The real estate sector is benefiting from economic growth, due to an upward trend in domestic demand and growing global trade. The number of transactions is increasing, ranging from the transformation of existing real estate to more new build developments. Building-related sustainability requirements, changes in designation, dwindling retailer numbers, and vacant offices all necessitate smart solutions. Houthoff’s experienced Real Estate Team comprises over 50 real estate specialists who look beyond the problem. They have the extensive knowledge and experience required to anticipate the changing demand in the sector. Our civil-law notaries play a pivotal role in this. Our Real Estate Team is involved in the largest and most high-profile Dutch and European real estate transactions. Houthoff assists investors, project developers, financial institutions, construction companies, housing corporations and end users with complex real estate transactions and disputes.
  • "The knowledge of construction law that Houthoff brings is essential to our organisation. The team provides excellent service in all legal areas and is always on time."
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2025 Edition)
  • "Houthoff is excellent at cutting through complexity and strikes the right balance between mitigating risk versus speed."
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2025 Edition)
  • Ranked in Tier 1
    Legal 500, Real Estate (2025 Edition)
  • "Houthoff's versatile real estate team headed by Lucas Louwerier distinguishes itself in speed of action, professionalism, and client focus. The diverse team is very pleasant to work with, and advises us in all aspects of all of our real estate development projects. For us, their in-house expertise is key in all stages of the development process, whether it concerns acquisition of a (re)development site, plan development, construction, or leasing and/or selling a project."
    Legal 500, Real Estate (2025 Edition)
  • "The team of Jan Cees Kuiken is exceptional in my opinion as they function as a team should do. The team consists of 80% women and they are so good that it makes a real difference in transactions. In our opinion, the number one team by far of the Netherlands."
    Legal 500, Real Estate (2025 Edition)
  • Ranked in Band 1
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2024 Edition)
  • “One client says: 'The combination of excellent legal skills, market knowledge, efficient approach and commercial awareness make the team unique'.”
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2024 Edition)
  • 'A client mentions: ‘Houthoff has always made us feel like the most important client they have and above all we have absolute trust in working alongside them. Their deep understanding of the real estate industry is second to none and they have a well structured team who clearly enjoy working together as well. We have always felt Houthoff provides a supreme level of service’."
    Legal 500, Real Estate (2024 Edition)
  • Ranked in Tier 1
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2023 Edition)
  • "A client mentions: 'The team is always up to date on the latest regulations and case law and is able to make the most complicated topics very clear to the business through practical overviews'."
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2023 Edition)
  • "One client says: 'Houthoff is hands-on and very knowledgeable when dealing with complex situations'."
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2023 Edition)
  • "One client said that the team has: ‘Deep relevant knowledge. Client and process focused'."
    Legal 500, Real Estate (2023 Edition)
  • "A client mentions: 'The team is very accessible, professional, has in-depth knowledge and experience in real estate and development transactions'."
    Legal 500, Real Estate (2023 Edition)

Our expertise on real estate

Efficient legal support is a prerequisite for the sale, purchase, development and redevelopment of large real estate projects. Parties engage our Real Estate Team for advice on complex real estate structures, which our civil-law notaries and lawyers provide practical and innovative solutions for. Complex real estate financing requires legal and tax expertise and a comprehensive knowledge of the national and international real estate market. Our real estate specialists advise financial institutions, real estate funds and investors on refinancing, restructuring, complex real estate auctions and distressed loan portfolios. With the rise of smart cities, we also advise and assist national and international parties investing in sustainable capital, technological communication and smart infrastructure to realise these urban developments.

We combine our extensive sector knowledge with our knowledge of areas such as purchase and sales transactions, tenancy law, leasing, procurement, environmental law, project development, administrative law and real estate financing. Our dedicated Real Estate Team helps players in the national and international real estate sector succeed.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advising the Dienst Wegverkeer (RDW), and guiding the 150+ hectare land transactions, around the realisation of the Mobility and Infrastructure Test Center (MITC).
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Schiphol Real Estate on the purchase and transfer of CBRE Investment Management's share in WTC Schiphol, making Schiphol Real Estate the full owner of the office complex.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Angelo Gordon on the acquisition of shares and membership rights in 26 entities, resulting in the acquisition of a real estate portfolio consisting of 86 buildings with 2,946 residential units and commercial spaces by a group of investors led by TPG Angelo Gordon for an amount of approximately EUR 700 million.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Greystar on the EUR 131 million acquisition from 3w real estate and AT Capital, of 407 to be developed residential units in the Orchard I project in Rijswijk.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised CBRE Investment Management, on behalf of one of its funds, on the acquisition of two holiday parcs from Dormio, by way of an asset deal, and acted as notary regarding the preceding share transfer deal, involving 30 vacation parks, from Roompot (KKR) to Dormio.
  • Highlighted Matters

    Assisted Credit Suisse with the approx. EUR 33m sale of a retail complex in the city centre of Rotterdam to Zinc. 

  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised LCN in connection with the disposal of their office building.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised BPSA in connection with the acquisition of the Las Palmas mixed-use building in Rotterdam.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Weesperplein 6 B.V. (State Street) on the acquisition of the Borneo office building in The Hague by means of an asset deal.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Time Equities Inc. on the acquisition of  the freehold of the building ' t Hert in Arnhem by means of an asset deal. 
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Vestia, once the largest social housing corporation of the Netherlands, with the legal demerger of Vestia into three new social housing corporations. This transaction included the division of Vestia's real estate portfolio, consisting of approximately 65,000 rental units with a value of EUR 11.5 billion. 
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised a.s.r. on the acquisition of Sweco Capital Consultants.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised HqO, together with Goodwin Procter LLP, on the acquisition of Office App. Office App is a leading European tenant and employee engagement platform.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advising Hoorne Vastgoed BV and Hoorne Vastgoed Ontwikkeling BV, a seller and a developer, respectively, on the sale of two distribution centres in Alkmaar.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised ASR Dutch Core Residential Custodian B.V. and ASR Dutch Mobility Office Custodian B.V. on the acquisition of the Tree House tower in Rotterdam from Provast valued at approximately EUR 200 million.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Hansainvest Hanseatische Investment GmbH on the sale of 'The Monarch Tower' to Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate. The tower is situated on a prime location in the Beatrixkwartier in The Hague, the city's central business district.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Assisted Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate in the acquisition of a newly developed distribution centre for Jumbo in Bleiswijk. The seller, Somerset, retains a 10% interest in the business.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Assisted the Salvation Army in setting up the investment fund 'Stichting Leger des Heils WoonVermogen' for construction projects that make a social impact. The 'Stichting Leger des Heils WoonVermogen' is funded by private investors and aims to build 250 residences for vulnerable people in the coming years.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised together with Renzenbrink & Partner, the svt Group, a leading supplier of passive fire protection products and systems with the acquisition of Flamepro. The svt Group is an Ergon Capital portfolio company.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Real I.S. on the acquisition and financing of five newly constructed distribution centres with a total area of 115,000 m² in Europoort Rotterdam from DHG for €142 million.

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Jan Cees Kuiken
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Amsterdam
Herman Lohman
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Lucas Louwerier
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Anna Wijnans
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