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Houta is a privately held, family-owned construction and real estate development company founded in 1964 and headquartered in Geldrop, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (near Eindhoven). Second-generation ownership under the Houtakkers family has been in place since 1995, and the company has deliberately remained at 43 employees with operations concentrated in the Zuidoost-Brabant region. The business is vertically integrated across the full real estate lifecycle, operating six core service lines: project development, new construction, renovation, transformation, property management and maintenance, and rental of developed properties. This integrated developer-contractor model allows Houta to capture both development and construction margin on each project while serving as a single point of accountability for clients.

The company's primary customers are municipalities and governments, project developers, real estate investors, and property managers, with secondary work for private individuals on luxury residential builds. Named institutional clients include NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen), Rabobank, Anna Zorggroep, Archipel, Prodrive Technologies, Vughterstede, and Maref Metaalbewerking. The project portfolio spans residential developments (De Lichtspinnerij, Lommerrijk, Kasteeltuinen, Mariënhoven), commercial properties (Bedrijvenpark de Uitkomst, 4 Bedrijfsunits Industriepark), heritage transformations (De Jozef, Leeflandgoed Opwetten), healthcare facilities, industrial buildings (Prodrive reconstruction, Maref, Gas Las Centrum), and utility work (NS Station Venlo renovation). Houta's differentiated technical capability is Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) construction expertise, with the firm having used CLT in its own headquarters as a renewable alternative to concrete and steel.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time construction contracts and property sales (the bulk), recurring rental income on developed residential and commercial units (22 rental units at De Lichtspinnerij plus 4 industrial rental units), and ongoing property management and maintenance contracts. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; commercial business units are listed from €235,000 V.O.N. and industrial rental units at approximately €1,600 per month excluding VAT. The GTM motion is sales-led with direct enterprise engagement of municipalities, developers, and investors, supplemented by a commercial real estate broker (Bossers & Fitters Bedrijfsmakelaars) channel for business unit sales and rentals, plus targeted project-specific websites for residential developments. Certifications include Woningborg, Bouwgarant, VCA, CO2 Prestatieladder Level 3, Milieu Barometer, and PSO, which together function as procurement gatekeepers for Dutch public-sector and institutional clients.

Name

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Legal name

Houta

Website

https://houta.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Houta is a family-owned Dutch construction and real estate developer founded in 1964 in Geldrop, Netherlands, serving municipalities, project developers, real estate investors, and property managers with integrated development, construction, renovation, transformation, maintenance, and rental services across the Zuidoost-Brabant region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Real Estate Development

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Association Maintenance, Vendor & Capital Project Management (BPAJAHAM)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Real estate development
• Property renovation
• Building transformation
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Geldrop

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Development Services: Full-service construction company providing development, new construction, renovation, transformation, maintenance, and rental of buildings. Revenue comes from project-based construction contracts and real estate development.
2. Real Estate Rental: Houta rents out developed properties including residential units and commercial spaces.
3. Property Sales: Sale of developed properties including 18 business units at Bedrijvenpark De Uitkomst and residential apartments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Houta is an integrated construction and real estate development company providing project development (Ontwikkeling), new construction (Nieuwbouw), renovation (Renovatie), transformation (Transformatie), property management and maintenance (Beheer en Onderhoud), and rental (Verhuur). The company delivers residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial buildings as a turnkey developer-contractor, owning the full project lifecycle from concept through delivery. It also develops and sells or rents out its own built properties such as homes, apartments, business units, and care studios.

