Leveraging our strengths in the DACH region. We know how.
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With assets under management of EUR 33.2 bil-lion, Union Investment is one of the largest real estate investment managers in Europe. The DACH countries account for some EUR 13.2 billion of that total. From broadly diversified retail funds to specialist thematic funds, the majority of our 13 in-vestment solutions for private and institutional in-vestors focus on Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Office properties of all sizes
We look to invest in office properties from a lower threshold of EUR 10 million to major trophy build-ings worth hundreds of millions. Alongside Ger-many’s top seven cities, we also invest in dynamic
secondary locations such as Bremen, Hanover and Nuremberg, in regional centres and established specialist locations. The ability of a property to generate sustainable long-term rental income as a result of its construction quality and locational advantages is always a top priority.
Retail and logistics requirements
With retail buildings, we look for investment opportunities in prime locations of towns with at least 80,000 inhabitants, as well as in bigger cities and vibrant urban neighbourhoods. Our in-vestment in logistics properties is strictly limited to good or very good regional markets across Europe.
Focusing on the DACH region
Martin SchelleinHead of Investment Management Europe, Union Investment
“Some 44 per cent of our real estate assets are invested in the German- speaking countries (DACH). Our approach is based on strong partnerships that allow us to secure premium properties of every size even in tight markets. Reliability and local knowledge are the key attributes most valued by our partners.”
214 properties in the DACH region worth EUR 13.2 billion
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Exploiting the available options
In addition to mainstream core properties, our office space investment universe comprises core plus and value-add properties that require letting, where our strong asset management team comes into play. Project acquisitions are used to extend our options. Since 2015, a third of all new ac-quisitions have been development projects, partly with some vacant space to allow greater return potential.
Many off-market deals
Our success is based on our strong team and an extensive network of partners built up over 40 years. A strong local presence, a systematic fo-cus on solutions and our reputation as a reliable transaction partner enable us to close more than half of our deals off-market.
Our trademark: reliability
A transparent investment process with clearly defined responsibilities and efficient decision- making structures provides our partners with a high degree of transaction reliability. We success-fully complete some 98 per cent of all transac-
tions that reach the LOI stage. This compelling success rate underpins our reputation.
In every deal, our goal is to establish long-term relationships. Our partners know that we are committed to close professional collaboration that delivers the best possible solution for both sides. Let’s talk!
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Our track record – reflecting regional investment diversity
Since 2015, we have completed 52 transactions in the DACH region with a total investment volume of almost EUR 1.6 billion. The information below provides an insight into our portfolio.
WQ1 & Haus am Fluss, Bremen, Germany
Rental area: approx. 11,500 sqm Use: office space and restaurant / café space
The Überseestadt district in Bremen is one of the largest urban development projects in Germany. Following the purchase of the Weser Tower in 2013, we acquired WQ1 and Haus am Fluss in 2016. In addition to office use, the properties include restaurant space.
WQ1 & Haus am Fluss, Bremen, Germany Doppio Offices, Vienna, Austria
Rental area: approx. 8,100 sqm Use: office space
Located in Vienna’s third district, Doppio Offices was the first acquisition made by Union Investment Real Estate Austria AG after changing its name from Immo KAG. The property is part of the Neu Marx urban development project and comprises modern office space across ten storeys.
Doppio Offices, Vienna, Austria TM50, Nuremberg, Germany
Rental area: approx. 40,600 sqm Use: office space and other
The TM50 commercial property in south-east Nuremberg was acquired for the new special fund UII German M. Located on a site formerly occupied by mail-order giant Quelle, the property consists of four individual buildings with different uses. The main focus is on office space.
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Fiege Mega Centre, Burgwedel, Germany
Rental area: approx. 48,600 sqm Use: logistics
The Fiege Mega Centre in Burgwedel near Hanover was acquired as a development project and is due to be handed over in December 2017. Fiege will use the site as a fashion logistics facility. DGNB Platinum sustainability certification will be sought.
Am Wildpark, Düsseldorf, Germany
Rental area: 8,380 sqm Use: residential
This acquisition marks the entry of the UniInstitutional German Real Estate fund into the residential market. The established residential property is located in the Grafenberg district and comprises two building sec-tions, which were completed between 2009 and 2011 as part of a wider development scheme.
