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Tenant Mix & Retail Leasing Consultancy

Where great developments
meet exceptional brands.

We create retail destinations by connecting visionary developments with the world's most successful brands — through data-driven tenant mix strategy, leasing and international brand representation.

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Our Philosophy

We don't fill vacancies. We architect commercial ecosystems.

Rather than simply leasing vacant space, Maison Freya builds vibrant retail ecosystems that maximize visitor experience, occupancy, rental income, and long-term asset value — through strategic partnerships, global network intelligence, and decisions grounded in data.

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Proprietary Tenant Mix Process
What We Do

Five disciplines. One
coherent strategy.

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Tenant Mix Strategy

Data-driven concepts built on positioning, demographics, footfall projections and competition mapping.

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Retail Leasing

Representing developers by sourcing the ideal restaurants, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle tenants.

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Brand Representation

Market entry, site selection and franchise sourcing for brands expanding into new territories.

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Retail Consultancy

Feasibility studies, catchment analysis, space planning and retail master planning.

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International Expansion

Connecting projects with brands across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

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Destination Development

Every great retail destination begins with the right combination of brands, in the right order, for the right audience.

Who We Serve

Every format of
commercial destination.

All Industries

Shopping Centers

Mixed-Use Developments

Airports

Hotels

Outlet Villages

High Streets

Urban Regeneration

Municipal Projects

Brand Network

A curated universe of
international & national brands.

Illustrative examples of the calibre of brand our network engages with — presented for reference, not as confirmed partnerships.

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How We Work

A disciplined,
ten-stage methodology.

Full Process
01 — 03

Understand & Analyze

Project vision, market and demographic analysis, catchment and competition assessment.

04 — 07

Strategize & Negotiate

Tenant mix strategy, brand identification, outreach and commercial negotiations.

08 — 10

Deliver & Optimize

Lease coordination, opening support and long-term asset optimization.

"The right tenant mix is not a leasing outcome. It is the foundation of an asset's long-term identity, footfall, and value."

Maison Freya — Tenant Mix Philosophy

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About Maison Freya

Strategic partners in building the world's most successful retail destinations.

We exist at the intersection of commercial real estate, brand strategy and retail intelligence — translating vision into vibrant, high-performing destinations.

Our Philosophy

Great retail destinations aren't leased. They're composed.

Maison Freya | Tenant Mix was founded on a simple conviction: the difference between an average commercial project and an iconic one is not square footage — it is the intelligence behind who occupies it, and why.

We partner with developers, investors, and municipalities from the earliest stages of a project's positioning through to opening day and beyond, ensuring every brand placed contributes to a coherent, commercially resilient ecosystem.

Strategic Partnerships

We act as an extension of your team, aligned to your commercial goals from concept through opening and beyond.

Global Retail Network

Direct relationships with international and national brands across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Data-Driven Decisions

Every recommendation is grounded in catchment analysis, footfall projection and consumer behavior research.

Long-Term Relationships

We measure success in years of asset performance, not signed leases — remaining engaged well past opening day.

Sustainable Growth

Tenant ecosystems designed for durability — balancing anchor stability with curated, evolving lifestyle concepts.

Commercial Success

Optimized occupancy, rental income and dwell time through the right brands, in the right order, in the right place.

Maison Freya advisory team
International Expertise
Global by Design

A team fluent in the language of international retail.

Our advisors bring cross-border experience across Europe, the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Türkiye, the GCC and Asia — enabling us to translate a brand's expansion ambitions into local market realities, and a developer's vision into a globally credible tenant roster.

See Our Global Presence

"We don't measure our work in leases signed. We measure it in destinations that people choose to return to, year after year."

Let's discuss the future of your project.

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What We Do

Five disciplines, one integrated retail strategy.

From first feasibility study to opening day and long-term optimization — every service is designed to work in concert with the others.

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Tenant Mix Strategy

We develop data-driven tenant mix concepts calibrated to a project's positioning, target demographics, and purchasing power — grounded in tourism statistics, footfall projections, catchment analysis, consumer behavior and competition mapping. The result is a roster architecture, not a leasing wish list.

