The Firm
About Smits & Wouters
Three decades of European commercial real estate expertise.
Pastoriestraat 1 — Duiven, The Netherlands
The Firm
Three decades of European commercial real estate expertise.
Pastoriestraat 1 — Duiven, The Netherlands
Smits & Wouters
Vastgoed Investment Consultancy
Est. 1989 — Duiven, The Netherlands
About the Firm
I've spent most of my career in commercial real estate, in the Netherlands and internationally. Every assignment I take on, I approach as if it's my own money at stake.
That means I'm not quick to recommend a deal. Quality and risk control come before volume.
I work with local specialists I've known for years, not outsourced research teams. You get real market knowledge from people with their own skin in the game.
What I do works because I genuinely care about the outcome, not just about closing.
Smits & Wouters has been active in commercial real estate since 1989, building a steady network of investors, family offices and institutional partners.
From our office at Pastoriestraat 1 in Duiven, we advise clients across Europe (primarily Spain, Germany and the Netherlands) and Asia (Turkey). Our practice is built on discretion, long-term relationships, and a thorough understanding of complex cross-border real estate markets.
We specialise in development guidance, strategic land on A-locations, independent consultancy, and off-market transactions — serving institutional investors, family offices, and private capital with equal care and confidentiality.
Get In TouchOur Approach
Every mandate is handled with absolute confidentiality. Our clients trust us precisely because we never discuss their affairs — before, during, or after a transaction.
We carry no brokerage agenda and hold no inventory. Our advice is entirely independent, with no commissions from third parties. Your outcome is our only interest.
35+ years of relationships with landowners, municipalities, family offices and institutional investors across Europe and Turkey give us access others simply cannot replicate.
37+
Years active
3
Continents
100%
Referral-driven
Our Office
The quiet foundation of an international practice.
Smits & Wouters is housed at one of Duiven's most historic addresses.
"Despite later modifications, the building remains a well-preserved example…"
— Municipality of Duiven
From this building, we have advised investors since 1989.
838
First mention of Duiven
In a Frankish deed, Duiven and Groessen are named for the first time.
17th century
Moated building on this site
The plot was surrounded by a moat — characteristic of an ecclesiastical estate of that period.
1777
New rectory designed by Langenberg
Pastor Heijendaal found the existing building in a dilapidated state. A new rectory was built to the specifications of master Langenberg.
1867
The current building constructed
Eclectic architecture typical of the second half of the nineteenth century. Municipal monument ever since.
c. 1990
From rectory to office
After the parish's departure, the building received a new purpose. Its character barely changed.
1989 – present
Home base of Smits & Wouters
From Pastoriestraat 1, we guide international real estate transactions for a select group of investors and family offices.
Municipal Monument
Built 1867
Eclectic Architecture
Centre of Duiven, Gelderland
Active Markets