Rotterdam

City Real Estate assists Bouwinvest with the acquisition and commercial management of Lijnbaan Complex in Rotterdam. The mixed-use project is acquired in 2021, hosting well known retailers such as Albert Heijn, Bestsellers and John Reed. In 2025 the biggest NIKE flagship in Europe (3,000 sqm) will open in the project on the Lijnbaan after merging two units and regearing the facades. City Real Estate is the successful commercial partner of Bouwinvest in the acquisition and lease management.

Investment Services

Investments acquisition and commercial management

The Netherlands

On behalf of several private and institutional investors City Real Estate is responsible for the leasing management of their retail portfolio in the Netherlands.
In a nutshell, City Real Estate advises their clients on how to optimize, improve and redevelop their retail portfolio, shopping centers or retail assets. Subsequently City Real Estate takes care of the execution of their advice, by taking care of new leases, renegotiations, rent reviews and lease terminations. 
For the leasing management of a portfolio, it is important for City Real Estate to become a long-lasting strategic partner of the investors. Our work is emphasized as a very structured way of working, acting always steps ahead, active in the midst of the market, and personal touch of all the team players.

Leasing management

Leasing Management retail portfolio

Almere

Citymall &#8211; Almere is located in the middle of the city centre of Almere. Citymall – Almere opened in 2006 and consists of 87,000 sqm. Main retailers are Zara, H&#038;M, The Sting, Pull &#038; Bear, Costes, Coton Club, Mango, Hema, Rituals, Coolblue and Media Markt. 
City Real Estate was involved in the acquisition of the project in 2022 and is currently involved with leasing management of the shopping centre.

Leasing Management Citymall

De Koopgoot is a high street retail project located in the heart of Rotterdam. De Koopgoot is the connection between two main shopping streets Lijnbaan and Hoogstraat and is running underneath mainroad Coolsingel. 
De Koopgoot consists of 16,000 sqm commercial space and hosts retailers such as: de Bijenkorf, Zara, H&#038;M, JD Sports, Douglas, Lacoste, Hema and Urban Outfitters.
City Real Estate is involved with leasing management of the project, from attracting the right retail newcomers to optimizing the current portfolio of tenants.

Leasing Management De Koopgoot

City Real Estate assists multinational athletic apparel retailer Gymshark with their expansion in the Netherlands. Spring 2025 will mark the opening for Gymshark in Amsterdam on the Kalverstraat 178 with over 600 sqm of brand experience for consumers. 
Retail expansion is one of the key businesses for City Real Estate and the scope of work start with becoming a strategic partner of the brands and finally resulting in successful outlet operations and maintaining the portfolio.

Tenant Representation

Retail expansion for Gymshark

Amsterdam

Amsterdamse Poort is a shopping centre located in the South East area of Amsterdam and consists of approx. 50,000 sqm commercial space. The redevelopment of this shopping centre will be the biggest retail redevelopment in The Netherlands for the next years.
City Real Estate have evaluated the redevelopment plans of the owner, an institutional investor, and advised on the optimal retail-mix so the right retailers are attracted in the Amsterdamse Poort. City Real Estate advises at unit level regarding all commercial terms, but also on total shopping centre optimization. 
Currently City Real Estate is involved with the leasing of the shopping centre including renegotiations and relocations of the existing retailers.

Leasing Management Amsterdamse Poort

City Real Estate’s residential valuation expertise covers a wide range of assets, from single-family homes to multi-family residential complexes and apartments in mixed-use properties. Each valuation takes into account current market trends and relevant local regulations, such as the Housing Valuation System (WWS) in the Netherlands. 
Notable valuations include a high-end residential development featuring nearly 250 apartments in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert, as well as several residential portfolios across Amsterdam and the wider Randstad area.

Valuations & advisory

Residential Valuations

With extensive experience in valuing office buildings, office villas and light-industrial properties, City Real Estate handles both individual asset and larger portfolio valuations. 
City Real Estate’s notable valuations include high-profile office buildings and villas in southern and central Amsterdam, as well as a range of light-industrial properties, including self-storage facilities.

