Continuing to grow
The feature in De Standaard and Vastgoedjournaal.nl highlights the growing interest in Spanish real estate. NB-ESTATES continues to grow as well. In addition to our offices in Antwerp, Knokke and Spain, we are currently exploring several locations in the Netherlands to be even closer to our clients.
We would like to thank all our clients for their trust and our entire team for their daily commitment. Together, we continue building the future of NB-ESTATES.
From the Costa Blanca to Tenerife
While many real estate agencies focus on just one region, we guide our clients across several areas of Spain. Today, NB-ESTATES offers properties on the Costa Blanca North & South, Costa Cálida, Costa de Almería, Costa del Sol, Tenerife, Ibiza and Mallorca. Each region has its own unique character, lifestyle and property market.
By being active in multiple regions, we are able to provide objective advice and help our clients find the location that best matches their wishes, budget and future plans.
A complete service under one roof
Buying a property in Spain involves much more than simply finding the right home. That is why we guide our clients from A to Z, offering Dutch-speaking assistance in Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.
From the initial consultation and property viewings to legal assistance, administration and after-sales service, our team is by your side throughout the entire buying process.
📰 As published on Vastgoedjournaal.nl
The article below was published on Vastgoedjournaal.nl and highlights the continued growth of NB-ESTATES and the planned opening of an office in the Netherlands.
Former head of the Belgian Special Forces, Carl Vorsselmans, will soon open a real estate office in the Netherlands together with his partner, Freyke Van Looveren. This move follows the rapidly growing interest of Dutch buyers in Spanish real estate. “Our Belgian offices now welcome more Dutch clients than Flemish ones,” Vorsselmans told VJ.
With offices in Antwerp and Knokke, NB-ESTATES has been assisting buyers looking for a property on the Spanish coast for several years. According to Vorsselmans, expanding into the Netherlands is the logical next step. Demand from Dutch buyers has been steadily increasing for quite some time and has now surpassed demand from Belgium. He wants to be closer to his clients and is currently negotiating potential office locations in Amsterdam-Noord, Leiden and Utrecht. A final decision has not yet been made.
According to figures from the Spanish General Council of Notaries, Dutch buyers became the largest foreign purchasers of residential property in Spain for the first time in 2025. Last year, they purchased 6,289 homes, overtaking traditional buyer groups such as Germans and Britons. Most purchases took place on the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol.
Vorsselmans is not surprised that so many Dutch buyers are choosing Spain. “It offers sunshine almost all year round, excellent food and outstanding accessibility. That makes the decision an easy one. Moreover, properties in many regions are still more affordable than in other popular European destinations.”
Trusted property developers
Vorsselmans' clients include both private buyers looking for a second home and investors. He is also seeing an increasing number of Dutch Box 3 investors who have sold property in the Netherlands and are looking for investment opportunities in Spain. In addition, NB-ESTATES works closely with property developers along the Spanish coast, giving buyers access to new-build developments that are already available during the pre-sales phase. “All reputable property developers in Spain are our clients,” says Vorsselmans.
Vorsselmans has been working as a real estate agent since 2018. It was a remarkable career change. After studying in Spain, he fulfilled his childhood dream by joining the Belgian police. He became head of the federal police special units for the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg. During that period, he purchased a holiday home in Tenerife himself. As he had little confidence in the local real estate agents, he decided to manage most of the purchasing process on his own.
Not long afterwards, childhood friends asked whether he could also help them purchase a property in Spain. It did not stop with just a few requests. As demand continued to grow, he eventually decided to turn his experience into a profession. Together with his life partner, Freyke Van Looveren, whom he met during his police career, he further expanded NB-ESTATES. Today, the company focuses entirely on assisting international buyers with the purchase of Spanish real estate.
Although Spanish real estate is currently more popular than ever, buyers are often promised unrealistic returns and are given the impression that investing is completely risk-free. Vorsselmans explains: “Helping people properly is part of who I am. The truth always comes out eventually, so I make sure everything is clear right from the start.”
That is why every client journey begins with an in-depth conversation about the buyer's wishes and the local regulations. These regulations differ considerably from one region to another. In some areas, holiday rentals are permitted, while in others there are strict restrictions or short-term rentals are not allowed at all. By making this clear from the outset, he aims to prevent buyers from facing unpleasant surprises later on.
The above article was originally published on Vastgoedjournaal.nl.
About NB-ESTATES ☀️
NB-ESTATES guides Belgian and Dutch clients from A to Z through the purchase of both new-build and existing properties in Spain. Thanks to our offices in Antwerp, Knokke, Moraira, Tenerife, and soon also in the Netherlands, we combine local market expertise with a highly personal approach.
We are active on the Costa Blanca North & South, Costa Cálida, Costa de Almería, Costa del Sol, Tenerife, Ibiza and Mallorca. This enables us to guide our clients towards the region that best suits their wishes, budget and future plans.
Our Dutch-speaking area managers live and work locally, have in-depth knowledge of the regional property market, and personally guide you throughout the entire purchasing process.
Feel free to contact us without obligation via sales@nbestates.com or by phone at +32 3 304 72 42.