CS Wonen

What CS Wonen does

CS Wonen B.V. is a privately-held Dutch rental agency and property management firm headquartered at Laan van Brabant 82 in Roosendaal, North Brabant, Netherlands, founded approximately in 2006. The company serves landlords, tenants, and corporate clients across the West Brabant region and adjacent areas including Zuid-Holland (Rotterdam, Brielle) and Zeeland (Middelburg). Its service portfolio covers the full rental lifecycle: rental mediation (Verhuren), financial and technical property management (Beheer), the Huurgarantie rent guarantee product, Short Stay housing, complex management, and advisory services for new construction developments. Through the CS Flexhousing sub-brand, the firm also provides SNF-certified personnel housing for businesses housing expats, seasonal workers, and flex workers.

The underlying technology is standard industry tooling rather than a proprietary platform: a Bloxs-vastgoed-powered tenant portal (cswonen.bloxs-vastgoed.nl) for tenant login and rental administration, a WordPress-based marketing website with property listings and search filters, and Pararius syndication for nationwide listing reach. There are no disclosed proprietary algorithms, AI/ML capabilities, or advanced data assets. Operational execution depends on a roughly 20-person team comprising directors, verhuurmakelaars (rental brokers), an asset manager, technical property managers, financial administrators, a service desk, inspectors, and technical service staff.

The business model combines one-time brokerage transaction fees (rental mediation) with recurring managed services revenue streams: monthly property management fees for financial and/or technical administration, margin-based revenue from the Huurgarantie rental guarantee product (where the firm absorbs vacancy risk in exchange for the spread between guaranteed landlord payments and collected rents), and service fees from personnel housing arrangements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company acquires customers through organic digital channels, word-of-mouth referrals from long-tenured landlord clients, and exclusive letting mandates secured through developer partnerships (Koninvest, Sonneborgh, Waterside II BV) on new residential projects.

Name

CS Wonen

Legal name

CS Wonen B.V.

Website

https://cswonen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CS Wonen is a privately-held Dutch rental agency and property management firm based in Roosendaal, serving private landlords, tenants, institutional investors, and corporate clients across West Brabant, Zuid-Holland, and Zeeland via brokerage, managed services, and personnel housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Residential Property Managers (531311), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB), Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Residential rental brokerage
• Property management services
• Rental mediation
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Personnel housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roosendaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rental mediation / bemiddeling: One-time brokerage fee for matching a tenant with a landlord. CS Wonen acts as an intermediary finding the right tenants for the right properties. In some cases they only mediate; in others they remain the ongoing contact person for both parties after key handover.
2. Financial property management: Ongoing administrative management including collecting rent payments, disbursing to owners, sending reminders and notices, handling correspondence, implementing rent increases, and settling service cost advances. Billed as part of a monthly management fee.
3. Financial and technical property management: Full-service property management including financial administration plus coordination of maintenance and repairs, 24/7 availability for both tenant and landlord, and connection of utilities. Higher-tier management package with comprehensive coverage.
4. Huurgarantie (Rental guarantee): CS Wonen guarantees the landlord a fixed monthly rental income regardless of occupancy. The landlord transfers occupancy risk to CS Wonen, which either subleases or finds a tenant. Revenue comes as the difference between guaranteed payment to landlord and actual rental income collected.
5. Personnel housing (Personeelshuisvesting): Specialized housing services for companies needing to house expats, seasonal workers, flex workers, and project staff. CS Wonen arranges everything A to Z including periodic inspections, cleaning, 24/7 availability, and utility management. Revenue likely combines service fees with margin on rental arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CS Wonen is a regional rental brokerage and property management firm that lists residential, commercial, and personnel housing, mediates tenant placements, and provides ongoing financial and technical management of rental properties for landlords and investors. It also offers a Huurgarantie (rent guarantee) product that transfers occupancy risk to the company, alongside short-stay housing, complex management, and advisory services for new construction projects across West Brabant, Zuid-Holland, and Zeeland.

Product overview

CS Wonen is a real estate rental and management company operating in West-Brabant and southern Holland. The core offering consists of three main product lines: (1) Particulier aanbod - private residential rentals including apartments, single-family homes, and maisonettes; (2) BOG aanbod - commercial real estate for retail, office, and industrial use; and (3) Projecten - new construction residential developments managed in partnership with developers. Supporting services include Verhuren (rental mediation), Beheer (financial and technical property management), Huurgarantie (rent guarantee programs), Personeelshuisvesting (corporate personnel housing), Short Stay Woningen, Advies en Nieuwbouw (new construction advisory), and Flex Kantoor (flexible office space). The company operates a subsidiary brand, CS Flexhousing, for corporate housing. Property management is facilitated through the Bloxs-Vastgoed tenant portal. Notable projects include Waterside II in Rotterdam, KadeR co-living community, Blooming senior apartments, and De Bookelaar gas-free apartments in Roosendaal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CS Flexhousing: Specialized division of CS Wonen focused on employee housing services for businesses, providing housing for expats, seasonal workers, and flex workers.

