In the summer of 2024, the What's Cooking Group, an innovative food group that helps people cook delicious food easily, approached March with the request to support them in finding a new office in the Ghent region. The company was considering a partial separation of their activities and therefore needed an office space that met specific requirements. March was called in to make a thorough analysis of the office market in Ghent and suggest suitable options.
March compiled a comprehensive overview of available office spaces in the Ghent region, taking into account the specific wishes and requirements of What's Cooking. After a few meetings and internal discussions at What's Cooking, the Liberty building on the Kortrijksesteenweg in Sint-Denijs-Westrem was identified as a promising option. After a number of visits and subscriptions, an agreement was quickly reached. As a result, the Liberty building has been completely filled. The owner of Liberty is Ipes, a leader in the personalized office and laboratory buildings market, with CEO Louis Lannoo. This building met the most important criteria:
After several visits and discussions, an agreement was quickly reached. Thanks to March's mediation, the Liberty building was completely filled, which not only supported What's Cooking's growth ambitions, but also contributed to the revitalization of the building.
“We are very satisfied with a quality tenant like What's Cooking. This transaction reaffirms Liberty's appeal.” - Louis Lannoo, Ipes
This collaboration highlights March's added value as a commercial mediator in the real estate sector. Thanks to their in-depth market knowledge, use of technology and personal approach, they were able to offer a solution that perfectly suited the needs of What's Cooking. This case illustrates how March helps companies achieve their real estate goals while contributing to the dynamism of the local real estate market.
