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The questions we receive most frequently, organized by field of expertise.Is your question not listed? Please call or emailus. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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General<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Questions that do not belong to a single field of expertise \u2014 about who we are, how we work, and where we are active.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Buying or renting a commercial property? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Buying is interesting when you want to build equity and remain at the same location for a long time. Renting offers flexibility and requires less own capital. Which choice is best depends on your growth plans, financing options, and business strategy. A commercial real estate agent can advise you on which option best suits your situation. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What does a commercial property cost per m\u00b2? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The price of a commercial property per square meter<\/span> rent\/purchase existing\/new build<\/span> depends on the location, accessibility, construction quality, clear height, plot size, and <\/span>marketability<\/span>. In popular regions such as Amsterdam, Schiphol, and the Zaanstreek, prices are generally higher than in less urban areas. Sustainability, power capacity, and expansion possibilities also influence the value<\/span> and financability<\/span>. A commercial real estate agent can perform a current market value assessment <\/span>by inspecting the property with you and comparing it with <\/span>recent transactions<\/span> of comparable objects<\/span>.<\/span> This allows you to arrive at a price per <\/span>m\u00b2<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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When do you pay VAT on a commercial property? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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VAT is often applicable to new builds and the leasing of commercial space, provided that the landlord and tenant opt for a VAT-taxed lease and meet the legal conditions. For existing commercial properties, transfer tax may apply instead of VAT. Which regulation applies depends on the nature of the real estate and the transaction. It is advisable to seek timely tax advice on this.<\/span> GA Makelaars can assist you in this process.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is a NEN2580 measurement? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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A NEN2580 measurement determines the surface area of a commercial property in a uniform manner. This ensures that the buyer, tenant, and financier know exactly how many square meters are available. The measurement method prevents disputes and is often made mandatory by professional investors and financiers. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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GFA (Gross Floor Area)<\/span><\/i> is the total area measured according to the external dimensions of the building. Often used for new builds.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

LFA (Lettable Floor Area)<\/span><\/i> is the area that can actually be leased to a tenant, including a share of common areas. Often used in the leasing\/sale of commercial properties.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

UFA (Usable Floor Area)<\/span><\/i> is mainly used for residential properties and represents the usable area within the outer walls. In commercial real estate, GFA and LFA are usually used.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Which documents do I need for the sale or lease of a commercial property? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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For the sale<\/span>\/lease<\/span> of a commercial property, documents such as the title deed, cadastral data, floor plans, an energy label, any lease agreements, information about the zoning plan, and relevant permits are required. The more complete the file, the faster a <\/span>tenant\/<\/span>buyer can make a decision.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is the difference between leasehold and freehold land? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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With a commercial property on freehold land, you own both the building and the underlying land. You do not pay an annual fee for the use of the land and have full ownership, within the limits of the zoning plan and applicable laws and regulations. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

With leasehold, you own the building, but not the land. The land remains the property of, for example, a municipality, Port of Amsterdam, or a private landowner. For the use of the land, you usually pay an annual fee, the ground rent (canon). <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In Amsterdam, two main forms of leasehold occur: municipal leasehold and leasehold from the Port of Amsterdam. Both grant the right to use land in exchange for payment of a ground rent, but the conditions differ on several points. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Municipality of Amsterdam owns a large part of the land within the city limits. The leasehold is primarily aimed at facilitating housing, work, and urban development. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

Characteristics<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

  • Landowner: Municipality of Amsterdam. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
    • Application: residential, offices, shops, and commercial properties. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
      • Leasehold conditions are largely standardized. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
        • Ground rent can be paid semi-annually or (depending on the system) bought off for a longer period. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
          • Sale or lease of a commercial property is generally possible without prior consent from the municipality, unless the leasehold deed stipulates otherwise. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
            • The municipality primarily manages spatial planning via the zoning plan and the Environment Act. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

              For most transactions, municipal leasehold is therefore relatively predictable.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              The Port of Amsterdam is also the owner of a lot of land, but exclusively within the port area. The leasehold there is explicitly linked to the economic development of the port. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

