{"id":680,"date":"2024-09-09T17:42:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T15:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=680"},"modified":"2025-02-13T14:08:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T13:08:39","slug":"van-overstraeten-family-hib-fortune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/famille-van-overstraeten-hib-fortune\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Decades of Success: The Major Influence of the Van Overstraeten Family on Home Invest Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Van Overstraeten family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home Invest Belgium, based in Brussels, is a listed company specializing in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/dirk-van-tornhaut-vt-invest\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"656\">residential property management.<\/a> With a market capitalization <strong>an impressive 350 million euros,<\/strong> with a diversified portfolio of over 2,500 residential and commercial units. <a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/yves-puttemans-en-dominique-van-etterijk\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"518\">5 projects<\/a> valorized <strong>to 860 million euros.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/view-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Van Overstraeten family photo of the 4 children\" class=\"wp-image-6697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/view-2.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/view-2-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Van Overstraeten family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market presence and performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has a balanced geographical spread, with 67% of its properties in Brussels, 14% in Flanders, 10% in Wallonia, and 9% in the Netherlands. The main focus remains residential, representing 80% of its portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, Home Invest Belgium did not record a significant loss, but rather faced a slight decline in net asset value per share, which fell by 3<strong>.8% in first-half 2023<\/strong>. Despite this, the company continued to post solid financial results, with u<strong>an 11.7% increase in EPRA (Earnings Per Share) profits<\/strong>. This indicates a positive financial performance in a generally stable environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Home Invest Belgium maintained a high occupancy rate, reaching a record 98.4% in 2023, reflecting strong demand for their residential units. Rental growth was also robust, increasing by 8.2% in like-for-like terms over the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/images.png\" alt=\"Home Invest Belgium logo\" class=\"wp-image-6701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/images.png 389w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/images-300x99.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovations and Developments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has acquired and developed several projects, such as the Den Dam project in Antwerp, aimed at sustainable, energy-efficient residential units. In addition, the commitment to sustainability is reinforced by the implementation of a green finance framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Van Overstraeten Family: Pillars of Home Invest Belgium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Van Overstraeten family has played a crucial role in the history and growth of Home Invest Belgium. Entry into the capital <strong>in 2008, it now holds around 30.3% of the shares via the Van Overstraeten group.<\/strong>controlled by the family through various entities. The Chairman of the Board, Li\u00e9vin Van Overstraeten, and several family members are actively involved in the company's management and strategy. The Van Overstraeten family has an estimated fortune of over \u20ac197,829,290.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/view-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"PHOTO BY Li\u00e9vin Van Overstraeten\" class=\"wp-image-6703\" style=\"width:532px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/view-1-1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/view-1-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/view-1-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/view-1-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Li\u00e9vin Van Overstraeten<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role of Guillaume Botermans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guillaume Botermans played a crucial role as Chairman of the Board of Home Invest Belgium, making a significant contribution to the company's evolution and growth. During his tenure, he not only guided major strategic decisions, but also strengthened the Van Overstraeten family's influence on the Board of Directors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the Van Overstraeten family was already present on the Board, it was under Botermans' leadership that their position was consolidated, with Li\u00e9vin Van Overstraeten appointed Vice-Chairman. This marked a decisive turning point for Home Invest, enabling the family to play an even more central role in the company's long-term strategy and continue to influence its expansion in the Belgian real estate market.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GHB.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo by Guillaume Botermans\" class=\"wp-image-6708\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/GHB.jpeg 1013w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/GHB-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/09\/GHB-768x547.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guillaume Botermans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family fortune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Van Overstraeten family's fortune is closely linked to their significant stake in Home Invest Belgium. Their management and continued expansion in the Belgian real estate sector reflect not only their commercial acumen but also their ability to substantially influence the local real estate market. <strong>The Van Overstraeten family has an estimated net worth of close to 200 million euros. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dividends and returns to shareholders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>True to its reputation, Home Invest Belgium has increased its dividend for the 24th consecutive year, illustrating its commitment to shareholders despite recent financial challenges.  The Van Overstraeten family has received several million euros in dividends each year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how Home Invest Belgium, with a market capitalization of 350 million euros, is breaking new ground in the real estate sector with sustainable projects like Den Dam, and how the Van Overstraeten family is shaping its ongoing success, holding 30.3% of shares since 2008. Delve deeper into their strategy of growing dividends, a sign of their robust commitment to 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