About Albion
We offer tailored services: from access to deals and guidance throughout the purchase process to full-service support including property management and tax optimization. You decide how much support you need. In addition, we help connect your real estate strategy to your broader wealth and future planning.
The Dutch real estate market has become less attractive for private investors seeking to build wealth through a property portfolio due to increasing regulation and rising tax burdens. However, real estate remains an attractive investment for several reasons, and we are pleased to help Dutch-speaking investors seize the opportunities the UK property market has to offer.
Our team consists of professionals from various disciplines, combined with extensive experience as property investors in the United Kingdom. This enables us to effectively respond to the needs of our clients. Because we are regularly present in the United Kingdom, we have built strong relationships with our local partners, allowing us to achieve optimal results for our clients.
Rick Diekema
Rick Diekema (1990) is a construction engineer (BSc) and property investor who has built a strong real estate portfolio in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom since 2019. His educational background, combined with his knowledge of the UK property market, enables him not only to invest in straightforward projects, but also to successfully deliver more complex projects such as property conversions to a successful completion. Through this, he adds homes to the UK housing supply while creating wealth for Albion’s clients.
Read moreEric Konings
Eric Konings (1983) is a business administration graduate (MSc) and consultant, and has been active for many years in PR, communication, and public affairs. He has built a strong portfolio consisting of Dutch and UK real estate. At Albion Invest, he is responsible for delivering an optimal client experience, from onboarding and wealth planning to completing the investment and overseeing its ongoing management where applicable.
Read moreCees Pater
Cees Pater (1991) is a tax economist (MSc) and has been active for more than ten years as a Tax Specialist at Planje Accountants & Meer. Since 2019, he has been a partner there. At Planje, he advises his clients on taxation, financial planning, financing, restructurings, acquisitions, and divorces. In addition, he invests in UK real estate. He is currently transforming an old hotel in Wales into six apartments and a commercial space. As a Tax Specialist who also personally invests in UK real estate, he is ideally suited to help our clients structure their real estate portfolio and to provide tax advice and guidance. “In our accounting practice, we see many private individuals and entrepreneurs looking for ways to make their assets generate returns. They are increasingly choosing foreign real estate as well. Due to the presence of different jurisdictions, it is even more important to be properly informed in order to start in the right way. By taking the time at the beginning, you can avoid facing major costs halfway through, for example because you decide to transfer your portfolio from private to business ownership (or vice versa). I have extensive knowledge and experience in this area myself, and I am pleased to make it available to the clients of Albion Invest.”
Read moreYasmee Derksen
Yasmee Derksen (2003) has a background in Construction Engineering (BSc) and a strong passion for real estate. She works at Albion Invest as a Junior Investment Consultant. Her expertise lies in bringing together technical, legal, and economic aspects within real estate projects. With her entrepreneurial and results-driven attitude, Yasmee always thinks in solutions, focusing on identifying new opportunities and creating value for clients. She uses her extensive knowledge of construction and real estate to successfully realize property projects for Albion Invest.
Robbert-Jan van Ravenswaaij
Robbert-Jan van Ravenswaaij (1978) is an experienced financial and mortgage advisor who helps people find the best financial solutions for mortgages and refinancing of their own homes and real estate investments. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an active investor in the UK property market, where he successfully applies the BRRR strategy. With his combination of financial expertise and practical experience, Robbert-Jan supports clients in building a strong and sustainable real estate portfolio.
Luuk van Dijk
Luuk van Dijk (2000) is Videographer and Content Manager at Albion Invest and is responsible for translating our vision into compelling visual content. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of storytelling, he brings our projects, investor journeys and strategies to life through both video and written content. Luuk combines creativity with structure. He ensures that our message is communicated consistently and with impact. Through his work, our services gain a clear identity and our approach becomes tangible for both existing and new clients.