Long-term leasing success for Aroundtown in Utrecht on 2,900 sqm: New lease and contract renewal at the “Smakkelaarsburgt” office building

Long-term leasing success for Aroundtown in Utrecht on 2,900 sqm: New lease and contract renewal at the “Smakkelaarsburgt” office building

The office building “Smakkelaarsburgt”, from the Aroundtown portfolio, located in a prime central location in Utrecht, has secured both a new lease and a contract renewal, reinforcing its position as a highly sought-after business address. GoConnectIT B.V. has signed a new lease agreement for 1,500 sqm of office space, while HaskoningDHV Nederland B.V. has renewed its lease for about 1,400 sqm.

The office building “Smakkelaarsburgt”, at Leidseveer 2-12, stands out with its prominent position directly opposite Utrecht Central Station, providing exceptional accessibility for both public and private transport. Multiple public parking facilities complement the private underground parking garage available on-site.

With the A2 and A12 motorways reachable within a 10-minute drive, the “Smakkelaarsburgt” building, is ideally positioned for regional and national connections. Utrecht Central Station, just a 5-minute walk away, offers excellent transport links, including trains and buses to destinations across the Netherlands.

The combination of first-class accessibility, a central urban location, and modern amenities makes the “Smakkelaarsburgt” office building an attractive base for businesses in Utrecht’s thriving city center.

Aroundtown's entire office portfolio in the Netherlands has been awarded the BREEAM certificate. This lease renewal and new letting achievement highlights the ability to foster long-term partnerships with renowned tenants, further strengthening the position as a leading real estate company in Europe.

About Aroundtown

Aroundtown is one of Europe's largest real estate companies, M-Dax listed and focused on income generating quality properties that have potential for value-add in central locations mainly in Germany and the Netherlands. The portfolio comprises mainly office, residential and hotel properties. Hundreds of experienced employees from all areas of the value chain ensure that Aroundtown effectively realizes long-term potential. Professional organization, flexibility, innovation and extensive tenant services make Aroundtown a reliable partner for growth and success. Aroundtown is a sustainability leader in the European market with strong visibility in ESG indices such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and more. Aroundtown is a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), the German Property Federation (ZIA), the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), the UN Global Compact Network Germany as well as a signatory of the United Nations Charter of Diversity. Aroundtown has received multiple EPRA BPR Gold Awards and EPRA sBPR Gold Awards for its transparent financial and sustainability reporting. Avisco (controlled by Yakir Gabay) holds 15% in Aroundtown (date: 29.07.2022) and Stumpf Capital GmbH 10% (date: 13.11.2023). Other shareholders include Blackrock, Norges, Vanguard, Allianz, BNP Paribas, Japan’s Government investment fund, Alliance-Bernstein, Dekabank, State-Street, Bank of Montreal and many other leading international investors. The main bond investors include ECB, GIC, Union Investment, DB, UBS, CS, M&G, Pictet, Credit Agricole and many other major institutional investors.

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