Offices & Industrial Valuations

Providing expert valuations for renovations, inner-city redevelopments and new construction projects is a core part of City Real Estate’s service. By analyzing feasibility studies, zoning regulations and market potential, City Real Estate deliver valuations that support project planning and financing. 
Notable valuations include the redevelopment of several former Hudson’s Bay locations across the Netherlands, where retail spaces have been fully or partially repurposed for hospitality, residential, office, university and other uses.

(Re)Development Valuations

City Real Estate specialize in valuing a wide range of hospitality and leisure properties, including food courts, restaurants, bars, cafés, nightclubs, hotels, gyms and entertainment venues. 
Their extensive experience includes high-profile projects such as the Knijn bowling alley in southern Amsterdam, several vibrant nightclubs around Rembrandtplein (Amsterdam’s premier nightlife district), as well as iconic attractions like The Amsterdam Dungeon, Momo and the Fashion For Good Museum.

Hospitality & Leisure Valuations

Mixed-use portfolios, often owned by private investors and comprising inner-city retail, residential, office and hospitality properties, are a key area of City Real Estate’s valuation expertise. With extensive experience working with high-net-worth private investors in the Amsterdam region, City Real Estate have developed a proven track record in valuing these diverse portfolios.

Mixed-use Valuations

The out-of-town market is a specialized segment of the Dutch real estate sector. With over a decade of experience, City Real Estate valuers have in-depth knowledge of this niche market and maintain strong connections with key investors, including international investors which entered the Dutch market around 10 years ago. 
Their expertise includes valuations of the largest retail parks in the Netherlands, such as those in Breda, Cruquius, Heerlen and Almere, as well as various Praxis and Gamma DIY stores.

Retail Valuations – Out of Town

Supermarkets and shopping centers are central to City Real Estate’s retail valuation expertise. Convenience retail assets, such as supermarkets and neighborhood shopping centers, are recognized for their stability, which has contributed to the increased popularity of this asset class in recent years. 
With over 400 supermarket and shopping center valuations completed in the past three years, their experience includes various convenience portfolios, such as a portfolio of over 60 Jumbo supermarkets. Beyond convenience retail, they have valued some of the largest and most internationally recognized shopping centers in the Netherlands, including Mall of the Netherlands, Stadshart Amstelveen and Gelderlandplein.

Retail Valuations – Supermarkets & Shopping Centers

Retail is at the heart of City Real Estate’s valuation expertise, with a particular focus on high street and luxury properties. The City Real Estate team of specialist valuers brings over a decade of experience, working closely with institutional and private investors, as well as major banks. By collaborating with their in-house brokers, they gain real-time market insights, ensuring our valuations are precise and reliable. 
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Their extensive track record includes A1 retail stores in every major city in the Netherlands, iconic department stores such as Bijenkorf, Primark and Zara and luxury properties on the P.C. Hooftstraat, home to renowned brands like Hermès, Dior and Chanel.

Cases

Investments acquisition and commercial management,
Rotterdam

Leasing Management retail portfolio,
The Netherlands

Leasing Management Citymall,
Almere

Leasing Management De Koopgoot,
Rotterdam

Retail expansion for Gymshark,
The Netherlands

Leasing Management Amsterdamse Poort,
Amsterdam

Residential Valuations,
The Netherlands

Offices & Industrial Valuations,
The Netherlands

(Re)Development Valuations,
The Netherlands

Hospitality & Leisure Valuations,
The Netherlands

Mixed-use Valuations,
The Netherlands

Retail Valuations – Out of Town,
The Netherlands

Retail Valuations – Supermarkets & Shopping Centers,
The Netherlands

Retail Valuations – High Street & Luxury,
The Netherlands

Cases

Investments acquisition and commercial management,Rotterdam

Leasing Management retail portfolio,The Netherlands

Leasing Management Citymall,Almere

Leasing Management De Koopgoot,Rotterdam

Retail expansion for Gymshark,The Netherlands

Leasing Management Amsterdamse Poort,Amsterdam

Residential Valuations,The Netherlands

Offices & Industrial Valuations,The Netherlands

(Re)Development Valuations,The Netherlands

Hospitality & Leisure Valuations,The Netherlands

Mixed-use Valuations,The Netherlands

Retail Valuations – Out of Town,The Netherlands

Retail Valuations – Supermarkets & Shopping Centers,The Netherlands

Retail Valuations – High Street & Luxury,The Netherlands