Institutional Real Estate Advisory

Life Cycle
Investing.

Providing innovative solutions and support to institutional real estate investors through every stage of the investment life cycle – from acquisition to asset management and divestment.

€2bn+
Transactions Executed
20+
Years of Experience
7,000+
Residential Units Managed
3
Core Service Lines
What we do

A Full Life Cycle Approach

Investment

End-to-end acquisition advisory services, from initial thesis formulation through to contract execution.

  • Preparation & Investment Thesis
  • Asset Sourcing (Off-Market Network)
  • Technical, Commercial & Strategic DD
  • Execution & After-Sales

Management

Comprehensive management across all levels – ensuring your portfolio consistently delivers against investment targets.

  • Portfolio Performance Monitoring
  • Asset-Level Strategy & Execution
  • Project & Renovation Management
  • Fund and Holding Structuring

Divestment

Strategic disposal advisory designed to maximise exit value – with a strong preference for off-market processes.

  • Performance Analysis & Timing
  • Data Room Compilation
  • Targeted Buyer Identification
  • Negotiations & Contract Finalisation

Investment Advisory

The preparation prior to investment is essential to set the correct path.
Our process ensures that every acquisition is grounded in a sound investment thesis
– and executed with precision.

Phase 1

Preparation

Setting the strategic framework for investment.

  • Market research & thesis formulation
  • Return targets, risk profile & time horizon
  • Holding structure design
  • Investment criteria & process setup
  • Ongoing alignment cycle
Phase 2

Asset Sourcing

Leveraging over 20 years of market relationships to find the right properties.

  • Direct access to listed companies, housing associations, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Insurance & pension funds, and asset managers
  • Strong preference for off-market transactions
  • Inside track on pre-market deals
  • All asset classes – core in residential
Phase 3

Due Diligence

A focused, accelerated DD process directed at material risks.

  • Location: macro & micro SWOT Analysis
  • Technical: structure, systems, defects
  • Commercial: leases, cashflows, positioning
  • Strategic: investment case & viability
  • Client-spec reports & actionable outputs
  • Full counterparty coordination
Phase 4

Execution

From negotiation to closing – and beyond.

  • Price & condition negotiations
  • Contract drafting with legal & notarial teams
  • Notarisation & signing
  • After-sales & contractual follow-up

Investment Management

Active management across all levels of the investment structure
– from holding company governance to individual unit renovation.

Portfolio Management

Holistic portfolio analysis by operating metrics, market position, risk weighting, and divestment opportunity identification.

Asset Management

Strategic and operative asset management – performance analysis, opportunity identification, and direct implementation oversight.

Project Management

Unit-level renovations through to full building modernisation – heating systems, common areas, roof conversions, and new build.

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Fund and Holding Structuring

Holding structure management, legal compliance, investor reporting, and coordination with tax and legal advisors.

Divestment Advisory

The decision to sell should start long before the call to a broker. We analyse current performance, outstanding opportunities, and risks before recommending any disposal.

"Ideally, the asset being sold has maximised its potential in its current life cycle."

Our preparatory services include comprehensive performance analysis, market positioning review, and the identification of residual value-creation opportunities prior to launch.

The sales process covers data room compilation, targeted buyer outreach, property visits and follow-up, price negotiation, contract finalisation, and after-sales management.

Our Preference

Off-Market Transactions

We prefer to manage disposals through closed channels, targeting only the most suitable and committed buyers. For institutional investors, the empirical benefits are clear:

  • Above-Average Prices Buyers pay a premium of up to 5% for the security an off-market transaction provides.
  • Higher Closure Rates Buyers in closed processes are more committed and less likely to withdraw.
  • A Faster Process Focused buyer lists eliminate noise, compressing timelines without sacrificing price.
What drives us

Our Values

We pursue outcomes that are economically sound, long-term in focus, and attentive to the interests of all stakeholders.

Sustainability

Our planet does not belong to us; we are only its stewards for future generations.

We embed environmental responsibility throughout all project phases – from initial planning and material selection to ongoing operations.

Quality

Quality is an overriding principle across all processes of our projects.

Every stage demands excellence – from the first conceptual sketch through to final handover to residents.

Community

Considering the needs of the community is the starting point for successful development.

Through collaborative efforts with municipalities, residents, and authorities, functional neighbourhoods emerge.

Viability

The best long-term results are not achieved through short-term profit maximisation.

Sustainable approaches and forward-thinking strategies preserve value durably – for investors and inhabitants alike.

Timeless

A perfect symbiosis of nature and structure.

We prioritise architecture and materials with enduring appeal – timeless value rather than fleeting aesthetic movements.

Innovation

An open mind will forge a new path for the future.

Cutting-edge construction and energy technologies integrate into every development, reducing operational expenses while enhancing occupant comfort.

Performance

Track Record

Over two decades of experience in the acquisition, management and divestment of institutional real estate portfolios.

€400m

Sourcing and acquisition of residential properties in Berlin for an institutional offshore fund.

€1,500m

Sourcing and acquisition of residential and mixed-use properties for a listed nationwide fund across Germany.

€100m

Targeted acquisition of commercial and residential properties in Berlin for a family office.

24% IRR

Annual IRR achieved for one of the world's leading sovereign wealth funds.

17% → 3%

Vacancy reduction achieved in a portfolio of 5,000 residential units.

€140m

Volume of building and apartment renovation and modernisation projects deployed.

€400m

Disposal of residential properties for a Swiss private bank.

€700m

Disposal of residential properties for an institutional investor.

€90m

Targeted disposal of commercial and residential properties for an institutional investor.

Our Ethos

Principles We Work By

Stakeholder-Orientated

We seek solutions that satisfy all affected parties – banks, tenants, local authorities, service providers, and neighbours. Durable outcomes require stakeholder alignment, not just client satisfaction.

Tailor-Made

Institutional processes are efficient but rigid. We design our services around the client's own targets and processes – including DD reports built to client specifications to minimise translation time and accelerate decisions.

Innovative

The use and users of real estate are constantly evolving. We undertake extensive empirical research to track market trends, ensure our strategies remain ahead of regulatory change, and identify opportunities others miss.

Contact

Get in Touch

We work exclusively with institutional investors on a mandate basis.

Direct & Confidential

All enquiries are treated with full confidentiality. We respond to all qualified investor enquiries within 24 hours.

Berlin
Erdener Straße 13, 14193 Berlin
Wandlitz
Mühlenbecker Str. 27, 16348 Wandlitz
+49 (0)30 40 366 477
+49 (0)30 40 366 478
+49 (0)30 40 366 479