Posts for topic Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
15.05.2025
Switzerland real estate stocks hold their own in an active capital market environment despite global volatility
Financial market
Money market
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Real Estate Investments Indirect Switzerland
Compared to the global or US equity markets (MSCI World Index- 1.4%, S&P 500 -5.1% as at the end of April), Switzerland's property stocks were able to confirm their "safe haven" status.
18.12.2024
SF Urban Properties Ltd – long-term contracts in property at Zeltweg 67 in Zurich
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
No fewer than three contract extensions of 15 years each were realised in the portfolio of SF Urban Properties Ltd, more precisely in the property at Zeltweg 67 in Zurich.
17.12.2024
SF Commercial Properties Fund – Sustainable modernisations successfully implemented in various properties
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund has realised a number of sustainability projects. In St. Gallen, the facade, windows and roof were partially renovated, and the oil heating in Lyss and St. Gallen was replaced by district heating. In addition, a photovoltaic system was put into operation in St. Gallen, while the use of roof space for another system is being examined in Langenthal.
17.12.2024
SF Retail Properties Fund – Successful property acquisition: Attractive retail cluster in Oftringen AG ensures sustainable growth
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Retail Properties Fund is expanding its portfolio and has acquired two retail properties in Oftringen AG at Nordstrasse 16/18. The attractive tenant structure with Lidl, Fressnapf, KFC, PureGym and Polo Motorrad is an ideal fit for the portfolio strategy. The two buildings are located directly next to the A1 motorway exit in the attractive retail cluster of Oftringen AG. The complex has 44 outdoor parking spaces and 101 car parking spaces, making it easily accessible for customers.
19.11.2024
Letting is not everything
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Maintaining the existing tenant base provides the basis for high tenant satisfaction and sustainable property management. A partnership-based relationship enables problems and new needs to be recognised at an early stage and constructive solutions to be found. In the commercial real estate segment, this aspect is particularly important and optimises the results for all parties involved.
07.10.2024
The SF Sustainable Property Fund - expansion of the portfolio and further optimizations
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Sustainable Property Fund invests in real estate assets and projects throughout Switzerland. The main focus of the real estate fund is on residential use. The fund systematically and gradually optimises properties regarding defined sustainability criteria (ESG) during the holding period.
07.10.2024
Environmental and economic sustainability in the SF Commercial Properties Fund
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund further improved the quality of its portfolio by extending leases for a total of 4,000 square meters in the first half of 2024, thus minimising the vacancy risk. The SF Commercial Properties Fund has an attractive portfolio thanks to stable and index-linked letting.
07.10.2024
SF Urban Properties Ltd - MINERVA, living in the Hirslandenquartier
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
SF Urban Properties Ltd invests in investment properties and condominium project developments. The sale of condominium projects generates additional income, which is reinvested in the existing investment portfolio on the one hand and enables the company to distribute dividends on the other. The company is currently realizing four condominium projects, including the MINERVA project in Zurich.
07.10.2024
Successful growth of the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Four properties with a market value of CHF 87.13 million were already integrated in the first half of the year. This growth enabled the Zurich region to be increased to 31% in line with the strategy. Further properties with a volume of CHF 70.0 million have been linked up and will be integrated into the investment group in the second half of the year.
07.10.2024
SF Retail Properties Fund - Capital increase and transactions
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Thanks to this issue, the fund received new money amounting to the maximum gross amount of CHF 40.9 million. The new money from the additional shares will be used for the further expansion of the real estate portfolio, to develop the potential of existing properties, to repay interest-bearing debt and for new acquisitions.
07.10.2024
“Housing for all is barrier-free - adaptable”
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
On September 5, 2024, Bruno Kurz presented three theses under the moderation of the architecture magazine Hochparterre on the topic of obstacle-free, adaptable housing as a possible new standard for residential construction. Why has this concept, which has been around for over 30 years, not gained universal acceptance in the planning world since then? One answer that has emerged is that the concept is often reduced to the SIA 500 standard.
02.07.2024
Successful growth of the SFP AST Swiss Real Estate investment group
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Four properties with a market value of CHF 87.13 million were already integrated in the first half of the year. This growth enabled the Zurich region to be increased to 31% in line with the strategy. Further properties with a volume of CHF 70.0 million have been linked up and will be integrated into the investment group in the second half of the year.
02.07.2024
Lease extensions of around 4,000 square meters in the SF Commercial Properties Fund
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Commercial Properties Fund further improved the quality of its portfolio by extending leases for a total of 4,000 square meters in the first half of 2024, thus minimising the vacancy risk. The SF Commercial Properties Fund has an attractive portfolio thanks to stable and index-linked letting.
02.07.2024
The capital increase of the SF Retail Properties Fund was successfully completed
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Thanks to this issue, the fund received new money amounting to the maximum gross amount of CHF 40.9 million. The new money from the additional shares will be used for the further expansion of the real estate portfolio, to develop the potential of existing properties, to repay interest-bearing debt and for new acquisitions.
02.07.2024
The SF Sustainable Property Fund systematically and gradually optimises properties during the holiding period
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
The SF Sustainable Property Fund invests in real estate assets and projects throughout Switzerland. The main focus of the real estate fund is on residential use. The fund systematically and gradually optimises properties regarding defined sustainability criteria (ESG) during the holding period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
22.08.2023
Neighbourhood development: modern, sustainable and profitable
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Expectations of modern-day living spaces are continuously rising. Not only have the needs of tenants changed, but so have those of investors and society. The following article explains what should be kept in mind for sustainable neighbourhood development, and provides examples of successful implementation.
12.05.2023
Citius, altius, fortius – are commercial rental contracts Olympian in nature?
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
“Faster, Higher, Stronger”, or “citius, altius, fortius” in Latin – this is the Olympic motto. And we can certainly ascribe Olympian qualities to commercial rental contracts. They contain more comprehensive and ambitious conditions than the standard rental contracts for residential properties. In particular, the fast and extensive adjustment of rents to inflation seems to be setting a record in these times of rising inflation.
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.
22.02.2023
Rising financing costs pose new challenge to real estate funds
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Real Estate Investments Indirect Switzerland
Financial market
Stock exchange
After many years of constantly falling interest rates and the option to sometimes borrow capital at negative interest rates, rising borrowing costs are now confronting real estate funds with new challenges – and investors with new risks.
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.
13.12.2022
The importance of the total expense ratio (TER) when making investment decisions
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Real Estate Investments Indirect Switzerland
Real estate funds
Financial market
Stock exchange
The TER has become a much more relevant factor in investment decisions, and it has become much easier to compare the figures for different peers thanks to efforts undertaken by the self-regulating industry associations to bring about standardised definitions and harmonisation. Improvements in efficiency, as reflected by lower TERs, can be largely attributed to the degression of fixed costs such as accounting, marketing, foundation board fees and bank charges.
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.
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.
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.
24.05.2022
Residential or commercial?
Financial market
Real Estate Investments Direct Switzerland
Real estate funds
Economy
Investments in residential property favour high earnings security over an attractive return. Investments in commercial properties, on the other hand, offer good potential in the current climate of growing demand for commercial space and moderate entry opportunities.
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.
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.
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.