Benefits

  • Maximized occupancy & rental income
  • Reduced tenant churn and vacancy risk
  • A differentiated, defensible market position
  • Higher dwell time and repeat visitation

Process

  • Positioning & vision workshop
  • Demographic & purchasing power modeling
  • Footfall & tourism data analysis
  • Competition & catchment mapping
  • Category & adjacency planning

Deliverables

  • Tenant mix strategy report
  • Category allocation & zoning plan
  • Anchor & flagship recommendations
  • Revenue & occupancy projections

Industries Served

  • Shopping & lifestyle centers
  • Mixed-use developments
  • Airports & transit hubs
  • Urban regeneration projects
02 / 05

Retail Leasing

We represent developers by sourcing the ideal tenants across every category — from anchor department stores to local artisan pop-ups — negotiating terms that protect asset value while giving each brand room to perform.

Fine DiningFast CasualCoffee ChainsBakeriesDessert BrandsFashionLuxurySportswearChildren's BrandsBeauty & CosmeticsJewelryHome DécorFurnitureElectronicsBookstoresPet StoresSupermarketsEntertainmentCinemasBowlingFECsGamingWellnessFitnessMedical ServicesBanksTelecomCoworkingEducationLifestyle ConceptsPop-Up StoresLocal ArtisansAnchor TenantsFlagship Stores

Benefits

  • Access to a pre-vetted tenant pipeline
  • Faster time-to-lease across all categories
  • Balanced necessity, lifestyle & experiential mix

Process

  • Space & unit audit
  • Target tenant longlist & outreach
  • Site tours & proposal management
  • Commercial terms negotiation

Deliverables

  • Leasing plan & unit-by-unit brief
  • Tenant shortlist with commercial terms
  • Signed heads of terms / LOIs

Industries Served

  • Shopping centers & retail parks
  • High streets & outlet villages
  • Hotels, airports & train stations
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Brand Representation

We represent both international and national brands seeking to expand into new markets — covering market entry strategy, site selection, expansion planning, lease negotiations, franchise opportunities, master franchise sourcing, and multi-country retail rollout.

Benefits

  • Access to off-market, high-footfall locations
  • Local market intelligence & regulatory guidance
  • Negotiation leverage through our developer network

Process

  • Market entry feasibility & readiness review
  • Site selection & shortlist
  • Franchise / master franchise structuring
  • Lease negotiation & rollout planning

Deliverables

  • Market entry strategy document
  • Site selection report
  • Franchise partner shortlist
  • Multi-country rollout roadmap

Industries Served

  • International & national retail brands
  • F&B & hospitality concepts
  • Entertainment & lifestyle operators
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Retail Consultancy

Feasibility studies, retail market research, competitor analysis, catchment studies, leasing strategy, revenue optimization, space planning, concept positioning and retail master planning — the analytical foundation beneath every successful destination.

Benefits

  • De-risked investment decisions
  • Evidence-based space & concept planning
  • Clear revenue optimization pathways

Process

  • Market & competitor research
  • Catchment & feasibility study
  • Space planning & concept positioning
  • Master plan development

Deliverables

  • Feasibility study report
  • Competitor analysis dossier
  • Retail master plan
  • Revenue optimization model

Industries Served

  • Investment funds & asset managers
  • Municipalities & smart cities
  • Residential developments with retail
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International Expansion

We connect projects with brands from Europe, the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Türkiye, the GCC countries, and Asia — bridging cross-border expansion with local execution expertise.

Benefits

  • A single point of contact across regions
  • Cross-border negotiation expertise
  • Cultural & regulatory fluency

Process

  • Regional opportunity mapping
  • Cross-border partner introductions
  • Coordinated multi-market negotiation

Deliverables

  • Regional expansion strategy
  • Partner & brand introduction dossier
  • Coordinated rollout calendar

Industries Served

  • Developers seeking global tenant rosters
  • Brands entering new geographies
  • Investment funds backing expansion

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Industries served
Who We Serve

Every format of commercial destination.

From regional malls to airport terminals — our tenant mix expertise adapts to the commercial logic of every asset type.

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Development Typologies Served
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Regions of Active Coverage
2K – 500K sqm
Typical GLA Range Advised On
B2B & B2G
Private Developers & Public Authorities
Every Format We Serve

The commercial logic changes by typology. Our discipline doesn't.

01Shopping Centers

Shopping Centers

Regional & super-regional malls — anchor-led tenant mix built for footfall and dwell time.

