ZeemanVastgoed

What ZeemanVastgoed does

ZeemanVastgoed is an independent, mid-sized Dutch residential property developer headquartered in Hoorn, North Holland, with origins tracing back to 1962 and the current corporate entity established in 1986 from the consolidation of four regional development companies. The company develops complete residential neighborhoods — ranging from approximately 137 to 414+ units per project — featuring diverse housing types including apartments, terraced houses, semi-detached and detached homes, and senior-friendly units. Active projects span North Holland and North Brabant, including Bangert & Oosterpolder (Hoorn, 414+ units since 2005), Buitenplaats (De Goorn, ~300 units), Wilhelminahaven (Oosterhout, 208 units), Allure aan de Amstel (Uithoorn, 137 units), and Landsheer (Warmenhuizen, 153 units).

The company operates a partnership-driven development model, collaborating with regional municipalities (Hoorn, Schagen, Oosterhout, Uithoorn, Koggenland) as co-initiators, housing corporations (Thuisvester, Wooncompagnie) for social rental components, and construction partners (Trebbe, Ooms Bouw, Huybregts Relou, Wit Wognum, Kuin) for project delivery. ZeemanVastgoed leverages modular and circular construction methods (via StartBlock for circular wooden starter homes and Trebbe for partially prefabricated mid-market units) and integrates energy-efficient features across projects (HR++ glazing, ventilation heat pumps, eco-radiators, PV solar panels, CO2 sensors). Distribution is vertically integrated through the affiliated brokerage Zeeman Makelaars (founded 1994) and project-specific online sales portals.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time residential unit sales, supplemented by land and development position transactions (including the January 2024 sale of 6 positions to BPD), retained rental portfolio income, and partnership/joint-venture structures (e.g., Terra Marique with Intermaris, Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Hoorn B.V.). Customer segments span individual home buyers (starters, families, downsizers), housing corporations acquiring social rental blocks, and municipalities. The company self-describes as a "middelgrote speler" (mid-sized player) in the Dutch market and is a member of NEPROM.

Name

ZeemanVastgoed

Legal name

Zeeman Vastgoed b.v.

Website

https://zeemanvastgoed.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ZeemanVastgoed is an independent Dutch mid-sized residential developer founded in 1986, headquartered in Hoorn, North Holland, developing complete mixed-tenure neighborhoods (137-414+ units each) for individual home buyers, housing corporations, and municipalities across North Holland and North Brabant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Housing project development
• Neighborhood development
• Residential construction
• Real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Development and Sale: ZeemanVastgoed develops residential housing projects (buy-to-own homes, apartments) and sells them to end buyers. Revenue is generated through the sale of newly developed properties, including single-family homes, townhouses, semi-detached houses, and apartments. Projects span social housing, mid-market, and luxury segments. Houses are sold via Zeeman Makelaars and online project portals.
2. Land and Development Position Sales: ZeemanVastgoed sells land parcels and development positions to other developers. For example, BPD purchased 6 land and development locations from ZeemanVastgoed in January 2024. This represents a one-time transaction-based revenue stream from divesting development positions.
3. Social and Market-Rate Rental Portfolio: ZeemanVastgoed retains some rental units in its portfolio (as indicated in the BPD transaction note: 'Where possible, the rental homes will be added to our portfolio'). The company has begun expanding into rental housing, both social and market-rate, as part of its portfolio strategy alongside development-for-sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZeemanVastgoed develops complete residential neighborhoods in the Netherlands, primarily in North Holland and surrounding provinces, handling the full development cycle from land acquisition and planning through construction and sales. Projects range from approximately 137 to 3,000 units and include a mix of apartments, terraced houses, semi-detached homes, detached villas, and social rental units, often delivered in partnership with municipalities, housing corporations, and modular construction firms. The company sells units to individual home buyers through its affiliated brokerage Zeeman Makelaars and via online project portals, and also sells land and development positions to other developers.

