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Industrial premises · 7 min read

Commercial premises in Eindhoven: check permitted use before renting or buying

Commercial premises do not give you free rein to carry out any business activity. Using a warehouse as a showroom, shop, gym or production facility may bring different rules into play. Before signing in Eindhoven, investigate what is permitted at the exact address and what next step is required for your intended use.

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Industrial premises and logistics · 9 min

Grid congestion at commercial premises: checking electricity capacity in the Eindhoven region

Avoid finding that otherwise suitable commercial premises are unusable because of electricity restrictions. Check the connection, grid capacity and expansion plans before renting or buying.

24 October 2026

Letting a commercial property · 8 min

Selling or letting an industrial unit in Eindhoven: build a convincing property information pack

Prepare your industrial unit in Eindhoven for sale or letting with verifiable documentation on use, measurements, technical specifications, electricity and contracts.

24 October 2026

Choosing a commercial real estate agent · 8 min

Choosing a commercial real estate agent in Eindhoven: from shortlist to a clear instruction

Choose a commercial real estate agent in Eindhoven based on sector knowledge, supporting evidence and approach. Compare proposals, total costs and terms of engagement without unsubstantiated rankings.

24 October 2026

Industrial premises and logistics · 12 min

Buying commercial premises in 2026: the complete guide for business owners

Everything about buying commercial premises: buyer's costs, property transfer tax, financing, due diligence and the role of a commercial real estate buying agent.

12 October 2026

Letting a commercial property · 10 min

Commercial tenancy agreement: 230a or 290, term and pitfalls

The difference between 290 commercial premises and 230a premises, typical lease terms, indexation, service charges and the clauses owners and tenants should watch out for.

11 October 2026

Letting a commercial property · 7 min

Security of tenure for commercial premises: what does it mean for owners?

How much protection does a commercial property tenant have? Grounds for termination, protection against eviction and what this means for sale and redevelopment.

10 October 2026

Industrial premises and logistics · 8 min

Renting an industrial unit: 12 technical and contractual checks

Checklist for renting an industrial unit or warehouse: clear height, floor loading, overhead doors, power supply, environmental category, rent per m² and lease.

9 October 2026

Investment · 9 min

Buying an investment property: understanding gross initial yield, net initial yield and risks

How to assess a commercial investment property: gross and net initial yield, tenant risk, vacancy, financing and tax considerations.

8 October 2026

Commercial property market trends · 7 min

Commercial property market update autumn 2026: rents and vacancy

Current market update on offices, industrial premises and logistics property: rental trends, vacancy and what this means for owners.

18 September 2026

Commercial property market trends · 6 min

Industrial premises market trends 2026: shortages in the SME segment

Trends in the market for small-scale industrial premises and business units in 2026: shortages, rental trends and the role of business parks.

16 September 2026

Choosing a commercial real estate agent · 7 min

Choosing a commercial real estate agent: 10 questions to ask before signing

A practical checklist for comparing commercial real estate agents by specialism, network, commission and contract terms.

16 September 2026

Commercial property market trends · 7 min

Logistics property market trends 2026: scarcity remains the key driver

Logistics property market trends for 2026: rental trends, grid congestion, sustainability requirements and what these mean for owners and tenants.

14 September 2026

Commercial property market trends · 7 min

Office market trends 2026: location and energy rating make the difference

The main office market trends in 2026: the difference between central locations and car-dependent locations, the energy rating C requirement and letting incentives.

12 September 2026

Letting a commercial property · 8 min

Letting an industrial building or warehouse: what tenants look for

Practical advice on letting an industrial building or warehouse: clear height, floor loading, dock doors and a realistic rent.

11 September 2026

Investment · 8 min

VAT and property transfer tax on commercial property: the tax basics

How VAT and property transfer tax work when buying, selling and letting commercial property, with worked examples and the role of the VAT adjustment period.

10 September 2026

Selling a commercial property · 7 min

Selling a commercial unit: to an end user or as an investment property

How to sell a commercial unit, including the choice between selling to an end user or as a tenanted investment property and the effect on the asking price.

8 September 2026

Letting a commercial property · 7 min

Letting office space: incentives that work and those that do not

Which incentives help office space let faster, how to calculate the effective rent and what to watch for in negotiations.

6 September 2026

Letting a commercial property · 7 min

The ROZ model lease: what exactly does it contain?

An explanation of the ROZ model for leases of office, retail and other commercial premises, including the key provisions and points to watch.

5 September 2026

Letting a commercial property · 6 min

Rent-free periods and vacancy risk: the balance for landlords

How to weigh up the cost of a rent-free period against the risk and cost of prolonged vacancy as a landlord.

3 September 2026

Commission and fees · 8 min

Commercial real estate agent commission 2026: what do you pay when selling or letting?

An up-to-date overview of commission rates for selling and letting commercial property, with worked examples and scope for negotiation.

2 September 2026

Industrial premises and logistics · 7 min

Energy label C requirement for offices: what does it mean for owners?

An explanation of the energy label C requirement for office buildings: who must comply, which exemptions apply and what non-compliance means.

30 August 2026

Industrial premises and logistics · 7 min

Changing the use of a commercial property: what the environment plan permits

How to check whether a change of use is possible for a commercial property, the role of the environment plan and when an environmental and planning permit is required.

27 August 2026

Investment · 8 min

Commercial property valuation and appraisal: which method should you use when?

An explanation of commercial property appraisal and valuation: rental value capitalisation, the DCF method, gross initial yield/net initial yield and when to use each.

26 August 2026

Selling a commercial property · 7 min

Selling to an investor versus an owner-occupier

The differences between selling to an investor and an owner-occupier, and what this means for price, speed and terms.

23 August 2026

Selling a commercial property · 7 min

Sale and leaseback: releasing capital without relocating

An explanation of commercial property sale and leaseback: how the arrangement works, when it is advantageous and what to look out for in the lease.

20 August 2026

Office space · 7 min

Setting the rent for commercial premises: calculating per m² of lettable floor area (VVO)

How to determine the rent per m² for office space and commercial premises, including service charges, incentives and indexation.

19 August 2026

Letting a commercial property · 7 min

Letting retail premises: from prime locations to secondary shopping streets

Practical advice on letting retail premises: setting rents by location type, statutory tenant protection and lease types.

17 August 2026

Commission and fees · 6 min

Rent indexation for business premises: how does the annual adjustment work?

How rent indexation works for business premises, which CPI series are used and what tenants and landlords should look out for in the clause.

14 August 2026

Letting a commercial property · 8 min

Letting commercial premises: from rental value to lease agreement

Letting commercial premises step by step: determine the rental value, find a suitable tenant, weigh up incentives and enter into the ROZ lease.

12 August 2026

Selling a commercial property · 8 min

Due diligence when selling a commercial property: what buyers check

What due diligence involves when selling a commercial property, which documents buyers request and how sellers can speed up the process.

10 August 2026

Selling a commercial property · 8 min

Selling commercial premises in 8 steps: from valuation to the notary

A complete step-by-step guide to selling commercial premises: valuation, compiling documentation, offers and the process leading up to the notary.

5 August 2026

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