Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting

What Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting does

Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting B.V. is an independent Dutch commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Maarheeze, North Brabant. Founded by Corne Kolsteren and operating with a deliberately small team (1–10 employees), the company focuses exclusively on commercial properties in Southeast Brabant and North Limburg, with specific expertise in retail real estate in the Eindhoven metropolitan area. The firm offers five integrated service pillars: rental brokerage (Verhuren), sales brokerage (Verkoop), rental representation (Huren), purchase advisory (Kopen), and strategic advisory (Advies), complemented by a property search service (Zoekwensen) and an actively marketed portfolio of available properties (Aanbod) covering retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and investment assets. Revenue is generated entirely through commissions tied to property transactions and hourly advisory fees; the firm charges no platform or subscription-based revenue.

The company's customer base spans entrepreneurs and SME occupiers, national and regional retail chains (Action, HEMA, Specsavers, AS Watson, Bestseller, KiK, Gamma, Blokker, Van Haren), institutional real estate investors (Wereldhave, Achmea Real Estate, ING Real Estate, Xior, Pensioenfonds Rail & OV), banks (Rabobank), corporate occupiers (Panasonic Industries), and municipal governments (Gemeente Eindhoven, Helmond, Cranendonck). The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, relying on a regional network for both mandates and off-market deal flow. No proprietary technology, software, or AI systems underpin the service; operations run on standard Dutch commercial property listing platforms (Funda in Business, Bedrijfspand.com, Bedrijfsvastgoed.nl) and a WordPress website supported by social media and thought-leadership content.

The firm has facilitated more than 750 property transactions over its 30-year history, maintains a 4.8/5 customer rating, and has ranked in the top 10 of business brokers in Southeast Brabant and North Limburg every year from 2015 to 2025. In the PropertyNL Retail Ranking 2025–2026 it placed #2 in Noord-Brabant and #15 nationally on realized retail transactions exceeding 8,675 m². Ownership remains concentrated with the founder; no external investment, subsidiaries, or parent-company structure is reported.

Name

Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting

Legal name

Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting B.V.

Website

https://kolsterenbedrijfshuisvesting.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting is an independent Dutch commercial real estate brokerage in Southeast Brabant and North Limburg, offering rental, sales, purchase, and strategic advisory services to entrepreneurs, retail chains, institutional investors, and municipalities through a founder-led small team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB), Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Consulting (Corporate/Institutional) (BPAJANAB)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Business property advisory
• Retail property services
• Commercial lease brokerage
• Real estate consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Maarheeze

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Brokerage commissions on property sales and purchases: Kolsteren charges commission (courtage) upon successful closing of a property sale or purchase transaction. Commission is calculated as a percentage of the transaction value, with tiered rates for different price brackets. Minimum commission of €1,750 applies. Payment is typically settled via the notary at closing. Startup costs of at least €250 excl. VAT are also charged.
2. Brokerage commissions on rental and leasing transactions: Commission is charged upon the conclusion of a rental or leasing agreement. Commission is calculated as a percentage of the annual rental sum, with rates varying by rental duration and amount. Minimum commission of €1,750 applies. Startup costs of at least €250 excl. VAT are charged.
3. Hourly consulting and advisory fees: For advisory and consulting engagements, Kolsteren charges an hourly rate ranging from €125 to €300 excl. VAT depending on the experience level of the advisor. This covers strategic real estate advice, market analyses, portfolio optimization, and redevelopment guidance.
4. Property listing and marketing services: Fees for marketing and presenting properties through their network, real estate platforms (Funda in Business, Bedrijfspand.com, Bedrijfsvastgoed.nl), and direct outreach to prospective buyers and tenants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting provides brokerage and advisory services for commercial real estate and business premises in North Brabant and North Limburg regions of the Netherlands. The firm's core offerings include rental brokerage, sales brokerage, tenant representation, purchase advisory, strategic real estate consulting, and an active property search service matching businesses with suitable commercial properties.

