ZAST Real Estate Europe Direct

Attractive returns through targeted investments in European real estate markets
The investment group targets direct investments in predominantly commercial properties in European cities with above-average growth. This offers you optimal utilization of investment potential, diversification across multiple countries, and a tax-efficient access through the structure.
 
Overview and performanceYour advantages
1.3 bn.
in real estate assets under management
in euros
A high-quality portfolio with over 30 properties in above-average locations in the most economically dynamic cities and sectors in Europe.
4,2%
net yield
The net income yield forms a solid, long-term earnings foundation with an average rental potential of 16 percent.
10+
years
proven track record
Since its launch in 2013, an attractive return has been continuously achieved thanks to local expertise and excellent property selection.

Clear investment strategy with established processes

«Bishopsgate 55», London Skyline

"Winning Cities" in focus

The clear investment strategy combines a top-down approach by a central research team with a bottom-up approach by local management teams. The focus is on targeted investments in above-average locations in cities with dynamic growth.

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Value creation through active management

Local management teams in eight countries together with sector specialists enable optimal and disciplined implementation of the core/core+ strategy. There is an individual 10-year business plan for each property.

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Exploiting cyclical market opportunities

The team complements its long-term investment horizon of the investment group with tactical investment decisions by taking advantage of attractive entry opportunities to secure high long-term returns.

ZAST Real Estate Europe Direct in detail

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Your advantages with ZAST Real Estate Europe Direct

Attractive returns and diversification

  • More than 30 properties spread across ten countries in above-average locations in the most economically dynamic cities and sectors in Europe.
  • Access to a high-quality European real estate portfolio enables stable income returns with potential for capital gains.
  • An attractive, secure project pipeline generates sustainable increases in value.

Strong partnership with Schroders Capital

  • The investment manager Schroders Capital is a leading European real estate asset manager. 
  • Schroders Capital has specialized teams in various disciplines spread across all relevant European real estate markets and maintains a unique network of local partners.

Zurich Invest Ltd as the ideal partner with optimal implementation for Swiss pension funds

  • The investment group is tailored to the needs of Swiss pension funds. Zurich Invest Ltd (managing director of the Zurich investment foundation) ensures a strong alignment of interests through continuous monitoring and co-determination/veto rights.
  • The long-term, risk-conscious investment approach of the Zurich investment foundation ensures the long-term stability and earnings potential of the portfolio.

Schroders Capital: our Real Estate Europe partner

Leading European real estate asset manager

  • 30,9 billion euros in real estate assets under management 
  • Longstanding experience: investing in European real estate for over 50 years 
  • Over 1’000 properties under management

Team: expertise and stability

  • Experienced and stable investment team
  • Specialized teams covering various disciplines spread across all relevant European real estate markets
  • Owns and maintains a unique network of local partners

Portfolio information

The investment group invests throughout Europe in directly held, predominantly commercial real estate. The investment universe includes the economically strongest countries of Western and Northern Europe, focusing primarily on Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and the Benelux countries. The investment strategy focuses on direct investments in "core" or "core plus" properties.

Live overview and performance

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Sustainability

We are proud of what we have achieved together. Our online report informs you about our strategy, goals, and results.
Find out more about the sustainability key figures for Real Estate Europe here.

Key data

Asset Management Schroders Investment Management
ISIN CH0183503272
Benchmark
 none
Issue date
 21.12.2012
Fiscal year
 01.01. - 31.12.
Currency Euro
NAV per unit 1'677,86
TER (NAV) 1,04%
Management fee 0,7%

Data as of December 31, 2024

ZAST Real Estate Europe Direct projects for long-term growth

Bishopsgate 55, London

Bishopsgate 55, London

Redevelopment and sale

  • Ownership of 25 percent of the property since 2015, with a current value of 191 million euros
  • Project volume of approx. 1,3 billion euros for the planned construction of a 285-meter-high tower
  • Planned start of commercialization: end of 2025
 
Elsenheimerstrasse, Munich

Elsenheimerstrasse, Munich

Refurbishment and repositioning project

  • Acquisition of the four adjacent buildings in 2013
  • Implementation in 2025: energy optimization through installation of LED lighting systems, functional and aesthetic enhancement of the facade
  • Scheduled completion: 2025
 

Mo1 Mollstrasse, Berlin

Renovation and re-letting

  • Central location near Alexanderplatz
  • Current value of 60 million euros
  • Doubling of office space and increase of office rental income
  • Scheduled completion: 2027
 

Reach your investment goal with Real Estate Europe Direct

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