Immediately after completing his studies at the Dutch college Henk Jan started his own company, and at the age of 25, moved to work in the Far East as a marketing manager for a large export company. His passion has always been creating innovative concepts. He used his 30 years of experience in marketing, development and creating concepts to design and develop the management system and websites used by the companies of the Holiday Home Vision Group. In his free time you can find him sailing and deep sea diving which helps him to get new inspiration. But he also likes enjoying nature with outdoor trips in the forest or with his mountainbike. Henk Jan is working most of the time from the Spanish office of the group.

Yves is owner and commercial director of the Holiday Home Vision Group. His first job was commercial buyer for the AMRO bank, but he left to start his own company in the garment production business, focussing on high quality products for the right price. The working experience of 30 years in quality assurance, as well as his language skills, are now put to good use in the group’s division for the rental and sales of our holiday homes. Yves is a lover of a good meal with a nice glass of wine, and is a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, an international association for gastronomy active in over 70 countries.

Sander has been working in the field of marketing since 2001, first in multinationals in Holland and the past 10 years in e-commerce ventures in Spain. Sander is owner of online marketing agency Ecommerce Managers and has been involved in the Immo Abroad group since 2017. Sander lives in Barcelona and likes travelling.

Serhi is the CTO head of our development and technical leader in our group, always on top of our engineering team. Serhii has a strong focus on technical innovations in the real estate online market. With his background of 15+ years software development working for large infrastructure, he understands architectural on a large scale. He has an MA in Mathematics and studied sciences. In his free time, you find Serhi with his family traveling or spending time with the kid outdoor in the mountains.

Jos Collignon has a wealth of experience running companies and is an all-rounder as executive board member, interim manager, in sales and marketing, business development and software development. Jos started his first company in 2000. He founded Collignon Management, Winvision Products, Owlll, Dutch Learning Company. Gemvision was one of his latest involvement. He was a managing Director at Exact Software. Jos joined Progress Software Ltd as a director Channels. As Country manager he set up SilverStream Software in the Netherlands. Jos was operative in several roles at (Logica)CMG.

In addition to his broad focus on software, Jos has a specific focus on the areas of Cloud Computing, Open Source software, Software as a Service, Virtualization and Blockchain.

Specialties: Currently focused on healthcare software solutions, portfolio optimization and investing in software, with specific interest in Blockchain and ICO, Open Source, Software as a Service and Cloud Computing.

Sandra comes from Poland and has been living in Spain since 2007. As our Brand Manager she deals with marketing, overseas advertising, media departments and manages our company´s portfolio of products. Sandra represents IMMO Abroad with enthusiasm, passion and also with strong analytical and organization skills. She speaks English, Spanish and Polish. Her free time is usually a mixture of sport and travels.

Daniel started his career as a Lawyer in 1995. After his beginnings in an associated practice in Valencia, he was selected to be member of the European Young Lawyers Scheme in England, where he obtained a Diploma with merit in English Commercial Law from the College of Law and was a trainee Lawyer in the shipping-law firm Dabblestein & Passehl in London. In 1999 he returned to Spain and established his own practice and worked as a Consumer Arbitrator and, from 2005 he has been working exclusively for British, Dutch and Eastern European clients, both individuals and companies; he is specialised in conveyancing, taxes and company law. Daniel is also a lecturer at Valencia's CEU Law University, does work for the Valencia's Legal Bar and the Chamber of Commerce and has given numerous seminars to companies, associations and charities.

After finishing her Bachelor Degree in Marketing & Communications in Amsterdam, the Netherlands Stephanie has developed her clientele skills as a Sales Representative at several media companies in the Interior branch. It was her big passion for interior design that has brought her to Spain where she has further developed her professional eye for real estate due to her involvement in interesting projects. Since then she has been helping many clients finding the right property in the Costa Blanca

Jean-Pierre has been a traveller since his first six month trip to Europe at the age of 16, after graduating from High School in South Africa. He decided to continue his world travels facilitated by a Civil Engineering Degree in South Africa. He proceeded to the USA which has been his primary residence for the past 30 years. He has worked as a Construction Manager on Real Estate Developments and became a partner in a Software Company specializing in Apparel Manufacturing. He has since become a Real Estate Investor building relationships with developers and Real Estate Agents in the South East of USA and California. He keeps fit with regular games of tennis and taking his dogs for long hikes in and around the lake areas of South Carolina.