02Lifestyle Centers

Lifestyle Centers

Open-air, experience-led formats where F&B and lifestyle brands lead the roster.

03Mixed-Use Developments

Mixed-Use Developments

Retail calibrated to serve residential, office and hospitality components on one site.

04Retail Parks

Retail Parks

Big-box & convenience-led formats optimized for accessibility and necessity spend.

05Commercial Towers

Commercial Towers

Ground-floor and podium retail programs that serve office populations and visitors.

06Airports

Airports

Travel retail tenant mix balancing dwell time, duty-free and passenger demographics.

07Hotels

Hotels

F&B, wellness and retail concepts that elevate guest experience and ancillary revenue.

08Urban Regeneration

Urban Regeneration

Retail as the catalyst for district-wide revitalization and long-term placemaking.

09Residential Developments

Residential Developments

Neighborhood-serving retail programs sized to the density of the surrounding community.

10Outlet Villages

Outlet Villages

Value-fashion tenant mix engineered around tourism catchments and seasonal footfall.

11High Streets

High Streets

Curated leasing strategy for heritage and pedestrian retail corridors.

12Smart Cities

Smart Cities

Retail integrated into next-generation, technology-led urban master plans.

13Municipal Projects

Municipal Projects

Public-private tenant mix strategy for civic, transit and regeneration authorities.

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How We Adapt

One methodology, calibrated to your asset type.

An airport terminal and a residential-anchored retail podium are governed by entirely different footfall patterns, dwell times and spend behaviors. We don't apply a single template — our ten-stage process is recalibrated to the commercial logic specific to your typology, informed by benchmarks from comparable projects across our network.

Wherever your asset sits, we speak its commercial language.

Brand categories
Brand Network

Twenty-four categories. One curated ecosystem.

Every successful destination balances necessity, lifestyle and experience. These are the categories we build tenant rosters from.

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Luxury Fashion

Flagship & anchor prestige

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Fashion

High-street & contemporary

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Restaurants

Casual to premium dining

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Coffee Chains

Daily footfall drivers

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Fast Food

High-frequency convenience

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Fine Dining

Destination & evening trade

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Lifestyle

Curated concept retail

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Beauty

Cosmetics & personal care

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Electronics

Tech & consumer devices

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Furniture

Home & interior anchors

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Sports

Performance & leisure wear

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Children

Family-oriented concepts

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Entertainment

Cinema, gaming & FECs

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Health

Medical & wellness services

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Fitness

Studios & performance clubs

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Education

Learning & enrichment centers

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Financial Services

Banking & advisory

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Telecommunications

Connectivity & devices

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Supermarkets

Anchor necessity retail

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Pet Retail

Specialty & services

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Home Living

Décor & homeware

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Automotive

Showrooms & mobility brands

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Travel

Agencies & experience brands

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Technology

Innovation & flagship concepts

See these categories brought to life.

Our process
How We Work

A disciplined, ten-stage methodology.

From first conversation to long-term optimization — every engagement follows the same rigorous path, refined across every project typology we serve.

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Disciplined Stages
3
Phases — Understand, Strategize, Deliver
Ongoing
Post-Opening Relationship
Transparent Fees for This Process
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Phase 1 — Understand

Understand the Project Vision

We begin by immersing ourselves in your ambitions — the story you want the destination to tell, and the commercial outcomes that define success.

  • Stakeholder workshop with developer, architect and investment team
  • Review of masterplan, GLA and phasing
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Phase 1 — Understand

Market & Demographic Analysis

We map purchasing power, demographic composition and tourism dynamics within your catchment to establish the commercial ceiling of the project.

  • Primary & secondary catchment population modeling
  • Tourism, footfall and spend-per-capita benchmarking
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Phase 1 — Understand

Catchment & Competition Assessment

A rigorous mapping of competing destinations and underserved categories reveals where genuine opportunity exists.

  • Competitive audit of every relevant destination in-market
  • Category gap analysis — where demand exceeds supply
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Phase 2 — Strategize

Tenant Mix Strategy

We translate research into a category allocation plan — the architecture of anchors, mid-size, and specialty units that will define the asset.

