Posts for topic Project development

MACH Fully Let – Transfer to the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate Portfolio
05.11.2026

MACH Fully Let – Transfer to the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate Portfolio

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development
The MACH commercial building in Zurich’s KOCH district is entering its next phase: all commercial space has been leased, and as of 1 November 2026, the property will be transferred to the portfolio of the SFP Investment Foundation Swiss Real Estate (SFP AST SRE).
Analysis of the historic day of 8 November on the Swiss real estate market: impact of UBS announcements on Swiss real estate funds
11.11.2024

Analysis of the historic day of 8 November on the Swiss real estate market: impact of UBS announcements on Swiss real estate funds

Real Estate Investments Indirect Switzerland Project development Financial market
8 November 2024 was a day of high volatility in the Swiss indirect real estate market, triggered by UBS's strategic announcement the day before. Following the acquisition of Credit Suisse Funds AG in April 2024, UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG, which now manages 14 Swiss real estate funds, presented its plan to merge certain funds for the period from 2025 to 2027.
The Corporate Finance & Capital Markets team supports the conceptualisation and launch of investment vehicles
23.07.2024

The Corporate Finance & Capital Markets team supports the conceptualisation and launch of investment vehicles

Real Estate Investments Indirect Switzerland Project development
Launching new investment vehicles is difficult in the current environment. However, good ideas with an attractive business case and an interesting risk/return structure still have good chances.
Copenhagen on Fire
10.06.2024

Copenhagen on Fire

Real Estate Investments Direct Global Project development Sustainability Financial market
A few weeks ago, as the flames ceased their dance upon the timbers of Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange. The iconic 400-year-old building, the symbol of Copenhagen's financial history, helped to thrust a very interesting real estate market into the spotlight.
Market for Rental Apartments: Clarity about Accessory Charges
21.05.2024

Market for Rental Apartments: Clarity about Accessory Charges

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development
Since the sharp change in direction by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in June 2022, the market for rental apartments has seen dramatic developments. The SNB increased the benchmark interest rate for the first time in 15 years in an effort to curb rising inflation and general price pressure. Since 2023 landlords have therefore been increasing rents for tenants in line with the moves in the reference interest rate.
Climate Change in the Transaction Market
16.04.2024

Climate Change in the Transaction Market

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development Sustainability
ESG criteria are steadily gaining in importance in the real estate market, especially when it comes to investment properties. Demand is rising for sustainable property solutions that are equally attractive, both environmentally and economically. Real estate projects that promote energy efficiency, make careful use of resources and offer healthy living spaces are finding increasing favour.
Improvement of sustainability targets, GRESB assessment and tenant satisfaction through tenant survey
15.01.2024

Improvement of sustainability targets, GRESB assessment and tenant satisfaction through tenant survey

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Real estate funds Project development
What is the best way for property owners to meet tenants’ requirements in terms of convenience, organisation and sustainability? In order to cover these factors and offer tenants the most comfortable living conditions possible, a broad-based tenant survey was carried out by the SF Sustainable Property Fund in the first half of 2023.
Energy transition: focus on HCIs using a practical case from our portfolio
22.11.2023

Energy transition: focus on HCIs using a practical case from our portfolio

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Sustainability Project development
The canton of Geneva is currently debating whether the GEAK standard established in Switzerland should be used in future to reduce CO2 emissions in buildings instead of the heat consumption index (IDC) currently in use. Philippe Bach, Asset Manager Real Estate Direct, explains which solutions are possible within IDC and GEAK using the example of a property in the portfolio.
The Visionaries - Partners' Statement of SFP Infrastructure Partners (1/3)
14.11.2023

The Visionaries - Partners' Statement of SFP Infrastructure Partners (1/3)

Infrastructure Investments Real Assets Project development
How was SFP Infrastructure Partners founded? Find out directly from the partners how this joint venture with SFP Group came about – it all started over a coffee at "La Stanza" on a cold winter's day.
Construction projects: Refurbishment in occupied condition
18.10.2023

Construction projects: Refurbishment in occupied condition

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Real estate funds
In the current article, Markus Karl, Head Construction Manager Real Estate Direct at Swiss Finance & Property Funds Ltd, uses two construction projects in the SF Sustainable Property Fund to illustrate the challenges that arise when renovating a building while it is still occupied. He also describes in a clear manner the regulatory hurdles that have to be overcome in such a project.
The end of the low-interest period: new challenges on the capital market
20.06.2023

