About Frik De Meyere
Frik De Meyere is a Belize-based real estate entrepreneur with over 20 years of international business experience. He is originally from Belgium and has spent over two decades building businesses across Europe and Central America. Frik is the founder of Prime Belize Real Estate and has closed some of the highest-value property sales in Belize, including private islands and beachfront estates.
Background and Education
Frik was born and raised in a small farming village in Belgium near the Dutch border. He completed his early education in Ghent and Antwerp with degrees in information technology and emergency medical services. Later, he earned an MBA from Flanders Business School and completed a second MBA at the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago.
Before moving to Belize, Frik worked in several industries across Europe. These included real estate development, information systems, cosmetics, food production, and construction. Over the course of more than a decade, he led and invested in over 20 startups. Several of these businesses were later sold or merged into larger firms. He also completed the construction and sale of more than 100 residential units during that time.
Arrival in Belize and Real Estate Growth
Frik first visited Belize in 2004 during a business scouting trip with his partner Ilse Van Keer. He saw opportunities in the real estate sector and began acquiring properties. In 2011, he relocated with his family and joined the BMA real estate firm in Placencia.
At that time, the company had three employees and managed a small volume of transactions. Over the following decade, Frik helped build the operation into one of Belize’s most successful real estate firms. Annual transactions increased from fewer than 15 to over 100. The team expanded to more than 20 professionals, and the range of listings grew to include high-value homes and islands.
Frik’s leadership helped the company gain recognition in international real estate circles. Clients from North America and Europe began to view Placencia as a serious investment location.
In mid-2023, Frik De Meyere decided to take a new direction. He stepped away from BMA Real Estate and created Prime Belize Real Estate. The new company was formed with former colleagues and experienced local agents. Together, they introduced a modernized structure, allowing quicker response times, flexible scheduling, and improved listing visibility.
Prime Belize Real Estate and Ongoing Projects
Prime Belize Real Estate opened in January 2024. Frik continues to lead sales, manage strategy, and guide business development. Listings range from vacant land parcels to beachfront villas and fully developed private islands.
Frik has also remained active across several business ventures in Belize. He created 501properties.com, a real estate classifieds platform that simplifies professional and individual listings. He also built Placencia Storage, now the largest storage rental facility in the country. Both businesses operate independently and support the broader infrastructure for property investors and residents.
He and Ilse also founded Chillpoint, a coffee shop, ice cream bar, and wine lounge in Placencia. Frik directly influenced the business’s planning, construction, and promotion. Chillpoint opened with local interest and continues to operate as a profitable and popular space for residents and visitors.
Civic Contributions and Community Support
Frik has continued to be loyal to his adopted home. He became a naturalized Belizean citizen and was appointed a Justice of the Peace. He served on the board of AREBB, the national real estate association in Belize, and continues to support real estate professionalism in the region.
His community involvement is consistent. He helped found a private school in Placencia and contributed funding to various education and youth programs. He has supported the local fire department, school teams, regattas, and sports leagues. He has also participated in neighborhood watch programs and helped with housing for educators. He and Ilse fostered children on weekends and holidays and later adopted a daughter from Belize.
Recognition and Visibility
Frik De Meyere has appeared in several real estate-related television programs, including HGTV’s Island Hunters, Beachfront Bargain Hunt, and Million Dollar Beach Home. He has also spoken at investment events in Riviera Maya and shared his insight on the Belize property market with regional investors and developers.
His work continues to generate interest across various platforms. He manages active social media profiles and oversees marketing for Prime Belize Real Estate. Through this outreach, he connects with individual buyers and institutional investors seeking real estate opportunities in the Caribbean.
Health, Fitness, and Personal Interests
Frik brings the same focus to his personal life that he applies to his work. He has completed more than 10 half marathons and reached the summit of several mountain peaks worldwide. He follows strict health routines that include intermittent fasting, carnivore-based nutrition, and structured physical training.
Outside of fitness, Frik has a passion for cars. He follows industry developments, studies new models, and enjoys driving and collecting vehicles. His interest extends to the technical side, including mechanics, performance specs, and design trends.
Architecture and interior design have also played a large part in his personal and business life. He has overseen the development of multiple residential and commercial projects, each with attention to construction quality and layout efficiency. He prefers a modern style that draws influence from contemporary Mexican architecture.