  • Unit-by-unit category & adjacency plan
  • Revenue and occupancy scenario modeling
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Phase 2 — Strategize

Brand Identification

Drawing on our global network, we shortlist the specific brands best suited to each unit, category, and adjacency.

  • Longlist of 3–5 candidate brands per unit
  • Cross-check against existing tenant & competitor rosters
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Phase 2 — Strategize

Tenant Outreach

We approach shortlisted brands directly, presenting the opportunity with the market data and positioning to secure genuine interest.

  • Direct introductions to expansion & franchise teams
  • Site tours and opportunity presentations
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Phase 3 — Deliver

Commercial Negotiations

We negotiate on your behalf — balancing rent, incentives, fit-out contributions and lease term to protect long-term asset value.

  • Term sheet & heads of terms negotiation
  • Alignment on rent structure, incentives and lease duration
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Phase 3 — Deliver

Lease Coordination

We coordinate legal, design and fit-out timelines between landlord and tenant to keep openings on schedule.

  • Legal documentation coordination
  • Fit-out design review & construction timeline tracking
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Phase 3 — Deliver

Opening Support

From marketing coordination to operational readiness, we support a launch that reflects the ambition of the destination.

  • Launch marketing & PR coordination
  • Operational readiness checklist across all new tenants
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Phase 3 — Deliver

Long-Term Asset Optimization

Our relationship continues post-opening — monitoring performance, refreshing the tenant mix, and protecting the destination's relevance for years to come.

  • Ongoing performance & sales density monitoring
  • Periodic tenant mix refresh recommendations

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Share your project details and documentation — a Maison Freya director will review your submission and respond within two business days.

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Retail intelligence
Retail Intelligence

Insight, before it becomes obvious.

Our perspective on consumer trends, emerging brands, and the market forces shaping the next generation of retail destinations.

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Downloadable Reports
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Publishing Cadence
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Regions Covered
Latest Insights
Experiential retail trend

The Rise of Experiential Anchors

Why entertainment, wellness and F&B are replacing department stores as the anchor category of choice in 2026.

Emerging brands

Ten Concepts to Watch This Year

A curated look at fast-scaling F&B and lifestyle concepts actively seeking international expansion partners.

GCC retail expansion

GCC Retail: The Next Wave of Demand

How tourism-driven catchments across the Gulf are reshaping brand expansion priorities for 2026 and beyond.

Urban regeneration

Retail's Role in Urban Regeneration

Lessons from mixed-use regeneration projects where tenant mix strategy determined district-wide success.

Airport retail

Airports as Destination Retail

Why leading airport operators are adopting shopping-center-grade tenant mix discipline.

Turkey retail market

Türkiye: A Bridge Market for Brand Expansion

How Türkiye's position between Europe, the Middle East and Asia is attracting cross-regional retail investment.

F&B concepts

The New Wave of Fast-Casual Concepts

How independent fast-casual operators are professionalizing for their first multi-unit expansion.

Occupancy benchmark

Occupancy Cost Ratios: A 2026 Benchmark

What healthy occupancy cost ratios look like across shopping centers, outlet villages and lifestyle formats.

Sustainability in retail

Sustainability as a Leasing Criterion

Why more landlords are screening prospective tenants on sustainability credentials, not just covenant strength.

Whitepapers & Reports

Download our research.

Global Tenant Mix Benchmark Report 2026

42 pages · Market benchmarks across 6 regions

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Mixed-Use Retail: A Feasibility Framework

28 pages · Methodology & case studies

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Brand Expansion into the GCC: A Practical Guide

33 pages · Market entry considerations

Download PDF

Airport & Transit Retail: Tenant Mix Playbook

24 pages · Category allocation frameworks

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Global presence
International Capability

A network built across continents.

Maison Freya connects developers and brands across seven regions — hover the network below to explore our reach.

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Regions of Operation
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Bridge Hub — Europe / MEA / Asia
Network Map

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Europe

Retail leasing & brand representation across the UK, France, Spain, Italy and the wider EU.

United States & Canada

Market entry advisory for North American brands expanding abroad, and inbound sourcing for U.S.-facing projects.

Middle East & GCC

Tenant mix strategy for tourism-driven and hyper-growth developments across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.

Türkiye

Our headquarters market — a strategic bridge connecting Europe, the Middle East and Asia for cross-regional brand flow.

