ten Hoopen Realty is proud to announce that its Founder and Managing Partner, Dexter ten Hoopen, has been recognised as one of the World’s Top 100 Real Estate Brokers for 2025 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, a respected international authority in the luxury sector.
This global recognition places Dexter among a select group of elite real estate professionals worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional expertise, market leadership and consistently outstanding client outcomes within the high-end property market. The award reflects not only professional achievement, but also a long-standing commitment to integrity, discretion and excellence in service.
Global Perspective, Deep Local Expertise
Dexter’s professional journey has been shaped by an international upbringing and deep roots in the Algarve. Originally from the Netherlands and having grown up in Lagos from the age of eleven, he brings together a global outlook with an intimate understanding of the Western Algarve property market.
With more than a decade of experience in real estate and property development, Dexter has built extensive knowledge across key locations including Lagos, Luz, Burgau, Salema and the surrounding countryside. His fluency in English, Dutch and Portuguese, combined with conversational German, French and Spanish, enables seamless communication with an international clientele and ensures clarity and confidence throughout every transaction.
A Full-Service Luxury Real Estate Approach
Under Dexter’s leadership, ten Hoopen Realty has evolved into a full-service luxury real estate firm, offering a highly personalised and strategic approach to property advisory. Services include:
- High-end brokerage of villas, apartments and countryside estates across the Western Algarve
- Bespoke guidance aligned with lifestyle, investment and long-term objectives
- Comprehensive support for relocation, investment and retirement planning
- Strategic development insight through carefully selected partnerships, including Viridis Development Partners
This integrated approach allows clients to benefit from both market expertise and forward-looking advisory, whether acquiring a primary residence, a second home or an investment property.
What This Means for Our Clients
Being named among the World’s Top 100 Real Estate Brokers underscores the trust clients place in Dexter ten Hoopen and the team at ten Hoopen Realty. It reflects a proven track record of delivering exceptional results while navigating complex international transactions with transparency and professionalism.
For those seeking a luxury coastal home, investment opportunities or a long-term move to Portugal’s southwest, ten Hoopen Realty continues to offer trusted local expertise, now reinforced by global recognition.