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Agency Leasing Services

Driving optimised leasing investments
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Our Agency Leasing advisors do more than simply let space.

We turn vacancy into opportunity by securing the right tenants for your assets. Through smart leasing strategies, creative marketing and deep market insight, our team optimises rental income and delivers sustainable occupancy levels.

A thorough understanding of Dutch market dynamics is essential. We combine insight into local tenant requirements and regulatory frameworks to translate leasing challenges into tangible results for your portfolio.

What Sets Us Apart

Strategic Leasing Potential

We assess investment goals, tenant profiles, financing structures, assets characteristics and submarket dynamics to develop leasing strategies that maximise returns Our approach reflects the nuances of Dutch lease legislation and tenant preferences specific to the Netherlands.

Data-driven advisor

We continuously analyse market dynamics, tenant search behaviour and developments in current and future supply. By systematically capturing this data and combining it with our day-to-day market knowledge, we translate trends and movements into actionable insights. This enables our clients to make well-informed decisions on positioning, timing and pricing, creating a demonstrable competitive advantage in an increasingly complex market.

Optimised marketing for each asset

Our leasing specialists work closely with creative teams, technology platforms and digital marketing experts to maximise market visibility for each asset. This integrated approach connects landlords with qualified occupiers faster and more effectively.

Leadership in sustainability

Where possible we advise on incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability provisions into lease agreements, in line with Dutch environmental legislation. This supports long-term value creation for the asset.

Seamless Execution

We monitor market developments leverage an extensive tenant network and analyse occupier requirements to approach the market in a structured and proactive way. This enables us to identify opportunities early, reduce vacancy periods and secure optimal lease terms.

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Complementary Services



Asset Services


Our teams work closely with leasing advisors to position assets optimally for tenant attraction. We assess asset condition, plan capital expenditure and monitor performance, fully aligned with the Dutch market.

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Project & Development Services


We support landlords in developing leasing strategies for new developments and repositioned assets. Our advisors ensure spaces meet tenant requirements and comply with Dutch regulations.

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Rethinking Properties


We unlock new potential in underperforming assets through strategic repositioning, adaptive reuse and analysis of alternative uses, responding to evolving tenant needs and market trends.

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Specialisation

Industry Expertise



Office


The Dutch office market demands advanced leasing strategies that respond to hybrid working, ESG and user experience. We attract high quality tenants through targeted marketing, flexible lease structures and optimised amenities.

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Industrial & Logistics


As Europe’s logistics gateway, the Dutch industrial sector requires strategic leasing. We connect landlords with logistics, manufacturing and e commerce occupiers seeking well located facilities across the Netherlands.

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Retail 


The Dutch retail market continues to evolve, requiring insight into omnichannel and experience led retail concepts. We support landlords in optimising tenant mix and negotiating lease terms to position assets for stable and sustainable performance.

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Team

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Sander van Tuijl

Partner (EMEA Grade - Partner)
Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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Diederik Oord

Partner (EMEA Grade - Partner)
Enschede, The Netherlands

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Patrick Hooft Graafland

Partner (EMEA Grade - Partner)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Research

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Research • Sustainability / ESG

Energy labels determining price

Cushman & Wakefield analyzes and interprets the housing market dynamics on a permanent basis.
Willemijn van den Hoek • 10/06/2024
Naar een toekomstbestendige supply chain
Insights • Supply Chain

Towards a future-proof supply chain

'You can't always get what you want' sang the Stones in 1969, but in 2022 this is no longer valid. Due to the massive embrace of online shopping almost all consumer goods are just a few clicks away.
Jos Hesselink • 29/09/2022
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Insights • Supply Chain

Podcast - Logistics (Insight)

In the podcast series "The Value Of..." several commercial real estate experts from Cushman & Wakefield discuss what is important to them. This can be about the value of a city, the importance of an office, but also how value can be preserved.
27/05/2022
Part 3 Workplace Ecosystems (image)
Insights • Workplace

