Broersma Werken Wonen connects culture with monumental real estate

Active role in safeguarding cultural heritage

Amsterdam is a city with a rich history, in which monumental buildings play a crucial role in preserving the character and identity of the city. Broersma actively contributes to this by focusing its expertise on the rental and sale of buildings with cultural and historical value. This goes beyond a simple transaction; it is their way of contributing to cultural heritage and its users.

Advice on purchasing and renting with social impact

Broersma's expertise in monumental real estate and its affinity with the cultural sector recently resulted in the successful completion of several transactions. For example, Broersma supervised the sale of Jan van Goyenkade 5 and Herengracht 474 and played an important role in the lease for the International Culture Foundation.

A striking example of this is the relocation of the European Cultural Foundation (ECF), which had been located at Jan van Goyenkade 5 for fifty years. This presented not only logistical but also emotional challenges. "After more than 50 years at the same location, ECF moved and embarked on a new adventure with three other cultural foundations," says André Wilkens, director of ECF. "This was a challenging task, and Broersma provided us with fantastic support. They became a true partner in realizing this transition." Susanne Mors, Head of Operations at ECF, also emphasizes Broersma's commitment and expertise: "Kees and Erik were always ready to offer advice and assistance and gave us the confidence that we were in good hands."

Clear proposition for private individuals and the investment market

Broersma also played a connecting role in the sale of Herengracht 474. Cathelijne Broers of the Cultural Fund emphasizes how important it was to find the right buyer: "Thanks to Broersma, we were able to act quickly and offer an attractive proposition to both private buyers and the investment market. Ultimately, the property was Sold a major architecture enthusiast, which fits perfectly with the Cultural Fund's objectives."

Broersma also supervised the lease of the Nieuwe Herengracht for the DutchCulture Foundation and the Prince Claus Fund. Kirsten van den Hul, director of DutchCulture, looks back on the collaboration with satisfaction: "What I particularly appreciated was the customized approach: Broersma really had an eye for detail and was able to translate our wishes and questions into the search assignment. The clear communication and constant updates gave us a lot of support in this complex relocation process."

The unique strength of Broersma

What sets Broersma apart? According to Erik Reijn (Broersma Werken) and Kees Kemp (Broersma Wonen), who were both involved in these projects, their strength lies in their broad expertise and personal approach. They have in-depth knowledge of monumental real estate and recognize its heritage value, while at the same time using their market and legal expertise to offer customized solutions.

Or, as Erik aptly summarizes Broersma's character: "We are the real estate specialists of the smallest metropolis in the world. By listening, observing, assessing, and advising, we continuously create the optimal connection between people, space, and environment."

At Broersma, cultural institutions receive guidance that goes beyond mere real estate advice; integrity and trust are always central to their approach. Kees emphasizes: "We have noticed that this is a crucial aspect for the directors of these organizations when choosing a real estate agent as an advisor in these processes."

The experience of the Cultural Emergency Response (CER) Foundation shows that this approach works . Sanne Letschert explains how, thanks to Broersma's expertise and dedication, they found the perfect location . "Broersma's ability to listen, advise, and respond effectively gave us the confidence we needed in this process," she explains.

Furthermore, the combination of commercial and residential real estate brokerage makes Broersma unique: clients have a single point of contact who is proficient in both disciplines, resulting in more effective and personalized support.