Public Real Estate

Public authorities and institutions face a dual challenge: delivering sufficient and affordable housing, while also making existing real estate more sustainable and contributing to broader goals such as climate adaptation and quality of life.

These challenges come together in area development. Here, public and private law, policy and implementation intersect continuously. Think of collaboration with market parties, the use of instruments such as leasehold and expropriation, and the impact of regulations such as nitrogen rules and the Environment Act.

At the same time, this complexity creates opportunities to deploy public real estate strategically as a driver for sustainable development.

We bring structure and help you move forward

VBK supports public authorities and institutions in maintaining control and increasing pace. We combine in-depth legal expertise with a strong understanding of administrative and societal dynamics. This allows us to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and workable in practice.

We work in multidisciplinary teams – from environmental law to real estate, and from procurement to contracting. This ensures clear frameworks, reduces risks and helps move projects forward from planning through to completion. Always focused on progress and results.

Our expertise

• Area development
• Preliminary and partnership agreements (PPP)
• Leasehold, building rights and other rights relating to real estate
• Condominium rights and owners’ association disputes
• Energy transition and sustainability
• Tenancy law
• Construction and procurement law
• Limitation periods

Who do we work for?

We work for public authorities, including the Dutch state, municipalities, provinces and water boards, as well as for public institutions and housing associations.