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Shield Capital: Your gateway to Dutch solid real estate

Shield Capital is an independent real estate boutique firm. We deliver full-service with best-in-class professionals. Our founders, Remko Kempen and Richard den Hartigh, have a combined 50 years’ experience in commercial real estate.

Our network and proven track records are evidenced by outperformance on both asset and portfolio levels including, but not limited to, active asset management, active leasing in real estate and creative marketing having resulted in successful completion of acquisitions and dispositions. Volumes ranged from single assets to substantial portfolios approx. €1m - €225m across sectors with a strong focus on the Dutch real estate market.

Shield Capital outperforms its clients’ goals through a rigorous focus on value and results. Clients – such as real estate investors, asset managers and owner-occupiers - can rely on personalised advice and dedicated advisors that are fully committed while taking ownership for each and every mandate. As a boutique firm, we focus on our core business for an abundance of varying clients.

Asset Management

Provide strategic advice to optimize the performance of assets (ideally prior to acquisition to take advantage of local market knowledge and market intel)
Work with top of the class property managers to optimize OPEX
Select, manage and support letting agents
Establish strong relationships with tenants
Periodic reporting (depending on clients’ needs)
Implement and execute asset specific business plans in line with investment objectives

Transaction Management

Acquisitions

Identify new investment opportunities that match the strategy
Provide indicative appraisals based on property and market specifics
Manage the complete Due Diligence process
Conduct negotiations with parties before and during completion
Manage post-acquisition activities

Disposals

Assess the property’s or portfolio’s market value
Identify and select prospective buyers
Prepare teaser and Investment Memorandum
Conduct negotiations with parties up to and including completion
Manage post-disposal activities

Leasing

Support the landlord / occupiers in negotiating leases
Analyse market rent in conjunction with incentives and local market circumstances
Determine and lead the selected negotiation strategy
Execute and complete market standard lease documentation

Interim-Management

Provide temporary support on any real estate project

Development/ Redevelopment

Accommodate for a full tender process
Review and select suppliers
Monitor budgeting, cost and timing of the project
Review the delivery report and other relevant documentation

The Shield Real Estate Community:

In achieving the best possible results for clients, our founders established longstanding relationships with best-in-class real estate professionals. A team of experts are united in The Shield Real Estate Community: All are highly skilled, have developed a reliable track record in many subjects and have a broad range of disciplines. We do not depend on established brands; we rely on the individuals behind those brands: individuals with a recognized track record who are fully aligned with our principals and beliefs.

With The Shield Real Estate Community, we can handle and take on any real estate challenge. As the main contractor, Shield Capital is your sole contact and contractor.

We assemble and direct the best suited and most effective (interim) team for the task while we remain the first point of contact to ensure the best possible results. On your behalf, Shield Capital is committed to create opportunities while guarding value.