Asia

Cross-border expansion support for regional and global retail brands across Singapore, China, Japan and South Korea.

Airports & Transit

Global travel retail expertise across major international hubs and transit-oriented developments.

Investment Partners

Advisory to funds and asset managers deploying capital across regions, with local execution on the ground.

Municipalities

Public-private tenant mix strategy for civic, transit and regeneration authorities.

Why Global Reach Matters

A local project, backed by an international rolodex.

Even the most locally-focused development benefits from an international perspective. Category gaps in your market are often already solved by a brand thriving three time zones away — our job is knowing which one, and having the relationship to bring them in.

Every regional hub is staffed by advisors fluent in the local regulatory, cultural and commercial landscape, coordinated through our Istanbul headquarters to ensure one consistent standard of work worldwide.

Expanding across borders? Let's map the route together.

Open pricing policy
Open Pricing Policy

Straightforward fees. Aligned incentives.

We publish our commercial terms openly because we believe a tenant mix partner should be judged on outcomes, not fine print. Two engagement models, one transparent structure — no hidden costs, no surprise invoices.

Why We Price This Way

A model built on shared incentives.

Our one-time fee covers the real cost of research, strategy and outreach — regardless of outcome. Our commission is earned only when an agreement is actually signed, which keeps us focused on securing terms that work for both the landlord and the brand, not simply closing a deal.

Engagement Models

Choose the model that fits your project.

Targeted Brand Placement

You already know which brands you want.

Best for clients with a clear shortlist — specific restaurants, retailers or concepts they'd like represented in the project.

€2,000one-time

Introduction & Coordination Fee — due upon engagement

+ 14% Commission on the completed agreement value, charged to both parties
  • Direct outreach to the named brand(s) or operator(s)
  • Fit & feasibility check against the project
  • Commercial negotiation on your behalf
  • Lease coordination through to signature
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Side by Side

Compare the two models.

TermFull Tenant Mix SearchTargeted Brand Placement
One-time fee€5,000€2,000
Commission rate17%14%
Commission basisTotal value stated in the executed agreementTotal value stated in the executed agreement
Commission charged toBoth parties (landlord & tenant)Both parties (landlord & tenant)
Commission triggerUpon completion / signature of the agreementUpon completion / signature of the agreement
Research & sourcing scopeFull market research and open tenant searchCoordination for client-specified brands only
Best forDevelopers without a defined tenant listClients with a known target brand or operator

Commission is calculated on the amount stated in the executed agreement between the landlord and the tenant, and is invoiced to both parties once the agreement is completed. The one-time fee is separate and non-contingent on outcome.

Frequently Asked

Pricing questions, answered openly.

What does the one-time fee cover?

It covers the real cost of the work we do regardless of outcome: research, catchment and competition analysis, category strategy, and — for the Full Tenant Mix Search — the initial outreach to shortlisted brands. It is due when the engagement begins, before research work commences.

When is the commission due?

Commission becomes due once the agreement between the landlord and the tenant is fully executed. It is invoiced to both parties at that point, calculated on the value stated in that agreement.

Why is commission charged to both the landlord and the brand?

Because our work benefits both sides — the landlord secures the right tenant, and the brand secures the right location, on terms we've negotiated on their behalf. Splitting the commission reflects that shared value.

Are fees inclusive of taxes?

All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT and any applicable local taxes, which will be added where relevant based on the jurisdiction of the engagement.

What if my project needs a mix of both approaches?

Many projects do — a handful of desired anchors alongside an open search for the remaining units. Tell us the scope in your project submission and we'll propose a structure that reflects the actual mix of work involved.

What currency are fees quoted in?

Fees are quoted in Euros (€) by default. Alternative currencies can be arranged for projects outside the Eurozone.

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Let's build something exceptional together.

Whether you're a developer, a brand, an investor, or a municipality — our team is ready to discuss your project.

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Our Offices

Istanbul — Headquarters

Levent Business District, Istanbul, Türkiye

+90 212 000 00 00 · hello@maisonfreya.com

Dubai — Middle East & GCC

DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

+971 4 000 0000

London — Europe

Mayfair, London, United Kingdom

+44 20 0000 0000

New York — Americas

Midtown Manhattan, New York, USA

+1 212 000 0000

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