Deal ReframesHigh Street Agency
Secure the ground floor. Unlock the building.
Why the redevelopment of IJzerenleen 22/24 in Mechelen started before construction did.
Discover morePrime high street space rarely reaches the market. We get you there first.
Whether you’re entering the Belgian market for the first time or expanding an established name — we guide you through high street real estate, street by street.
The best high street units aren't leased to the highest bidder
They go to the tenant the landlord already trusts. Retailers without that relationship find out too late the unit was never really available to them.
- Landlords choose tenant mix, not just the highest offer.
- Opening the wrong store in the wrong sequence sets your expansion back years.
- Every city, every street has its own dynamics — national data doesn't tell you which corner works.
Not every expansion starts with a long term lease
Data can tell retailers a lot about a city. Footfall can be measured, catchment areas analysed, neighbouring brands mapped and consumer profiles studied. But physical retail adds another layer.
Finding a location is the easy part
Building an expansion strategy that holds for years — that’s the work.
Off-market first
We don't work from a standard list — we prospect off-market and create opportunities tailored to what you need, through direct relationships with owners.
Can we help you map your blind spots?
We analyze your current network, flag what's underperforming, and build the sequencing for what's next — from first store to full rollout.
Technical fit
A location that's a 90% match isn't a compromise — it's a starting point. We find the technical and spatial adjustments that get you to 100%.
Street-level intelligence
We track which streets are emerging and which are losing ground — footfall, format shifts, before it shows up in a market report.
No two investors approach this the same way. We tailor every opportunity to your risk profile, timeline and structure.
Elena Pieters
A driven retail consultant with a passion for high street rentals — she thinks out-of-the-box and brings a fresh angle to every file.
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Not every expansion starts with a long term lease
Why Cent Pur Cent chose temporary retail for its next move in Antwerp.
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From vacancy to value: the investment logic behind Bruul 45
When Gerry Weber went bankrupt, Bruul 45 in Mechelen became vacant. For the previous owner, that created uncertainty. For a new investor, it created an opportunity.
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