There are “real estate agencies” and “real estate consultancy” companies. Although they look similar, they are not the same thing. Traditional real estate agencies offer an important intermediation service, many with highly professional teams. Real Estate Consulting companies offer, in addition to intermediation, a more in-depth and analytical service, commonly associated with international companies with a presence in Brazil. Both complement and cooperate. Ocupantes is a company focused on the Corporate Real Estate Consulting niche, commonly called Tenant Rep or Occupier Rep. Our partners come from international companies and have extensive experience. However, among real estate agencies, there are Real…
Author: Thomas Govier
Every now and then, a company cannot find a property that adequately meets its needs. On these occasions, there are two solutions: a) buy your own land and build your own building, or b) arrange with an investor or developer so that they can buy the land, build the building that suits you and rent it back to your company. . This second operation is called “Build-to-Suit” – custom construction. Ocupantes has already coordinated this type of operation for clients, identifying suitable land and negotiating the scope of the work and the lease contract with the investor (or developer). The…
Perhaps many do not know, but, before the American global influence, there was the British global influence, which, in addition to acting in the areas of subdivision (Companhia City, for example), railroads, engineering, finance and football, also stood out in the area of real estate consulting. The effects of this are still reflected today in how companies such as Ocupantes provide real estate consulting services. Half a century ago, two major British companies were globally prominent: Richard Ellis, with origins dating back to 1773, and Jones Lang Wootton, founded in 1783. Quite old, right? One was always followed by the…
Ocupantes played a key role in the real estate management of a large global entertainment company, providing significant savings. Our commitment to long-term relationships allows clients to count on us for ongoing support and guidance, even when there are no immediate transactions in progress. A notable example of our partnership is a multinational in the entertainment and technology sector, with which we have collaborated for more than 10 years, serving their needs across several subsidiaries. Our services covered the full range, from new office leasing to contract negotiations and property valuations. Services provided to the customer We work closely with…
Lionbridge is a company that has been shaping global connections for 25 years, offering translation and localization solutions in more than 350 languages. Through a world-class platform, Lionbridge unites a network of dedicated experts around the world to collaborate with brands to create culturally rich experiences. By combining human and artificial intelligence, Lionbridge seeks to create understanding that resonates with its clients’ customers. Satisfied customers are the key to a lasting relationship. While a customer returning once may indicate satisfaction with the service, it is the second return that reveals that the customer has perceived genuine commitment from the supplier.…
Over several years, Ocupantes served as the exclusive provider of real estate consultancy to EMC in Brazil, which later became Dell EMC, at a time when EMC’s annual revenues were close to US$25 billion. EMC was founded in 1979 as a memory card manufacturer. The company has grown to include other forms of data storage. One of its most famous brands was Symmetrix, large storage capacity hard drive arrays for large corporations. Natural evolution led EMC to develop software and move from board production to storage systems and eventually to cloud storage and cloud computing. Ocupantes’ work, which began with a rent review,…
Ocupantes played a crucial role in leading two negotiations on Twitter’s behalf, before the pandemic and the company’s name change. Initially, Twitter occupied the 8th and 9th floors of the Praça Faria Lima Building, totaling 2,250 m2. Due to lack of space, Twitter sought out Ocupantes’ consultancy services to analyze the available options. In this process, we carried out comprehensive market research, exploring alternatives in other buildings in both the Nova Faria Lima and Vila Olímpia regions. Although the possibility of moving to a new address was considered, especially given Nova Faria Lima’s reputation as the most expensive region in…