He looks forward to expanding the ImmoAbroad brand throughout the USA.

As IMMO ABROAD team we are located in Orihuela Costa on the southern Costa Blanca in south-east Spain, Looking for a property abroad it is good to know that you will be accompanied by a real estate team who speaks your language in all respects. Someone who knows from his own experience how it feels at any moment to take that big step and find a house that will serve as a second home for you and your family or perhaps even as a permanent residence. A broker who is familiar with the local situation, who knows the region and who is fully aware of the applicable rules and legislation and with whom you know yourself in good hands. We hope to play a role in the search for your place under the Spanish sun with my team Bram Numeijer 

Aat knows Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia well through his work as a broker in upmarket properties, both in the area around Barcelona and in the city itself. He settled there in 2010 after a long career as a management consultant and lobbyist. As his client you will recognize his consultancy background in the way he first helps you to clarify what you're actually looking for in your Spanish home before helping you to find it. With his Spanish real estate brokers training and five years of experience in accompanying purchases of Spanish property by foreigners Aat will guide you safely through the entire buying process.

Living in Spain for 4 years and active in the business of apartment rental and hospitality. From 1996 till 2015 worked at different departments of ING liked sales and business management of the Board of Directors. As an enthusiastic people, person and team player he looks for the dialogue and he can really listen. In addition, he motivates, inspires and provides knowledge and expertise. With these skills, he manages to find the perfect house for all his customers in a friendly way with a personal touch. He enjoys gardening, discovering Spain, a nice walk with the dogs and the good company of friends.

Wanda was born in Antwerp where she grew up between local artists and lived there until 2014. For many years she worked for a project developer and real estate agency as interior architect/styler and provided the company with all their 3D visualisations. In her  free time you’ll find Wanda relaxing on the beach with her family, enjoying a nice meal, have a nice walk around town or shopping.

Christina was trained as a consultant in tourism, and after that, she completed an additional administrative training. In the Netherlands, she worked among others for the mortgage department of a major Dutch bank, where she had her first experience in the brokerage profession. When she and her family decided to move to Spain in 2005, she found a way to use both her knowledge of tourism and working with mortgages. Meanwhile, Christina has worked for nine years as a broker in the Ayora region and helped many people to find a new home. In her free time, she likes to get out with her two children to enjoy the outdoor life in the region. Christina is the office manager for Ayorahomes.

After having completed my university study in notarial-, civil- bank and tax law I have started to work as a civil law notary.I have had an office with 22 employees and have created a big (international) network in real estate and banking. Since my retirement I have started as a consultant and advisor on new businesses, formation of corporations and business structures, business plan and sales strategy development, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions. I have also generated new development deals for real estate companies, including real estate market analysis.

Jacqui studied in the USA  and has lived in munich for the past 37 years. At her 24th she opened her own high class restaurant, with 35 she startet working as a real estate agent and within 2 years she had her own agency. With her friendly and empathetic being, she'll find for everyone the perfect housing. She speaks fluently dutch, german and english. When she is not working you can find her on the golf course or in a sailing boot.     

Since his Oxford University education and his officership in the Royal Dutch Marine Corps, Louis (Loet) Donkers works all aspects of real estate in France since his arrival there in 1979. He started as a salesman for the construction company Franco-Hollandaise in Antibes. After two years he joined a small brokers office in the centre of Antibes to become the majority shareholder shortly after. In the meanwhile the company had grown to have branch offices on the Cap d’Antibes, Cannes, Sophia-Antipolis and Roquefort les Pins, including a substantial rental and property management  division, interior decorating company and a property trading division. In 1998 Louis sold the company and joined the board of directors of the famous John Taylor Realtors on the Croisette in Cannes, creating and directing the rentals  and management division. When that department was up and running, he directed the branch office in Aix en Provence. When he heard about the innovative concept of Immo Abroad he joined the team with great enthusiasm and took the responsibility of developing the French operation.

