Het Juridisch Loket Expands to 712 Square Meters at Rotterdam's Groot Handelsgebouw in Colliers-Advised Deal
Het Juridisch Loket has renewed its office lease and expanded its presence at the Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam, merging two adjacent units into a single 712-square-meter workspace. Colliers advised the tenant on the transaction; Cushman & Wakefield represented the building's owner, Jamestown LP.
Lease Renewal and Expansion Details
The deal consolidates the office spaces at Weena 717 and Weena 719-721 into one contiguous workspace. Renovation work to combine the two units is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2027. The Groot Handelsgebouw is located at Stationsplein 45, 3013 AK Rotterdam, directly adjacent to Rotterdam Centraal station.
Prior to the lease renegotiation, Colliers conducted a stay-versus-go analysis on behalf of Het Juridisch Loket. Based on that analysis, the organization opted to remain at its current location and expand rather than relocate.
About the Groot Handelsgebouw
The Groot Handelsgebouw is one of Rotterdam's most recognized office buildings. Originally built in 1953, the building encompasses more than 120,000 square meters and houses multiple tenants. The building holds an energy label A rating and a BREEAM-NL In-Use Excellent certification, reflecting its sustainability credentials.
Its position immediately beside Rotterdam Centraal station gives the building strong public transport connectivity, a factor that has contributed to its continued appeal among office occupiers in the city.
Advisors: Colliers and Cushman & Wakefield
Colliers acted as real estate advisor to Het Juridisch Loket throughout the process. Piet van Til, Advisor Real Estate Services at Colliers, and Stefan van Uffelen, Director Tenant Advisory at Colliers, led the advisory work for the tenant. Cushman & Wakefield advised Jamestown LP, the building's owner, on the landlord side of the transaction.
Market Context
The transaction reflects a broader pattern in the Dutch office market, where tenants have increasingly favored lease renewals and on-site expansions over relocations. The preference is driven in part by the costs and complexity associated with moving and fitting out new space, as well as the relative scarcity of high-quality office inventory in prime locations.
Rotterdam's prime office rents rose 16.1% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, among the strongest increases recorded across European markets during that period, underscoring the value placed on well-located, certified office space. Across Europe, Grade A office space accounted for 51% of all leasing activity in the first half of 2026, while Grade A vacancy stood at just 3.3%, reflecting sustained demand for top-tier product.
Rotterdam's overall office vacancy rate moved from 6.3% to 7.3% in the first half of 2026, indicating a market that remains selective, with centrally located, transit-accessible buildings continuing to attract and retain tenants. The Groot Handelsgebouw's energy and sustainability certifications position it within the segment of the market that has seen the most consistent occupier interest.
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