The buyers do not jostle, because contrary to what one might think, the rents of empty spaces do not decrease “most of these buildings are part of listed property companies” explains the president of the AMCV “if we reduce their rent, we reduce the value of the property, which does not help the shareholders”.
As a result, rents are not affordable for small businesses. Only big sellers can settle there, namely the fashion sector which for the moment sticks out its tongue.
Another reason for the desertification of the center is that it is no longer the only place for shopping. It suffers from competition with shopping malls, shopping centers on the outskirts, online shopping and even foreign cities such as Maastricht and Roermond.
AT to this are added the energy and economic crises which increase the costs of traders and reduce the purchasing power of customers.
