Dutch leases run 5-10 years with break rights.

  • Typical lease length: 7 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 12 months.
  • Vacancy: 7.2%; trend rising.
  • Dutch leases run 5-10 years with break rights.

Amsterdam office lease norms

Dutch leases run 5-10 years with break rights.

TL;DR

  • Typical lease length: 7 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 12 months.
  • Vacancy: 7.2%; trend rising.
  • Dutch leases run 5-10 years with break rights.

Structure

Dutch leases run 5-10 years with break rights. Rent indexed to CPI annually. Servicekosten (operating expenses) billed separately. Bank guarantees of 3-6 months standard.

Negotiating levers

Free rent and TI remain the most negotiable line items; landlords prefer concessions to face-rent cuts because they preserve headline rent and implied valuation. Always model effective rent (face minus PV of concessions).

Key facts

cityAmsterdam
countryNetherlands
regionEMEA
classARentLocal50 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$55/sqft/yr
vacancy7.2%
typicalLeaseYears7
typicalRentFreeMonths12
submarkets4
primeYieldPct4.5%

Frequently asked questions

What's a typical lease term in Amsterdam?
7 years for institutional Class A. Shorter terms are achievable on smaller floor plates with stronger covenants.
How is rent quoted in Amsterdam?
In EUR/sqft/year. We also publish a USD-normalised view ($55/sqft/yr) for cross-market comparison.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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