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REPOSITIONING: WHICH REAL ESTATE REUSE MAKES SENSE?

In today's podcast episode, we want to deal with one of the trending topics of recent years: repositioning. Together with Andreas Völker and Christian Hotz, we clarify why this topic is currently so relevant and which subsequent use actually makes sense.

The most important trends in real estate management for 2025

The real estate industry is on the verge of change: sustainability, digitalization and data-driven decisions will shape the development of real estate management in 2025.

enfinium and the Carbon Capture Question

Simon Montague and Mike Maudsley explore the highly innovative, highly debated and highly complex opportunity for the energy transition that could be made possible using Carbon Capture and Storage technology.

Beyond the energy certificate: Circularity Passport

The Circularity Passports® Building or material passport records building products and materials, their ecological footprint, recyclability and the value of the materials used.

On the way to becoming a circular city

Heidelberg wants to become a circular city. In the Patrick Henry Village pilot project, urban mining is to be practiced in existing buildings. The starting point was set with the Urban Mining Screener program developed by EPEA and the Madaster building database.

Beware of tax traps

The fact that the customs authorities – the "weapon-carrying troop of the tax administration", so to speak – stood at the door of some companies unannounced in the run-up to Christmas must have caused some red-hot faces.

New opportunities and a 2-class society on the office market!

The office segment has lost favor with investors. Weak economy, geopolitical crises and changed working environments are the main reasons. Nevertheless, a distinction should be made as to which offices meet the requirements of users and investors in the long term

Micro-apartments: High demand and potential returns

Thanks to growing internationality in the training and work areas, Magdeburg is experiencing an increasing demand for micro-apartments.

European Real Estate Debt

Although the market is not free of risks, there are three main reasons why real estate loans are a compelling investment opportunity – however, a selective approach across sectors is crucial.

SUSI Partners sells German wind power portfolio

Data centers are evolving into core assets

Thanks to long-term growth in demand, high interest in German locations, long-term leases, low vacancy risks and high, stable yields, data centers are developing into core assets. However, they must meet certain requirements.

Private Debt in Digital Infrastructure – Q&A with DigitalBridge Credit

Joshua Parrish and Christopher Falzon discussed the clear advantages that personal loans offer in the digital infrastructure sector over traditional SME loans.

Smart Cities – What makes them special. And what they mean for the future.

Cities create wealth, promote development, fulfill desires, harness human progress, and increasingly use new technologies to address multiple challenges.

Data centers as an investment product

The data center market is booming – between 2010 and 2022, the capacities of data centers in Germany grew by over 90 percent in terms of IT contract performance. The driver of the current growth is the increased use of cloud services by companies and private households.

Evos & European Bulk Liquid Storage

Simon Montague and Jan Doude van Troostwijk explore examples of technical applications, automation and cultural change, and the role these together play in driving innovation and creating long-term sustainable value across the business.

Subsidized housing construction offers attractive investment opportunities

Housing projects with state subsidies can offer investors attractive framework conditions. In view of the considerable excess demand on the major German housing markets, this segment is likely to offer potential for many years to come.

Real estate markets in focus: How interest rate hikes affect the price-value ratio

Real estate investments were considered a stable supplier of cash flow and a central component of institutional portfolios, supported by an expansionary monetary policy and a stable economy. With the turnaround in interest rates, the environment has changed fundamentally.

The Secondary Market for Special AIFs: A Legal Perspective on New Trading Opportunities

Secondary markets offer an attractive option to restructure investments into special funds without cancelling the fund.

Logistics real estate: Despite economic uncertainty, investors continue to focus on the asset class

The completion figures for logistics properties are rising again, and at least in established locations, occupier and investment demand is also stable. The tenth joint study "Logistics and Real Estate" with BREMER, GARBE and Savills analyses the market and shows current developments.

Energy-efficient renovation of residential properties: Sustainable and profitable?

Energy-efficient renovations of residential properties are becoming increasingly important in view of rising energy costs, strict regulations and decarbonisation pressure. But the question remains for investors: Is it worth the effort?

Life science real estate: “new” asset class for specialists

The demand for specialized buildings that can combine laboratory research, production and office work is growing steadily. The new spotlight of the CORPORATE REAL ESTATE INITIATIVE sheds light on the complex segment of life science real estate.

The tide is turning for European office investments as debt capital boosts returns again

According to Savills, the tide is turning in the European office investment market as investors prepare for the start of 2025.

Perspectives in Private Markets: ILS Strategies

In this episode, Alex Koriath and his guest, Michael Knecht, shed light on the world of insurance-linked securities (ILS) and its importance for institutional investors.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Secondaries

In this episode, Alex Koriath and his guest, Nic Schellenberg, discuss the basics and benefits of secondaries in the private capital markets space.