As founder and director of Border Estate+, I have been running our family business together with my brother Romain Hamelers since 2017. With a background in real estate, inherited from my father, I combine my knowledge with a hands-on approach to rental and management.

My work is versatile: I maintain contact with both tenants and property owners, supervise viewings and draw up rental agreements. In addition, I ensure that processes within our team run smoothly and I support my colleagues by sharing knowledge and experience.

Although I am increasingly present in the office, I also enjoy appointments outside the office. Born and raised in Maastricht, I enjoy cycling through the city—always with an eye for detail, both in real estate and in my love of photography.

As co-director of Border Estate+, I focus on the purchase and sale of (investment) properties in Maastricht. I find it a great challenge to bring investors and objects together in the right way, with market analyses, negotiations and strategic purchases being an important part of my work.

In addition, I ensure that properties are managed well, with an eye for detail and quality. We treat them as if they were our own and find it important that everything is taken care of down to the last detail. From fire safety and insurance to maintenance and customer contact—I keep an eye on everything to make sure it runs smoothly. Of course, this also includes the weekly meetings, so that I am aware of everything and can switch quickly if necessary.

With a practical and structured approach, I ensure that owners and tenants can count on us, and that the property management is carried out as carefully as we would like it to be.

My career at Border Estate+ started with my final internship, after which I moved on to a permanent role within the team via an open vacancy.

Within the brokerage, I mainly focus on rental, with a strong focus on the technical aspect. That part in particular makes me enthusiastic. I maintain regular contact with suppliers to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that properties remain in optimal condition. In addition, I advise property owners and private individuals on smart, future-proof solutions, from energy efficiency to functional improvements.

Personal service and clear communication are paramount. Through a practical and solution-oriented approach, I contribute to sustainable real estate solutions with added value for the future.

My adventure at Border Estate+ started as an intern, where I successfully completed my internship with great enthusiasm and dedication. To my surprise, I was given the opportunity to stay, and I didn't have to think about it for a moment. Working at Border Estate+ feels like a warm team in which we work together with pleasure and dedication towards the same goal.

My focus is mainly on renting, taking photos, guiding viewings and carefully carrying out check-ins and check-outs. I find it important that everything runs smoothly and I like to do my part to ensure that both tenants and property owners are satisfied.

It gives me satisfaction to see how everything is managed well, and I am proud that I can be part of this and continue my work with passion.

Working at Border Estate+ feels like coming home to me. From day one I felt welcome, and the warm, personal atmosphere of the family business fits in perfectly with what I was looking for.

Within the administrative and financial department I am involved in rent and service charge settlements, creditor and debtor management and other financial processes within real estate management. In addition, I contribute to the automation of systems to make our work more efficient and future-oriented. The versatility of my position and the dynamics of a family business make my work challenging and fun every day.