What Vanhout Projects does

Vanhout Projects NV is a Belgian residential and mixed-use real estate developer headquartered in Geel, Belgium (Lammerdries 12, 2440 Geel), operating as a subsidiary of Groep Vanhout within the BESIX Group conglomerate. The company develops, markets, and sells residential projects including apartments, single-family homes, assisted-living units, student housing, and mixed-use village center redevelopments, primarily across the Flemish provinces of Limburg, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant, with design competition participation extending into Flemish Brabant and East Flanders. Its product portfolio includes ground-up new construction (e.g., the multi-phase Meadow series in Herent, Roseynde in Zonhoven, Sion in Lier), heritage renovation and adaptive reuse (Collegium in Zottegem, De Karamel in Geel, De Bloemmolens), and integrated care and civic real estate (Borgerwijk with vzw Borgerstein, Ecodroom public-private partnership with the City of Geel). The technical foundation rests on sustainable construction engineering rather than digital or AI technology: projects target E-peil ratings of E30 or lower (with select projects achieving E20 or below), incorporate heat pumps, solar panels, and fossil-free building design, and some are delivered entirely off the natural gas grid.

Revenue is generated on a one-time transactional basis through direct property sales to individual homebuyers, supplemented by selective commercial, healthcare, education, and government tenant relationships embedded within mixed-use projects. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining the company's direct sales office, project-specific websites with registration forms, social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and a channel network of independent real estate brokers (Immo Point, Solitt Vastgoed, Domestic, De Boer & Partners, Living Stone, C&M Vastgoed, Vansweevelt). The company also acquires development land from private sellers and partners with municipalities on public-private partnerships. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with prospective buyers directed to register interest or contact sales agents for individual project pricing. Operating scale is anchored by the parent Vanhout Group's 500+ employees and more than €200M in group revenue, of which Vanhout Projects is one division among several (contractor Vanhout, HBS, ComTIS group, Isofoam, Isochape, Isopearls, Energieconcepten, and CIRCL). Strategic co-development partnerships with BESIX RED (Meadow series), Kolmont (De Kwint), and Cores Development (Borgerwijk) extend the company's effective execution capacity beyond its own 13 direct employees.

Name

Vanhout Projects

Legal name

Vanhout Projects NV

Website

https://vanhoutprojects.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vanhout Projects NV is a Belgian residential and mixed-use real estate developer based in Geel, part of the BESIX Group, specializing in sustainable housing, heritage renovation, integrated care, and student housing developments across Flanders, selling units directly to homebuyers and through broker networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611), Land Subdivision (23721), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Spec Home / Production Homebuilding (Tract & Volume Builders) (IMAFABAD), Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Sustainable housing construction
• Mixed-use property development
• Apartment development projects
• Real estate project sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Geel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Development and Sales: Vanhout Projects develops residential real estate projects (apartments, houses, mixed-use) and sells units to end consumers. Revenue is generated through one-time property sales rather than recurring revenue.
2. Land Acquisition and Development: Company acquires land for development, either through purchase or partnership arrangements, and converts it into residential projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vanhout Projects is a Belgian real estate developer that acquires land and develops residential property projects across Flanders and Limburg. The company builds and sells new-build apartments, single-family homes, renovated heritage conversions, integrated care-and-residential complexes, student housing, and mixed-use village center redevelopments. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of individual housing units and commercial spaces to end buyers, with a strong emphasis on sustainable construction (E-peil ratings, fossil-free buildings, heat pumps, solar panels).

