Paul Thiers, a leading figure in the flooring industry, made history as former CEO of Unilin and co-creator of Quick Step. After the sale of Unilin for 2.2 billion euros, he reinvented himself as a shrewd investor, co-founding Pentahold and helping to create Ion, a company dedicated to real estate development.
Founded in 1975 by Xavier Degroote, the Degroote Real Estate Group, with family assets of €180 million, is a pillar of the Belgian real estate sector.
The Van Biervliet family, after selling its brickworks businesses in 1994, reinvested in the Fivanco holding company, focusing its expertise on real estate, particularly in international markets. With a diversified portfolio including major projects such as Sea Real Estates in Poland, the discreet but influential Belgian family continues to make its mark on the real estate sector.
With over two decades of expertise in the construction sector, Blomme has established itself as a key player, evolving from contractor to leading real estate developer.
Raymond Calozet transformed Socogetra, the family business, into a civil engineering giant with a net worth of 45 million euros. Under his leadership, the company embraced diversification and internationalization, a legacy brilliantly perpetuated by his daughter Laurence in the real estate and automotive sectors.
Bart Versluys, head of Versluys Bouwgroep, has transformed the family business, steeped in history since 1908, into a titan of Belgian real estate. With over 7,200 apartments built along the coast and a bold expansion into large-scale projects thanks to the partnership with Marc Coucke, Versluys is redefining the urban landscape.
Belgian-born Ignace Meuwissen quickly climbed the real estate ladder to become a household name in luxury real estate for Eastern Europe's elite. In 2008, together with Naomi El Haimer, he founded Property4East, a company that specialized in facilitating high-flying real estate transactions, attracting the attention of oligarchs and industrialists thanks to its flawless expertise and tailor-made service.
Since its foundation in 1967 by Carlos De Graeve, Immogra, the family real estate company, has established itself as a key player in the Belgian real estate sector. Managed by twins Frank and Dirk De Graeve, the company has successfully navigated through the ages, developing nearly 4,000 diverse real estate projects.
Immerse yourself in the world of GH Group, headed by Gérald Hibert, a discreet but powerful player in the real estate sector. With landmark acquisitions in Brussels and Paris, including the prestigious Louise Village, Hibert is shaping the sector through his judicious investments.
Discover how Dirk Cavens transformed real estate in Flanders, building a €195 million empire. Founder of Triple Living Holding, Cavens has led groundbreaking projects such as Antwerp Nieuw-Zuid, profoundly impacting the sector. His vision and family commitment are a perfect illustration of his impact on the Flemish urban landscape.
