Brookland Property B.v.

What Brookland Property B.v. does

Brookland Property B.v. is a Dutch family-owned real estate company headquartered in Sassenheim, Netherlands, that develops, invests in, and manages residential and commercial properties primarily in the Randstad region. The company operates three core product lines: retail spaces and shopping centers (including Winkelcentrum Westzijde Zaandam and Hof van Noortwijck), residential rental apartments ranging from 40 m² to 240 m² across social housing, mid-range, and free-sector segments, and office and logistics spaces. Mixed-use complexes combining retail, residential, and parking functions form the core of the portfolio, with examples in Sassenheim, Hoofddorp, Zaandam, Noordwijk, and several other Randstad cities.

The business model blends recurring rental income from long-term residential and commercial leases with one-time gains from development and sale of completed projects. Brookland acquires land, develops projects either directly or through co-development partners such as Herkon B.V., and either retains the assets for ongoing rental yield or sells finished assets. Distribution is handled through direct rental of the owned portfolio and through broker partnerships with Heemborgh Makelaars and Ooms Makelaars for residential leasing. The company serves a diversified tenant base spanning supermarkets (Dirk van den Broek, Sahan), retail chains (Kik, Kruidvat, Action), travel agencies (Prijsvrij/D-reizen), specialty stores (Pearle Opticiens, Mabroek, Vishandel Willem van der Marel), and professional services, as well as individual residential renters across multiple price segments.

Brookland's operating model is asset-heavy and capital-intensive: it maintains 20+ active or recently completed projects and partners with construction firms (BAM Wonen, Bouwonderneming Stout, Bouwbedrijf van der Spek, Bouwbedrijf Alkemade), architects (Ziggurat, KvdK Architecten), and real estate advisors (SuperVastgoed, Kokelenberg & Ouwehand) on each development. The company has operated for nearly 75 years as a 'familiebedrijf' without disclosed external institutional investment, relying on organic capital and long-term asset holding. It received the 2010 'Beste Parkeergarage van Nederland' award for Parkeergarage Vier Meren in Hoofddorp, and is led by general manager Bernjan Faber. There is no public API, no proprietary software platform, and no disclosed AI or technology differentiation, with operations grounded in traditional real estate development, construction management, and property leasing.

Name

Brookland Property B.v.

Legal name

Brookland B.V.

Website

https://brookland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brookland Property B.v. is a Dutch family-owned real estate developer and investor that develops, owns, and manages mixed-use residential and retail properties across the Randstad region of the Netherlands, serving residential renters and commercial tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Property Management (BPAJAGAA), Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Property management
• Residential rentals
• Shopping centers
• Mixed-use developments

Headquarters

HQ city

Sassenheim

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Brookland generates recurring revenue from renting apartments ranging from 40 m² to 240 m². These include social housing, mid-range rental, and free sector rental apartments across their developed complexes.
2. Commercial Rental Income: Recurring rental income from retail spaces (shops, supermarkets), office spaces, and business premises in shopping centers and mixed-use developments.
3. Property Development Sales: Development and sale of completed real estate projects. Brookland develops properties (sometimes with partners like Herkon B.V.) and sells finished assets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brookland develops, invests in, and manages residential and commercial real estate, including shopping centers, residential apartment complexes, office/logistics spaces, and parking garages in the Dutch Randstad region. The company (re)develops, purchases, and sells mixed-use properties while renting apartments to individuals and commercial spaces to retail and business tenants.

