About us
Whether you're looking to expand your retail business, negotiate commercial lease renewals, or proactively manage your property portfolio, we know how important it is to find the right solution that rocks your world.
At City Real Estate, we have years of experience and street smarts in the local market, giving us an insider's advantage in identifying properties at the heart of the action.
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Full-service partner in commercial real estate
City Real Estate has a wide selection of suitable properties in bustling city centres, and we'll help you find the one that's right up your alley. Look no further if you're searching for the right commercial real estate.
- Tenant Representation
- Letting Services
- Investment Services
- Portfolio Lease Management
- Rent Reviews
Valuation & Advisory
Beyond property matchmaking, City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory office provides expert guidance for your investments.
- Retail & Mixed-Use
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Offices & Industrial
- Residential
- Developments
Let's get moving together
Your new property is just a stone's throw away, and our team is dedicated to guiding you in every step of the process.
Pepijn van den Bosch
+31 6 41 117 087pepijn@cityrealestate.com
Pepijn is one of the founders of City Real Estate in 2017. Before City Real Estate, he worked as an associate director retail at CBRE from 2007. In 2012 he joined Cushman & Wakefield where he became a partner. His main focus is tenant representation, leasing and investments on highstreets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Economics and Law and is a member of RICS.
Pepijn is one of the founders of City Real Estate in 2017. Before City Real Estate, he worked as an associate director retail at CBRE from 2007. In 2012 he joined Cushman & Wakefield where he became a partner. His main focus is tenant representation, leasing and investments on highstreets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Economics and Law and is a member of RICS.
Toby Bethlehem
+31 6 15 098 167toby@cityrealestate.com
Toby is one of the founders of City Real Estate in 2017. He started his real estate career at Cushman & Wakefield where he worked for 5 years as a retail consultant. In 2014 he joined the retail site specialist McDevitt where he became a partner. His main focus is tenant representation leasing and investments on highstreets. He holds a master’s degree in business administration.
Toby is one of the founders of City Real Estate in 2017. He started his real estate career at Cushman & Wakefield where he worked for 5 years as a retail consultant. In 2014 he joined the retail site specialist McDevitt where he became a partner. His main focus is tenant representation leasing and investments on highstreets. He holds a master’s degree in business administration.
Jelle Brouwer
+31 6 43 014 399jelle@cityrealestate.com
Jelle is one of the founders of City Real Estate in 2017. Before City Real Estate, he worked on international tenant and landlord representation in the retail department of Cushman & Wakefield in 2010. His main focus is high-footfall streets in the 20 key retail cities in The Netherlands and is specialized in the luxury markets. He holds a master’s degree in Marketing and Communications.
Jelle is one of the founders of City Real Estate in 2017. Before City Real Estate, he worked on international tenant and landlord representation in the retail department of Cushman & Wakefield in 2010. His main focus is high-footfall streets in the 20 key retail cities in The Netherlands and is specialized in the luxury markets. He holds a master’s degree in Marketing and Communications.
Rutger Schaub
+31 6 39 300 139rutger@cityrealestate.com
Rutger joined City Real Estate in 2021 as a retail real estate consultant. With a background in Entrepreneurship & Retail Management and a genuine passion for retail, he focuses on advising retailers and F&B concepts on their expansion strategies and market entries in the Netherlands. His expertise lies in tenant representation, where he supports clients throughout the entire location acquisition process, from strategic market analysis to successful deal execution.
Rutger joined City Real Estate in 2021 as a retail real estate consultant. With a background in Entrepreneurship & Retail Management and a genuine passion for retail, he focuses on advising retailers and F&B concepts on their expansion strategies and market entries in the Netherlands. His expertise lies in tenant representation, where he supports clients throughout the entire location acquisition process, from strategic market analysis to successful deal execution.
Hugo Franck
+31 6 11 721 175hugo@cityrealestate.com
Hugo became a partner of City Real Estate in 2022. He started his career as retail agent at DTZ in 2006. In 2011 he joined the retail team of Cushman & Wakefield where he became a Partner. His main focus is the leasing management of retail portfolios, shopping centers and retail developments. He holds a master’s degree in real estate management. He is also a member of RICS.
Hugo became a partner of City Real Estate in 2022. He started his career as retail agent at DTZ in 2006. In 2011 he joined the retail team of Cushman & Wakefield where he became a Partner. His main focus is the leasing management of retail portfolios, shopping centers and retail developments. He holds a master’s degree in real estate management. He is also a member of RICS.
Hidde van Haaster
+31 6 54 365 802hidde@cityrealestate.com
Since September 2023, Hidde joined City Real Estate as a full-time intern. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communication, with a minor in Business Processes and Analytics. After completing his internship, Hidde joined the team as a full-time consultant. During his first period as a consultant, he also completed his pre-master’s degree in Real Estate Studies at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate while working. Within the team, Hidde primarily focuses on acquisitions and disposals, but he is also actively involved in rent reviews and leasing management.
