Professional and unbiased
We have been advising corporate clients on real estate since 1969. Since then, a lot has changed in the real estate market. Our company has changed along with it, but what didn’t change is our professional, unbiased approach. We work solely for real estate users in commercial, social and healthcare industries. We do not sell or rent any properties directly, as opposed to traditional real estate agents. We are here to help you objectively make the best decision for your company.
Three phases of real estate consultancy
The strategic phase
Real estate scan
In our real estate scan we analyze your current location(s). We scrutinize your lease conditions and any special provisions, the financial obligations and other important factors.
List of Requirements
We map out all requirements your (future) location needs to meet. This is translated into a comprehensive List of Requirements (LoR) that includes an analysis of your company goals, organisation and processes and finances, as well as all functional, technical and situational requirements of the property. This LoR guides us in finding you the best suitable location.
Market scan
In our market scan we analyse comparable locations and use these to benchmark main lease conditions, any relevant incentives and service costs.
The executive phase
Current location
If your current location is still suitable, or can be adapted or remodeled and made suitable, we will renegotiate to secure a better deal on the lease, (additional) incentives or investment by the property owner. If we agree on a new lease contract we will make sure it is legally and financially sound.
New location
If a relocation is necessary we will coordinate the entire lease or purchase process. We find the best locations available on the market, plan viewings, perform a comprehensive analysis of the property as well as lease conditions and finances, and will negotiate with the owner or sales agent on your behalf. Once we secure the best possible contract, we will also supervise the contract process and delivery.
Multiple properties
If your company has multiple properties, it can be difficult to keep track of the various lease contracts and ensure these are all still competitive. We can do this for you. We will analyse your current contracts and if we think there is room for improvement, we will renegotiate on your behalf.
Takeover
If you are planning a company takeover or (re)financing of a company, you need to have all the details on all real estate involved. We can perform a real estate scan to provide you with a thorough rapport of all the real estate and lease contracts that come with the company. This way, we can help you avoid any unpleasant surprises.
New construction
Real estate built to specification has major advantages over existing property. You can design the area as efficiently as possible for your company. Our consultants are highly experienced in development and delivery of newly constructed real estate and they will gladly help you with purchasing, developing or renting a new property for your business.
The maintenance phase
Service costs monitor
We will perform a recurring benchmark scan of your service costs and lease contract to ensure you have a competitive contract and rate. If we find any reason for renegotiation we will do this on your behalf to get you the best possible contract.
Property monitor
If your company has multiple properties it can be tricky to keep track of all contracts. We will monitor the expiry dates, service costs, and lease conditions and will take care of any issues if necessary.
Indexation check
Most lease contracts include an annual price indexation, but we know from experience this is not always done correctly. We will ensure that your indexation is done properly.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about your lease contract, service costs, allowed use of your property, or anything else concerning your real estate? Our consultants are happy to answer you.
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