The end of the low-interest period: new challenges on the capital market

Financial market Stock exchange Project development
The Corporate Finance & Capital Markets team of Swiss Finance & Property Ltd has reached another milestone. In spring 2023, Swiss Finance & Property Ltd for the first time acted as sole lead manager for a capital increase of Orascom Development Holding AG. Thanks to meticulous planning and optimal timing, the only issue of equities by a Swiss listed real estate company so far this year could be executed successfully in spite of the challenging market environment.
Sustainability as an integral component of project development
24.04.2023

Sustainability as an integral component of project development

Sustainability Project development
Ever since the Brundtland Report at the latest it has been clear that we need to change the present if we want to have a sustainable future. While the Brundtland Report of 1987 provides a holistic description of "sustainable development", there are clear parallels to be drawn to developments in the real estate sector.
Successful transactions for SFP AST Swiss Real Estate
08.03.2023

Successful transactions for SFP AST Swiss Real Estate

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development
The pipeline for the current capital raise by SFP AST Swiss Real Estate, which will close on 21 March 2023, continues to be integrated. The incoming new funds are being invested immediately and the intention is to keep the borrowing ratio low.
Successful investment group SFP AST Swiss Real Estate with continued record low vacancy rates
21.12.2022

Successful investment group SFP AST Swiss Real Estate with continued record low vacancy rates

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group is invested in core and core-plus properties throughout Switzerland.
Increase in the fixed lease term in the SF Retail Properties Fund
20.12.2022

Increase in the fixed lease term in the SF Retail Properties Fund

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Retail Properties Fund invests in properties with retail space throughout Switzerland and exploits the potential to continuously increase the value of the portfolio through prudent and sustainable portfolio management.
SF Sustainable Property Fund: Annual review 2022
16.12.2022

SF Sustainable Property Fund: Annual review 2022

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Sustainable Property Fund is able to further improve the portfolio in a challenging environment, thus continuing the positive performance of previous years.
SFUP: Strong operating performance in the second half of 2022
08.12.2022

SFUP: Strong operating performance in the second half of 2022

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
SF Urban Properties Ltd is sticking to its summer forecast of a strong result for the year as a whole. This is due to successful lets and important progress on development projects.
Successful new lets for the SF Commercial Properties Fund
16.11.2022

Successful new lets for the SF Commercial Properties Fund

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund owns commercial properties throughout Switzerland, with a focus on logistics, warehousing, business, industrial and manufacturing buildings in locations with outstanding transport connections.
Culture and hospitality at the Walzwerk site
27.10.2022

Culture and hospitality at the Walzwerk site

Project development Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Since the Walzwerk site was acquired by the real estate company SF Urban Properties Ltd (SFUP) in 2017, SFUP has been pursuing its vision to expand the site by developing the former industrial quarter. At the same time, new tenants from a variety of fields are to complement the existing businesses. This article provides a brief overview of the past, current and planned future development work at the site, and also reveals what activities are raising the Walzwerk site’s profile outside Münchenstein and Arlesheim.
Analyses and assessments of Zurich's market for office space
21.02.2022

Analyses and assessments of Zurich's market for office space

Financial market Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Real Estate Investments Indirect Switzerland Project development
This article looks at figures relating to Zurich's market for office space based on an analysis and evaluation of data from the City of Zurich's Statistics Office.
Biodiversity – using synergies and creating added value
24.11.2021

Biodiversity – using synergies and creating added value

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Project development
The call for sustainability in the real estate sector has been considerable for some time. This is clear from the fact that more and more companies are publicising their CO2 reduction paths for the coming decades.
Direct Real Estate - Tenant Relations in Asset Management
20.10.2020

Direct Real Estate - Tenant Relations in Asset Management

Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland Real Estate Investments Direct Global Real estate shares Project development
The work of an asset manager could not be more varied. You are asked to handle a vast array of tasks in connection with the organisation and management of a real estate portfolio and entrusted with a great deal of responsibility at an operating level. One aspect of an asset manager’s work that is important but often underestimated is tenant relations, the details and relevance of which are discussed below.