Since September 2023, Hidde joined City Real Estate as a full-time intern. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communication, with a minor in Business Processes and Analytics. After completing his internship, Hidde joined the team as a full-time consultant. During his first period as a consultant, he also completed his pre-master’s degree in Real Estate Studies at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate while working. Within the team, Hidde primarily focuses on acquisitions and disposals, but he is also actively involved in rent reviews and leasing management.
Valuation & advisory team
Navigating real estate with confidence, our Valuation & Advisory experts are here to help.
Hannes de Bruijn
+31 6 53 444 899hannes@cityrealestate.com
Hannes is one of the partners of City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, which expanded its services to include valuations in 2025. With over 17 years of experience, he previously worked in the Valuation & Advisory team at Colliers International. In 2018 he joined Cushman & Wakefield where he became responsible for the retail Valuation & Advisory team. His expertise lies in retail real estate, covering highstreets, shopping centers, supermarkets, convenience, retail parks, and DIY-stores. Hannes is a member of NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, along with Master’s degrees in Construction Management (MSc) and Real Estate (MSRE).
Hannes is one of the partners of City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, which expanded its services to include valuations in 2025. With over 17 years of experience, he previously worked in the Valuation & Advisory team at Colliers International. In 2018 he joined Cushman & Wakefield where he became responsible for the retail Valuation & Advisory team. His expertise lies in retail real estate, covering highstreets, shopping centers, supermarkets, convenience, retail parks, and DIY-stores. Hannes is a member of NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, along with Master’s degrees in Construction Management (MSc) and Real Estate (MSRE).
Friso Haitsma
+31 6 1172 1234friso@cityrealestate.com
Friso is one of the partners of City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, launched in 2025 as an expansion of the firm’s services. With over a decade of experience, he previously worked in the Valuation & Advisory team at Cushman & Wakefield since 2012. His expertise includes valuing highstreets, shopping centers, supermarkets, hospitality, residential properties, and redevelopment projects. Friso is a member of NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, as well as a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance.
Friso is one of the partners of City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, launched in 2025 as an expansion of the firm’s services. With over a decade of experience, he previously worked in the Valuation & Advisory team at Cushman & Wakefield since 2012. His expertise includes valuing highstreets, shopping centers, supermarkets, hospitality, residential properties, and redevelopment projects. Friso is a member of NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, as well as a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance.
Robbert-Jan Soors d’Ancona
+31 6 1172 1239robbert-jan@cityrealestate.com
Robbert-Jan is one of the partners of the City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, established in 2025 to expand the firm’s service offerings. With over a decade of experience, he previously worked as an associate director in the Valuation & Advisory team at Cushman & Wakefield. His expertise covers a wide range of asset types, including convenience retail, shopping centers, supermarkets, offices, industrial properties, mixed-use developments, self-storage centers, and redevelopment projects. Robbert-Jan is a member of NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, in addition to a Master’s degree in Real Estate (MSRE) at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate.
Robbert-Jan is one of the partners of the City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, established in 2025 to expand the firm’s service offerings. With over a decade of experience, he previously worked as an associate director in the Valuation & Advisory team at Cushman & Wakefield. His expertise covers a wide range of asset types, including convenience retail, shopping centers, supermarkets, offices, industrial properties, mixed-use developments, self-storage centers, and redevelopment projects. Robbert-Jan is a member of NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, in addition to a Master’s degree in Real Estate (MSRE) at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate.
Rik Noom
+31 6 21 704 888rik@cityrealestate.com
Rik is one of the partners of City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, which expanded its services to include valuations in 2025. With over 15 years of experience, he previously worked in the Valuation & Advisory team at Colliers International. In 2016 he joined Cushman & Wakefield where he became responsible for the mixed-use Valuation & Advisory team. His expertise spans mixed-use portfolios including retail, hospitality, offices, industrial, and residential properties, as well as real estate (re)developments. Rik is a member of RICS and NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, along with Master’s degrees in Real Estate.
Rik is one of the partners of City Real Estate’s Valuation & Advisory department, which expanded its services to include valuations in 2025. With over 15 years of experience, he previously worked in the Valuation & Advisory team at Colliers International. In 2016 he joined Cushman & Wakefield where he became responsible for the mixed-use Valuation & Advisory team. His expertise spans mixed-use portfolios including retail, hospitality, offices, industrial, and residential properties, as well as real estate (re)developments. Rik is a member of RICS and NRVT and holds the RT-GZV title, along with Master’s degrees in Real Estate.
