Bernard Van Canneyt: 30 Years of Real Estate Excellence in Brussels

Bernard Van Canneyt

Bernard Van Canneyt is a well-known businessman who has found his niche in real estatemainly in Brussels, with his company Château Promotions the Van Canneyt family to a over 40 million euros. His reputation is built on an entrepreneurial heritage, with his father, Jozef Van Canneyt, being one of the co-founders and shareholders. of Unilina company specialized in particleboard and popular for its Quick-Step laminate.

Unilin was sold in 2005 for the astonishing sum ofe 2.2 billion euros at Mohawk Industriesan American flooring giant. Today, this transaction remains the largest acquisition of a non-listed company in Belgium. The importance of this event for the Flemish economy was significant, as Unilin is one of the region's most valuable companies.

Bernard has capitalized on the trend towards serviced apartments, offering investors a return on their investment thanks to the construction and apartment rentals in Brussels. With a start in 1989, he soon introduced a new service, the " Brussels Business Flats" a pioneering real estate concept. The idea was to build apartments and then rent them out, providing investors with a stable income.

Today, Château Promotions is known for its global approach to real estate investment, which encompasses both the construction and rental of properties under the concept of " serviced apartments" . Bernard's nephews, children of his sister Liliane, currently run the Château Residenties group, which encompasses real estate development and the hotel business.

From a family heritage rooted in industrial innovation to a thriving real estate empire, the Van Canneyt family illustrates the pragmatic progression and success story of the entrepreneurial dynasty in Belgium and with fortune estimated at over 38 million euros.