Product overview

ZeemanVastgoed is a Dutch residential property developer offering a portfolio of housing development projects across North Holland and surrounding regions. The company's product portfolio consists of residential neighborhood developments featuring diverse housing types including apartments, terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached villas, and bungalows. Key projects include Bangert & Oosterpolder (Hoorn), Wilhelminahaven (Oosterhout), Landsheer (Warmenhuizen), Allure aan de Amstel (Uithoorn), Buitenplaats (De Goorn), and smaller developments like De Kas, Aan 't Hoff, and Aan 't Laantje. The company also develops mixed-use projects such as Holenkwartier (400 homes with commercial space) and has partnerships with housing corporations for social housing components. Projects range from established neighborhoods (completed 2013-2024) to future developments in planning stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Bangert & Oosterpolder A large-scale residential neighborhood development in Hoorn on the edge of the city and countryside, comprising approximately 3,000 homes across multiple phases. ZeemanVastgoed has delivered over 400 homes in this district, including semibungalows, family homes, and other housing types targeting starters, families, and seniors.
• Buitenplaats (De Goorn) A green and versatile residential neighborhood in De Goorn with approximately 300 homes completed between 2013 and 2022, featuring unique sightlines between a central park and surrounding farmland, recreational space, and diverse housing types from apartments to detached villas.
• Allure aan de Amstel A residential development of 137 homes in the Vinckebuurt area of Uithoorn along the Amstel river, featuring 45 riverside apartments with river views plus various ground-bound housing types (corner, terraced, two-under-one-roof, detached, and live-work units). Built in an architectural style inspired by the 1930s.
• Wilhelminahaven A mixed-tenure residential development in Oosterhout comprising 208 homes along the Wilhelmina Canal, adjacent to the Vrachelse Heide nature area, featuring a mix of modern and 1930s-style architecture with natural materials. Phase 1 (80 units) delivered; Phase 2 (42 units) under construction; Phase 3 (20 apartments) in development.
• Landsheer A residential development in Warmenhuizen with 153 homes, including 34 social rental units for Wooncompagnie, 28 StartBlock modular circular wooden starter homes, 31 Trebbe modular mid-market terraced houses, and 42 traditional units (Ooms Bouw), plus free kavels by the municipality. Features energy-efficient design with heat pumps, HR++ glazing, PV solar panels, and CO2 sensors.
• De Kas A 20-apartment apartment complex ("The Greenhouse") in Bangert & Oosterpolder phase A-West, with modern architecture inspired by the location's horticultural heritage and contrasting with the adjacent 1920s Museumkas (historic greenhouse). Designed by TBE-ZA Volendam.
• Aan 't Hoff A residential plan of 34 homes in phase 5a of Bangert & Oosterpolder in Blokker, including corner and terraced houses, semi-detached houses, a detached house, and semi-bungalows with extensive greenery.
• Aan 't Laantje A residential plan of 18 homes in phase 5a North of Bangert & Oosterpolder offering four house types: 2 detached houses (Waegh), 6 semi-detached houses (Venidse), 4 semi-detached houses (Keern), and 6 terraced houses (Gouw), with names derived from historical Hoorn locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ homes delivered in Bangert & Oosterpolder, Hoorn
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Capital ValuesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 January 2024Capital Value acted as transaction advisor to ZeemanVastgoed in the sale of 6 land and development positions to BPD in January 2024.
• BPD | Bouwfonds GebiedsontwikkelingcoreOthers · 15 January 2024BPD is the largest area developer in the Netherlands, having enabled the construction of ~365,000 homes since 1946. ZeemanVastgoed sold BPD 6 land and development positions in North Holland (Hoorn, Medemblik, Stede Broec, Hoogkarspel-Zuid, Langedijk-West) in January 2024, including new positions (Holenkwartier Hoorn, Nijevoert Stede Broec) and existing joint project positions (Bangert & Oosterpolder, Molenblik, Hoogkarspel-Zuid, Langedijk-West). Capital Value advised ZeemanVastgoed on the transaction. ZeemanVastgoed stated it will focus on projects with shorter development horizons going forward.
• Aannemingsbedrijf KuinsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2023Construction company Kuin partnered with ZeemanVastgoed for the De Kas apartment building (20 apartments) in Bangert & Oosterpolder phase A-West. The building is architecturally inspired by the horticultural past of the location, creating a contrast with the adjacent Museumkas (1920s heritage greenhouse). Design by TBE-ZA Volendam.
• WooncompagniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2023Wooncompagnie (housing corporation managing ~14,000 affordable rental homes across ~60 villages) partnered with ZeemanVastgoed for 34 social rental units at Landsheer in Warmenhuizen. Wooncompagnie also signed the construction contract with Trebbe for the delivery of these units. The partnership supports mixed-tenure development with a variety of housing types for different income groups.
• TrebbecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2023Trebbe (family construction company active since 1911) partnered with ZeemanVastgoed for the construction of 65 homes at Landsheer: 31 modular mid-market terraced houses and 34 social rental houses (for Wooncompagnie). Trebbe delivered the modular houses using prefabricated construction techniques for faster delivery and the social housing units as traditional construction.
• TBE-ZA architecten & ingenieurssupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023TBE-ZA (Volendam), successor to Zeeman Architekten, designed De Kas apartment building in Bangert & Oosterpolder (20 apartments) and also contributed to Allure aan de Amstel. TBE-ZA provides architectural services continuing the Zeeman architectural tradition.
