Cases

Adjustment of Depot A strategies: Secondary market as a strategic alternative

In times of stricter regulatory frameworks, savings banks and institutional investors have to rethink their Depot A strategies. The secondary market offers a discreet alternative to the classic termination of real estate fund units. At the same time, buyers benefit from attractive prices.

Top-down or bottom-up?

Different approaches can be taken when selecting managers and investment products and constructing multi-manager portfolios. We will now discuss what the practical differences are and why they play a role for us.

Higher Performance Drives Data Center Energy Demand

Electricity availability, sustainability and regulation pose challenges

Growing investment opportunities expected in the student housing market in Germany

The demand for high-quality, flexibly usable housing for students in Germany remains high. As a recent publication by Savills shows, there is attractive investment potential in the area of student housing.

GP Stake Investing: Unlocking Growth, Alignment, and Strategic Edge in Real Estate

As institutional investors continue to pursue long-term, high-conviction strategies in real estate, one emerging approach is drawing attention: GP stake investing.

French SCPIs are increasingly investing across borders – capital inflows are recovering

According to Savills' latest analysis, French SCPIs* are increasingly investing outside their home market – with other European countries as the main beneficiaries.

Office real estate markets on hold

The German office property market will remain cautious in the first quarter of 2025, but selling pressure is increasing as many standstill agreements expire. Pricing remains challenging, but investors can benefit from discounts, especially for properties with development potential. The secondary market for fund shares offers a discreet way to adjust office allocations.

AI Agents in the Real Estate Investment Process – Increasing Efficiency through Intelligent Automation

Artificial intelligence has found its way into our everyday work. The next step is already in preparation: AI agents who will automate processes for us. The real estate industry must deal with these developments.

Union Investment completes modernisation of The Precedent office and commercial building in Brussels

The building, which was built in 1988 and is getting on in years, has been completely renovated and expanded. According to a design and under the direction of the architectural firm YUGENING, a modern and sustainable property has been created.

Social Infrastructure: The Topic of the Future for Core Investors

If you want to invest in the German real estate market in the long term and stably, you should consider the social infrastructure sector with schools, daycare centres and administrative buildings.

Commercial vacancy and rising rents: What real estate investors should be aware of now

Investments in green hydrogen: Technological innovation speed

How predictable is the speed of technological innovation and what significance does this have in particular for the exit of a plant?