{"id":572,"date":"2024-03-29T17:38:31","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=572"},"modified":"2025-02-13T09:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:54:39","slug":"bart-versluys-immobilier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/bart-versluys-immobilier\/","title":{"rendered":"Bart Versluys: Since 1908, the Rise of a Belgian Real Estate Empire"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bart Versluys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bart Versluys, head of the <strong>Versluys <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/category\/construction\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"50\">Construction<\/a><\/strong> and contemporary <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/marc-coucke-fortune\/\">Marc Coucke<\/a><\/strong>has steered the construction company's expansion from its bases in <strong>Ostend<\/strong>. With a history dating back to 1908,<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/tag\/entreprise-familiale\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"32\">the family business<\/a><\/strong> shows the construction of over 7,200 apartments along the Belgian coastline. Versluys' association with Marc Coucke dates back to 2015, when the latter invested in half of the holding company <strong>Versluys Invest<\/strong> through a<strong>55 million contribution, <\/strong>plus an additional<strong> 20 million euros<\/strong> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/category\/promoteur-immobilier\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"24\">development<\/a> future of the group and the fortune of <strong>Bart Versluys is valued at 332 million euros.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7c479deaa1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7c479deaa1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"979\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Versluys_Arena_Oostende-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer project by Bart Versluys\" class=\"wp-image-1983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Versluys_Arena_Oostende-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Versluys_Arena_Oostende-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Versluys_Arena_Oostende-1024x392.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Versluys_Arena_Oostende-768x294.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership with Coucke has enabled the group to transition from the realization of classic real estate programs, such as apartments, to large-scale projects, including the development of a <strong>stadium for KV Oostende soccer club<\/strong>. The financial commitment has also amplified the company's aims beyond the coast, targeting urban projects in cities such as Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels, as well as exploring potential acquisitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, Versluys holds a diversified portfolio including interests in <strong>commercial real estate<\/strong> at <strong>Romania<\/strong> and a collection <strong>art<\/strong> valued at 17 million euros. His passion for art is reflected in his purchase of the \"Fort Sint-Pol\" estate in Knokke. This emblematic site will house the 'Versluys Foundation', designed to showcase his private collection as well as first-rate art exhibitions, in keeping with the historic artistic vocation of the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7c479dee26&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7c479dee26\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oostende_Oosteroever_R04-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Construction of a project in oostende by Bart Versluys\" class=\"wp-image-1986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Oostende_Oosteroever_R04-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Oostende_Oosteroever_R04-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Oostende_Oosteroever_R04-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/Oostende_Oosteroever_R04-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Oosteroever<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Group is also committed to real estate development<strong> quality and accessible<\/strong>. One example is the <strong>Oosteroever<\/strong> in Ostend, a collaboration with the construction group <strong>CFE<\/strong>which aims to transform a portion of the port into a new neighborhood. The ambition is to address the shortage of affordable, quality housing on the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Versluys and Coucke also called for the simplification of condominium laws to speed up building renovation, with the aim of overcoming the obstacles posed by isolated owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7c479df0ba&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7c479df0ba\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/low-angle-view-buildings-knokke-heist-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lots of apartments built by Bart Versluys\" class=\"wp-image-1989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/low-angle-view-buildings-knokke-heist-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/low-angle-view-buildings-knokke-heist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/low-angle-view-buildings-knokke-heist-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/03\/low-angle-view-buildings-knokke-heist-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Bart Versluys continues to lead the Versluys Group, as the emblematic figure of a company that embodies both family heritage and innovation in the construction sector, and has an esteemed heritage of its own. <strong>325,000,000.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bart Versluys, head of Versluys Bouwgroep, has transformed the family business, steeped in history since 1908, into a titan of Belgian real estate. 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