Am Wildpark, Düsseldorf, Germany Königstraße 27, Stuttgart, Germany
Rental area: approx. 21,700 sqm Use: retail and office space
This project involves comprehensive refurbishment of a former Karstadt department store in the city’s pedestrianised zone, including a complete remodel- ling to provide premium office space on the fifth and sixth floors. LEED Gold certification will be sought. The property is scheduled for completion at the end of 2017.
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Fiege Mega Centre, Burgwedel, Germany
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Investment locations in the DACH region
Germany Valuation in EUR m: 11,955.7
Austria Valuation in EUR m: 938.4
Switzerland Valuation in EUR m: 317.7
Region
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Investment criteria
The Investment Management Europe 1 team focuses on acquiring six different property types in the DACH region. Logistics properties are of interest across Europe. Please send details of any properties directly to our team.
Office
Properties with short-, medium- and long-term leases considered
Also older properties, if configuration and layout meet modern needs
General criteria
• Core, core plus and value-add investments
• Investment volume of EUR 10 million upwards per property
• Acquisition structure: asset deals and share deals
• Financing: 100 per cent self-funded
• Only properties suitable for third-party use
• Acquisition of development projects by way of forward funding and forward purchase, also projects with a low pre-letting level
• No leisure properties, no specialist properties or care real estate
Retail
Retail properties in city centres and very good urban neighbourhoods (e.g. commercial properties, department stores, arcades)
In pedestrianised zones in locations with 80,000 or more inhabitants
Medical centres
Properties let on a long-term basis
Good public and private transport links
Logistics
Multifunctional warehouse space
No specialist properties (e.g. high bay facility or hazardous goods warehouse)
Close proximity to major transport routes
Criteria by use
Residential
Existing properties – new builds preferred; develop-ment projects also considered
Urban neighbourhoods, good infrastructure and public transport links, exclusively in medium to large cities
Micro apartments
Residential concepts for micro apartments, as well as small-scale apartments, e.g. for young professio-nals, commuters, students and other young adults
In cities and metropolitan areas, as well as univer-sity locations in Germany and Europe with good public transport links and infrastructure
Martin Schellein
Head of Department
Investment Management Europe
Phone: + 49 40 349194161
martin.schellein@
union-investment.de
Henrik von Bothmer
Investment Manager
Micro Living & Campus Properties
Phone: + 49 40 349194153
henrik.vonbothmer@
union-investment.de
Stephan Riechers
Senior Investment Manager
Central Germany, Logistics Europe
Phone: + 49 40 349194268
stephan.riechers@
union-investment.de
Philipp von Hindte
Senior Investment Manager
South Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Phone: + 49 40 349194216
philipp.hindte@
union-investment.de
Peter Ardic
Senior Investment Manager
West / South-West Germany
Phone: + 49 40 349194155
peter.ardic@
union-investment.de
Alejandro Obermeyer
Head of
Investment Management Europe 1
Phone: + 49 40 349194381
alejandro.obermeyer@
union-investment.de
Michael Kohns
Senior Investment Manager
North / East Germany
Phone: + 49 40 349194468
michael.kohns@
union-investment.de
Your contacts
Union Investment Real Estate GmbHValentinskamp 70 / EMPORIO20355 Hamburg, Germanywww.union-investment.de/realestate
Lisa Jepsen
Junior Investment Manager
Phone: + 49 40 349194747
lisa.jepsen@
union-investment.de
All information current at 31 June 2017.
Dr. Kurt Rossmüller
Managing Director
Union Investment Real Estate Austria
Phone: + 43 50 40043938
kurt.rossmueller@
union-investment.de
Inga Noack
Junior Investment Manager
Phone: + 49 40 349194319
inga.noack@
union-investment.de
Nina Homeyer
Investment Manager
Sales (up to EUR 20 million)
Phone: + 49 40 349194442
nina.homeyer@
union-investment.de
Alexander Trappiel
Junior Investment Manager
Phone: + 49 40 349194308
alexander.trappiel@
union-investment.de