Product overview

Vanhout Projects is a Belgian real estate developer (vastgoedontwikkeling) specializing in residential property development. The company operates as part of the Vanhout NV group within the BESIX Group. Their portfolio consists of a diverse range of residential projects across Belgium including apartments, single-family homes, assisted living facilities, and mixed-use developments. The projects span multiple product lines: (1) New-build apartment complexes such as Roseynde, De Kwint, Leoport, and Den Tram; (2) Renovated heritage conversions like Collegium and De Karamel; (3) Large-scale master-planned communities like the Meadow series in Herent with multiple phases; (4) Integrated care and residential projects such as Borgerwijk combining housing with care facilities; (5) Student housing like the PXL-campus student hotel; and (6) Urban renewal projects including De Bloemmolens and village center redevelopments. Projects are developed across Belgium with concentration in the Flemish provinces of Limburg, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Notarius Residential development in Heers comprising 5 apartments in a renovated notary's house, 2 houses in a renovated carriage house, 3 new-build houses, and 15 new-build apartments. Target market: individual homebuyers and families.
• Gustien Exclusive residential development in Geel city center featuring 33 luxury apartments with commercial and office spaces, rooftop garden, and underground parking. Target market: individual luxury apartment buyers.
• De Wampoort Characterful residential project in Arendonk on the former school site offering 43 apartments, 13 ground-level homes, and 2,400 m² of care functions. Target market: individual homebuyers and care institutions.
• Castel Small-scale project in Kasterlee with 9 apartments (1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom mix), 2 commercial spaces, and basement storage, featuring classic design with heat pumps and solar panels. Target market: individual homebuyers and small businesses.
• Mudakkers New-build project in Lommel city center with 41 apartments and 5 family homes, featuring energy-efficient design with solar panels and heat pumps. Target market: individual homebuyers and families.
• Buurle Village center development in Baarle-Hertog transforming the old school site into a green, mixed-use area with housing, commerce, and community spaces. Target market: individual homebuyers and commercial tenants.
• Deycke New-build project in Oud-Turnhout with 14 single-family homes with carport, 11 homes with underground parking, 6 garden homes, and 41 apartments across 4 buildings around a central green square. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Mera New development in Meerhout featuring 8 apartments and 2 commercial spaces in the authentic town center. Target market: individual homebuyers and small businesses.
• Borgerwijk Major mixed-use development in Sint-Katelijne-Waver on the former Borgerstein site with approximately 250 residential units, care facilities for elderly and people with disabilities, community spaces, and commercial units. Target market: individual homebuyers, care institutions, and commercial tenants.
• Anna Residential project in Tielt-Winge with 12 contemporary apartments and 1 commercial space, featuring underground parking and bicycle storage. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Roseynde Prestigious complex of three residential buildings in Zonhoven with 39 exclusive apartments, designed with attention to detail in a green environment. Target market: individual luxury apartment buyers.
• Den Tram Project in Heist-op-den-Berg renovating 8 existing workers' houses and building 22 new apartments and 19 stacked houses across 3 buildings around a green courtyard. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• De Bloemmolens Transformation project in Ten Aard (Geel) creating 135 residential units, renovating the historic Bloemmolens into lofts, with mixed housing, commerce, and water-based living. Target market: individual homebuyers and commercial tenants.
• De Kwint Large-scale village center renewal in Zonhoven with 68 apartments, event hall, police neighborhood office, commercial spaces, and underground parking. Not connected to natural gas network. Target market: individual homebuyers, government, and commercial tenants.
• De Monty New-build project in Heist-op-den-Berg city center with 15 bright apartments, 1-2 bedrooms, unique rooftop apartments, and 2 shell commercial spaces. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• De Karamel Renovation project in Geel city center converting an existing building into 6 apartments and a versatile commercial space with green integration. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Residentie Boudewijn New residential project in Heist-op-den-Berg with 13 elegant apartments across 2 entrances, featuring private and communal gardens and underground parking. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Linter New-build project in Linter with 2 semi-detached single-family homes offering modern design with better thermal insulation. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Welderen New-build residence in Weelde with 37 stylish apartments combining city living with green surroundings, targeting E20 energy performance. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Ter Voorde New residential project in Voortkapel (Westerlo) with 12 apartments in 2 buildings and 3 terraced houses, featuring communal green and play areas. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Leoport Luxury residential project in Leopoldsburg at the canal basin with 41 high-level apartments in 4 sustainable buildings, meeting BEN standards with heat pumps and solar panels. Target market: individual luxury apartment buyers.
• Swaen New-build project in Kasterlee center with ground-floor office space and 5 sun-facing apartments including 1 rooftop apartment. Target market: individual homebuyers and businesses.
• Meadow Series Large-scale residential park project in Herent near Leuven developed in multiple phases including Flox (18 apartments), Hortensia (25), Iris (22), Jasmijn (19), Lelie (64), Dahlia (30), Egelantier (38), Krokus (40), and Gentiaan (4 semi-detached). Features fossil-free development with E30 or lower energy ratings. Target market: individual homebuyers and families.
• Violetta Residential project in Lichtaart with 20 apartments across 4 buildings, designed for natural light and featuring sustainable construction. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Collegium Renovation and new-build project in Zottegem transforming the former 1862 school building into 68 luxurious apartments with 2 commercial spaces, featuring a modern extension around a green courtyard. MIPIM 2023 finalist. Target market: individual luxury apartment buyers.
• Hannah Residential project in Tongerlo with 11 comfortable apartments and 2 shell commercial spaces, meeting BEN standards with very low E-level. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Thomas Residential project in Kasterlee with 7 contemporary apartments featuring sustainable design with focus on light and comfort. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Frans Zand Energy-efficient residence in Heist-op-den-Berg with 21 apartments and approximately 1,200 m² commercial and office space, featuring E-peil below E-20. Target market: individual homebuyers and commercial tenants.
• Bloesemhof Sustainable living project in Nieuwerkerken with 22 comfortable apartments and 7 affordable single-family homes. Target market: individual homebuyers and families.
• Lumina Energy-efficient new-build project in Mol center with 18 apartments and 75 m² shell commercial space, designed for natural light and value for money. Target market: individual homebuyers.
• Ecodroom Strategic public-private partnership redevelopment in Geel of the old swimming pool site featuring justice court, 24 assisted living flats, 71 apartments, 31 social apartments, commercial space, and 437 parking spots. Sustainable building example with average E-level of 55. Target market: individual homebuyers, government, and care institutions.
• PXL-campus Student Hotel Student hotel in Hasselt next to PXL MAD School of Arts with 157 rooms, the first student hotel in Belgium, operational from academic year 2020-2021. Target market: students and educational institutions.
• Sion Large residential project in Lier with 99 apartments, 48 houses, urban art academy, and 293 parking spaces, featuring green living with connection to nature area via footbridge. Target market: individual homebuyers, families, and educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Roseynde project 90% sold within development timeline
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• BESIX REDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBESIX RED is a co-development partner for the Meadow project series in Herent. This partnership combines BESIX RED's development expertise with Vanhout Projects' local knowledge to create large-scale residential developments.
• KolmontflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolmont is co-developing the De Kwint project in Zonhoven, a major village center redevelopment including 68 apartments, commercial spaces, event hall, and police office.
• Cores DevelopmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCores Development is a partner in the Borgerwijk project (Sint-Katelijne-Waver), a large-scale residential and care development with approximately 250 residential units.
• DethiercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDethier is the construction contractor for the Roseynde project in Zonhoven. Vanhout Projects and Dethier are working together on this residential complex of 39 apartments.
• Studio Farris ArchitectscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudio Farris Architects designed the Collegium project in Zottegem, a renovation and new construction of 68 luxury apartments in a historic school building.
• Various Real Estate BrokerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of real estate brokers including Immo Point, Solitt Vastgoed, Domestic Makelaars, De Boer & Partners, Living Stone, C&M Vastgoed, and Vansweevelt handling property sales across various projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alides: Belgian real estate developer with diversified portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Comparable in mixed-use development expertise and Belgian geographic focus, but broader in scope.
• Immobel: Listed Belgian real estate developer with a broader portfolio spanning offices, residential, and mixed-use. Comparable in target geography (Belgium) and mixed-use project type, though broader in scope and larger in scale.

