Hannover Steel has been investing in value-add commercial and residential property for over 20 years. With a rigorous analytical approach, we identify and operate in market segments and geographies that are supported by strong long-term economic fundamentals. In these markets we identify real estate opportunities that offer upside through active asset management. Our strong relationships with financial institutions enable us to arrange debt financing that meets the risk profile of our investment partners. We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and, in a time of rapid change, we undertake careful and thoughtful investment in our properties to ensure that they are ready for the future. Together these investment principles are our formula for delivering market leading financial returns to our investment partners over the long-term.
Hannover Steel is currently the advisor and co-investor in several private investment entities. These entities all maintain a purchase and hold strategy, with a view to benefiting from the ongoing strength of commercial real estate fundamentals.
Investment Profile
Investment Profile
We are always searching for new investment opportunities in commercial real estate in Germany. Our focus is on value-add office properties in B and C cities. However, we will always consider mixed use, retail and light-industrial and other opportunistic situations.
Price range:- EUR 5m – 35m
Locations:- B & C Cities / secondary locations in A Cities
Building Type:- Core+ assets, value add assets and opportunistic assets with upside potential. Single and multi-let.
Exposes and offers can be emailed to info@hannoversteel.com. This overview does not constitute a brokerage agreement and is subject to change.
We assess risk diligently and develop active management plans for each asset purchased. We acquire assets where we are confident that we can achieve leasing and occupancy targets based upon proven market rents. Where required we apply appropriate refurbishment and tenant improvement capital. This way we are confident of achieving stable portfolio WAULTS over the long-term.
Key elements of our approach are:
Investing with a long-term horizon in all aspects of asset management
We consider the ability to deliver ESG improvements to be a core competency and develop an environmental upgrade strategy for all the properties we manage
Thorough understanding of our markets and a detailed analytical approach to acquisition and asset management
High standards of disclosure and clarity in reporting
Hands-on, detailed and and active management of assets
We treat our tenants as we should - as business partners
Alignment of incentives with investors through co-investing and an emphasis on adding value through active management over the long-term.
The principals of Hannover Steel have over 60 years of real estate experience between them.
Fergal has over 25 years commercial experience, 20 of which in real estate. He is an asset management specialist having managed portfolios of office, residential and industrial assets up to $2.25bn. He has both an entrepreneurial and corporate background most recently having worked as Head of EMEA Portfolio Management for a US REIT. He has an MBA for London Business School and is based in London.
Bernd is a German real estate veteran and has been developing and managing real estate in Germany for over 35 years. As well as investment in and active management of commercial buildings he has also undertaken the revitalisation of historic buildings across Germany. Bernd has strong relationships with local agents, owners and financing institutions. Bernd is based in Hannover.
Julian has over 25 years of experience across UK and German property investment, telecoms and finance. Julian has been investing in German property since 2005 and has previously managed the UK property investments for a Qatari wealth fund. He is a chartered accountant and member of the ICAEW. He is based in London.
CASE STUDIES
Some of our current investments
CASE STUDIES
Some of our current investments
This 2 hectare site had previously been the headquarters of the Duisburg Transport Authority. Purchased in 2018 HS has undertaken a complete refurbishment of the existing office areas and re-leased the space to a national health insurer and a leading European design company. In 2020 HS received planning for a 10-storey 6,000 sqm. office building in part of the car park.
This 5,000 sqm. office building was purchased in early 2025, from a large fund that was in difficulty. The building had been poorly managed and suffered from a significant maintenance backlog. HS is undertaking active tenant engagement and badly needed investment to ensure that it is ready for the future and tenants remain committed to the building.
Hannover Steel GmbH
Bertastraße 3,
30159 Hannover,
Germany
email: info@hannoversteel.com
telephone DE: +49-511-28085 30
telephone UK: +44 20 363 75080
fax: DE: +49-511-2808512
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