Research-based strategy combined with the profound experience in practice of the local teams; consistent and efficient risk management.
Direct Real Estate
Become part owner of a quality buildings and projects portfolio in some of the most desirable and attractive markets worldwide.
Investment strategies
Direct real estate investments have been a success story since the launch of the first real estate fund in 1938. Nevertheless, innovation remains at the heart of what we do and we are constantly seeking new ways of maximizing value for you.
As the largest direct real estate investment manager in Switzerland1, and among the top 15 largest worldwide2, we have access to, and insights into, real estate opportunities globally. Whatever your goals and risk tolerance, we have a solution to suit you.
1 FINMA-authorized CIV weighted by asset size.
2 INREV/ANREV Fund Manager Survey 2019.
360-degree real estate investment management
We manage direct real estate investments from start to finish. Our comprehensive portfolio management is distinguished by five phases, in each of which investors reap rewards from specific know-how.
We only purchase properties, projects and sites that meet our strict investment criteria. Internationally, we focus on well-established markets or markets with growth potential, distinguished by their liquidity, transparency and stable legal systems. We also provide individual advisory services such as actively managing your property portfolio or converting your directly owned properties and portfolios into indirect real estate investments (securitization).
We have extensive expertise in managing new construction and renovation projects. The Development & Construction team has the capacity to initiate, plan and execute real estate projects, and to manage them following completion. The crucial factor in this process is continuous risk management.
We operate in close proximity to the various real estate markets to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of properties and the fulfillment of their earnings potential. We focus on the long-term profitability of assets and on maximizing their earnings potential.
Review of strategy and portfolio targets; preparation of client reports.
We focus on ESG integration across the real estate value chain and the real estate life cycle, apply an active carbon dioxid reduction and energy efficiency improvements to avoid stranded assets and align with leading regulatory requirements.
Real estate and sustainability
Buildings produce a significant amount of global greenhouse gas emissions. As part of our overarching ESG concept, we are actively striving to reduce the carbon footprint of our holdings through a number of pioneering programs and initiatives to achieve a “net zero” real estate portfolio.
We rely on leading real estate sustainability labels and certificates such as LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, Minergie, SNBS etc., and the Credit Suisse quality seal greenproperty for sustainable new build properties in Switzerland.
greenproperty was developed in 2009 and is the first comprehensive Swiss quality seal for sustainable real estate under the ESG approach. Ten years after the initial launch, a revised version was introduced in 2019. This new version reflects the future-oriented developments in the area of sustainable construction and ensures greater transparency.
In order increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions, we systematically analyze and optimize our property portfolio on the transition towards a “net zero” climate neutral real estate portfolio.
Sustainable investing
Opportunities and risks
Reasons to invest
- Robust market
- Diversification in segments and countries
- Investments in trends (logistics….)
- Some protection against inflation
Potential risks
- When investing in real estate, the location of the property and the potential of this location are normally very important aspects to take into consideration
- Dependency on economic developments
Investment possibilities
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