One in three homes on the Canary Islands is currently being bought by foreigners
This marks a 75% increase compared to 2021. It's the reason why the specialized Antwerp real estate firm Nieuwbouw in Spanje opened a branch in Tenerife earlier this year, where students from the real estate program at AP Hogeschool can also gain experience during their Erasmus internships.
Another branch is soon to open on Kloosterstraat in Antwerp, in a former parquet shop that underwent a complete makeover in recent months.
Carl Vorsselmans (48) and Freyke Van Looveren (32) – From policing to real estate
Until 2018, Carl Vorsselmans was a commissioner with the federal police and head of POSA Antwerp. His partner, Freyke Van Looveren, was an inspector with the local police in Antwerp, and she followed him into the new venture. Since then, they've been assisting Belgians and Dutch nationals primarily in purchasing new properties in Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida, Tenerife, and Ibiza.
They now sign off all their emails with 'sunny regards'.
Nieuwbouw in Spanje wins AEDAS homes award
AEDAS homes, Spain's largest property developer and publicly listed company, annually recognizes the best national and international real estate agents. Nieuwbouw in Spanje, active in Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, and the Balearic Islands, was awarded for its outstanding performance.
Filip Berger, business development manager at Nieuwbouw in Spanje, emphasizes their ongoing collaboration with AEDAS to strengthen their position in these regions.
New office in Antwerp
The official opening of the office on Kloosterstraat in Antwerp is scheduled soon. Meanwhile, interested parties can already schedule appointments for visits, according to Freyke Van Looveren.