• Klimaat@homesupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Installation specialist Klimaat@home handles all installations at Landsheer, including ventilation heat pumps, eco-radiators, PV panels, and CO2 monitoring systems, ensuring energy-efficient and healthy indoor environments.
• Ooms BouwsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2022Ooms Bouw partnered with ZeemanVastgoed for 42 project-built homes at Landsheer in Warmenhuizen: 1 detached home, 10 semi-detached, 16 quadrant homes, 4 patio homes, and 11 apartments. Designed by BBHD and with Klimaat@home handling installations.
• StartBlockcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2022StartBlock specializes in modular, circular, and energy-efficient wooden housing. ZeemanVastgoed partnered with StartBlock to deliver 28 circular starter homes at Landsheer in Warmenhuizen. The homes are factory-built and rapidly placed on site, with ~50 m² living space per unit, designed for first-time buyers.
• BBHD Architecten & IngenieurscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022BBHD Architecten & Ingenieurs (Alkmaar) is the primary architectural partner for Landsheer (153 homes) and other ZeemanVastgoed projects. BBHD provides architectural designs that establish the distinctive village-like character with contemporary styling, using brick facades in various colors and roof tiles.
• Aannemingsbedrijf Wit WognumsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2021Construction company Wit Wognum partnered with ZeemanVastgoed for the Aan 't Hoff project (34 homes) and Aan 't Laantje project (18 homes) within Bangert & Oosterpolder. Both projects are in Blokker within the wider Hoorn development area.
• ThuisvestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Thuisvester is a housing corporation in Oosterhout. Together with ZeemanVastgoed, it is developing Wilhelminahaven (208 units, 2020-2024), providing social rental housing integrated within the mixed-tenure development. Thuisvester also participates in the joint development entity Tandem Oosterhout alongside ZeemanVastgoed.
• Huybregts RelousupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Construction company Huybregts Relou is building Wilhelminahaven in Oosterhout on behalf of Tandem Oosterhout (joint venture of Thuisvester and ZeemanVastgoed). Building Phase 1 (146 units: apartments and houses) and Phase 2 (42 units).
• Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Hoorn B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020A joint development entity consisting of 6 participating developers (including ZeemanVastgoed), working with Gemeente Hoorn to develop the Bangert & Oosterpolder district (~3,000 homes total) over approximately 20 years (development started ~2004, first residents from 2005). ZeemanVastgoed's share: 414+ homes.
• Ooms Bouw (contractor for Allure aan de Amstel)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2020Ooms Bouw is the main contractor for Allure aan de Amstel in Uithoorn (137 units, 2020-2024), a mixed-use development along the Amstel river with apartments and various ground-bound housing types.
• Terra Marique (joint venture with Intermaris)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2003Joint venture established August 20, 2003 between ZeemanVastgoed and housing corporation Intermaris, to streamline the development of new projects. Terra Marique has developed multiple projects including 't Jeudje in Hoorn's city center (120 homes + 340-car parking garage) and Streektuinen in Hoorn.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AM (Amvest): Amsterdam-based Dutch residential developer and investor focused on neighborhood-level housing developments, including affordable and mid-market segments, partnering with municipalities and housing corporations — closely overlapping with ZeemanVastgoed's mixed-tenure model.
• Synchroon: Mid-sized Dutch residential and area developer focused on inner-city and suburban neighborhood projects with mixed-tenure, sustainability-oriented design — a close functional comparable to ZeemanVastgoed as an independent mid-market Dutch developer.
• VORM Bouw: Independent Dutch residential developer with a portfolio of neighborhood and area developments, often partnering with housing corporations and municipalities — comparable in scale and mixed-tenure approach to ZeemanVastgoed.
• Blauwhoed: Independent Dutch area developer creating residential neighborhoods with mixed housing types, often in partnership with municipalities and housing corporations — directly comparable business model and scale to ZeemanVastgoed.

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: Large Dutch listed construction and real estate developer with a substantial residential development portfolio (Heijmans Vastgoed) delivering new-build housing across the Netherlands, including partnerships with municipalities — comparable at the area-development level but operating at much greater scale.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction and development group with a residential development arm building mixed-tenure neighborhoods nationwide. A broadly comparable Dutch residential developer, though far larger and more diversified than ZeemanVastgoed.
• Dura Vermeer Bouw & Ontwikkeling: Dutch construction and development group with a residential development division delivering multi-unit housing projects nationwide, including area developments with mixed tenure.
• BAM Wonen: Royal BAM Group's residential development unit, delivering new-build homes and area developments across the Netherlands — comparable as a Dutch residential developer serving starters, families, and seniors through mixed-tenure projects.
• Ballast Nedam Development: Dutch construction and development company with a residential development arm active in area and neighborhood developments, including public-private partnerships with Dutch municipalities.
• BPD | Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling: Largest area developer in the Netherlands (delivered ~365,000 homes since 1946) and the counterparty that acquired 6 of ZeemanVastgoed's land positions in January 2024. Directly comparable as a Dutch residential area developer working with municipalities on multi-hundred-unit neighborhoods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries4 records

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