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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.

Peper & Söhne relies on a complete solution for energy monitoring at SPURWERK Bremen

In Bremen, Peper & Söhne is building the DGNB Gold pre-certified commercial quarter SPURWERK. The project developer from Bremen not only places ecologically sustainable demands on the quarter, but also wants to meet the needs of the new tenants for digital, innovative and user-friendly solutions in the best possible way.

Perspectives in Private Markets: PE Buyout Market

Alex Koriath and his guest, Christoph Wedegaertner, dive into the world of PE buy-outs and shed light on current developments and perspectives.

Attractive Returns for Investors through Subsidised Housing

Affordable housing is in short supply across Germany, particularly in urban areas, where demand far exceeds supply. This situation has been made worse by a sharp decline in new construction.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Private Credit

In this episode, we look at the fascinating field of private credit investing. Alex Koriath's guest in the studio is Olga Braun-Cangl, Senior Investment Director and Private Credit Expert at Cambridge Associates.

Perspectives in Private Markets: Infrastructure

In this podcast, Alex Koriath and Annabelle Wegner of Cambridge Associates explore infrastructure investing and what it means for investors.