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Hofparken Investments enables investors to invest indirectly in sustainable recreational real estate through a real estate fund. You invest in vacation homes on your own land that are rented out to people who are on vacation. Management, renting out, and maintenance are fully taken care of. You will receive a return from the rental income and, in the long term, from the sale of the property.
 

Hofparken is the operator of the vacation parks and takes care of renting out, management of the park, and hospitality. Hofparken Investments is the investment platform through which you participate in the real estate at these parks through a fund structure. Hofparken develops and manages, and Hofparken Investments makes it possible to invest in them.

With a vacation home, you are the sole owner of one home. Hofparken takes care of renting out, the yard, and minor maintenance, while you benefit from a rental income and any potential increase in value. This is attractive for those who like to be involved with their own property and want to maintain flexibility in the long term.

With a real estate fund, you invest in several properties at the same time through a fund structure. You have no direct involvement; everything is arranged collectively and you benefit from the dispersion and convenience. This is ideal for those looking for a completely passive investment with a stable return.

The fund aims for an average return of 7% up to 9% per year over the duration. This consists of a net rental income and the expected increase in value of the property when sold.

The forecasts are based on previous rental results and market data. Returns are an indication and may vary depending on market conditions and occupancy levels.

The return forecasts are based on thousands of completed bookings at existing Hofparken parks. Comparable home types, seasonal patterns, occupancy rates, and the park's revenues were examined.

Based on this actual data, a realistic starting point was chosen, in which both revenues and operating costs were fully calculated. Annual indexation and market developments in the recreational sector have also been taken into account.

Once homes are completed and rented out, the net rental income is paid out to investors on a quarterly basis. During the construction phase, a development fee of 5% net per year will be paid. There is also a guaranteed return of at least 3.5% net per year on homes that have been rented out with an investment of €100,000 or more.

There are risks, as is the case with any investment. Hofparken limits these by investing in locations that have proven themselves, in sustainable homes, in a professional rental service, and a portfolio that is spread out. In addition, we work with fixed purchase prices, guarantees during the development phase, and a solid legal structure.

You invest through a limited partnership (LP) that is recorded by a notary, where you, as a silent partner, only bear the risk of your investment. The legal ownership of the real estate lies with an independent foundation that oversees the assets and cash flows. This provides additional protection of the investment.

Each investment involves risks. Hofparken Investments actively limits these risks by investing in sustainable vacation homes in locations that have proven themselves, with a professional rental service, dispersion, and a transparent fund structure.

We would be happy to provide insight into the relevant risks and how we manage them during a personal meeting.

The investment is intended to be long term. Units cannot be traded freely and can only be sold in the meantime through redemption by the fund under certain conditions.

The fund has an intended term of six years, but the homes can also be sold sooner or later. This is done based on a decision by the majority of the participants, with the consent of the custodian.

For private investors, the investment normally falls under Box 3 (savings and investments). The fund structure is fiscally transparent and meets the requirements of the tax authorities thanks to the so-called purchase variant. Investing through a BV may mean that you fall under Box 2. Always ask a tax advisor for information.

In 2025, a levy will apply in Box 3 based on a fictitious return, depending on the type of asset. An investment in a real estate fund falls under "other assets", for which the flat rate has been set at 5.88%. You pay 36% tax on this, which amounts to an effective tax burden of approximately 2.12% of the invested amount.

The actual return on your investment may be higher, so the net yield remains attractive.

As of 2027, the government wants to switch to a system based on the actual return. For direct real estate ownership, this may mean that you pay an annual tax on unrealized increases in value.

With a fiscally transparent real estate fund, such as De Bergvennen I C.V., which uses the purchase variant, the increase in value is expected to be taxed only at the time of sale. This makes investing through a fund structure perhaps more tax efficient compared to direct real estate ownership under the new system.

Please note: legislation regarding Box 3 is still under development. Hofparken is closely following these developments.

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