Munich, March 31, 2025
Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment division of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), has further strengthened its commitment to the European logistics sector with the acquisition of a plot of land for a speculative development project in Langenselbold near Frankfurt am Main.
We are pleased that we have been able to secure this structurally very attractive site for Europe III and are confident that this project meets the current requirements of potential tenants both in terms of the high quality and sustainability standards of the buildings and the planned sizes of the rentable units.” St.
The property, on which an industrial park is to be built, was acquired for Invesco Real Estate Europe Fund III – SCSp (Europe III), the company’s third European value-add fund. This is the third development to be developed together with Propel ONE, a Vienna-based developer specialising in first-class logistics properties. The construction project in Langenselbold is part of a seed portfolio that includes several speculative small-scale logistics and light industrial projects in prime German-speaking markets.
The property, which is to meet the highest sustainability and energy efficiency standards, is being pursued to DGNB Platinum certification[1]. In addition to heat pump systems as the main source of energy, green roofs and solar modules, smart meter systems and LED lighting are planned.
Langenselbold is located in the east of Frankfurt am Main near Hanau and thus belongs to the Rhine-Main region. As an equally dynamic and diverse business and technology location, the region is of central importance for Germany’s overall economic performance. The region also has a world-class transport system, thanks in part to Frankfurt Airport, a major hub for international trade.
Felix Richter, Co-Head of Transactions Germany & Austria, Invesco Real Estate, said: “We are pleased that we have been able to secure this structurally very attractive property for Europe III. Since the building permit was granted within a very short time, the project is to be completed within the next twelve to 15 months. The subdivision of the property into two buildings and a total of four rentable units gives us maximum flexibility in renting out the total area of approx. 18,000 m². We are confident that this project meets the current requirements of potential tenants, both in terms of the high quality and sustainability standards of the buildings and the planned sizes of the rentable units.”
Richard Chambers, Managing Director – Fund Management, Europe, Invesco Real Estate, added: “Investors are looking for attractive, value-adding investment opportunities and Invesco is well positioned to meet this need. As part of Europe III’s strategic investment themes, we will continue to work with best-in-class partners such as Propel ONE, providing investors with access to a pipeline of income-oriented assets as well as specific expertise to create value over the life of the fund.
Armen Gevorkian, CEO of Propel ONE, said: “The outstanding strategic partnership with Europe III underlines our ability to execute complex acquisitions – we are pleased to have increased exposure to the German market, one of our focus markets. Sustainable development projects at strategic locations around Frankfurt are fully in line with our strategy. We hope to be able to announce further tactical acquisitions in Germany together with Europe III soon.”
Invesco Real Estate’s Europe Fund III aims to leverage short-term opportunities from attractively priced properties as a foundation for fundamental, long-term value creation. The fund is targeting a volume of up to EUR 1 billion and builds on Invesco Real Estate’s many years of experience with European value-add strategies. The company has made a total of 47 investments across seven sectors and ten countries, with the 22 realized investments in the higher-yielding portfolio generating a gross IRR of 33% and a gross EM of 1.6 / net IRR of 26% and net EM of 1.5. [2]
The Europe Fund III is only approved for professional investors.
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[1] DGNB = German Sustainable Building Council.
[2] Data as at 31 December 2024.
