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Sell commercial property in Rotterdam
Are you selling an industrial building, warehouse, unit or office in Rotterdam? Your pool of buyers determines your proceeds: an owner-occupier pays for usability, while an investor calculates the return — in Rotterdam an indicative gross initial yield of around 6.10%. 4 agencies with sales 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
Sell 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.
Occupier or investor
Selling with vacant possession to an owner-occupier in Rotterdam usually achieves more per m². Selling with a tenant in place attracts investors, who calculate based on rental income and the remaining lease term.
Complete sales documentation
Land Registry details, NEN 2580 measurement report, energy label, soil information, asbestos survey, environmental permit and zoning plan. Incomplete documentation costs weeks and negotiating room.
Permitted use and redevelopment
Is your property in Rotterdam in an area transitioning to residential or mixed use? Its value as a redevelopment opportunity may then be higher than its value as industrial premises.
Calculate the tax implications in advance
Property transfer tax, the property's VAT position and any VAT adjustment period together determine the net proceeds. Have these calculated before negotiations, not afterwards.
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 — sell commercial property rotterdam
What is my commercial property in Rotterdam worth?
The value is derived from the rental value and the yield buyers require. With a rental value of around €88/en/m²/jr for industrial premises and an indicative gross initial yield of 6.10%, an industrial building of 1.000 m² is worth roughly €1,443,000. Een taxatie of huurwaardeadvies van een lokale bedrijfsmakelaar geeft het exacte bedrag.
How long does it take to sell a commercial property in Rotterdam?
In Rotterdam, allow approximately 104 days from listing to a signed sale agreement, plus four to eight weeks until completion before the civil-law notary. Due diligence by an investor takes additional time.
What does a commercial real estate agent charge for a sale?
An indicative 1,0% to 2,0% of the purchase price, sometimes with a tiered fee or a fixed amount for smaller properties. Always ask for a total price including marketing, a measurement report and any valuation.