The European Real Estate Platform

DeA Capital Real Estate is an investment management business focused exclusively on European real estate, with a network of seven offices of 180 local experts in Milan, Rome, Paris, Madrid, Warsaw, Munich and London. We manage €13.5 bn AuM in assets through 56 real estate vehicles and hold more than 650 assets predominantly across gateway cities in Europe.

We offer best-in-class Pan-European asset management with an experienced and stable senior team, boasting an excellence in acquiring, developing, financing, leasing, managing and disposing of assets. We have an in-depth expertise in the structuring and managing of investment vehicles, whilst always maintaining our fiduciary responsibility to clients.

The business invests in various geographies and markets, across sectors, including logistics, living, encompassing student accommodation, hotels and mixed-use. DeA Capital Real Estate invests in sustainable developments to the managing and holding of the highest quality core assets.

Since January 2019, DeA Capital Real Estate has adhered to the PRI, a United Nations initiative created in 2006 to promote the adoption of ESG principles in asset management.

Sector forecasts

LOGISTICS: 

The logistics sector continues to grow, with historically low vacancy rates continuing to support rental growth. The demand for logistics spaces will remain strong, driven by the ongoing consolidation of e-commerce. However, limited capital availability may continue to impact investment volumes. The growth in rental rates will help close the price gap between sellers and buyers. Additionally, there is an increasing focus on ESG fundamentals, with growing attention to social issues. DeA Capital Real Estate holds € 1.9bn of logistics assets across Europe, representing ~17% of total AUM and continues to grow its exposure.

LIVING: 

The living sector will face high mortgage rates that will reduce transactions. Demand for rental housing will continue to drive rent growth. There is high interest in Build-to-Rent (BTR) projects despite high construction and financing costs. The shortage of student housing strengthens investors’ interest in student accommodations. Additionally, there is increasing focus on social sustainability issues within the ESG framework. DeA Capital Real Estate is accelerating its presence across Europe in the living sector via several targeted joint ventures.

HOSPITALITY: 

The hospitality sector is set to benefit from the strong performance, translated in record ADRs, of the hotel industry, which offsets rising operational costs. The pipeline of new developments over the next three years will be driven by international operators. Investments will be characterized by smaller deal sizes, while there remains high interest in value-add opportunities. ESG paradigms will increasingly influence the decisions of investors, operators, and customers. DeA Capital’s footprint across Europe will provide us with an increasing number of opportunities in the hospitality sector.

MIXED-USE:

The office real estate sector is expected to be characterized by a sustained demand for quality spaces, driven by increasingly selective occupiers. Despite a slowing economic context, the demand for office spaces will remain solid. Investor choices are increasingly focused on prime assets with low vacancy risk. However, the prospects of new repricing are expected to slow down the recovery of investments. Despite this context, offices are expected to generate attractive investment opportunities for those assets in strategic locations and those capable of implementing high-quality specifications.

Investment principles & strategy

  • Large pan-European network
    Our network of local offices ensures that we have a close and regular working relationship with major investment firms, agents, vendors and banks across Europe.
  • Deep regulatory and compliance experience
    Authorised alternative investment fund manager in Italy and Luxembourg with experience of setting up vehicles in several other locations. Long track record dealing with regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Asset management capabilities
    DeA Capital Real Estate boasts in depth knowledge of asset management, ranging from strong tenant and service provider relationships, ground up development capabilities to heavy capex programmes of landmark assets, we have shown we are able to successfully deliver on a wide range of initiatives with local expertise.
  • People First
    We are committed to the professional growth of our people through continuous training, promoting the value of human relationships with a focus on the quality of work and relationships.
  • Integrity
    We build the trust of our clients through ethical, legal, and transparent behaviours in all the activities of the Group, especially in managing relationships with clients, personnel, and all relevant stakeholders.
  • Alignment of interests
    DeA Capital Real Estate will always ensure that the structure of any investment aligns interests between us and our partners. We are co-investors alongside our partners into investment opportunities.
  • History and track record
    DeA Capital Real Estate was established in October 2011 as the result of the incorporation of First Atlantic RE SGR S.p.A. into FIMIT SGR. The company combined two of the largest real estate investors in the Italian market. In 2017, the company formerly known as IDeA FIMIT SGR was rebranded in DeA Capital Real Estate SGR.

    In 2018, the asset manager began the set-up of a pan-European real estate platform with the purpose of offering asset and investment management services across France, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Poland.

    DeA Capital Real Estate has since attracted domestic and international investors, including pension funds, financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds.

    With 56 vehicles under management of which 2 are listed on Borsa Italiana,1 SICAF and 1 Luxembourg law Fund, for a total of € 13.5bn of AUM and a total volume of acquisition and disposals of c. €1.2 bn combined for the year ending 2023, DeA Capital Real Estate is able to provide an extensive track record across the risk spectrum.

Sustainability

DeA Capital Real Estate considers ESG issues to be an integral part of its business model and it is committed to increasing the number of Funds and assets classified according to the principles defined by the European SFDR Regulation on sustainability in the financial services sector, pursuant to article 8.

ESG strategies are based on four key pillars: advocate, engage and act responsibly; develop, renovate and manage efficient and sustainable buildings; be people-centric; participate in the creation of sustainable cities of the future.

With its strategy, DeA Capital RE intends to contribute to the achievement of numerous United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs or Agenda 2030).

20 AIFS classified as Art. 8 under the SFDR reached €3.5 billion in 2023 (30% of total Open Market Value managed).

DeA Capital Real Estate is launching various initiatives that are dedicated to positively impacting communities.

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