Olen

Olen is a dynamic municipality in the heart of the Kempen that has undergone impressive development in recent years. With the Olen-Oevel industrial park — home to companies like Aurubis and Metallo — as an economic engine and extensive green areas along the Bocholt-Herentals Canal at the same time, Olen offers a unique mix of employment and quality of living. The centre is compact and cosy, with a renewed village square hosting a farmers' market every Wednesday, local hospitality on the Dorp and good basic amenities. The sub-municipalities of Oevel and Sint-Jozef-Olen each have their own atmosphere: Oevel is residential and green, Sint-Jozef-Olen is livelier with its own commercial centre along the Lammerdries. The Kempische Steenweg (N13) connects Olen directly with Herentals and Geel.

The property market in Olen is in full motion. New subdivisions along the Industrieweg and renovation projects in the centre attract young families looking for the combination of affordable homes and a green environment. The proximity of employers on the industrial estate significantly shortens commuting distances — a growing asset in times of rising mobility costs. The average property price in Olen is below the Kempen average, while plots are spacious. De Steenboer follows this evolution closely and advises owners and buyers with knowledge of the local dynamics. Whether it concerns a semi-detached house in Oevel, a building plot in the new subdivision on the Watermolenstraat or a renovated home in Sint-Jozef-Olen — we are ready with honest advice and results-driven guidance.