              Characteristics<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

              • Landowner: Port of Amsterdam N.V. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                • Application: logistics, industry, transshipment, maritime activities, and port-related businesses. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                  • In addition to financial conditions, additional contractual obligations often apply. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                    • Prior written consent from the Port Authority may be required for the sale, lease, sublease, or transfer of the leasehold right. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                      • The Port Authority assesses not only the buyer or tenant but also whether the business activities fit within the port strategy. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                        • Additional requirements may apply in the areas of safety, environment, sustainability, and port-related use. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                          As a result, the Port Authority plays a more active role than the municipality in changes of owner or user<\/span>.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                          Subject<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Municipality of Amsterdam<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Port of Amsterdam<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          Purpose of leasehold<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Urban development<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Development of the port area<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          Area<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Entire municipality<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Port area<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          Permission to sell<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Usually not required<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Often required<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          Consent for lease<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Usually not required<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Regularly required<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          Assessment of buyer\/user<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Limited<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Extensive<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          Requirements for business activities<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Zoning plan<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Zoning plan and port policy<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          Influence of landowner<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

                          Relatively limited<\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/td>

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                          With municipal leasehold, the emphasis is primarily on the financial conditions of the leasehold.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                          With leasehold from the Port of Amsterdam, additional attention is required for:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                          • consent for transfer; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                            • approval of a new tenant; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                              • any usage restrictions; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                • contractual obligations from the leasehold deed; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                  • the consequences for the planning of a sale or lease process;<\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                    • the temporary nature of the rights, the resulting legal uncertainty, and financial risks.<\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                      • Financability of the real estate.<\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                                        As a result, transactions at port locations often take longer and are more complex than for comparable objects on municipal leasehold.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                        For real estate in the Amsterdam port area, it is advisable to have the leasehold deed and the general terms and conditions assessed during the preparation phase. This clarifies whether consent from the Port of Amsterdam is required and which conditions are attached to the transfer or lease. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                        GA Makelaars regularly supervises transactions within the port area and ensures that these aspects are inventoried in a timely manner. This prevents delays and ensures that both buyer and seller, tenant and landlord, know where they stand in advance. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                        When a commercial property is located on land owned by the Port of Amsterdam (usually under leasehold or lease), a provision such as “consent for lease\/sale” means that the leaseholder or tenant cannot simply transfer or lease the property or their rights to a third party. The Port Authority wants to maintain control over who uses the port locations and whether that use fits within the economic and strategic objectives of the port. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                        In practice, this usually entails the following:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                        • Sale of the leasehold right or lease right:<\/span><\/b> before a property can be sold, the Port Authority must give written consent for the transfer. This includes looking at the new owner and the intended business activities. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                          • Lease or sublease:<\/span><\/b> (partial) leasing of the property may also require consent. This prevents commercial space from being used for activities that do not fit within the port policy or the zoning. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                            • Change of use:<\/span><\/b> if a new user wants to carry out a different business activity than what the location is intended for, an adjustment of the leasehold conditions or public law consent may be required in addition to permission. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                              When a request for consent is made, the Port Authority generally assesses:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                              • the nature of the business activities; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                • whether these fit within the zoning plan and the port policy; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                  • the financial reliability of the new party; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                    • any safety, environmental, and integrity aspects; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                      • whether the transfer does not conflict with the leasehold or lease agreement. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                                        A valid energy label is mandatory for the sale, lease, and delivery of most commercial properties. Some exceptions apply, for example, for certain industrial buildings or monuments. A current energy label provides insight into the energy performance of the property and plays an increasing role in the value<\/span>,<\/span> lettability<\/span>, and financing<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        The clear height is the distance between the floor and the underside of the roof structure. The greater the clear height, the more efficiently a warehouse can be organized with <\/span>high racking systems. Modern distribution centers often have a clear height of 10 to 13 meters, while smaller commercial spaces are usually between 6 and 8 meters high.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        The number of mandatory parking spaces varies by municipality and depends on the function of the commercial property. Municipalities use parking standards based on the type of business, the gross floor area, and the location. For new builds, this is taken into account during the permit procedure. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        The required environmental category depends on your business activities and the potential nuisance to the environment, such as noise, odor, or traffic. On business parks, companies are usually allowed up to a certain environmental category. A commercial real estate agent can check with the municipality whether your activities fit within the zoning plan. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        An ESG-<\/span>proof<\/span> commercial property meets high standards in terms of sustainability, energy consumption, and future-proofing. Examples include good insulation, solar panels, charging facilities, energy-efficient installations, and low energy consumption. More and more tenants, investors, and financiers are setting ESG requirements for commercial real estate.