Product overview

Brookland Property B.v. is a Dutch family-owned real estate company with nearly seventy-five years of experience in property development, investment, and management. The company operates a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential properties organized around four core offerings: retail spaces and shopping centers (such as Winkelcentrum Westzijde Zaandam and Hof van Noortwijck), residential apartments for rent (ranging from 40 m² to 240 m² in various price segments), office and logistics spaces, and parking facilities. Brookland develops, owns, and manages mixed-use complexes that combine retail, residential, and parking functions, such as Sassenheim Centrum, Hoofddorp Burgemeester van Stamplein, and various redevelopment projects across the Randstad region. The company focuses on the Netherlands market, particularly the Randstad area between Zaandam, Utrecht, the Moerdijk bridge, and the North Sea coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Spaces / Shopping Centers Commercial retail spaces ranging from compact shop units to complete shopping centers, primarily located in the Randstad region of the Netherlands, available for rent to retail tenants.
• Residential Apartments for Rent High-quality rental apartments ranging from 40 m² to 240 m², offered in various price segments including social housing, mid-range rental, and free-sector rentals for individuals and families across the Randstad region.
• Office & Logistics Spaces Office spaces and other commercial work spaces available for rent, including logistics facilities, targeting businesses and professional service providers.
• Winkelcentrum Westzijde Zaandam Renovated shopping center in Zaandam spanning approximately 7,300 m² of retail space with about 90 parking spaces; tenants include Dirk van den Broek, Action, Kruidvat, Sahan, Kik, Tabacciao, and others.
• Sassenheim Centrum Mixed-use development comprising 38 apartments, a supermarket, retail spaces, an underground parking garage, and parking facilities; Block 1 includes 26 apartments above a Dirk van den Broek supermarket and Block 2 includes 12 apartments.
• Hof van Noortwijck (Noordwijk) Shopping complex in Noordwijk with approximately 7,000 m² of retail/commercial space, a parking garage, and 67 luxury apartments; features specialty stores including delicatessens, fish shops, opticians, and food establishments.
• Hoofddorp Burgemeester van Stamplein Large complex completed in late 2003 featuring approximately 4,500 m² of retail space, a parking garage (winner of 'Best Parking Garage in the Netherlands' 2010), and 26 apartments; tenants include Kruidvat, Dirk van den Broek, Daan's Coffee and More, Brainwash, and Amazing Toko.
• Bergen op Zoom - Noordgeest Development of a Dirk van den Broek supermarket location on Noordgeest 14-16, rebuilt after a fire in late 2024/2025, featuring an efficient retail space with a large glass facade for increased daylight.
• Winkelcentrum De Bussel Goes Shopping center redevelopment project in Goes with approximately 40 homes, about 4,500 m² of retail space, and expanded parking solutions; currently in planning phase.
• De Meerkreuk Oude Wetering Redevelopment project transforming a shopping complex into a contemporary residential-commercial complex with approximately 50 mid-range rental apartments above shops and an underground parking garage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 active development projects across the Randstad region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAM WonencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 March 2023Construction partner for Centrumplan Sassenheim project. BAM Wonen built the new Dirk van den Broek supermarket and 38 apartments in Sassenheim. They also served as general contractor for Barendrecht Stationstuin project (De Coupé) with a turnkey agreement signed in early 2019.
• Heemborgh MakelaarscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental agent for Sassenheim Centrum apartments. Handles apartment rentals across multiple Brookland projects in the Sassenheim area.
• Ooms MakelaarscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental agent for Barendrecht Stationstuin (De Coupé) and Spijkenisse De Nachtegaal projects. Multiple branch locations including Barendrecht and Schiedam handle Brookland apartment rentals.
• Bouwbedrijf Alkemade Noordwijk (Ouwehand Bouw en Vastgoed)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Noordwijk Kerkstraat 17 development. Built new retail space with two apartments in historic Noordwijk-Binnen center, completed in 2017.
• Herkon B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Spijkenisse De Nachtegaal project. Herkon developed the 39-apartment complex on former school grounds, which Brookland purchased as investment property. Also collaborated on drone photography and construction management.
• Bouwonderneming StoutcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for Spijkenisse De Nachtegaal project. Built two residential towers with 39 apartments starting March 2021, completed Q2 2022.
• Bouwbedrijf van der SpekminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company that bored the first foundation piles for the Lijnbaansgracht Amsterdam project using screw injection piles to minimize disturbance to neighbors.
• SuperVastgoedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReal estate advisor that guided Brookland in the Sahan Supermarkten transaction for Westzijde 53 Zaandam.
• Kokelenberg & Ouwehand Vastgoed AdviseursminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReal estate advisors that represented Sahan Supermarkten in the Zaandam Westzijde transaction.
• De Wijde BlikminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancy firm with extensive experience in participation processes, engaged to guide the participation process for the Goes De Bussel redevelopment project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Klépierre: Klépierre is a pan-European retail REIT owning and managing large shopping centers. Comparable to Brookland's shopping center management and ownership model, though Klépierre is a much larger institutional player with superior capital access.
• Heijmans: Heijmans is a major Dutch listed construction and real estate developer with significant mixed-use development activity. Comparable to Brookland's (re)development of mixed-use projects in the Randstad, though Heijmans operates as a broader incumbent with construction and infrastructure divisions.
• Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield: URW is a global owner/developer of flagship shopping centers and mixed-use destinations. Comparable to Brookland in the retail and mixed-use development model, though at vastly larger scale and institutional standing.
• VolkerWessels: VolkerWessels is a major Dutch listed construction and real estate development group with residential and mixed-use activity. Comparable to Brookland's mixed-use development work, though VolkerWessels operates as a broad incumbent across construction, infrastructure, and property development.

Direct peers

• Multi Corporation: Multi Corporation is a European retail real estate manager specializing in shopping centers and mixed-use retail. Highly comparable to Brookland's shopping center business (Westzijde Zaandam, Hof van Noortwijck, De Bussel), though operating at significantly larger scale and broader European footprint.
• AM (Amvest): Amvest is a Dutch residential and mixed-use developer and investor active in the Randstad region. Directly comparable to Brookland's residential and mixed-use development activities, including mid-range rental apartments and integrated retail-residential schemes.
• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): BPD is the largest Dutch residential area developer, part of Rabobank. Comparable to Brookland's residential development program (40-240 m² apartments across price segments) and mixed-use area development, though operating at much larger scale nationally.
• Vestia: Vestia is a large Dutch housing corporation managing social and mid-range rental housing. Comparable to Brookland's residential rental portfolio in the social and mid-range segments, though Vestia is a non-profit housing corporation rather than a commercial developer.
• Bouwinvest: Bouwinvest is a Dutch real estate investment manager focused on residential, retail, and mixed-use assets. Comparable to Brookland's portfolio strategy of long-term ownership of income-producing residential and retail properties in the Netherlands.

Others

• BAM Wonen: BAM Wonen is Brookland's construction partner for the Sassenheim Centrum project (38 apartments with Dirk van den Broek). Comparable as a Dutch residential mixed-use builder, though typically operates as a contractor rather than developer/owner like Brookland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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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