Products and services

• Particulier aanbod (Private Rental Housing) Residential rental properties for individuals and families, including apartments, single-family homes, and maisonettes across the West Brabant region and surrounding areas (Rotterdam, Brielle, Bergen op Zoom).
• BOG aanbod (Commercial Real Estate) Commercial and business space rentals including retail shops, offices, and industrial units for businesses, with per-object unit pricing across Roosendaal and surrounding regions.
• Projecten (New Construction Projects) New construction residential projects developed in partnership with developers, including apartments and single-family homes across the region, with CS Wonen serving as the letting and management agent from pre-launch through completion.
• Personeelshuisvesting (Personnel Housing) Housing solutions for expats, seasonal workers, and flex workers, including furnished and unfurnished options managed according to SNF quality standards, delivered via the CS Flexhousing sub-brand.
• Verhuren (Rental Mediation) Full-service rental mediation matching landlords with suitable tenants, including property listing, viewings, screening, contract preparation, and key handover, billed as a one-time brokerage commission.
• Beheer (Property Management) Financial and technical property management including rent collection, payment disbursement to owners, maintenance coordination, 24/7 availability for tenants and landlords, utilities connection, and inspections.
• Huurgarantie (Rent Guarantee) Guaranteed rental program ensuring landlords receive consistent rental income for 12, 36, or 60 months regardless of occupancy, with CS Wonen taking on occupancy risk via subleasing or tenant placement.
• Short Stay Woningen (Short-Stay Housing) Temporary housing solutions for individuals between home purchases or for companies needing accommodation for employees, with flexible lease terms.
• Advies en Nieuwbouw (Advisory and New Construction) Expert advisory services for new construction projects from design through delivery, including market research, feasibility studies, and marketing strategies for developers and investors.
• Verhuur van Complexen (Complex Rental Management) Comprehensive rental and management services for apartment complexes including resident communication, service contracts, and digital reporting portals for institutional owners and investors.
• Flex Kantoor (Flexible Office Space) Flexible office units at Nieuwe Markt 65 in Roosendaal, ranging from approximately 15 m² to 123 m² with flexible lease terms, indexed annually per CBS CPI.
• CS Flexhousing (Corporate Housing Sub-brand) Specialized subsidiary brand focused on corporate and personnel housing solutions for businesses, providing housing for expats, seasonal workers, and flex workers, including furnished and unfurnished options.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and supporting.

• ParariuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPararius.nl is a major Dutch online property listing platform. CS Wonen is listed as a certified partner/makelaar on Pararius, where their available properties are syndicated. This partnership extends CS Wonen's reach to active rental property seekers across the Netherlands beyond their regional base.
• MetterwoonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetterwoon (warmred) appears in the partners section of the CS Wonen website. The nature of the partnership is not detailed in the source material.
• Bloxs-vastgoedcoreTechnology or IntegrationBloxs-vastgoed provides the tenant portal software used by CS Wonen. Existing tenants log in via cswonen.bloxs-vastgoed.nl to access their rental management dashboard.
• KoninvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoninvest is a project developer and real estate investor that collaborates with CS Wonen on residential development projects. CS Wonen acts as the letting and management agent for Koninvest's new-build apartment complexes, including De Bookelaar, De Snip, 48 City Lofts, KadeR, and others. This is a multi-project strategic partnership spanning project design advisory through ongoing management.
• SonneborghmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSonneborgh is a property developer and investor. They redeveloped the former customs office (Douanekantoor) at Kadeplein 3 into the De Douanier residential complex (53 apartments). CS Wonen manages the rental of these units.
• Waterside II BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterside II BV is the developer of the Waterside II residential complex in Rotterdam (113 apartments + 11 city houses). CS Wonen handles all letting for this project, managing the entire rental process for the units.
• Local Contractor NetworksupportingOthersCS Wonen maintains a network of local entrepreneurs and contractors who can respond quickly to maintenance requests. Work is never commissioned without landlord approval.
• SNF-Certified Staffing AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCS Wonen works with staffing agencies that hold the SNF Keurmerk (a Dutch certification for fair and responsible staffing). Properties for personnel housing are delivered SNF-certified, meeting standards for privacy, living space, inventory, and fire safety.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Saen Garantiemakelaars: West Brabant-based NVM-affiliated brokerage providing residential letting, sales, and property management in Roosendaal, Bergen op Zoom, and Etten-Leur. Direct competitor for the same landlord clients and renter audience as CS Wonen.
• Van der Sande Makelaars: Regional West Brabant real estate agency offering brokerage and rental services across residential and commercial properties. Closely comparable to CS Wonen in geography, scale, and service mix — both compete for the same landlord mandates and tenant flow in Roosendaal, Bergen op Zoom, and surrounding towns.
• De Rijke Makelaars: West Brabant-rooted real estate brokerage firm providing sales, rental, and property management services in Roosendaal and surrounding regions. Comparable to CS Wonen in regional focus and full-service rental+management positioning for private landlords.

Broad incumbents

• MVGM: One of the largest Dutch property management and real estate services firms, offering residential and commercial management across the Netherlands. Represents the scaled, national incumbent CS Wonen competes against for larger institutional landlord mandates and complex portfolios.
• Cushman & Wakefield Netherlands: Global commercial real estate services firm with Dutch operations covering brokerage, valuation, and property management. Overlaps with CS Wonen's commercial real estate (BOG) brokerage and asset management offering at a national scale.
• Vesteda: Institutional Dutch residential real estate investor and landlord with a large mid-market rental portfolio. Comparable as a Dutch residential rental operator; competes with CS Wonen indirectly for end-tenants and influences market rent benchmarks.
• JLL Netherlands: Global real estate services firm with Dutch operations in brokerage, property management, and advisory. Comparable to CS Wonen for commercial real estate leasing and broader institutional landlord relationships in the Netherlands.
• Rochdale: Dutch housing corporation managing a large residential rental portfolio in the Amsterdam region with in-house letting, management, and tenant services. Comparable to CS Wonen as a scaled residential rental operator, though in a different geography and segment.
• Colliers International Nederland: International real estate advisory and investment firm operating in the Netherlands, covering commercial brokerage, property management, and tenant/landlord representation. Comparable to CS Wonen's commercial brokerage and asset management functions at a substantially larger scale.

Others

• Pararius: Leading Dutch online rental property listing platform on which CS Wonen syndicates its listings as a certified partner. Ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor — comparable as the dominant listing channel shaping Dutch rental lead generation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cswonen.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cwonen-roosendaal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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