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        Logistics real estate consists of commercial properties used for storage, distribution, production, and fulfillment. Think of distribution centers, warehouses, cross-<\/span>dock locations<\/span>, and commercial spaces with <\/span>loading<\/span> <\/span>docks<\/span>. Due to the growth of e-commerce and fast delivery, the demand for logistics real estate remains high.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                        Whether you are looking for space or want to offer a property\u2014 these are the questions that come up most oftenregarding the leasing process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                        How do you lease out a commercial property? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        A successful<\/span>lease<\/span> begins with a <\/span>realistic <\/span>valuation and a clear <\/span>leasing <\/span>strategy. <\/span>During the inspection, <\/span>you determine <\/span> with the commercial real estate agent whether any improvements are desired before starting the lease. <\/span>The property is then presented with professional photography, floor plans, and marketing via, among others, <\/span>Funda <\/span> in Business, <\/span>, <\/span>socials, <\/span> and the agent’s network. After viewings, the agent guides the negotiations, drafts the <\/span>lease<\/span> agreement, and supervises the handover <\/span>to the tenant<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        How do you determine the rental price of a commercial hall? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        A market-conforming rental price is determined based on comparable transactions, supply and demand, location, surface area, construction quality, and facilities such as <\/span>loading<\/span> <\/span>docks<\/span>, office space, clear height, and parking facilities. In addition, sustainability and available grid capacity play an increasingly important role. A good rental price ensures maximum return and a realistic leasing period.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        What is an ROZ lease agreement? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        The ROZ lease agreement is the most commonly used model for leasing commercial space in the Netherlands. This standard agreement was drafted by the Real Estate Council (Raad voor Onroerende Zaken) and contains agreements on rent, duration, indexation, maintenance, service costs, and delivery. Depending on the situation, parties can include additional agreements. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        How does rent indexation work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        Almost every lease agreement contains an annual rent indexation. The rent is adjusted for inflation, usually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This keeps the rental price in line with general price developments. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        What is a bank guarantee for the lease of commercial space? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        A bank guarantee provides the landlord with security if the tenant fails to meet their obligations. Usually, the bank guarantee amounts to three months’ rent, plus service costs and VAT. Instead of a bank guarantee, a security deposit can sometimes be agreed upon. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                        From asking price to the transfer at the notary \u2014what you can expect when buying or sellingcommercial real estate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                        How do you sell a commercial property? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        A successful sale begins with a professional valuation and a clear sales strategy. The property is then presented with professional photography, floor plans, and marketing via, among others, <\/span>Funda<\/span> in Business and the agent’s network. After viewings, the agent guides the negotiations, <\/span>then the notary <\/span>drafts the purchase agreement, and <\/span>the agent <\/span>supervises the transfer at the notary.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        How long does the sale of a commercial property take? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        The duration of the sale depends on the location, asking price, quality of the property, and market demand. In sought-after locations, a sale can take place within a few weeks, while specialized real estate may require more time. Realistic pricing and an active marketing strategy generally shorten the lead time. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        What is the difference between a commercial property on freehold land and leasehold? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                        When purchasing a commercial property, it is important to know whether the property is on freehold land or leasehold land. This influences the costs, financing, and future marketability of the real estate. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        With a commercial property on freehold land, you own both the building and the underlying land. You do not pay an annual fee for the use of the land and have full ownership, within the limits of the zoning plan and applicable laws and regulations. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                        • No annual ground rent. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                          • Full ownership of land and building. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                            • Less dependent on the conditions of a landowner. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                              • Often more attractive to investors and financiers. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                • Usually a higher market value. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                                                  • The purchase price is often higher than for a comparable property on leasehold. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                    • You are responsible for the maintenance of the grounds yourself. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                                                      With leasehold, you own the building, but not the land. The land remains the property of, for example, a municipality, Port of Amsterdam, or a private landowner. For the use of the land, you usually pay an annual fee, the <\/span>ground rent (canon)<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                                                      Depending on the leasehold conditions, the ground rent can:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                                                      • be paid annually; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                        • be bought off for a longer period; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                          • or be periodically reviewed. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                                                            • Lower purchase price than a comparable property on freehold land. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                              • Less own equity required for purchase. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                • Interesting for entrepreneurs who prefer to invest in their business operations rather than in the land. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                  • Annual ground rent can increase operating costs. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                    • The ground rent can increase upon review, depending on the leasehold conditions. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                      • Consent from the landowner may be required for sale, lease, or changes, for example with the Port of Amsterdam. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                        • Banks assess the leasehold conditions when considering a financing application. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                          The ownership situation influences the market value. A property on freehold land is often worth more than a comparable property on leasehold, because the buyer does not have to take future leasehold obligations into account. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                                                                          Nevertheless, a commercial property on leasehold can be financially attractive when:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                                                                          • the ground rent is low; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                            • the ground rent has been bought off for a long period; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                              • the location is highly sought after, such as in Amsterdam or the port area. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                What should you look for with leasehold? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                Always check:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>

