All Netherlands articles – Page 2
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White papersWhitepaper: Insights and experiences in Paris Proof residential renovations
The ASR Dutch Core Residential Fund was the first institutional investor to make rental homes from the 1980s Paris Proof sustainable. We believe that achieving Paris Proof portfolios is not a Tour de France with an individual winner, but that we will achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement faster if we share experiences and lessons. Therefore, in the whitepaper “Insights and experiences in Paris Proof residential renovations”, we share our experiences and insights into achieving a Paris Proof residential portfolio.
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White papersPolarisation in the Dutch office market creates opportunities for strategic asset allocation
Office polarisation is growing and more relevant than ever. It presents both challenges and opportunities for investment strategies. This paper identifies important drivers for strategic asset allocation and delves into risk-adjusted return measures. It will explain how office polarisation is not only a challenge but also creates investment opportunities. Office polarisation refers to the growing divide between prime offices that have high occupier demand and secondary offices that struggle to maintain occupancy. This divide is driven by various factors, including economic shifts, technological advancements, sustainability demands and changing employee preferences.
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White papersArchitectural Firms Pension Fund significantly expands mandate in Achmea’s healthcare property fund
Amsterdam, 18 March – The Architectural Firms Pension Fund (‘Pensioenfonds voor de Architectenbureaus’) has given Achmea Real Estate’s Achmea Dutch Healthcare Property Fund (ADHCPF) a new mandate of 58 million euros. This is in addition to the first mandate of €47.5 million with which the pension fund joined the healthcare property fund in 2009.
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate launches new impact fund with ADRIF
Achmea Real Estate today launches a new impact fund, specifically aimed at acquiring and making older rental homes more sustainable: the Achmea Dutch Residential Impact Fund (ADRIF). Achmea is the first financial services provider with such a fund.
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White papersASR Dutch Science Park Fund acquires second office and laboratory building at Leiden Bio Science Park
a.s.r. real estate acquired, on behalf of the ASR Dutch Science Park Fund, the SL Plaza office and laboratory building at Leiden Bio Science Park from Caransa Groep B.V. on 6 January 2025. This is the second building the fund has purchased in a short period at the renowned Leiden Bio Science Park. In December 2024, the fund already acquired the Avery Dennison European HQ office and laboratory building.
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People NewsAnky Vink appointed Fund Manager of Achmea Real Estate’s retail fund
Anky Vink has been appointed as the Fund Manager of the Achmea Dutch Retail Property Fund, effective 1 January 2025. She will be responsible for the strategic investment policy of the fund (EUR 900 million AuM).
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People NewsLeen Meijaard and Petri Hofsté appointed new commissioners at ARE
Leen Meijaard and Petri Hofsté have been appointed as members of the Supervisory Board of Achmea Real Estate B.V., effective 10 November 2024. Leen Meijaard has succeeded Hans Snijders as chairman.
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White papersOutlook 2025-2027: Attention to health care real estate
Attention health care real estate! The asset class is moving up the political agenda and attention to new care facilities is growing. Supply and demand prices are becoming more balanced, while institutional investors’ interest in sustainable real estate continues to grow. In the Outlook 2025-2027, Achmea Real Estate is therefore optimistic about investments in health care real estate.
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White papersOutlook 2025-2027: Resilient recovery in a challenging environment
The real estate market is recovering resiliently and new opportunities are emerging for institutional investors. However, the investment climate remains challenging. This is the conclusion of Achmea Real Estate’s Outlook 2025 - 2027, the first part of which has just been published.
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People NewsPeter Koppers appointed IM Director at Achmea Real Estate
Amsterdam, 31 October 2024 - Peter Koppers has been appointed Investment Management Director at real estate investment manager Achmea Real Estate with effect from 1 November 2024. He will be responsible for Portfolio Management, Fund Management, Research and Investor Relations.
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Asset Manager NewsASR Dutch Core Residential Fund wins Best BREEAM In-Use Residential Building
The ASR Dutch Core Residential Fund has won the award for Best BREEAM In-Use Residential Building at the BREEAM Awards 2024. The residential fund of a.s.r. real estate won the award for the sustainable transformation of 31 single-family houses in Huizen. Marsha Sinninghe, senior fund manager of the ASR Dutch Core Residential Fund, accepted the award last night in London on behalf of a.s.r. real estate’s residential fund.
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Research ReportMarket Update second quarter 2024
Economic growth in the Netherlands is expected to rebound in 2024. Modest private consumption growth is driven by factors as, rising house prices, continuously low unemployment, increasing consumer confidence and real wage growth.
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Asset Manager NewsNuveen Real Estate completes €35m green loan for Amsterdam life sciences development
Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest investment managers in the world with $149 billion of assets under management, has agreed to provide a €35m senior secured loan to Breakthrough Properties, a joint venture of Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital, to finance the acquisition and construction of One Helix, a state-of-the-art life science asset in Amsterdam.
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White papersOutlook 2024-2026: Strong Fundamentals Offer Perspective
The real estate investment market has experienced a turbulent year with significantly negative returns. The contrast with the user market is considerable, given the high demand for quality and sustainable real estate.
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Asset Manager NewsStrong tenant demand in the Netherlands offers perspective for institutional real estate investors
High tenant demand for sustainable, affordable housing, healthcare real estate and retail real estate in sought-after locations in the Netherlands offers institutional real estate investors perspective in the coming years. Provided, however, that interest rates do not rise further. This is according to Achmea Real Estate’s Outlook 2024 - 2026.
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Asset Manager NewsHIH Invest Acquires New-Build Logistics Facility in the Netherlands
Warehouse near Breda provides nearly 21,000 square metres of lettable area Premises longterm let to contract logistics operator DNA United Forwarders Acquired for institutional fund, HIH Deutschland+ Core Logistik Invest
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate: Maximum rating for all Dutch funds and portfolios in GRESB
All Dutch real estate funds and portfolios managed by Achmea Real Estate have achieved the maximum rating of five stars in the leading Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). This means they are among the best-performing funds and portfolios globally in terms of sustainability.
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VideoEdR REIM initiated and managed a renovation project in Amsterdam
At a unique location in the heart of the city of Amsterdam, Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management initiated and managed a challenging renovation project of an historical building which was built in 1765.
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate receives two mandates totalling EUR 117 million for Dutch Retail Fund
Achmea Real Estate has received two mandates totaling EUR 117 million from a Dutch insurer for the Achmea Dutch Retail Property Fund (ADRPF). The insurer is already a participant in the Retail Fund.
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VideoSavills IM Client Roadshow: Amsterdam, May 2023
We recently welcomed colleagues, clients and investors to our annual roadshow event in Amsterdam where we updated everybody on our very latest views on the various real estate sectors as this cycle comes to a choppy end.
