Vorselaar

Vorselaar is a rural municipality with a strong identity, dominated by the impressive Kasteel de Borrekens and the quiet, green residential areas that attract families from across the region. The village centre around the Markt offers basic shops, a medical practice, pharmacy, Carrefour Express and several schools — including the renowned Thomas More University of Applied Sciences which gives the village a unique, youthful atmosphere. The Lilsesteenweg towards Lille and the Herentalsesteenweg towards Herentals smoothly connect Vorselaar with surrounding municipalities. The Borrekens castle estate (50 ha) is the green heart: walking paths, a pond, annual flea markets and the Midsummer Festival attract thousands of visitors. The municipality has a low building density, resulting in spacious plots, abundant greenery between homes and a calming living environment that increasingly attracts dual-income households.

The housing market in Vorselaar is relatively quiet but stable, with a steady price increase of approximately 3-4% per year. Those who buy here do so deliberately: for the space, low building density, green setting and proximity to the university campus. Semi-detached houses with gardens of 300-500 m² are the most common property type, supplemented by some new construction projects along the Nijverheidsstraat and renovations of classic Kempen homes. The presence of Thomas More also creates a stable rental market for student rooms and studios. De Steenboer advises owners in Vorselaar on the right sales strategy — including timing and pricing — and helps buyers navigate a market where homes change hands quickly due to sustained demand for peaceful living.