Workplace reintegration

The Workplace Reintegration process has begun. People have had different experiences during lockdown and many return with depleted mental wellbeing. Our Workplace Reintegration model looks at how to do this with care.
26/11/2021
Uncertainty Stymies Office Space Demand as Regional Net Absorption
Insights • Workplace

Office occupancy increases for second quarter in a row

Office vacancy rates remain unchanged at 8.2%.
Jos Hesselink • 01/07/2021
Amazon office Prague
Insights • Workplace

The office real estate market is slowly recovering and take-up is rising

The latest figures show that the occupancy of office space by tenants and buyers (for own use) in the first quarter of 2021 amounted to 195,000 m² (+ 28%).
Jos Hesselink • 01/04/2021
Debt and Structured Finance
Insights • Economy

Lenders brace themselves

The Debt & Structured Finance team at Cushman & Wakefield is in frequent contact with over 50 lenders and has inquired what the impact of Covid-19 developments is or is expected to be on lending activity.
Maud Visschedijk • 20/03/2020
Rotterdam view, Netherlands
Research • Economy

Sweet Spot Randstad

Digitisation and sustainability will have enormous impact on society in The Netherlands. These trends will change the spatial layout of our country. How can we organise The Netherlands to maximise the benefits from this change?
Jos Hesselink • 26/06/2019
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Insights

Dutch Institutional Investors Reluctant to Join the Battle for Student Housing

The investment market for rental homes is booming, a development that most certainly also applies to student housing in The Netherlands. Remarkably, this segment of the investment market is dominated by foreign players.
Jos Hesselink • 19/06/2019
Haneda: From An Airport To An Aerotropolis
Insights

Staying relevant requires big thinking

“Good interconnection of urban regions in the Randstad is the best way to create an agglomeration advantage for our entire country. Only then can we take maximum advantage of the fourth industrial revolution.”
03/06/2019
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Insights • Economy

The Netherlands is missing out on opportunities

Business location criteria, will more than products or services, determine if organisations succeed or fail. The Netherlands must maintain its attractive position as the ‘gateway to Europe’ and businesses must establish themselves in locations with the best access to the labour market and working environments.
15/05/2019
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Insights

Overview Value of a City Insights

In the "Value of a City" series, we provide our monthly vision on a topic related to the value of the city. This vision is generated from internal research and dialogue with both internal and external stakeholders, in close collaboration with consultants and analysts from our Real Estate Strategy & Innovation team.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer comprehensive landlord representation services, including tenant sourcing, lease negotiations, market analysis, property marketing, and transaction management. These services are customised to each property type and landlord objective, with expertise in Dutch lease laws, local market dynamics, and tenant requirements across office, industrial, and retail sectors.

We evaluate comparable transactions, current market conditions, property features, location benefits, and tenant demand trends to establish competitive rental rates. Our approach uses real-time data, submarket insights, and property-specific details to maximise returns for landlords.

We conduct thorough tenant screening processes, assessing financial stability, business reliability, lease term requirements, and space usage plans. This includes credit checks, reference verification, and evaluation of tenant fit within the property and market context, ensuring landlords secure dependable, long-term tenants.

Leasing timelines vary by property type, market conditions, and tenant requirements. Office leases often take three to six months, while industrial leases may require more time due to specific operational needs. We streamline this process with proactive marketing, vetted tenant pipelines, and efficient transaction coordination.

Sustainability is increasingly vital in the Dutch market, with tenants prioritising energy-efficient buildings and ESG compliance. We incorporate green clauses into leases, advise on energy label improvements, and position properties to attract environmentally conscious tenants while meeting regulations.

We use targeted marketing campaigns that combine digital platforms, broker networks, direct tenant outreach, and strategic advertising. This integrated strategy showcases property strengths, market positioning, and creative content to attract qualified tenants and maximise exposure across the Netherlands.

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