Huurders Belangen Organisatie') representing approximately 5,400 tenants and housing seekers of Bergopwaarts across Deurne, Asten, and Helmond. With the motto 'huurders voor huurders' (tenants for tenants), the organization advocates for good and affordable housing and participates in governance (RvC appointments, performance agreements).
• Hendriks Coppelmans and WhoonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHendriks Coppelmans and Whoon are construction partners for the De Grote Bottel project (75 social rental homes in Deurne, construction start Q4 2026), which is part of a larger 330-home sustainable neighborhood development.
• woCom (Someren)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergopwaarts collaborates with housing corporation woCom from Someren on the Loverbosch project in Asten. By working together, both corporations can build more and faster, contributing to the Biesvelden I and II phases which aim for more than 100 additional homes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Woonbron: Dutch social housing corporation serving Rotterdam and The Hague regions. Comparable mission of affordable rental housing and tenant support programs; operates on a larger scale in different geographies.
• Eigen Haard: Amsterdam-based Dutch housing corporation with a large social rental portfolio. Comparable in core model (vereniging, passend toewijzen, member-council governance) but operates in a much larger, urban market.
• Portaal: One of the largest Dutch social housing corporations, operating across multiple regions with a comparable focus on affordable rental housing, tenant support, and new construction. Significantly larger scale but same statutory framework and tenant model.
• Ymere: Major Dutch social housing corporation active in the Randstad region. Comparable statutory framework, tenant services, and new-build program; substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Mitros: Utrecht-based Dutch social housing corporation. Comparable operating model around social rental, tenant engagement, and new-build development; differs in geography (central Netherlands) and scale.
• De Alliantie: Large Dutch housing corporation operating in multiple regions including Amsterdam and Gooi en Vechtstreek. Comparable statutory model, tenant support programs, and focus on social rental housing development.
• Vivare: Dutch social housing corporation operating in Gelderland and Overijssel. Comparable portfolio of social rental homes, maintenance services, and tenant-focused operations; differs in geographic focus and somewhat larger scale.

Direct peers

• Woonpartners: Dutch social housing corporation based in Helmond, directly overlapping Bergopwaarts' Helmond catchment. Comparable in scale, tenant segments, and statutory framework (woningbouwvereniging operating under passend toewijzen).
• Woonbedrijf: Large social housing corporation serving the broader Eindhoven region in Southeast Brabant, overlapping Bergopwaarts' WoonST regional ecosystem. Comparable model: develops and manages social rental housing for diverse tenant segments.
• woCom: Dutch social housing corporation in Someren that Bergopwaarts already collaborates with on the Loverbosch project in Asten. Similar portfolio scale and tenant base, directly comparable operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bergopwaarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woningbouwvereniging-bergopwaarts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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