Utrecht
Utrecht real estate market
CBRE Utrecht
Regional advice from a national perspective
With its wide range of users and multi-facetted supply, the Utrecht real estate market is always on the move. From their base in the central business district, right next to Central Station, our local team offers you valuable insights into all your accommodation issues.
From characteristic canal houses to contemporary business centres and from the historic city centre to Hoog Catharijne: real estate opportunities and options abound in Utrecht. Take, for instance, the city as a public transport hub: it not only has the best business climate in Europe, but also the most highly educated working population in our country. Our Utrecht regional office is located right next door to Central Station – one of the most easy-to-access places in the Netherlands.
This is where our local experts provide customised advice about the real estate market in Central Netherlands, with the core areas being Utrecht, Amersfoort, Hilversum, Arnhem and Nijmegen. Whether it’s the letting, renting, buying and selling of commercial real estate or any other housing issues you may have: our dedicated and experienced advisers will help you from A to Z.
Transparent, accessible and characteristic
A growing number of organisations operating across the country are focusing on Central Netherlands. The reason for this is that mobile working requires a different type of accommodation issue, at a location that is easy to reach. As a characteristic, accessible city with international allure, Utrecht is ideally suited for this. There’s a very good reason why the city was voted the most economically competitive region in Europe. Having said that, even though the standard of office premises has improved, the real estate market in Utrecht is struggling to keep up with the high demand for sustainable, prime locations. That is why our consultants are closely involved in various new-build and transformation projects aimed at adding to and improving the quality of the property stock, so that there are once again plenty of options to choose from.
Ideal workplaces
Besides finding upmarket accommodation, occupying it is also a challenge for many companies. How many workstations do you actually need? And how do you maintain your corporate identity when hybrid working is on the rise? It’s these kinds of issues that our office in Utrecht constantly helps its customers to address. We know exactly how to set up your office building as efficiently and user friendly as possible, and how to make the best use of your square metres. We have been witnessing the various sectors struggling with their occupancy rates. This can partly be addressed by giving back space, but also by making sure your workplace meets your workforce’s needs. The result? Future-proof offices that attract and retain talent.
Advice for the whole nine yards
With the growing role of e-commerce and the stricter environmental requirements in Dutch cities, the area surrounding the city of Utrecht is a strategic hub for last-mile logistics. Parcel delivery companies drive from the relatively small logistics halls in this area to and from the city centre every day to supply shops in the CBD. As experienced real estate experts, we have the expertise to make these distribution centres function properly and meet the needs of all the users. Examples of this include sustainability issues and the option of charging electrical fleets. Users can turn to us for advice geared to suit their needs so that they can rest assured that the last few metres to shops and consumers are also covered using sustainable transport options.
Looking to the future
We provide advice to organisations during their transition to and within the region. By supporting the development of multifunctional areas, we attract people to neighbourhoods that are currently not so vibrant. Utrecht’s centre of gravity is shifting more towards the formerly monofunctional Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, and less towards the already packed city centre. That is why we’re focussing on Papendorp, the canal area in Merwede and the centre of Leidsche Rijn. Not only that: by bringing together the various disciplines and types of users, functions are better distributed over the scarce available living space. That way, Utrecht will continue to be a liveable city for current and future residents.
Our projects
Thanks to our network and extensive local expertise, our Utrecht team is in a position to provide valuable real estate advice. That is why users, investors and developers in the region can rely on us.
From Woerden to Arnhem and Hilversum to Zaltbommel: our local experts know all the ins and outs of the real estate market in the Central Netherlands Whatever the service, sector or organisation: thanks to our data-driven and strategic approach, we get the desired results each and every time. Below we set out how this works in practice.
Projects in the region
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CBRE's design reflects Arla's focus on sustainability and well-being – while doing justice to the dairy brand's commercial ambitions.
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At Le Mirage, the entry needed to improve, which is why investment manager APF called in CBRE’s talented team to give the Le Mirage lobby a facelift.
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Cocreation was the guiding principle during the refurbishment and modernization of its headquarters. CBRE developed the new workplace concept and a suitably resilient interior design.
Property supply in the region
Looking to rent or buy real estate in the Utrecht region? Our local consultants are standing by to support you throughout the entire process: from orientation to handing over the keys. Check out our current range on offer.
Available properties
To bring dynamism back to the office market, we are involved in several new-build and renovation projects. This is once again giving organisations more space to expand.
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When it comes to housing, we advise property developers on new buildings, redevelopment and transformation. This is how we are helping our clients to navigate the tight residential property market.
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From Hoog Catharijne to the Oudegracht (i.e. the old canal area): Utrecht is one of the most vibrant shopping cities in the Netherlands. We offer strategic advice on the best location for each type of retail outlet.
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Our team
Based in the WTC Utrecht, adjacent to Central Station, our team of specialists is standing by to answer all your real estate questions. Come by for strategic advice and an excellent cup of coffee.
Although we can look out over much of the Netherlands from our offices, we keep our focus on the centre. We work with a permanent core of property consultants, but also with a variety of other regional and national teams. Our colleagues from all over the country enjoy coming to WTC Utrecht to work and meet, so there is always a lively atmosphere at our offices. That suits our team well: a dedicated group that knows how to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
Meet the team
Martijn van Eeden
Director, Advisory & Transaction Services
Timo van der Heijden
Associate Director Advisory & Transaction Services