Serge was born in Antwerp and lived there until 1990. As a Maitre D´hôtel Serge worked in numerous restaurants in Belgium and owned his own one in Boom, between Brussels and Antwerp. In 1990 he chooses to change life and he left for the Costa del Sol where he worked mainly in the tourism industry and in Real Estate. As Business Development Manager EME and later as Sales Manager for Marriott Vacation Club International as well as working for some important Real Estate Companies he lived in places like Benalmadena, Torrevieja, Mallorca, Moraira, Peniscola, Paris, Nice and Avignon. Tired of traveling and moving around he now has decided to settle down on the Costa Blanca. In his free time you will find him with his family enjoying a glass of white wine and a lovely meal somewhere idyllic, visiting his family or entertaining his friends and family with a home cooked dinner and live music or karaoke.

Emma has lived in Oliva for 10 years after moving from England with her family. She left with 11 GCSE's and 3 A levels. She first started work in the real estate business 8 years ago, and has been working for Costa Azahar Homes for 6 years as Rentals manager but also has a keen interest in sales. If you're looking to rent or buy a property, or rent or sell your house, Emma is enthusiastic and happy to help you out in any way.

Vicente was born and raised in Oliva. From very young he learned to swim against the tide, if he fell, he got back on his feet. He studied history but those studies never fulfilled him. He began working for three years, and in the mean time graduated in Communications and media from the Open University of Catalonia. 7 months ago he entered the real estate business and he loved it from the start. As a connoisseur of this area, Vicente is characterized by a frank, sincere and kind personality with good knowledge of the region, who is happy to help you in your search for the perfect property.

Rianne is from the Netherlands and worked for many years in several offices after her education as a executive secretary. When her children were young, she had a small break, but now she is happy to work again in Spain at IMMO Abroad.

Jenny was born and raised in Brussels. She worked in nursing for 25 years and then decided to follow her dream and move to Spain where she started working in the tourism sector and in real estate. In the meantime she has been living on the Costa del Sol for over 20 years and therefore has a broad knowledge of both the coastal region and inland. Jenny always has a listening ear and likes to use her experience to help people. In her spare time Jenny likes to take care of her dogs or decorating her finca. Jenny is fluent in Dutch, French, English and Spanish

Patricia Donkers-Holleman joined the Immo Abroad Group of Companies after having lived in the USA for over 10 years. Being a true globetrotter, she directed companies in several different countries and continents, stretching from Greece to Holland and from England to the US. Her vast experience in client handling and service related commercial management are considered an asset to the Company. One of her numerous activities in this field kept her in the Oil and Gas Industry for more than a decade and that is where she detached, as a Business Manager, highly specialized engineers for worldwide duties. The Real Estate business however, is her favorite occupation at present. Rendering service to Immo Abroad clients who are looking for a future place in the sun, helping and advising them until they are comfortably installed in their new home and can finally and fully enjoy their investment, is exactly what irresistibly attracted her to our Company.

Giancarlo, even though Italian, was brought up in South Africa and completed his education there. At the age of 25 he finally managed to get his Real Estate License and over the last 34 years has been practicing in the profession in various countries. 25 years ago he settled in Spain on the Costa del Sol where he became the Sales Director for Barratts International which then was bought by the McDonald Resort Group. After 12 years he decided to branch off and dedicate himself solely to the world of Real Estate. He has a great passion for cooking and for playing golf and padel in his spare time.

Bélen is in charge of our architectural team. She is passionate about design and heads our specialist parametric modelling team in the development and realisation of the projects she is responsible for with awesome designs. Bélen has experience with a wide range of completed projects in Spain. When she is not working she loves spending time with her family, friends, sports and enjoys a good dinner.

Bruno is our construction and environmental engineer with a broad hands-on construction knowledge, as well as construction management experience. His areas of expertise are building licenses, pre-check project possibilities with the required documents, calculation of structures, energy certificates, fire protection, ITE Legal maintenance, inspections, valuations for taxes and financing purpose and much more. Bruno enjoys spending his leisure time with his friends, visit technical events, and spend time with his family outdoor in the beautiful Spanish nature.