Rethinking your office strategy?
CEUSTERS is your independent partner for tenant representation
Brussels has always been more than a political capital. It is a key office market at the crossroads of Europe, where location choices have a lasting impact on business performance and talent retention. Home to over 180 nationalities, Brussels is one of the most diverse cities in the world, a truly international environment that fuels innovation, collaboration, and access to a multilingual talent pool.
In today’s environment — shaped by hybrid work, ESG imperatives, and shifting economic conditions — companies need more than square meters alone. The workplace has become a combination of physical and social aspects. They need clear answers to a complex question: should we stay, or should we move? Beyond space efficiency and cost, the workplace must also attract people to come in more often, offering an environment that is both professional and enjoyable.
At CEUSTERS, we believe that tenant representation means guiding our clients through every step of the process, including the important stay vs move analysis. It is why we have strengthened our Brussels team with Stefan Wattez, who brings over 14 years of real estate experience – both at CBRE and the residential real estate developer Chapter George. Having represented both occupiers and owners, he adds a rare dual perspective that strengthens our ability to guide clients with their business strategy in mind.
Independent advice, grounded in cases
For CEUSTERS, independence and neutrality is not a slogan, but a practice. We are not tied to landlords or specific buildings — and that freedom allows us to evaluate all available options for our clients, explains Stefan Wattez. This impartiality is crucial when guiding companies through strategic choices. Nevertheless, CEUSTERS’ commitment is strong and based on the principle of trust and transparency.
Recent projects highlight the impact of this approach. We supported INNO in assessing its office needs and future options. Furthermore and thanks to a broad International Network, CEUSTERS’ consultants have guided OpenAI, Nasdaq, and Takeaway.com in their location searches into the Brussels Office Market. These missions show how global players and local champions alike rely on CEUSTERS for objective, end-user–driven advice.
“Our independence is a unique strength.” S. Wattez
“Our independence is a unique strength,” says Stefan Wattez. “Because we are not tied to a single landlord or building, we can act as a neutral partner and give corporate tenants advice they can truly trust.”
Understanding the end-user experience
Our strength lies in a deep understanding of what occupiers really need. Consultant Kimia Lesany, who recently combined her CEUSTERS role with a Master in Real Estate Management at Antwerp Management School, conducted research on how office design influences employee wellbeing. Her findings confirm what we see every day: comfort, focus, and collaboration depend heavily on factors such as acoustics and climate control, as well as demopraphic impact.
“Employees only truly value their workplace when it supports them in comfort, focus, and collaboration.” K. Lesany
“What I found most striking is that employees only truly value their workplace when it supports them in comfort, focus, and collaboration,” says Kimia Lesany. “That’s when the ‘S’ in ESG becomes tangible in real estate.”
Therefore CEUSTERS is delighted to welcome Stefan Wattez as a colleague in the Agency Team. With his experience on Tenant Representation, together with the academical research of Kimia Lesany, CEUSTERS is able to translate and optimize the search for Office for every player, looking for the best and most convenient workplace for their end-users .
From Brussels to international markets
While our base is firmly in Belgium, our international networks allow us to support companies across Europe and beyond. Whether guiding a US-based tech company landing in Brussels or helping a Belgian scale-up expand abroad, we connect clients with trusted partners worldwide. The result is a seamless service that bridges local intelligence with global opportunity.
A call to occupiers
This is not just about real estate transactions. It is about giving companies the strategic foothold they need to thrive. At CEUSTERS, we combine independence, end-user expertise, and global reach to provide advice that is as neutral as it is relevant.
If you are rethinking your office strategy, now is the moment to reach out. Together, we will find the workplace that aligns your ambitions with the wellbeing of your people.
Tenant Rep excellence based on deep understanding of end users’ needs.
Kimia Lesany, Consultant Office Agency at CEUSTERS, recently combined her role with a Master’s in Real Estate Management at Antwerp Management School. In her thesis, she examined how socially driven Corporate Real Estate strategies influence office design and employee well-being.
Her research, based on a literature review and case studies at a company specializing in IT & Business Technology Services (Cheops), a service provider (BDO), and a Bank-Insurer (KBC), highlights that climate control (HVAC) and acoustics are the strongest determinants of how people experience their workplace. Other elements – such as furniture, lighting, or office layout – matter too, but their importance varies by age group, role, and company culture.
For CEUSTERS, this insight is more than academic. As tenant representative and broker, we support clients by evaluating their current location and exploring market options, with the ultimate goal of finding a workplace that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives. Kimia’s findings confirm that such journeys cannot be reduced to financial or functional checklists. A multi-dimensional approach, with explicit attention to the end user experience, is where the real added value lies.
The message is clear: an office only becomes meaningful when it connects a company’s ambitions with the wellbeing of its people.