Direct peers

• BPI Real Estate: Belgian real estate developer active in residential and mixed-use projects. Comparable in project type (apartment complexes, mixed-use redevelopments) and Flemish geographic focus.
• BESIX RED: Sister real estate development arm of parent BESIX Group. Co-develops the Meadow series with Vanhout Projects and shares access to BESIX Group resources; competes in similar Belgian residential and mixed-use segments.
• Triple Living: Belgian residential developer focused on medium-sized apartment and housing projects in Flemish municipalities. Similar customer segment (individual homebuyers), project scale, and sustainability positioning.
• Cores Development: Belgian residential and mixed-use developer; partner with Vanhout Projects on Borgerwijk project. Directly comparable in scale and product type — apartments, care housing, and mixed-use village center redevelopments.
• Matexi: Belgium's largest residential real estate developer with nationwide project pipeline. Most directly comparable peer — both develop and sell residential units to end consumers across Flemish municipalities with focus on local-market projects.
• Kolmont: Belgian residential developer; co-develops De Kwint project with Vanhout Projects. Similar project size (village center redevelopments, mixed-use, mid-sized apartment complexes) and target market (Flemish municipalities).

Others

• Wienerberger / Koramic Real Estate: Belgian building materials supplier with adjacent real estate development activities. Indirectly comparable — operates within Belgian construction ecosystem and engages in select residential projects; included as adjacent industry participant.

Emerging players

• Revive (revive development): Belgian residential developer focused on urban and brownfield redevelopment. Comparable to Vanhout Projects' urban renewal projects (De Bloemmolens, Ecodroom) and mixed-use redevelopment approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vanhout-projects
• Instagraminstagram.com/vanhout_projects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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