Netherlands

Amsterdam’s central business district has seen positive commercial real estate market conditions in the past year. The city’s property market value showed a strong increase in 2016 with a historic high of €3 billion invested. ** Legal and financial services companies are relocating outside the city centre towards a new financial centre in Zuidas. In order to further develop the area, the city plans to invest in the Amsterdam Zuid train station to make it the second main station in Amsterdam with connections to Paris, Brussels and the German high-speed train network, among others.

The city has several financial districts in Sloterdijk (near the city’s international railway station), Amsterdam Arena (home to international finance services) and the area surrounding Amsterdam Amstel Railway station (home to the city’s largest skyscrapers).

The neighbouring centre district (Centrum), is known for its retail sector which includes the Noordermarket, Jordaan and 9 Straatjes. The area is a popular destination for tourists visiting the city.

With a population of approximately 623,000, Rotterdam is a major logistics centre. Thanks to its location along the North Sea, Rotterdam is an attractive city for the industry.

The city’s “Next Economy” development programme aims to help the city better prepare for a digital future. In addition, Rotterdam’s central business district combines mixed-use buildings and numerous coworking spaces, drawing occupiers and investors for its adaptability to new ways of working. In addition, a number of sustainable projects, such as the wooden sky bridge in the city centre add to the city’s green value. 

The Netherlands is a dynamic property market with varying market and rental values which differ by region. In order to perform an effective property valuation, it is thus necessary to understand the Dutch property market’s value with the help of a valuer.

*Source: World Bank
**Source: BNPPRE Office Handbook 2017