Product overview

Houta is a family-owned construction and real estate development company founded in 1964, based in Geldrop near Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company operates as an integrated developer-contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of services including project development (Ontwikkeling), new construction (Nieuwbouw), renovation (Renovatie), transformation (Transformatie), property management and maintenance (Beheer en Onderhoud), and rental (Verhuur). Houta serves municipalities, developers, investors, property managers, and private clients across the Eindhoven-Geldrop region. The product portfolio includes residential projects (houses, apartments, villas), commercial buildings (business units, offices, industrial halls), healthcare facilities, educational buildings, and wellness/spa complexes. Major named projects include De Lichtspinnerij (40 apartments in Geldrop), Lommerrijk (18 homes), Kasteeltuinen (46 homes), De Jozef (30 care studios in a converted church), Villa Berlaer (6 luxury apartments), Bedrijvenpark de Uitkomst (18 business units), and Spa One (4,000 m² wellness complex). The company emphasizes sustainable building practices including circular construction, CLT timber building, and energy-efficient solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ontwikkeling (Project Development) Development of residential and commercial real estate projects from concept to realization, including area development and property development. Services include feasibility analysis, design, permitting, and project management, targeted at municipalities, project developers, and investors.
• Nieuwbouw (New Construction) Construction of new residential buildings including houses, apartments, villas, and commercial buildings from ground-up to turnkey delivery for project developers, investors, municipalities, and private clients.
• Renovatie (Renovation) Renovation and restoration of residential and commercial properties, including monumental buildings, with modernization and energy-efficiency improvements for property owners, managers, and municipalities.
• Transformatie (Transformation) Conversion and transformation of existing buildings to new functions, such as converting offices, churches, or factories into residential, care, or mixed-use spaces, including heritage building restoration.
• Beheer en Onderhoud (Property Management & Maintenance) Sustainable property management and maintenance services for offices, railway stations, healthcare facilities, and other utility buildings, including periodic inspections and multi-year maintenance plans for property managers and institutional owners.
• Verhuur (Rental of Developed Properties) Rental of residential and commercial properties developed by Houta, including apartments and business units, generating recurring rental income.
• Lommerrijk Residential development of 18 ground-based homes (80–140 m²) in Geldrop with modern architecture and references to 1930s style, available for purchase by private buyers and investors.
• De Lichtspinnerij Mixed-tenure residential development of 40 apartments (22 rental, 18 for purchase) in Geldrop center, combining industrial heritage architecture with sustainable modern design; completion expected in 2028.
• Kasteeltuinen Residential development of 46 gasless homes (villas, semi-detached, life-proof, and courtyard houses) in Geldrop, equipped with heat pumps and solar panels, completed 2020.
• De Jozef Heritage transformation of the former St. Jozef church (national monument) into 30 care studios for youth and elderly, plus a physiotherapy practice and communal spaces, completed 2024.
• Villa Berlaer Luxury residential development of 6 high-end apartments (175–230 m²) in Helmond with large terraces (28–85 m²), high-end finishes, and parking garage; completed 2022.
• Bedrijvenpark de Uitkomst Commercial development of 18 new-construction business units (124–130 m² BVO) at Bedrijvenpark de Uitkomst, Vlier, Geldrop, priced from €235,000 V.O.N. for purchase by owner-occupiers and investors; completion expected Q3 2026.
• 4 Bedrijfsunits Industriepark Rental offering of 4 newly built business units (144–145 m² GBO) at Industriepark 11, Geldrop, at €1,600 per month excluding VAT; completion February 2026.
• Mariënhoven Senior residential development of 36 energy-efficient apartments in Vught with heat pumps and solar panels, completed 2019.
• Spa One Construction of a 4,000 m² wellness and thermal complex in Oosterhout with saunas, a natural swimming pond, and garden areas, completed 2019.
• Prodrive Productiegebouwen Reconstruction of production facilities at Prodrive Technologies in Son after a 2018 fire, including a 34m high concrete tower with EMC test chambers and office spaces, completed 2020.
• NS Station Venlo Renovatie Renovation and modernization of NS Station Venlo, focusing on safety and accessibility improvements while maintaining full station operations for Nederlandse Spoorwegen.
• Bedrijfshal Maref Custom-built industrial facility for Maref Metaalbewerking with a 2,785 m² production hall and 210 m² of offices on 2 floors, completed 2020.

Quantifiable outcome

• All 46 Kasteeltuinen homes built gas-free with heat pumps and solar panels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• WeDo Development BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for multiple residential projects including 31 homes in Beesel, 4 homes in Asten, and 50 apartments in Geldrop. Long-term collaborative relationship with multiple completed projects.
• Zuidvast ProjectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for the Kasteeltuinen project (46 homes) in Geldrop, where Houta handled both development and complete realization.
• Haagdijk ProjectontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for the transformation of St. Jozefkerk into 30 care studios and a physiotherapy practice.
• CS2 ArchitectensupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitectural firm responsible for the architectural design of the Amundsenstraat project (19 homes) in Valkenswaard.
• Futuris Zorg & WerkcoreOthersTenant in transformed St. Jozefkerk, renting the 30 care studios in collaboration with Odazorg for intergenerational housing.
• Bossers & Fitters BedrijfsmakelaarssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate broker handling sales and rentals of business units at Bedrijvenpark De Uitkomst and Industriepark.
• OdazorgsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for the intergenerational housing concept at De Jozef, connecting elderly with young people.
• Architecten Aan de MaassupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborated on the Kasteeltuinen project designs.
• LSWA ArchitectensupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborated on the Kasteeltuinen project designs.
• Pauwert ArchitectuursupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm responsible for the design of Villa Berlaer (6 luxury apartments) in Helmond.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal BAM Group: One of the largest Dutch/European construction groups with a dedicated BAM Wonen residential division; competes broadly with Houta on housing development and renovation while operating at materially larger scale.
• Heijmans: Large Dutch listed construction and development company operating across residential development, renovation, and property services with significant Eindhoven-area operations — overlapping Houta's residential and transformation segments at much greater scale.
• Ballast Nedam: Dutch construction and development firm active in housing, commercial real estate, and area development — overlaps with Houta's development, new-build, and transformation services across the Netherlands.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction and real estate development group with divisions covering housing development, renovation, and area development — competes with Houta on both new-build residential and integrated area development.
• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): One of the largest Dutch residential area developers, partnering with municipalities and contractors on housing — overlaps with Houta on developer-side activity and municipal partnership models across the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• Stam + De Koning Bouw: Dutch residential builder and developer with integrated development and construction services — comparable to Houta on design-build residential projects and mid-rise housing developments.
• Dura Vermeer: Dutch integrated construction, infrastructure, and real estate development firm offering design-build development, renovation, and property management — the closest national-scale analog to Houta's full-service residential/commercial development model.
• ERA Contour: Dutch residential and area developer focused on inner-city transformation and new housing construction — directly comparable to Houta on residential development and heritage/transformational projects.
• AM (Amvest): Dutch area and residential developer active in Dutch housing market — comparable to Houta on integrated area development and mixed-tenure residential projects.
• Van Wanrooij Bouw & Ontwikkeling: Mid-sized Dutch residential developer and builder active in Brabant — a near-direct regional peer to Houta on housing development, construction, and renovation in the same Southeast Brabant geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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