All Germany articles – Page 5
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Asset Manager NewsNuveen real estate completes purchase of cube berlin
Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest investment managers in the world, has finalised its acquisition of cube berlin, a 17,500 sq m (c. 188,000 sq ft) office asset in the heart of the city, following the completion of the development in February 2020.
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Asset Manager NewsGenerali Real Estate acquires prime high street retail and office complex in Berlin
Generali Real Estate has completed the acquisition of a part of the prestigious Gloria retail and office building complex in Berlin, on behalf of the pan-European “Generali Core High Street Retail Fund” (GCHSR) fund managed by Generali Real Estate S.p.A SGR. The seller of the asset is CENTRUM Group, one of the leading high street developers in Germany.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA takes advantage of strong residential market to crystalise value of non-core assets and recycle proceeds into pan-European markets
PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has sold a portfolio of 22 non-core residential properties on behalf of a German residential strategy as it looks to refocus the fund’s portfolio towards larger, more sustainable properties in locations that are more affordable or that are underpinned by significant future growth potential.
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White papersA good investment of energy
Green hydrogen is hailed as an alternative to fossil fuels. A project starting in a small German village could be a vital proof point on the path to a hydrogen-based economy.
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White papersGlobal Equities case study: Vonovia
In our latest case study direct from our Global Equities portfolios, we examine the favourable ESG attributes of current holding Vonovia, a German real estate company.
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Asset Manager NewsDie Zentrale - Ready-to-Let Refurbished Office in Munich
Barings has developed a unique, forward-looking office property with the goal of helping companies attract and retain top talent. With the major refurbishment now complete, the building comprises over 12,000 sqm from the ground to the sixth floor—with standard floor plates of 1,300 sqm that are readily divisible and can accommodate a range of office concepts. An underground car park offers over 150 parking spaces and ample space for bikes.
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White papersIs France still on track to reduce its competitiveness gap vs. Germany?
Germany clearly outperformed France on most macroeconomic metrics in the last two decades. Yet France has implemented many supply-side reforms since 2014. Despite the larger damage taken by France from the current Covid crisis, the lagged effect of these reforms can still help reduce the competitiveness gap with Germany after a few years. However, a key driver of medium-term relative performance will also be how both economies adapt to major “disruption”-related sectoral challenges.
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White papersAEW Research Flash Report - September 2020
COVID-19 related capital value declines combined with more conservative lending will lead to refinancing problems in the coming years, despite moderate pre COVID-19 loan-to-value (LTV) levels compared to the global financial crisis (GFC).
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White papersLiving, working and playing on Hamburg’s waterfront
Hamburg’s HafenCity sets the tone for the European city of the 21st century, meeting challenges that make it a model for sustainable transformation.
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Asset Manager NewsSurvey of investors: Coronavirus crisis causing significant changes in investment strategies
The coronavirus crisis has led to a significant shift in the investment strategies of institutional real estate investors. “Lower risk, lower return” is the mantra of the moment. 58 per cent of the 150 professional investors in Germany, France and the UK surveyed by Union Investment for its investment climate study are currently pursuing such a strategy.
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Asset Manager NewsQ&A: Germany set to shine spotlight on supply chains
The country is poised to increase scrutiny on human rights and eco standards within business. As investors, the investigation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks form an essential component of our bottom-up investment analysis
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White papersWhere the euro was born
The Eurotower is Europe’s most recognisable financial building and has played a crucial role in maintaining Frankfurt’s centuries old reputations as being a major financial centre.
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White papersWhy the city of Berlin is marching to the river edge
When PATRIZIA bought the Coca-Cola building in Berlin’s trendy Mediaspree in 2016 for the PanEuropean Fund, it was a first mover. Since then, the media and communications park has really taken off.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA sells German DIY portfolio for EUR 96 million
Portfolio comprising 71,000 sq m of retail space across seven assets
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White papersNothing to see here, folks
Interest rates are unlikely to rise until 2020 at the very earliest. And if and when they do, investors in German real estate have little to fear, says Marcus Cieleback, PATRIZIA’s chief economist
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA sells 8,600 sqm office building in Berlin
PATRIZIA AG, the global partner for pan-European real estate investment, announces that it has completed the sale of a multi-let office building in Berlin, Germany, to LaSalle Investment Management.
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White papersAre ECB Bond Purchases Legal?
Investors breathed a sigh of relief after the German Constitutional Court found the ECB has not been engaged in monetary financing, but the details sent ripples through the markets as the ruling raised questions about potential constraints on European monetary policy.
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White papersSmart meters, smarter energy
By installing smart meters at more than 1,000 of its German properties, PATRIZIA is helping create a more flexible, sustainable energy grid.
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Asset Manager NewsThe towering attraction of Berlin’s booming business district
Treptower literally towers over the rest of the trendy waterfront development project known as Mediaspree, which has become the chic place to live and work in Berlin. But what is now the preferred location for the creative industries was once an under-the-radar neighbourhood, separating the West from the East.
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White papersBerlin’s New Rent Control Policy
As affordability becomes increasingly challenging in many cities globally, many local governments are looking for strategies to regulate rent growth to control housing costs. In Europe, Berlin has caught global attention by passing legislation to freeze rents for five years.
