Nord (North Quarter)'s tenant base is anchored by government, banking back-office, telecom, professional services.

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant character: Trophy expansion corridor.
• Average rent: €28/sqm/mo · ≈ $33.7 PSF/yr USD.

TL;DR

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant character: Trophy expansion corridor.
• Average rent: €28/sqm/mo · ≈ $33.7 PSF/yr USD.

Who clusters here

Government, banking back-office, telecom, professional services.

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to Nord (North Quarter) should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in Nord (North Quarter)?

Government, banking back-office, telecom, professional services.

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Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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