                                                                                                • the amount of the ground rent; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                                  • when the ground rent will be reviewed; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                                    • the remaining term of the leasehold; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                                      • whether the ground rent has been bought off; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                                        • whether consent is required for sale or lease; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                                          • the general leasehold conditions; <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                                            • any restrictions on the use of the property. <\/span> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                                                                                                              The commercial real estate agents at GA Makelaars can assess these documents for you and provide insight into the consequences for value, financability, and marketability.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                                                                              For investors, it’s about return, risk, and long-term security. The most frequently asked questions. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                                                                              How does a sale-and-leaseback work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              In a sale-<\/span>and<\/span>-leaseback, an entrepreneur sells their commercial property to an investor and then immediately leases it back. This releases capital for investments or repayments, while the company can remain at the same location. This construction is widely used by production companies, logistics enterprises, and family businesses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              How does an investment in logistics real estate work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              In an investment in logistics real estate, the owner receives rental income from the user of the property. The return is determined by the rental price, the quality of the tenant, the contract duration, the location, and the value development of the real estate. Logistics real estate is often seen as a stable investment category due to the ongoing demand for storage and distribution space. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                                                                              With new builds and development, different questions arise \u2014 about phasing, delivery, and tax aspects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                                                                                              Why choose a new build commercial property? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              A new build commercial property offers many advantages over existing real estate. You benefit from an energy-efficient building, low maintenance costs, modern construction quality, and a professional appearance. Moreover, new builds meet the latest requirements in terms of sustainability, insulation, and safety. This makes a new build commercial property attractive for both own use and investment. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              Is a new build commercial unit a good investment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              Yes. New build commercial units are popular with entrepreneurs and investors. Due to the limited availability of modern commercial space and the ongoing demand for commercial units, the chance of <\/span>value retention<\/span> and lettability is generally high. In addition, new buildings require less maintenance and meet current sustainability standards, which increases their attractiveness to tenants.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              What does a new build commercial unit cost? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              The price depends on the location, surface area, finish level, and facilities. Factors such as the number of parking spaces, a roof terrace, office space, or extra floors also influence the purchase price. In addition to the purchase price, you must take costs such as VAT, any ground rent, financing costs, and optional extra work into account. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              Can I finance a new build commercial unit? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              Yes. Banks generally finance new build commercial properties when the project, the developer, and the buyer meet the usual conditions. For entrepreneurs, the financial position of the company is considered. Investors can often obtain financing based on the expected rental income and the value of the real estate. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              Is a new build commercial unit suitable as an investment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              More and more private and professional investors are investing in commercial units. Due to the relatively low entry point, the high demand for small commercial spaces, and attractive rental income, commercial units are a popular real estate investment. The final return depends on the location, the rental price, the quality of the building, and market conditions. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              In many new build projects, it is possible to link two or more commercial units into one larger commercial space. This offers flexibility as your business grows. The possibilities vary per project and depend on the construction and the permit conditions. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              Are there expansion possibilities in the future? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                                                                                              In various new build projects, extra floors, office spaces, or linked units can be realized. There is also often the possibility to add a mezzanine floor, extra installations, or charging facilities later. Inquire in advance about the expansion possibilities within the project. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                                              The standard delivery varies per project, but usually consists of:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>