Carousel, an established player in online gambling, looked for a suitable office in Bruges. The company had clearly defined wishes: around 1,000 m² of office space to purchase in a region where supply is limited. Due to the competitive real estate market in Bruges, this proved to be a challenging task. Laurens Vermeulen, Senior Companion at March, was brought in to successfully complete this search. Thanks to his extensive market knowledge and focused approach, he was able to quickly identify an interesting option, even if the property was not originally for sale.
In September, a private investor came to March with an office space of just under 1,000 m² that was only available for rent. Although this initially did not fully match Carousel's purchase intention, Laurens saw potential in this option. He presented the property to Carousel and offered them the opportunity to possibly purchase it. Carousel responded positively and asked Laurens to further investigate the purchase option. Thanks to Laurens' proactive and flexible mediation, the owner was open to this unexpected proposal.
The owner, who originally considered renting only, set a sales price to which Carousel responded enthusiastically. Under the guidance of Laurens Vermeulen, the negotiations went smoothly and professionally. As a neutral intermediary, Laurens made sure that both parties were comfortable with the agreements made. Within a few weeks, the agreement was successfully concluded, allowing Carousel to purchase his desired office space in Bruges. The owner was satisfied with this unexpected sale and March was able to look back on a successful transaction again.
“Thanks to Laurens' active and solution-oriented approach, we were able to switch quickly and achieve our strategic real estate wish. March made the difference by offering the right opportunities at the right time.” — Carousel
This success story highlights the added value of a professional, solution-oriented approach as applied by Laurens Vermeulen and March. By thinking outside the traditional box and actively creating opportunities, Laurens was able to achieve a deal that initially seemed impossible. For Carousel, the purchase of this office is a strategic step forward, while the seller can also look back on a successful transaction with satisfaction. March thus proves once again that customization, flexibility and proactivity are the keys to successful real estate advice.
