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Let commercial property in Rotterdam
Are you letting office space, an industrial building, warehouse or unit in Rotterdam? The indicative rental value is around €195/en/m²/jr for offices and €88/en/m²/jr for industrial premises; the office vacancy rate is around 8.10%. 4 agencies with lettings experience in view.
€195/en/m²/jr
Office space
€88/en/m²/jr
Industrial premises
8.10%
Office vacancy
6.10%
Indicative gross initial yield
104 days
Avg. turnaround time
Let commercial property Rotterdam: agencies at a glance
4 commercial real estate agents. Sectors and services: Office space, Industrial premises & warehouses, Investment property, Lettings, Sales, Valuation, Retail & hospitality.
Rental value and costs in Rotterdam
Check the figures in each proposal against the indicative rental levels per m² per year in Rotterdam.
Indicative rental value in Rotterdam — per m² per year, excluding VAT and service charges
Office space
offices, practice premises and flexible workspace
Rental value: €195/en/m²/jr
Rent for 1.000 m²: €195,000 per year
Industrial premises, industrial buildings & warehouses
production, storage, units and logistics
Rental value: €88/en/m²/jr
Rent for 1.000 m²: €88,000 per year
Retail and hospitality premises
better locations in the centre
Rental value: €215/en/m²/jr
Rent for 1.000 m²: €215,000 per year
What to look out for in Rotterdam
The points on which proposals differ most in practice.
Rental value versus vacancy risk
Setting the asking rent one euro per m² too high in Rotterdam can easily lead to months of vacancy. Calculate the cost of three months of vacancy against a lower rent with a tenant who signs straight away.
Use incentives wisely
A rent-free period, a fit-out contribution or a phased rent increase is a one-off cost, whereas a lower base rent reduces your property's value structurally. It pays to calculate each scenario.
Lease and security
Use the ROZ model lease, make a considered choice between 5+5 or a shorter term with a break option, and request a bank guarantee or deposit equivalent to three months' rent including service charges.
Energy label C requirement and building services
Office space must have at least energy label C. Without a valid label, you may not let it, and tenants also choose properties with lower energy costs.
Which agency in Rotterdam suits your situation?
Industrial unit or warehouse
Becker Real Estate
Active in port and distribution warehouses, city-centre offices and business units in Spaanse Polder. Huurwaarde bedrijfsruimte in Rotterdam indicative €88/en/m²/jr.
Office space · Industrial premises & warehouses · Investment property · Lettings · Sales · Valuation
Office space
Becker Real Estate
Office lettings at locations such as Waalhaven and Spaanse Polder; indicative €195/en/m²/jr with a vacancy rate of around 8.10%.
Office space · Industrial premises & warehouses · Investment property · Lettings · Sales · Valuation
Retail or hospitality
Van Herk Bedrijfsmakelaars
Retail and hospitality premises in Rotterdam, indicative €215/en/m²/jr in the better locations.
Office space · Industrial premises & warehouses · Retail & hospitality · Lettings · Sales
Investment property
Becker Real Estate
Sales to investors are calculated using rent and lease term; in Rotterdam an indicative gross initial yield of around 6.10%.
Office space · Industrial premises & warehouses · Investment property · Lettings · Sales · Valuation
Valuation & rental value
Becker Real Estate
Valuation or rental value advice, for example for financing, annual accounts or renegotiation.
Office space · Industrial premises & warehouses · Investment property · Lettings · Sales · Valuation
Accredited agency
Van Herk Bedrijfsmakelaars
Member of NVM: standard terms, a complaints procedure and access to transaction data collected by the industry.
Office space · Industrial premises & warehouses · Retail & hospitality · Lettings · Sales
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Frequently asked questions — let commercial property rotterdam
What is the rent per m² in Rotterdam?
An indicative €195/en/m²/jr for office space, €88/en/m²/jr for industrial premises, industrial buildings and warehouses and €215/en/m²/jr for retail space in the better locations. Prices are per m² per year, excluding VAT and service charges; location, height, floor load capacity and the condition of building services determine the outliers.
How quickly can I let a commercial property in Rotterdam?
Allow approximately 104 days from listing to a signed lease. Units under 500 m² that present well let faster; large office spaces with a poor energy label take longer.
What does a commercial real estate agent charge for lettings?
The typical fee is 10% to 15% of the first year's rent, sometimes subject to a minimum fee. A lower percentage often applies to renewals or renegotiations. In Rotterdam we have 4 agencies with lettings experience listed.