Product overview

Kolsteren Bedrijfshuisvesting is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage offering a complete package of services centered on commercial property transactions and advisory. The core offering consists of five integrated service pillars: rental brokerage (Verhuren Bedrijfspand), sales brokerage (Verkoop Bedrijfspand), rental representation (Huren Bedrijfspand), purchase advisory (Kopen Bedrijfspand), and strategic advisory (Advies). These are complemented by a property search service (Zoekwensen) that actively matches businesses with suitable properties. The company maintains and markets a portfolio of commercial properties (Aanbod) for rent and sale, including retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and investment properties. The services are focused on the Brabant and Limburg regions, with particular expertise in retail property and the Eindhoven metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verhuren Bedrijfspand (Commercial Rental Brokerage) Rental brokerage service for commercial property owners, covering pricing advice, positioning, marketing, negotiations, lease agreements, and handover. Targets property owners seeking professional tenant placement and rental management for business premises.
• Verkoop Bedrijfspand (Commercial Sales Brokerage) Sales brokerage service for commercial properties, advising on valuation, positioning, sales strategy, negotiations, and completion through to notary transfer. Targets commercial property owners and investors seeking to dispose of business premises.
• Huren Bedrijfspand (Tenant Representation / Rental Search) Rental representation service helping businesses find and lease commercial properties, including location analysis, price evaluation, viewings, and contract negotiation. Targets tenants and businesses seeking suitable commercial space to rent.
• Kopen Bedrijfspand (Purchase Advisory) Purchase advisory service guiding businesses through acquisition of commercial properties, including location selection, market analysis, due diligence, negotiations, and transfer. Targets entrepreneurs and investors seeking to acquire business premises.
• Advies (Strategic Real Estate Advisory) Strategic real estate advisory services covering portfolio optimization, redevelopment, strategic relocation, investment analysis, valuation, and contract drafting for commercial property decisions. Targets business owners, property investors, and companies facing complex property decisions.
• Zoekwensen (Property Search Service) Property search service matching businesses with suitable commercial properties based on their specific requirements, leveraging the firm's regional network and access to off-market opportunities. Targets businesses actively seeking commercial premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 750 properties rented and sold
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield Netherlands: Global CRE advisory with Netherlands operations spanning leasing, investment sales, and tenant representation. Directly competes with Kolsteren on retail and office mandates, especially with the same institutional investor clients.
• CBRE Nederland: Global commercial real estate services giant with a Netherlands office covering the same brokerage, advisory, and tenant representation services Kolsteren provides, but at national scale with institutional client focus.
• Knight Frank Netherlands: International real estate consultancy with Dutch operations focused on prime commercial, retail, and investment properties. Comparable to Kolsteren in retail brokerage, with stronger high-end and institutional focus.
• JLL Netherlands: Global CRE services firm operating across the Netherlands with brokerage, advisory, and capital markets capabilities. Competes with Kolsteren for larger commercial mandates and institutional clients in the same Dutch regions.
• Colliers International Netherlands: Global real estate services firm active in the Netherlands across brokerage, advisory, and capital markets. Overlaps with Kolsteren on retail and office leasing/sales in regional Dutch markets.
• Savills Netherlands: Global real estate advisor with Netherlands presence in commercial brokerage, investment, and advisory. Comparable to Kolsteren on retail and commercial mandates, with broader international reach.

Direct peers

• Dynamis: Dutch commercial real estate advisory and brokerage firm with a multi-office regional model across the Netherlands. Comparable to Kolsteren in offering integrated sales, leasing, and advisory services to investors, owners, and occupiers.
• MVGM: One of the largest independent Dutch commercial real estate advisory firms. Directly comparable to Kolsteren as a Dutch-headquartered CRE broker serving similar clients (investors, retailers, owners) across multiple regions, though at substantially larger scale.
• Bedrijfsmakelaar.nl: Dutch platform aggregating regional commercial real estate brokers across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a marketplace channel where Kolsteren lists properties and competes for buyer and tenant attention.

Regional players

• Boersen & Partners Makelaars: Dutch commercial real estate brokerage firm with regional offices. Comparable to Kolsteren as a smaller, regionally focused CRE broker offering similar sales, leasing, and advisory services to business owners and investors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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