DHB BANK

Lease renegotiation and optimization of the real estate strategy.

1,050 square meters

Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS

the project

- In brief

ROTTERDAM
REAL ESTATE STRATEGY & NEGOTIATION

Support DHB Bank in its strategic planning as its lease nears expiration, moving beyond a simple focus on renewal to turn the process into a genuine decision-making tool.

DHB Bank, an international bank specializing in trade and corporate finance, has been based in the First building in Rotterdam for several years. As the lease was nearing its expiration, the challenge was to reassess the suitability of this location in light of changes within the organization: growth trajectory, work styles, brand image, and attractiveness.
An in-depth analysis of Rotterdam’s commercial real estate market made it possible to explore viable alternatives and evaluate the available options.

Following this strategic phase, the project led to a decision to remain in the current premises, accompanied by a renegotiation of the lease covering approximately 1,050 m².
This decision will help consolidate the bank’s presence in a central location, while optimizing lease terms and aligning its location with its long-term ambitions.

Our missions and ambitions.

— Real Estate Consulting: Strategic Framework Addressing Location, Brand Image, and Performance Challenges

— Analysis & Scenarios: Study of the Rotterdam market and identification of credible alternatives

— Contract Audit: Risk Analysis and Identification of Negotiation Leverage

— Decision support: evaluation of options (retention vs. relocation)

— Negotiation: renegotiation of lease terms (rent, support, flexibility)

— Securing the lease: implementation of a lease aligned with DHB Bank’s long-term strategy

— Overall consistency: alignment between real estate, organizational structure, and development trajectory

The DHB Bank project reflects a firm belief: renewing a lease is no longer a mere formality, but a strategic decision. It is an opportunity to reevaluate its footprint and turn real estate into a true strategic lever to drive performance and transformation.

To support this strategy of expansion and international development, the group has undertaken a transformation of its work environment and sought to offer its employees a new way of working.