Christie’s International Real Estate continues its expansion in Belgium with a new office in Waterloo

Jean-Marc Delcroix
4 September 2025

Two years after entering the Belgian market and one year after opening its Brussels office, Christie’s International Real Estate continues to consolidate its presence in the country with the opening of a new office in Waterloo, a strategic location in the heart of Walloon and Flemish Brabant. ‘We are continuing our expansion as planned since entering the Belgian market,’ explains Jean-Marc Delcroix, Managing Partner of Christie’s International Real Estate Brussels.

Brussels, Antwerp, and now Waterloo. Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium, represented by Hillewaere Group, is taking a new step in its development in Wallonia with the opening of an agency in Waterloo. This new office reinforces the global luxury real estate network’s ambition to offer local, excellent and trustworthy service to its clients in the most sought-after regions of Belgium.

A takeover of the former Barnes Brabant agency in Waterloo

This office, which is the result of the complete takeover of the former Barnes Brabant agency in Waterloo, includes its entire property portfolio and part of its existing team.
Nicolas Frings will personally oversee the transition of this business and will then continue his involvement with Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium as a brand ambassador.

‘It is with great pride that I will accompany this transition as ambassador. I warmly congratulate the team on this wonderful integration into the Christie’s family. I am certain that this new stage will open up great prospects,’ said Nicolas Frings, former director of the former Barnes Brabant agency.

Drawing on the local expertise of its agents and the international authority of the Christie’s brand, this takeover opens up new opportunities for clients seeking exceptional properties, while benefiting from tailor-made support that is both local and global. The agency will cover Walloon Brabant and the municipalities south of Brussels.

Belgian development enters a new phase

With offices now operating in Brussels, Antwerp and Waterloo, Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium is firmly anchoring its growth strategy in the main hubs of the luxury property market in Belgium. This new location also marks a strategic shift towards Wallonia, with a stronger presence in a population centre with high potential and strong residential appeal.

‘The integration of the Waterloo office represents much more than geographical expansion. It is a clear commitment to our clients in the region, offering them a local, high-end service that is faithful to Christie’s standards,’ explains Jean-Marc Delcroix, Managing Partner of Christie’s International Real Estate Brussels.

This opening marks an important milestone, but not the last. Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium continues to strengthen its presence in key markets in Belgium step by step.

First steps in Wallonia for the Hillewaere Group

The opening of the Waterloo office marks a new milestone not only for Christie’s International Real Estate, but also for Hillewaere Real Estate. The Hillewaere Group, led by entrepreneur Roel Druyts, has been granted an exclusive licence for Belgium by Christie’s International Real Estate. Since its creation in 2002, the estate agency had only been active in Flanders.

“In concrete terms, properties valued at over €1 million will be offered under the Christie’s banner. At the Waterloo agency, we will also be offering other properties from Hillewaere Real Estate. This marks our first steps as a group in the French-speaking part of Belgium,” explains Bart Van Delm, Managing Director of Hillewaere Real Estate & Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium.